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Summary: Buffy Still Rules!
Review: I just received my BtVS on DVD, and it is great. The packaging is gorgeous with various photos of Sarah Michelle Gellar throughout.One of the greatest things about the set, which is also one of its weaknesses, is the commentary and interviews with Joss Whelon. He is humerous, articulate and provides more than a few behind the scenes stories. (find out what was "really" special about Buffy and Angel's first kiss). The weakness in this is that there is only a full length audio commentary for the first episode, and the rest of the behind the scenes info comes from short interviews with Joss. I wish that there had been a lot more backstage info from the creator of Buffy. The only other flaw I find is that instead of editing the programs so there is a flowing continuity, they go to black where every commercial would have been aired. This is still a GREAT set, and you can bet I will be signing up to purchase the second season as soon as it becomes available.
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Summary: The greatest show ever
Review: Witty, touching and suspensful are all words that describe Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Athough my obession is legendery with my friends, I am hoping that the DVD release will open more peoples eyes to this critically acclaimed, but under recognized show. One note about the DVD packaging. A sticker on the front states - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON - ALL 24 EPISODES. There are only 12 included because only 12 were produced for this mid season replacement. Don't be alarmed!
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Summary: Lets Talk about Joss
Review: Joss Wheadon's commentary on Welcome to the hellmouth and the Harvest are absolutely fantastic. A must listen for anyone who is a fan. To those new commers to the series, however, stay away untill you've watched a few seasons - he gives a bit away.
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Summary: SUNNYDALE'S FINEST FINALLY COMES TO DVD IN THE U.S.
Review: When Buffy was first announced as a television series in the mid-90s, I have to admit, I had my doubts. I had seen the feature film and thought that it was o.k., but not great. Given that feeling, how good can the t.v.series be?, I wondered. Boy, was I wrong! The series is (still ) among the best shows on the small screen today. Creator Joss Whedon, the writers, and stars mix the right amounts of drama, horror, and comedy into almost every episode. They have even managed to turn just about every aspect of vampire lore on its ear and make them more coplex characters than just a "villian". The vampire characters are fully developed-not one demensional baffoons who get beat by the good guys every week The quality of the scripts is amazing. Even after all this time on the air. How many long running shows can you say that about. right now (X-files anyone?)? Not very many. Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy is a very good actress. As an illustation of this point, please see last season's "The Body" in syndication or on F/X channel. I know, I am getting ahead of myself, TRUST ME, it's worth it! As for this 3 disc set: Viewers get all 12 episodes of the first season and a great audio commentary with Whedon on the show's 2 part pilot. The pilot script is presented for you to compare to the final product. The rest of the extras are just fluffy promotional stuff. I think if you are new to the series you might get some use out of that though. I also wish they had some running commentaries on more episodes and using some stars of the show for that. I think that would have put this set over the top--maybe with season 2 (available June 2002)? If you are a fan of the show purchase is a no brainer. If you are not a fan, do yourself a favor and give it a shot, I think you will be glad you did.
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Summary: Fantastic! But...
Review: So it finally came out! My day is complete. Remixing into 5.1 would've be nice, but I can do without. The special features are a bit lacking, some just rehashed from the VHS tape interviews. And they're repeated. A lot. Plus, I've always known that there were twelve episodes in the first season, but why is there a sticker saying that it contains all 24 episodes? Silly monkeys.
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Summary: Happy!!
Review: I am very pleased with my purchase of the Buffy DVD!! I can not wait for more seasons to release on DVD [....]
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Summary: Every school is on a hellmouth.
Review: I never watched the show. Never had any interest whatsoever in it. But the other day out of sheer boredom and the wonderful price of this set. I picked it up. In the two days since I have watched all the episodes. What can I say...now I am a fan.
The show for the most part was alot deeper than I ever thought. It also has the ability to take us in one direction and just when you think it is totally predictable, the story takes a twist.
There was only a couple of episodes I wasn't keen on. But even they had some redeeming quality. Buffy shows some very intense emotions at times. Especially in the season finally. Giles is amazing and for me the most interesting character.
My only serious complaint is with Angel. He seems to turn up drop messages and disappear. That isn't so bad except some of the things he could easily taken care of himself. I think they were unsure what to do with him. If he does too much it takes away from Buffy. But really they could have done more.
All said and done it is an excellent price and a good buy. If you were thinking about watching the show then BUY IT and don't watch any commercials.
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Summary: Grr! Argh! It's about time!
Review: What can I say? I'm a hooked Buffy fan and have been since seeing the first season on FX last year. Before that, I was of the unfortunates that apparently lived in the Hellmouth and never wanted to see the light. True, the movie was not that great, but the series itself is excellent. What I thought would be a sappy, idiotic series for teenagers has turned out to be a very excellent drama that explores the pain of growing up, from highschool (seasons 1-3), college (season 4 and 5) and beyond (season 6). Even though it might seem to be tuned towards the teenager/high school generation, I find myself at age 35 enjoying this. In fact, there are at least 5 other people where I work that watch the show regularly and are about the same age as I. This show is definitely good for adults. Better than some of the other stuff out there. Life, death, love, are all explored. Every character of the Scooby Gang has flaws, but there are so many qualities that outshine those flaws, they're all loveable. And, no matter what, love and friendship wins in the end as they work together to battle the evil that spawns itself in Sunnydale, CA. The first season is well done and with the first episode, you already learn about the main characters very quickly, however you're only given so much so as to whet your appetite to learn more as the season goes on. The humor is placed at the right moments, and so many sayings just make you break out in laughter, easing the tension that builds as you watch the shows. The DVD is an excellent edition to start your Buffy collection. However, I'm now anxiously awaiting season 2, which is supposedly due out June 2002 on 6 DVDs (more episodes in the rest of the seasons - season one had only 12). There are interview clips with the creator, Josh Wheton and to learn about Mutant Enemy productions and the "GRR ARGH" monster is some neat trivia. Get it! You won't be disappointed. Now, I'm impatiently waiting for seasons 2 through 6!
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Summary: Intense, Funny, Heartfelt! Televisions Best Show!
Review: One of the best written, directed, and acted television shows finally comes out on DVD with its enitire first season. Each episode is brilliantly crafted and headed by the phenomenal Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers. Her strength, her wit, her sexiness all come through. She is one of the best young actresses on tv today. Other cast members include the incredibly witchy Charisma Carpenter as Cordelia. Never has anyone been better at throwing one line insults as her. Alyson Hanigan is perfect as Willow, charming, innocent, and sweet, and its amazing to see Willow then compared to now, and see what a wondeful journey her character has gone through.Its all because of Alysons brilliant acting. Anthony Stewart Head is excellent as Giles, Buffys Watcher, and Nicholas Benden as Xander provides the show with its comic relief. David Boreanaz is perferctly mysterious as Angel, and his scenes with Buffy are very intense.Once again this is a superior show that only gets better and better.
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Summary: Hmmm...
Review: Ok, I got my Buffy DVDs today, they're really awesome! Although I'd like some of the other seasons on DVD too, this is a great start. I was just interested in who puts the stickers on the plastic wrap because mine says "THe Complete First Season 3-Disc Set ALL 24 Episodes" Note the 24...there are only 12 episodes in the first season..not 24, just thought you'd like to know.
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