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Summary: Gorgeous transfer
Review: I am totally enjoying the DVD releases of Farscape. The sound is outstanding (listen on headphones!) and the picture quality is nearly perfect. Only briefly are there any unmoving background shots which take on a static, unreal matte quality. Alyssa-Jane Cook is wonderful as the PK Tech Girl; wish they could have kept her in the series. Like others, I miss the audio commentary on the later discs. Still, these are fantastic releases. Buy them now!
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Summary: You people are way too harsh...
Review: I believe that it was ADV's president that said that this is the only way they could release the series. Henson demanded (and rightfully so) that the audio/video quality be high, so there are two episodes per dual-layer DVD (1 ep per layer). I believe the UK discs are two single-layer DVDs per pack with four episode (2 eps per layer). What this means is that there is nearly twice the bitrate on the American discs and the shows look fantastic.Adding one more episode to the disc would be akward because it would mean a layer change in the middle of the second episode (as well as the diminished quality based on the bitrate). Adding another disc would make them more expensive, and the major retailers won't buy ...discs from smaller companies like ADV. Neither will they buy the bigger box sets... So the choices are: (1) A little more expensive with knockout video (2) Reduce the quality (and I don't think this was an option because of Henson) (3) NO DVDs Given these choices, we should be glad we're seeing these at all... And it looks like V7 may start a slightly cheaper pricing scheme as well....
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Summary: Skimping on the extras!
Review: While the first 3 DVDs had entertaining audio commentaries on the episodes, the 4th DVD does not. Indeed, the "extras" are production designs and a D'Argo profile, of which half of the footage is recycled from eariler DVD extra footage. Given that they are only putting 2 episodes on each DVD, this really felt like they are socking it to us. I was rather ticked about the whole deal. If it wasn't such a great series, I would never contemplate buying another DVD. As it is, they better not skimp on the extras on the future DVDs, or they will have one fewer customer in me. :(
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Summary: Great Episodes, Poor DVD
Review: It is a bit of a rip to only release 2 episodes per DVD. I was dealing with that fine. The commentary tracks on the past DVDs made up for it a bit. This one has NO extras at all and yet is still priced like the prior ones. ADV and Jim Henson should be ashamed. I think I will stick with my dub tapes rather than get this DVD. I returned mine. Sad to say though that people are still going to buy these no mater how overpriced they are. The episodes on here are great though. PK Tech Girl develops some of the emotions between Aeryn and John. That Old Black Magic shows some of Zahn's dark past.
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Summary: THe video is a better value than the DVD
Review: Two really awsome episodes of Farscape. Kicks butt.
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Summary: Good show, Little Extra
Review: First, I just have to say that even though I was a little disappointed with this DVD, it deserves five stars just because it is Farscape and a great show. However, the first three DVDs that came out had so many extras that this one, having only info on Anthony Simcoe, seems lacking. That is not to say that the extra features on here aren't good, they are very well done and enjoyable. It's just that the lack of commentary, which was the best thing about the first three releases, makes this DVD rather dull. This DVD is worth buying without a doubt, just buy the first three before checking out this one.
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Summary: The episodes rock, but is an extra one too much to ask?
Review: These two episodes are just too perfect. You get one with a bunch of aliens and the other that has a direct link to the story. "PK Tech Girl" shows that John has has more than one woman in his life. The crew Moya uncover the Zelbinion. The most feared ship in the Peacekeeper armada and it's dead. They find one tech aboard and soon the Sheyangs arrive. The Sheyangs are scavengers that resemble a mix between a toad and a turtle. When they arrive, John, Aeryn and the tech get the defense shield activated, but one Sheyang makes it through. After Aeryn does a little dirty work, the Sheyangs decide to retreat. Another little event in the episode is Rygel reliving his horrible memories of being tortured on the Zelbinion by Durka. In "That Old Black Magic", a sorcerer named Moldes decides to have a little fun with John and Crais. Moldes feeds on violence so when Crais is transported to a maze with John, carnage ensues. However, Zhann has a few tricks of her own. Sadly, there is no commentary track. The only extras on here besides the D'Argo Profile, Image Gallery and Conceptual Art is four ADV trailers of other shows. However, the two episodes on the disc are EXTREMELY entertaining and never fail to amaze. If you disliked the episodes on Vol. 3, I strongly recommend you see this volume.
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Summary: No bonuses, good shows
Review: I cannot recommend that anyone buy this DVD. With only 2 episodes and "bonuses" that consist of the un-shortened episodes and "ADV Previews" (since when are *previews* a bonus?) this is a poor example of the DVD product. Frankly, although I like the unshortened versions and enjoy the show in general, I think the average fan would be better off waiting for re-runs (or perhaps buying the VHS) than buying this DVD. I'm hoping the next one will be better.
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Summary: Great Episodes and Wonderful interview with D' argo
Review: Great and interesting interview with D'argo. The best of all 4 DVD's available. A great plus to the excellent episodes
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Summary: Are commentaries that important?
Review: I have never written a review before, but after having read the other reviews I felt compelled to add my two cents. I love Farscape, and have been watching it since the beginning. The picture and sound quality of this and the other Farscape DVDs is amazing, especially when compared to the quality one gets when watching the show on television. The addition of deleted scenes is very cool - they often help to provide greater insight as to the motivations of the characters, and the luxury of watching my favorite show without commercials is wonderful! Honestly, I have never watched any commentary on any DVD - I personally think that "behind the scenes" information detracts somewhat from the "magic", particularly with Farscape, where they have done such a great job at creating an entire imaginary world. In response to the complaints of others about the length of the DVD, 100 minutes is really about the same length as many movies (which generally range from 90-120 minutes). So I say, "Keep up the good work!"
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