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Summary: Farscape is a MUST-HAVE for every science fiction fan!!
Review: These two episodes introduce the viewer to the most quintessential science fiction show since the ORIGINAL 'Star Trek'! Unlike that show--which may have been state-of-the-art in the mid-60's but whose sets look pathetically low-budget to today's Industrial Light and Magic overdosed fan--"Farscape" pushes the envelope to new and glorious heights in every respect: from cool special effects, to phenomenal makeup and masks, to innovative animated and 'Muppet' characters that make Star Wars' Cantina crew look tame! Add to this intriguing human-esque characters portrayed by actors of a caliber no longer seen in American television or movies (actors with the ability to convey, with heart-rending conviction, a myriad of emotions with a single glance or gesture) throw in some stunning sets, and you have a production that is unmatchable. Check it out--get to know Pilot, Moya, Aeryn, Zahn, D'Argo, Rigel & 'Crichton'--and I GUARANTEE you'll be hooked!!
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Summary: Best premier of a sci-fi series in a long time.
Review: I'm a sci-fi nut, have been since I was a kid. I actually remember the premier of the original Star Trek. I've seen a heck of a lot of self proclaimed "stunning" television debuts in my day. But the Premier of Farscape is a very rare gem. I can't name even five feature length big budget sci-fi films made in the last ten years that can keep up with the premier of this television series. When you look at just who was involved in this it becomes clear why this premier is as good as it is.The writing: Rockne S. O'Bannon is an old hand at writing intelligent, witty, sci-fi. He's written for Amazing Stories, The Twilight Zone (8 eps), Alien Nation, he created SeaQuest, the guy has been around. This might just be his masterpiece. With the premier of Farscape his writing took a jump up into a whole new league. The characters are truly unique, the dialog is possibly some of the best I've yet to see on the tube or silver screen, the pace is unmatched, and the plot tight, believable, consistent, and at times hilarious. This is possibly the most well written premier I've ever seen for any TV series. The direction: The name Andrew Prowse is very well known in Australia as one of the leading film editors trusted by some of the best directors in the business. Now with his step into the big chair himself he shows just how much he learned. His direction in this premier is nothing shy of brilliant. The Cast: Sci-fi is a rarity down under in the land of Oz. So when the casting call went out for Farscape it literally drew in every top actor in the biz down there and the quality clearly shines. All of them are top notch A-list people with dramatic credits that make you wonder if "Tinsel Town" will ever match Sydney for quality sci-fi again. The Production Values: With most TV shows the Production Designer will have 6 to 8 weeks to develop the sets and props used. Ricky Eyres spent 7 whole MONTHS. And it shows. The level of detail and thought put into the sets and props is simply mind blowing. This is one you'll want to own and keep. Few feature length sci-fi's are half this good, and ten years from now you'll be asking why they don't make shows like FARSCAPE any more.
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Summary: The Farscape Leviathan Has Arrived!
Review: Movie Summary: American astronaut John Crichton is testing his own theory in a small one man space craft when he is sucked into a wormhole and out of the universe he knows. He finds himself in the middle of a space battle between what turns out to be a prison ship and the galactic police who are called the peacekeepers. John's tiny craft is pulled into the prison ship and he himself becomes a prison of the prisoners. John is forced to use his wits in order to survive in a completely alien universe. My Opinion: I had heard a lot of buzz about Farscape, but nothing specific. I was reserved having been disappointed by more than a few SciFi shows in the past. I'm pleased to say that I was very happy with what I found. Even though the "worm hole into another universe" theme has been used many times, FarScape does a great job with it. The characters are intelligent, and well thought out. The first two episodes had good plots which is not a given with today's shows. John Crichton is a very likeable and strong main character. I'm looking forward to where Volume 2 of FarScape will take me. DVD Quality: Standard 1.33:1 because it is a TV show. Extras include a "Making of" and an "actor profile" for Ben Browder. It would be nice to have more than two episodes per DVD. What You Should Do: See it! If you are any kind of SciFi fan you are going to want to own this one.
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Summary: The Premiere Episode...
Review: I love this episode! It explains everything about how Farscape started. You need to watch that episode to understand how John was transported to another part of the Universe. It's definitely a great view of what it could be like in a different part of the Universe.
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Summary: episodes should be bundled. adv films sucks.
