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Summary: It's Buffy. What more do you need?
Review: It's about tme this show starts to get released on DVD! The commentary by Joss Whedon really takes this great show to a new level. No self-respecting Buffy fan could go another day without owning this collection.
Rating:
Summary: Awesome
Review: Only recently discovered Buffy, but am hooked. I just loved this DVD and can't wait til Season 2 to come out.
Rating: 
Summary: Great (but not Grrrr-eat!)
Review: I have been a big fan of this series since I first saw it in reruns the summer after first season, so of course I was super-excited about Season One finally being released on DVD here in the US.But the DVD just doesn't live up to what I expected. The menus on the DVDs are not the most user-friendly (all you get are episode titles for that disc; you have to go into an episode to access any special features on that disc). And speaking of special features, I wanted more. I am a big fan of Joss Whedon in particular, and having his commentary on "Welcome to the Hellmouth" and "The Harvest" was wonderfully illuminating, but I still felt like there should have been more behind-the-scenes stuff. The commentary felt rushed and really should have been included on a few more episodes (I'm thinking "Prophecy Girl" would have been a great episode to for more of his inside scoop.) Those extra interviews on "Witch", "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date", "Angel", and "The Puppet Show" were nice, but they were on the season one VHS pack that has been out for so long now. How many shows have writing as clever and as interesting as Buffy does? I really wanted to hear more from the people who are behind that. That's not to say that I didn't like the DVD. Four stars is still a pretty good rating. The show itself is still fantastic (and only gets better as the seasons progress). If all of this had come with a full VHS set of season one, it would have gotten five. Unfortunately, DVD is a different medium with which so much more can be done, and I think there was much more that could have been done here. Hopefully, that will be taken into consideration before the season two set is released this summer.
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Summary: I love this show !!!!!
Review: Some might complain about the fact that they wanted a few more bells and whistles on this set, like more outtakes and bonus footage --- but, I thought it was perfect.
I can't wait for season 2 on DVD, There is a little card inside the box that says that season 2 is coming out in June or July, I can't rememeber which though. It doesn't really matter which either because whichever it is, I'm there !!!!
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Summary: cuts mar the feel
Review: The show is great and having all the first season episodes in one place is even better. Unfortunately, if I could have taped all the episodes myself and edited out the commercials, I would have the same thing. There is no fluidity. The cuts where commercials would be does not enhance the watching experience. This would be much more worth the time and money if these were the uncut first episodes. I still can't wait till June to get Season 2.
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Summary: Great Show, DVD Features a bit lacking?
Review: I love this show (not just because my favorite Hollywood Hottie Sarah Michelle Gellar is in it) but because I've found that everyone can really identify with one of the characters, wether it be the butt-kicking heroine, or the nerdy-yet-comforting best friend... But who am I kidding? Vampires? Witches? Demons? YES!! Finally a COOL monster show! Consistently witty and always visually appealing (with good acting, by the way; the screams seem totally genuine...unlike in "Urban Legends"...but I digress) Now the only thing I can find wrong with the DVD is that the special features are few, and somewhat redundant. Nevertheless, it's still cool. Although some bloopers or outtakes would be nice... Anyway, wether you've been a fan since the series premiere or have never seen one show, this is a DVD for you (well, three DVD's really) and I am proud to say it's in my collection. I missed the season premiere and have unfortunately only been able to catch episodes here and there, so this was perfect for me to "catch-up". I can't wait for season 2!! :)
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Summary: One of the best shows on television
Review: It's about time; with Buffy, the Vampire Slayer alreading in its 6th season, US fans have long been waiting for the release of earlier seasons on DVD. Finally our patience is rewarded. This set contains all 12 episodes of the first season (it was a mid-season replacement and thus had only 12 episodes in its first season) plus interviews with Joss Whedon(creator) and David Boreanaz(actor who plays Angel), a photo gallery, original tv series trailer, and commentary by Joss Whedon on the first two episodes "Welcome to the Hellmouth" and "The Harvest." The Episodes: Excellent-- Buffy, the Complete First season is a must for any Buffy fan or for any genre fan who has not watched the show before but wants to begin at the beginning. This original and amazingly literate series is not to be missed. Extras: Good--The interviews with Joss Whedon and David Boreanaz are the same ones from the vhs packs previously released in the US. The original trailer is fun to see, and the photo gallery is fine, but mostly promo shots we've all seen before. The best feature is the commentary. Joss Whedon does a great job of interjecting interesting and amusing comments while reviewing the first two episodes. Commentary can be hilarious or dull depending on who's providing it. Joss Whedon manages to be both informative and silly at times providing a middle-ground that works quite well, especially given that this was his first crack at commentary. Picture quality: Fair--The episodes were originally shot on 16mm. The lighting, art direction, and cinematography go along way to disguising this, but you can't escape the graininess at times. Sound quality: Good--There's an occassional hiccup in the sound on a couple of episodes. That may be a manufacturing error or it might just be my copy. Price: Excellent--Full seasons of tv shows on DVD can be horrifically pricy (e.g. The X-Files). At [the price]..., the Buffy complete first season is an amazing deal even with it's half season of only 12 episodes. The original VHS 3 packs (6 episodes) were priced the same. We'll just have to wait and see if they maintain their decent pricing structure when Season 2 (full 22 ep season) is released this summer.
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Summary: Great Show, So-So DVD
Review: Before the television series began, I saw the Buffy movie starring Kristie Swanson and thought that while it wasn't a great movie, it had potential. Little did I know what wonderful things Joss Whedon had planned. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the best show on television. Having watched it since the first season, I have been constantly amazed at how he is able to outdo himself each season. The writing is intelligent and creative, and the acting, especially Sarah Michelle Gellar's, is some of the finest anywhere. I have the season already on videotape, but it is nice to be able to see and hear the episodes with the sharpness and clarity that only a digital recording can provide. The other great thing about the DVD is the commentary by Joss Whedon. Unfortunately, he only does commentary on the first two episodes. As for the interviews, I was disappointed by their brevity. When I buy a DVD, I like to have a lot of special features. That's one of the major selling points of DVD versus VHS. Here, we get director's commentary on 2 episodes, a few short interviews, trailers, the script from the pilot episode, bios, and a photo gallery. While it seems like a lot, these are on the [low] end as far as DVD special features--really low on the coolness scale. For future releases, I would like to see commentaries (by cast members as well as Joss Whedon) on more than 2 episodes, deleted scenes, outtakes, how they did special effects, and if they really want to be cool, easter eggs. Also, does anyone else remember in the first season a slightly longer intro where a narrator describes incidents in the past when there have been mysterious deaths which stopped when certain young women arrived on the scene? I would have liked to have seen that intro again. Overall, I recommend this DVD because it's great seeing the first season in clear digital form. The best special feature is the commentary on the first 2 episodes. The rest of the special features aren't that special.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent collection
Review: If you want a new favorite TV series (or want to be able to see it again), I suggest you buy this set immediately. I bought this shortly after it was released (despite having never watched Buffy before), and quickly fell in love with the show. It's rare when the acting is this good, and the writing this polished on a first-year (and mid-season replacement, at that) series. The only complaints I have are extremely nitpicky, and in no way detract from the set: the episodes do look grainy in places (the fault of the film the show was shot on, I'm sure), and the cast bios are a bit dated (and laced with a few spoilers of events from Seasons 2 and 3). I'm already waiting for the Season 2 set (coming in June).
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Summary: Great way to catch up and understand
Review: This DVD set is a great way to catch up. If you are like me and came in the middle of the season then this will really help you keep all the characters strait. I look forward to the complete second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in June and any other DVD sets.
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