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Summary: Sopranos is KILLER!
Review: For those unfortunate souls who missed out on the Sopranos phenomenom on HBO, this DVD is your answer. The first season introduces us to Tony, his family, Big Pussy, Paulie Walnuts, Uncle Junior and a whole host of great characters. This exciting and dramatic series is written with great characters and realistic dialogue. If you never see another dramatic series - you must see The Sopranos!
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Summary: Utterly amazing, in every respect
Review: Congrats to HBO and Showtime for providing the best programming on television today. Oddly enough, I get neither service; yet with my friend taping "Queer as Folk" on Showtime for me and recently watching the DVDs of "Sex and the City," I have been overwhelmed. However, nothing could prepare me for "The Sopranos." I've been hearing for over three years how brilliant this series is, from critics, web sites, magazines, TV, friends, etc. But it was never enough for me to get HBO. 1) I'm sick of ganster movies..."what hasn't been done?" I thought. 2) For the most part I hate one-hour TV series; I'm a sitcom guy. 3) Things like this NEVER live up to the hype.So when I signed up for my new membership at the local B'buster, I figured "What the hell" and grabbed Episodes 1-4. Three minutes after starting the first episode, I was BLOWN AWAY by this DVD, and it just kept getting better. I watched the first four, went back to the store for the next disc, and watched the remaining series over the next two days (having withdrawal when the store was out of Disc 3 with Episodes 9-12 for a few hours...I drove the clerks crazy coming in 4 times). Coming from the East Coast and having gone to Catholic school, my life as a kid was full of Italian families (including classmates from a notable New Jersey crime family). The family life, restaurants, etc. depicted in this family are so real, and the characters, dialogue, sets and locations so rich and multitextured you can smell the pasta cooking and get a craving for manigots and cannolli just watching. Thematically brilliant; the image of a Mafioso going to therapy intercut with scenes of the 'business' is as good or better than any feature film on the subject, and far more intimate. As said before, the writing, acting, directorial and production quality makes it like watching a 6 1/2 hour movie rather than an episodic series, and watching it this way I think adds to the enjoyment. I'm really glad I waited, and even though it's gonna kill me, I'm NOT going to haunt the Video Trader boards for home-recorded versions of Seasons Two and Three, but will wait for 11/6 and get the DVD (probably watching the whole damn thing in one sitting). Nor will I jump forward, I want to see the whole thing in order. The DVD is fantastic as well, the special features really add to it, but also the presentation, clarity, audio and widescreen, while not the best I've seen, clearly add to the experience. RENT OR BUY THIS VIDEO, NOW! Even if you're not a fan of mafia movies, you'll probably love it, it's that good.
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Summary: Best Drama series ever!!!
Review: What more can I say that hasn't already been said? I love to watch this series over and over again, especially with people who have never seen it before! I love watching the expression on their faces as they see this series for the first time!! It is truly a wonderfully entertaining drama series! Being an Italian-American I can relate to most of the family drama and it is very realistic! It is refreshing to see a series portray the Italian-Americans as family oriented people that regard the family as being priority. The writing is beyond genius and the actors bring reality to the characters they portray. If you were to ask me my favorite character, I wouldn't know what to say. I love them all! Especially Tony's dear departed mother, Livia Soprano. I can't wait until season 2 is available on DVD. The magic of DVD makes all the difference!! You are going to looove this series!!! Rush to buy it now!
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Summary: This series is incredible...a favorite
Review: Simple put, this is one of the best TV series of all time. If you have lived in the NY or NJ area, you can really appreciate how true to life some of these scenes are. This is one of the few shows I can watch over again and still find entertaining. The first season is a must have, this is where it all started and you'll get to meet all of the cast (before they start to get knocked-off in future episodes). If you enjoy the Soprano's this compilation is worth purchasing. Comes in a very nice box with clever packaging.
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Summary: excellent!
Review: What can I say. I love everything about this series except the scenes with Tony's irritating Mom. With the magic of DVD, you can skip past her. Ace. A high sticker price but worth every penny - you'll watch these over and over again.
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Summary: Fabulous if you enjoy Mafia entertainment
Review: The acting is fantastic, the stories gripping. Like a good book, you just can't get enough. My only word of caution is there is strong verbage and some graphic violence. Everything you'd expect in a good mafia story and then some. My advice is get it, watch it, and then patiently await the release of the 2nd season as I am.
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Summary: Television's Best Drama is now at your disposal
Review: I am a big fan of the West Wing. "The Sopranos," however, is the best drama on television right now--hands down. This DVD set is a great way to get to know Tony, Paulie, Silvio, Christopher, Junior and the rest of the New Jersey family (and their families). This is Straight A film-making at its best. I watched all 13 episodes over a span of only four days. Buy this set. You will not regret it!!!
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Summary: One of Televisions Best!!!!
Review: I don't watch much television, nor do I subscribe to HBO, but their presentation of the Sopranos is some of the best work I've seen in a long time. Friends told me how good the show is, and I finally realized just how good it is after purchasing the first season. James Gandolfini is excellent in his role as Tony Soprano, and manages to bring the entire cast together in thier interpretation of this New Jersey mob family. A must for everyone's DVD collection! I am eagerly anticipating the release of the second season!
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Summary: Can't wait for more
Review: Absolutely fascinating!! Loved the characters and the storyline. When will the next season be available?
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Summary: A MUST!!!!
Review: For anyone who has never seen the Sopranos before, where else better to start than from the beginning of the story. Right from the first episode the viewer is drawn to the character of Tony Soprano, a ruthless mobster, because of his love for these DUCKS that make a home in his pool. The off beat characterization ties into this psychological dramatic comedy that deals with family as much as it does about the mob. Then, like any other great story, it gets more involved and brings the viewer to love all the chatracers(even the ones that are hateful). Tell me of an italian family (or possibly any family for that matter) that can not relate to how Tony's family acts. It will have you roaring with laughter. This is one of the few intelligent series that can have you laughing one second and then be totally serious the next. No one should have to go through life without ever having the Sopranos experience.
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