Review: adv films specializes in distributing anime. the convention in anime is to sell 2 episodes per disc for $25...with no bundling. unfortunately they carried that pricing structure over to farscape.
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Summary: Farscape is great...deserves a better DVD
Review: My title says it all. The two episodes are a MUST for the Farscape fan. On that, I give FIVE STARS. The world of DVD, however, is a demanding environment. The sound is okay, which isn't saying much. It's ordinary stereo without depth or dimension. Shame! I hope I'm wrong, (because I'm writing this, hastily, after one viewing) but I was surprised that the DVD was not in widescreen/letterbox. Even Babylon Five shows as widescreen on the SciFi channel. Puh-lease! Languages...English. This show has a built-in, international fan base. French and Spanish subtitles and/or tracks are not available. Hey!?! Lastly, outtakes. Not there. Even the dregs are probably priceless. Again, let me repeat, the story, performances, action and characters are all wonderful. This is a well-above-average television program. However in the plethora of DVD offerings, this comes up short. Improve or upgrade the sound quality; let's hear the treble, bass, baritones and rumblings Moya makes as her engines starburst. Offer widescreen...Moya's a large ship and people talk to one another beyond their "personal space." Widescreen with dimensional sound adds a theatrical feel to what is already a film quality program. Lastly, I've ordered all the Farscape DVD's but they are taking forever to be delivered. I found this (reviewed) episode in Circuit City. I am still purchasing the other DVD's. I hope the DVD quality is upgraded. Love Farscape...deserves a better DVD.
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Summary: I'm hooked! Great special effects and story!
Review: First off I do not get the Science Ficton channel.I went out and bought this science fiction series first DVD becasuse I was curious! needless to say I was hooked! ...I will say that series has great and stories!! Puts the "Star Trek" series and it's many spinoffs to shame! In this series I actually care about the people(much like another of my favorite TV shows "Doctor Who"but since this not a "Doctor Who" video enough said!) If you get the chance to buy this series(I can only comment on this DVD, buy it!! You will not regret it!! ...
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Summary: Skeptic
Review: Now, having been force-fed Star Trek by my dad, its no surprise that I didnt take to Farscape right away. It took me two to three years after Next Generation was over to appreciate it! Farscape has taken hold much sooner. It puts hollywood film to shame with costumes and effects, as well as characters. I actually care what happens to everyone on Moya! How many shows can make you care about the characters? One of the things that turned me off at first was that it was 'brand-new' scifi... like, what hasnt been done with scifi, right? This is new. The living ship sounds so hokey, yet it works beautifully. All my friends laugh when I tell them about the show. I forced one of them to watch it and he couldnt get enough. That was the recent two part episode, ending in the demise of ----. He was so distraught that ---- died. One episode is all it takes to make anyone a follower of this series. bravo hensen studios. -A
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Summary: Improves the more you watch
Review: The start of the premiere episode had me a bit scared I'd spent my money on a dud of a DVD. The feel of the first few minutes is cold and rocky. You know something will happen to this guy and for a long moment I wondered if I would care about the outcome. After this bit of visual prologue, once you get to Moya and her crew, it's all systems go! It's a lush visual enviroment worthy of feature films and this guy named John becomes the only thing you can predict. Sort of! He let's loose some one liners that just crack me up. The episode becomes more than a shoot-em-up space-escapees-on-the-run flick in the last scene with John having to reconnect with the human race by taping a message to his father. I, E.T. continues this bend with a great "ode to The Twilight Zone" feel. "One being's salt is another's gold" sort of message. D'Argo and Sun have a great time making fun of humans and human technology. Who saves the day? John, of course. It just takes him a little extra time. Again, charm of the ep is at the end when we leave the planet. "For every discovery there is sadness, too." This brought back the feeling I was left with for many Twilight Zone shows, so this is a wonderful successor for the new millenium. Lastly, you'll never see D'Argo the same if you watch the "making of" piece included on the DVD. So do save it for a rainy day when you want to be surprised by how fantastic the FarScape character lead actors are.
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Summary: Great dvd, Great show!
Review: I was fairly unfamiliar with Farscape when I decided to take a chance on this DVD. It was well worth it. If you're a sci-fi buff looking for something new and exciting than this show is for you. This DVD contains the first two episodes of the Farscape epic and is a great intro to the series. I highly recommend it.
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