Rating: Summary: Sinfully Hypnotic and Action Packed Review: Erotic. Thrilling. Suspencful and exhilirating should be the opening tag lines to this hugely anticipated and much awaited box set from the cult hit series on from the USA network, La Femme Nikita. Fresh faces from actors like Peta Wilson, Roy DuPuis, and Matthew Ferguson are pitted against veteran actors like Eugene Robert Glazer and Alberta Watson, which adds to the series unique flavor. Where other series get lost in the same repetative formula, La Femme Nikita kept it simple, adding new plot twists and character developments continously, which gave the series its vitality and eventually longitivity! The show was a psychological chiller and action packed thriller that kept its cult fan base tuned in every Sunday night like faithful addicts. The cover design and layout of the DVD set itself actually look the like the mission profile templates in the show, which is cool. It also lists which episodes are on each disk, with a disc by disc breakdown of extra footage and commentaries (which by the way, are awesome), so the viewer can view the episodes however they choose. Lots of extras and a low price are the icing on the cake for this long anticipated box set for a series that helped define the USA networks noteriety.
Rating: Summary: Best Show Ever Review: Nikita had style, great characters, wonderful acting and plots. It was so much better than anything I'd seen on TV before that it blew me away.I love the DVD versioh. Of course, like most fans, I'd taped most of the episodes. But watching them again, in DVD quality, with no commercials, is truly fantastic. The additions are a lot of fun to watch, too. Defiitely a must buy for fans, and for anyone who wants to see some totally great shows.
Rating: Summary: The Best Show ever!!! Review: I have watched a lot of television in my time and the La Femme Nikita Series is by far the best show I have ever seen on television. This DVD set is a buy that I won't regret and you won't either. The show is an ensamble of an incredible cast and crew, with a fantastic storyline to back it up. I have never liked a show enough to buy it, until now. This DVD set is a must buy. Now I am just waiting for the following four seasons to go on sale!!
Rating: Summary: 1st step of a Classic Review: Yes, the show is really as good as you've read here. For once a show that treats the audience as intelligent. The 1st season has all the elements in place that would make this a modern classic. Everyone nailed their character from the very first episode, the ruthlessness of Section 1 is well established. There are a few bits of cheesiness in the first half dozen or so episodes, I attribute this to the show still gaining it's footing. The main thing is that the show very much estabilishes it's own feel and rules, and each successive season pushes further and further in to the heart of darkness. For Season 1 I'm still giving 5 stars because of the razor sharp video and good sound (better than I expected), and because even the weakest season of LFN is far better than just about anything else out there.
Rating: Summary: Just got my copy today Review: Most of us know the series so this is more in regards to the boxed set. Nothing less than perfect, the set is beautiful. When you open it you see the care taken in the execution of this wonderful product. A great tribute to a great show. Justice is given to the actors and writers that gave this show its place in television history. Not to mention the special place it will have in our hearts forever. To all Nikita fans, you will truly enjoy shelving this right next to all of your DVD favorites. The overall quality of the picture and sound are very good. You may notice some compression in the gray lit areas such as cloudy skies, low lit reflections but still even this could not lower my rating to a 4. We must remember the media used and the year it was made, but overall the quality is fine. The additional extras are wonderful and "the making of Nikita" will give you a glimpse at the cast and crews present state and their thoughts on the show. Over-all welldone for this review. Can hardly wait for the release of the second season.
Rating: Summary: Simply awesome!!! Best series ever!! Review: The tv series Alias (which has many similarities) + 20 times more action + more mature cast/characters = LA FEMME NIKITA. So if this is what you're looking for, you're in the right place! I received this dvd set today, popped the first dvd in my player, wow, couldn't help but a huge smile in my face reliving those Sunday nights anxious for the next LFN show. And this time without the commercials! And now I can watch them over and over again....mind you I'm not a couch potato but when I see a good one, I stick by it, and I'm telling you (and as many others here have) La Femme Nikita is indeed one heck of a ride!! 10 stars definitely!!
Rating: Summary: Amazingly Smart and Visually Intoxicating! Review: I began watching Season One of La Femme Nikita the minute it was delivered yesterday. The DVD is every bit as captivating as the original TV show plus contains some very special extras. Seeing LFN again reminds me how far ahead of its' time this production was. The actors are perfectly cast, the plots are addictive, the action is hot, the dialogue is sleek, the clothes are cool and the soundtrack is worthy of separate purchase. I know I have to be patient but I am anxiously looking forward to Season 2 !!
Rating: Summary: I LOVE THIS SHOW Review: La Femme Nikita was one of the best shows ever. The actors were exceptional and the story line always kept you hooked. I was hooked after the first episode...and never missed a one. Watched every re-run. When the show was cancelled I was literally heart-broken. If you have never experience what La Femme Nikita has to offer you definitely need this DVD set. You'll watch them over and over. When are Seasons 2 through 5 going to be available???
Rating: Summary: Wonderful show Review: I didn't discover "La Femme Nikita" until well past it's 2nd or 3rd season, and I heard about it and watched it basically because of the movies (The original french, the english, and 'point of no return'). I *loved* this show, and watched it quite religiously in college. Way too late now, I'm sure, but BRING IT BACK, USA! The acting is very impressive, the plot lines are in depth and the shows all tie together, which always makes for a great series. I am looking forward to watching this in order for once. The reruns on USA always seemed to jump around randomly.
Rating: Summary: At last! Review: 4.5 , At last a TV show, with a dedicated fan base gets the treatment it deserves. Not only is the show respected by its presentation on the stated set, the above-average intelligent fan base get extras that matter i.e deleted(cancelled) scenes and commentaries. I backed off a 1/2 star for the bit fluffy "Making Of" included on disc 6. Still worth a peak though, but has that promo feel and of course, these type of "promos" never fully satisfy the true devotee. Picture: The picture quality is quite nice, very sharp. The blacks are very crisp and void of the heavy grain, that BTVS Seasons 1 and 2 suffered in some scenes. Audio: A 2.0 surround, with not much action from the surrounds. Still dialogue is nice and clear. For this show I just use an old PL receiver with "Phantom" to beef up the ambience. Still, for a TV show, not bad and passable. Extras: With us "geeks", "cultists", whatever you want to call us. When these underground shows like BTVS, LFN etc. come out. Us loyalists deserve the treatment this disc received. Although not perfect, the effort is apparent. Overall, this cult series need not praised for the content. We all know who we are and why we love the show so much. "Ahead of its time" as stated by an earlier reviewer is an understatement. This show had layers of characterization. For the "newbie", a bit tough to digest at first. The payoff is immeasurable. WB did a fine job on this set. I'd say a 1/2 star below "Pristine" is fair. A definite winner that I will visit often. A "no-brainer" purchase for fans of the show. A nice "blind-buy" for fans of Alias, BTVS, or any other film/tv that sports such a strong female lead.
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