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Summary: Wigguns!
Review: After loving the series for approximately 3 years, it was really fun to go back and see where it all started. It wasn't available in my area for the first three seasons, so all of these episodes were new to me. I found it particularly funny at their excessive use of the word "wiggy" and any variation thereof. For the Buffy fan, this is a must, this is where it all began.
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Summary: Wish Fulfillment
Review: Typical of Buffy's 'older' fans, I discovered her late in the second season. The problem with being an intellectual snob is that one only discovers television shows by accident, which means you've always missed a good deal of history. So, despite an occasional rerun, I pretty much lost the entire first season. To make matters worse, I've only recently acquired the ability to watch DVD's. I am pleased to announce that my woes are now over. With the release of the first season on DVD and the up and coming release of the second season, I am about to enter Buffy heaven.Watching these episodes I was struck by the talented writing and acting that were present right from the beginning. It is immediately apparent that the show was never intended to be yet another scary film take-off. From Sarah Gellar to Anthony Head the actors display an almost effortless professionalism. And the writing is filled with the kind of bright dialog and wit to which us adults can only aspire. This set contains the first 12 episodes which are all there was of the first season. Officially, that's from ''Welcome to the Hellmouth' to 'Prophecy Girl'. It's hard to pick one out as a favorite, but I'm currently very fond of 'Teacher's Pet' in which Xander's woes remind me of much of my own early history. All are wonderful, and I no longer think of myself as one of the BTVS disadvantaged. In addition to the episodes themselves, there are interviews with Joss Whedon and David Boreanaz, a full length commentary on 'Welcome to the Hellmouth' by Whedon, who also provides several interviews. Television trailers, photo stills, and the original pilot script are there as well. Languages alternatives are English and French (also available in surround sound). Spanish and English subtitles are also provided. Sound and video quality are excellent. I had a problem getting the second and third DVD's to play on my PC, which were resolved by updating the DVD drive's firmware.
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Summary: A truly great show
Review: 'Buffy' is one of those shows that I like and would watch casually, but knew that I wouldn't really get into it until they started showing reruns. Since FX isn't on my cable system, I bought the DVDs. It was money well spent.
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Summary: Nice, nice , nice
Review: The beginning of one of the best shows on television right now. This is where it began.
It's fun to watch the Scooby gang bumble around, not only trying to figure out what evil lurks behind every corner but to watch SMG, Alyson, Brendan, etc... try and find their characters. You get a taste though of the great dialogue to come and the Bittersweetness of knowing where these characters will be in 5 years.
Makes sure and turn on Joss Whedon's great commentary. The comments that got me where the whole Xander vs. the Skateboard thing.
A great Collection. to bad it's going to be June/July before we see another set. It's also sad it took so long to get released here. UK fans have had this set for months already. Anyway, it's worth every nickel!
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Summary: Make sure that she is on your side.
Review: Well, I am not a 'die hard' fan of Buffy, but close. I wasn't introduced to the show until the second season, so I bought the first season to see what I missed. It makes things in later seasons make more sense when the characters are making past references. :) The plots are good, my only gripe is that it doesn't have all of my favorite characters during the first season. But it certainly makes a great intro to the second season (which I hope they release soon). All in all it was pretty darn good for being a first season. I gave it 4 stars because I enjoyed it. You don't get much other than the 12 episodes though. There isn't too many extras on it.. so don't get your heart set on that. They have a few scripts from episodes though.
It's a must have for you Buffy Fans. So get it while it's hot!
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Summary: A classic...
Review: ... When I purchased this DVD collection at Media Play, I was expecting something along the lines of X-files, with well-written, memorable, and chilling episodes, the kind that leave your eyes crinkled as you remember each moment in the darkness of your bed. Sarah Michelle Gellar and her cast are undoubtedly talented actors, but the emphasis on teenage problems and attractions (numerous Buffy cleavage shots) make this series teen-only. I know that the movie reviewer in USA Today has lauded this show in many of his articles. I must disagree with him on this. After watching several episodes, I find little beyond Ms. Gellar's looks (and she is very beautiful) to recommend this series, except to those who like their TV shows excessively stereotypical (geeks, dweebs, California babes) and like cheesy, but poignantly bad writing and plots. Turn off your brain or keep your eyes glued to the most important part of the show (Ms. Gellar's bust, because that is all they focus on), and you will find this show exceptional. Otherwise, get the X-files or Twin Peaks and the real deal.
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Summary: The best is sure to come
Review: Buffy, Buffy, Buffy! I've been a die-hard fan since mid-second season. The show is 5+ stars. But this DVD could use some work. I, along with several other reviewers, was hoping to see a bit more quality in the construction of the first season set. It seems as though they tried to rush it together for the fans and of course it is appreciated after the overly long wait; so that is forgivable. My only serious gripe is that I can't access most of the extra features with my DVD player such as the script, or the photo galleries. Therefore I issue a warning: If you have any of the mid 2001 models of Hitachi DVD players, proceed with caution. However, if you are a die hard fan who doesn't care about the script or the photo galleries (cause you know where all the good Buffy sites are-lol)then click the 'buy it now' button without delay! I still carry my Buffy flag high in hopes of a more diverse and Player-Friendly DVD for the upcoming seasons. (Season two set for tentative release this summer)
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Summary: buffy, a classic...
Review: buffy the vampire slayer is one of the most cool tv shows and i think the first season is the best of all seasons... it is not too complicated, but it contains love, hate, belonging, trust and friendship. although the theme is supernatural, it is really well combined with real life; one moment buffy is fighting with the demons, and the other minute you see her kissing her boyfriend (angel--for the first season). buffy was just like a normal teenage girl (and very popular) in l.a. one day a man comes and tells her that she is the vampire slayer ( a girl who is born into each generation)
her life changes; she gets kicked out of the school, becomes a loser...
then her mother decides to move to sunnydale... a cool town... but it turn out that there is a port that opens to hell under sunnydale. buffy has to fight against demons to keep the town, sorry, the world, safe. what will happen to her in the hellmouth?
buy and see it yourself!
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Summary: Great series, poor quality picture
Review: I have always been curious on why Buffy was such a popular show, and I never got around to watching the show for myself. When this dvd set was released, I bought it to see what the big deal was. I was very impressed with the show, including the writing, the supporting cast, but mostly with the underrated acting of Sarah Michelle Gellar. I am not sure if she has ever won an Emmy for the show, but I sure think she deserves one. The show is so much fun to watch on dvd, and it was great to see the series from the beginning. I am now watching many of the old episodes on the cable channel Fx, and watching the new episodes on UPN on Tuesday nights. The dvd set has made a new fan out of me. Now the series is great, but the picture quality is below average for dvd. I see too many digital artifacts, and even though the show was shot in 16mm, I think Fox could have done a more careful job remastering the shows to improve the picture quality. Fox also should have given the shows 5.1 surround sound, which would really make the show come alive in your living room! I hope on future releases that they do clean up the picture quality and have 5.1 surround sound. I still recommend this dvd set to old and new fans because the show is so good, and it will make new fans out of non-believers.
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Summary: Have a Marathon!
Review: It was just as wonderful as I expected it to be. All I can say...is invite your friends over for a Buffy marathon and enjoy!
Second season was also great....both are limited on the extras but it's great to be able to see them all without adds and complete (without the extra cuts put in the reruns to add even more commercials)
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