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Summary: Unraveling plans within plans in a glorious twisted TV show
Review: First off, kudos to the producers of this show for getting out the complete second season of "Alias" out so quickly after the first and pretty much in terms for the start of repeats from the show's current third season. For those of us who came aboard with the celebrated post Super Bowl episode ("What...was...wrong...with...the...black...one"), this has helped fill in the whole back story on Sydney's mom and pop, how Francie became Allison, and the rest of the intrigue from the critically acclaimed ABC series (a way of saying the Nielsen ratings are not in relationship to the quality of the show). They might have used "the...black...one" to reel in new viewers, but "Alais" is about so much more than Jennifer Garner in lingerie (or red wigs, or whatever new look they come up with each week).When last we left double-agent Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) at the end of the Complete First Season she had just discovered that "The Man" was really her mom, Irina Derevko, who is played by Lena Olin. This casting just underscores the strong supporting cast, which has heavyweights Ron Rifkin (Arvin Sloane) and Victor Garber (Jack Bristow) stealing scenes from all the kiddies right and left. With Derevko added to the mix along with SD-6 and the Rambaldi artifacts, things are even more convoluted and confusing, which is half the way. The characters do not really know what is going on, so why should the audience expect to be in a better position? The short answer is that they should not, and be challenged by this rewarding series would be a good thing worth treasuring. Have the fun here is the speculation as to what is going on and what might happen next. While Sydney is having fun with mom and dad (the family that shoots automatic weapons together has successful missions to India together), other members of the supporting cast come into their own, most notably the season's roller coaster ride for Will Tippin (Bradley Cooper) and the world coming crashing down on Marcus Dixon (Carl Lumbley) not once, but twice. Even Marshall (Kevin Weisman) has his moments of glory, and special recognition goes to Terry O'Quinn as FBI Assistant Director Kendall for being a master of exposition. Still, I have to admit that the two most compelling characters were Arvin Sloane and Irina Derevko. As much as Sloane's place in the Alliance matters, both his wife (Amy Irving) and the Rambaldi artifacts matter more, and he finally proves himself a criminal mastermind. But with Derevko "Alias" has its ultimate wildcard, because you know everything out of her life is half-truth and half-lie, and even when the dust is settled from each of her escapades you are still never really clear as to which is which. It makes perfect sense that at the end of the first season I thought that Sydney cried a lot for somebody that was Jack Bristow's daughter and at the end of the second I was wondering how our heroine was Irina Derevko's daughter. You have to admit, that in any given episode Sydney cries more than her parents have in their combined life. I mean for Jack Bristow becoming enraged is cutting off Marshall in the middle of one of his circular speeches. Still, for those of us going through withdrawal from the demise of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," I have to admit that "Alias" helps fill the void, especially with one of the more unique cliffhangers ending this second season as creator Jeffrey Abrams found a creative way of keeping Sydney and Vaughn (Michael Vartan) apart (at least, on camera). The DVD extras are decent, with outtakes, featurettes, and a few commentary tracks where the cast and crew admire their work.
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Summary: THIS IS DEFINETLY THE BEST TV SHOW EVER!!!
Review: I have watched this show since the very beginning and i'm addicted! No matter what i just can't get enough of Alias! This show isn't anything like most others that have an excellent first season and the second disappoints you because it isn't as good. Alias only gets better!!! The actors are amazing, as well as the plot; it always has you on the very edge of your seat with excitement and anticipation. There is never a dull moment, and just when you think you have everything figured out, surprise! it wasn't at all what you had expected! The DVD only makes it better because you may watch it as often as you like, whenever you want, and there are additional bonus features like out-takes and bloopers, as well as interesting commentaries about how the show was made, or just any other background information. This is by far my all time favorite show; maybe it's so addictive because the end of every show leaves you hanging all week just to find out what happens next sunday! I love alias, and i know you'll love it too! Trust me! It's great!
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Summary: Alias review
Review: I absolutely loved Alias season Two. I love suspense and how it keeps me thinking about what will happen next. I just got into Alias a few months ago and i have been waiting for Sunday night each week so I can find out what happens next.But I know for sure that it was a great investment of my time and money.
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Summary: Best season of the series so far!!
Review: This is one of the best TV shows on air. The intricate storytelling, the wild costumes, and the amazing cast is enough to put you on the edge of the seat every single episode. The addition of Lena Olin as Sydney Bristow's mother was the best thing to have happened to this series. From the moment she walks in at the beginning of the season to the last moment in the finale where she leaves Sydney Bristow with "I love you", every single moment is cherished. The Bristows are the perfect spy family and one of the best episodes this season was the two parter "The Passage". We saw the fall of SD-6 and the alliance in "Phase One", a brilliant episode that includes drama, romance, suspense, action and comedy all in 40 mintues. That single episode will give you more satisfaction that any given movie that is out at this time. JJ is truely brilliant!! The fall of SD-6 gave way to the Sydney/Vaughn romance for us shippers. And it was long awaited and well worth the wait. For the geeks in us, we had Marshall entertaining us the entire season with his usual geekiness. The DVD is set is worth the buy, with all the extras including the deleted scenes, and the gag reel.
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Summary: The best show and DVD
Review: This program is defineately one of the best ever seen, and the extra features are outstanding, with commentaries, interviews, trailers and more! At first I thought the second season to be slowing down slightly, but halfway through the series the writing improved to better then ever! In the last six episodes a huge conflict begins and escalates to a confusing conclusion. I am rather saddened now because of the reviews I have read about season 3. I pray I will still be able to enjoy the series in the third season.
