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Summary: Buffy stakes out her place on DVD
Review: Grab up this DVD, the first full season of BTVS!! The packaging is pleasing, the extras are cool--behind the scenes stuff and interviews, and how can you go wrong with having those must-have episodes of Buffy right at your fingertips?? (Passion, Becoming Pt. 1 & 2, etc)While there are a few episodes that are tripped up on the road to TV classics, the good episodes are as good as anyting I've seen on TV----not many series can boast of episodes this good during their first full season!!
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Summary: One of the best series on television.
Review: I think I've liked the series since I first saw it in syndication on FX last fall. It has always been so much better than the 1992 movie version starring Kristy Swanson, don't let that mess put you off on watching the series which I honestly think I would've loved even if I'd never seen it on television. Every episode seems to have lots of action (the fight scenes are generally very impressive), humor (at times that can be bizarre to say the least), something for everyone. I find it most impressive that the cast is so well assembled, so perfectly matched, they do a great job on even the strangest of scripts. The stories don't always flow directly one from another although they seem to be linked( sometimes the link can run from one season to the next, even for years)lots of little things to watch for. In 1st season #3 Witch (one of the bizarre humor stories)we first meet Amy, she shows up again in 2nd season #16 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,and in 3rd season and beyond. Her mother ended up trapped inside a cheerleader trophy at the end of Witch, Oz mentions that trophy in #15 Phases (he likes the way the eyes seem to follow you).
I'm not really bothered by the occaisional graininess in night scenes some complain about. The mini-documentaries on disc 6 are pretty good, especially the set tours. I knew that James Marsters was American although I somehow expected him to sound more like Spike. Juliet Landau, also American, is absolutely nothing like Drusilla, seemed very likeable.
My only real complaint is that 7th season will soon be broadcast and we're only up to 2nd on DVD with 3rd due this winter. At Amazon.UK the British viewers can already buy up through 4th season on DVD and about 1/2 of 6th on VHS, why do we have to wait?
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Summary: A Good Season
Review: Well, I really like season 2 of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. My favorite currently is Season 5 though. Season 2 introduces my favorite character, Spike. I can go on and on about the season so I will stop and review the DVDs.
Season 2's DVDs and features are a good improvement over Season 1's DVD collection. This time discs were not falling out like in Season 1. Though I do wish that they would consider the packaging a bit better. While I guess the current packaging probably saves money and space when it's in compact form. Though when it's unfolded, it looks to be two feet long. I also had a hard time getting the DVD out. Though I have to say I'm glad the DVDs didn't fall out this time.
Feature wise, on Season 1 discs, I couldn't read the scripts or see the pictures. This time I know I get to see the pictures, I haven't checked on the scripts. I have to say I wish they would add some outtakes as a bonus. One of the features I have mixed feelings on is the little video that plays before going to the episode. It's interesting the first 3 times you watch it, but then it gets dull. Also I wish there was a couple more commentaries as well.
Other then that, it was well worth the money I spent. I reccommend this.
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Summary: This is the season that really hooked me...
Review: I started watching the show during this season, and I must say I'm really glad that it's finally out, as it was wonderful to revisit all the old story lines. The third season is the best, in my opinion, but this season has some stellar moments in the story line - and it's fascinating to see how they built off some of the ideas presented at the time, knowing where the show is now. If you're an avid Buffy fan like me, you already know what I'm talking about, and this review is pointless :) - it's really here just because we can't stop talking about this great show! If you're new to the Buffyverse, at least the first few episodes of season one are really crucial, so you know the characters, but then you can jump right into season two and really get hooked, as I did. :) You can watch with no knowledge of Buffy and her pals, just prepare to be a little confused at first!
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Summary: best season of them all
Review: this is the best season of buffy o them all buffy and angles realationship grows until they make love i wiss thed be angel back on the show
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Summary: Buffy's Finest
Review: Buffy has had its share of good seasons (and a couple bad) but none surpass the second season. In this season, all the elements come together -- the Scoobies have bonded, the quippiness is dead on, and the romance, drama, and tragedy of the Angel-Buffy storyline are simply beautiful. I had recorded 14 episodes on tape; 10 are in this set. Sensational.
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Summary: Another stellar Buffy set
Review: After a solid first season, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER truly became a classic with this second season. Its classic tale of romance-gone-bad, with brooding vampire Angel becoming a true monster after a night with our Slayer was the stuff that great TV is made of. As usual, Sarah Michelle Gellar is wonderful in the title role, while Anthony Stewart Head is stalwart as her mentor. James Marsters and Juliet Landau are a hoot as the vamp couple, Spike and Dru. Finally, David Boreanez gets to sink his teeth in the role of the good, then evil Angel. The DVD special features are somewhat slim, with only 4 episode commentaries, but the mini-features are fun. Overall, this is a must-have for any fan of the series and quality TV. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Picture Quality and features lacking
Review: If I were to give the second season of Buffy a rating, it would be five stars. This set delivers all of the wonderful second season. However, it's not packed with a lot of extras and the picture quality is somewhat grainy. The commentaries are interesting, but not remarkable. They don't provide the insight into the making of Buffy that I would have liked. Two of the commentaries feel almost identical, which is a shame. Sometimes the picture quality looks a bit grainy, especially in dark scenes (a problem also found in the first season dvd collection). The picture quality seems worse than recent Buffy reruns on cable tv). I'm very happy with my purchase, and I do recommend it. However, it could have been so much more since it is on dvd format. Still a good buy, but it didn't take advantage of the dvd medium like it could have.
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Summary: Great Season, but Tech Issues Exist
Review: This is not a review of the second season. Let's face it, if you are interested in the box set, you are probably already a fan of the series. Rather, I want to express a few thoughts about the DVD set itself. First, the drawback of shooting season two in 16mm is grainy footage at times. Season one was also shot in 16mm, but I didn't really notice grainy sections on that set. This set has them in spades and not only in sections of the show that are dark (in lighting, not mood). It is not only unfortunate, but also a bit distracting. Of course, the set is so reasonably priced compared to the season sets of other shows that, combined with the 16mm original footage, it may be forgivable. Still, I would have liked more in the way of quality control before the set was released. The season one set seemed better technically. With season three and those following being shot in 35mm, we can hope for an end to any grainy film in future sets. Otherwise, the set is full of extras, more so than was the season one set. I'd still like more input from the show regulars, especially from Gellar, Hannigan, and Brendon. Still, it is an improvement. I have heard that "Buffy" in Europe is shown in letterbox. If true, then I would certainly prefer that to our standard TV format for the sets. Also, while the menus screens are very well done CGI scenes, they are too long. When you want to watch the show, you don't want to have to sit through too-long roving camera movements each and every time. Less here, would be more. Finally, a better printed guide accompanying the set would be welcome, mapping out exactly what is included and where it can be found. (The season one set also shared this failing.) Ultimately, fans of this great show and its excellent second season will enjoy the set, but its technical drawbacks are evident.
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Summary: She does it again...but even better!
Review: Short and sweet: The 2nd Buffy season follows the 1st nicely. The stories connect well and Buffy is stronger and more impressive this time around. The gang seems to have more going on which is nice, too. If you like Buffy, you'll love the 2nd season. If you don't like Buffy it's because you haven't seen the 2nd season.
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