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Summary: Alias is the best show out there
Review: ALIAS is one of the smartest, most intricate shows I have ever seen. In fact, it is THE most intelligent show out there. I missed the entire first season but was there for the season premiere and though I was confused at first, soon became utterly enthralled and a very dedicated fan. 1) The cast is incredible. All of them are absolutely perfect for their roles, not to mention that some of them are definitely eye-candy (ahem Michael Vartan ahem) 2) The plot line is something like you won't believe. You think you know something?
You don't.
You think you have it all figured out?
You haven't.
The only thing that you will figure out is that J.J. Abrams WANTS you to figure out and that's it. Think all you want, stretch your brain as far as it can you and you can't even begin to uncover what this show has in store. 3) Even if you don't want to think, this show is great just for watching. The action, the dialogue, the chemistry, the costumes, the different languages, scenery, and balance between professional and personal life (and the lines that cross them) are absolutely wonderful. 4) Every single episode ends in a cliff hanger. Especially the season finales....
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Summary: the greatness continues
Review: season two of Alias (the best show on television) continued the tradition of excellence in storytelling, characters, plot twists and intrigue began in season one. everything is great. the extra features are worthwhile (especially the audio commentaries featuring cast members), though the blooper reel could have been longer (you know they have more material than that!). get this season of Alias!
Rating:
Summary: Unraveling plans within plans in a glorious twisted TV show
Review: First off, kudos to the producers of this show for getting out the complete second season of "Alias" out so quickly after the first and pretty much in terms for the start of repeats from the show's current third season. For those of us who came aboard with the celebrated post Super Bowl episode ("What...was...wrong...with...the...black...one"), this has helped fill in the whole back story on Sydney's mom and pop, how Francie became Allison, and the rest of the intrigue from the critically acclaimed ABC series (a way of saying the Nielsen ratings are not in relationship to the quality of the show). They might have used "the...black...one" to reel in new viewers, but "Alais" is about so much more than Jennifer Garner in lingerie (or red wigs, or whatever new look they come up with each week). When last we left double-agent Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) at the end of the Complete First Season she had just discovered that "The Man" was really her mom, Irina Derevko, who is played by Lena Olin. This casting just underscores the strong supporting cast, which has heavyweights Ron Rifkin (Arvin Sloane) and Victor Garber (Jack Bristow) stealing scenes from all the kiddies right and left. With Derevko added to the mix along with SD-6 and the Rambaldi artifacts, things are even more convoluted and confusing, which is half the way. The characters do not really know what is going on, so why should the audience expect to be in a better position? The short answer is that they should not, and be challenged by this rewarding series would be a good thing worth treasuring. Have the fun here is the speculation as to what is going on and what might happen next. While Sydney is having fun with mom and dad (the family that shoots automatic weapons together has successful missions to India together), other members of the supporting cast come into their own, most notably the season's roller coaster ride for Will Tippin (Bradley Cooper) and the world coming crashing down on Marcus Dixon (Carl Lumbley) not once, but twice. Even Marshall (Kevin Weisman) has his moments of glory, and special recognition goes to Terry O'Quinn as FBI Assistant Director Kendall for being a master of exposition. Still, I have to admit that the two most compelling characters were Arvin Sloane and Irina Derevko. As much as Sloane's place in the Alliance matters, both his wife (Amy Irving) and the Rambaldi artifacts matter more, and he finally proves himself a criminal mastermind. But with Derevko "Alias" has its ultimate wildcard, because you know everything out of her life is half-truth and half-lie, and even when the dust is settled from each of her escapades you are still never really clear as to which is which. It makes perfect sense that at the end of the first season I thought that Sydney cried a lot for somebody that was Jack Bristow's daughter and at the end of the second I was wondering how our heroine was Irina Derevko's daughter. You have to admit, that in any given episode Sydney cries more than her parents have in their combined life. I mean for Jack Bristow becoming enraged is cutting off Marshall in the middle of one of his circular speeches. Still, for those of us going through withdrawal from the demise of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," I have to admit that "Alias" helps fill the void, especially with one of the more unique cliffhangers ending this second season as creator Jeffrey Abrams found a creative way of keeping Sydney and Vaughn (Michael Vartan) apart (at least, on camera). The DVD extras are decent, with outtakes, featurettes, and a few commentary tracks where the cast and crew admire their work.
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Summary: better and better
Review: This tv show just get better and better. it Makes you watch it over and over. This dvd is a must buy.
This is one of the best tv shows ever, on the same list as BTVS, angel and the X-files.
A must buy for people who likes tv shows that makes you think and intertaines
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Summary: Best Show on TV Last Season
Review: Season two of Alias was awesome. That's one of the best ways to describe it. I picked this DVD up on a Friday, and watched it over the next two days. I couldn't turn it off. The show has all the right twists in all the right moments, all the drama at exactly right time. This season we see the end of the Alliance, in one brilliant assault at the same time across the globe. Thus, Rambaldi becomes the focus of the CIA for the remainder of the season. There are many plot twists and dramatic moments which made me scream at the screen. If the first season of Alias was the build-up, then the second season is definitely the downward slope of the roller coaster. The episodes are:
1. The Enemy Walks In
2. Trust Me
3. Cipher
4. Dead Drop
5. The Indicator
6. Salvation
7. Counteragent
8. Passage (pt. 1)
9. Passage (pt. 2)
10. Abduction
11. Higher Echelon
12. Getaway
13. Phase One
14. Double Agent
15. Free Agent
16. Firebomb
17. Drak Turn
18. Truth Takes Time
19. Endgame
20. Coutdown
21. Second Double
22. The Telling
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