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Summary: One of the best kept secrets on T.V.
Review: A friend of mine recently lent me the complete first season of the dead zone. I had never heard of it, and wasn't particularly excited about it. When I finally saw it I was completely blown away. Why is it that the best shows on tv are always the best kept secrets? I'm bucking the trend and telling everyone I know about this fantastic program. The third season will air in 2004 and hopefully the fan base will continue to grow. If you're thinking about buying the dvd don't hesitate, it's worth every penny.
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Summary: Don't hold your breath for the Free TV Pilot Episode!
Review: I absolutely love the show and even pre-ordered the Season 1 set. Amazon.com shipped it to me right on time. I couldn't wait to see the TV Pilot Episode and ordered it right away. However, I have to agree with Joe that the unaired pilot episode should have been included with the set because I'm still waiting for mine to arrive from Lions Gate Films! My check cleared my bank on July 9th, so I know they have my money. I even e-mailed a few weeks ago asking Lions Gate to check on my order but have never gotten a response or my DVD.
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Summary: I love the movie but...
Review: I cannot figure out why this show is not a bigger hit. It's fantastic.
Anthony Michael Hall, (now looking eerily like Steve McQueen instead of Farmer Ted) plays Johnny Smith, a young man who loses six years of his life to a coma after a car crash.
He wakes up to find that his mother is dead, his fiancee is married to another man (who Johnny's son thinks is his father), and that his brain has created a new path to consciousness, leading his thoughts through what his neurologist describes as "the dead zone". This new path gives him psychic visions, of the past, the future, and the present.
This could have been a very episodic show...mystery happens, Johnny has vision that solves it, blah blah blah. Instead, the writers and producers give us a fascinating drama, where Johnny and his ex-finacee try to sort out their feelings for each other, where Johnny is alone in a world that not only doesn't have a place for him, but doesn't trust him.
There are not always happy endings. Most of the episodes are bittersweet, at best. But watching Anthony Michael Hall and an excellent supporting cast try to deal with the fallout from Johnny's tragedy and unwanted notoriety makes this one of the most compelling dramas you'll see.
Throw in David Ogden Stiers as the "is he good or bad" Reverend Purdy, and Sean Patrick Flanery as the "definitely bad but will the world know in time" Greg Stillson, and you have enough intrigue to keep you going episode after episode. Especially if you are a fan of shows that deal in some way with the occult, like Buffy r Angel, you'll love this one!
Spooky (at times very much so), funny, sad, utterly engrossing. Please watch The Dead Zone...it's definitely worth your time.
(And yes, it is based on the Stephen King novel, so some characters and situations are familiar...but many aren't.)
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Summary: The Best Show you're not Watching
Review: I cannot figure out why this show is not a bigger hit. It's fantastic.
Anthony Michael Hall, (now looking eerily like Steve McQueen instead of Farmer Ted) plays Johnny Smith, a young man who loses six years of his life to a coma after a car crash.
He wakes up to find that his mother is dead, his fiancee is married to another man (who Johnny's son thinks is his father), and that his brain has created a new path to consciousness, leading his thoughts through what his neurologist describes as "the dead zone". This new path gives him psychic visions, of the past, the future, and the present.
This could have been a very episodic show...mystery happens, Johnny has vision that solves it, blah blah blah. Instead, the writers and producers give us a fascinating drama, where Johnny and his ex-finacee try to sort out their feelings for each other, where Johnny is alone in a world that not only doesn't have a place for him, but doesn't trust him.
There are not always happy endings. Most of the episodes are bittersweet, at best. But watching Anthony Michael Hall and an excellent supporting cast try to deal with the fallout from Johnny's tragedy and unwanted notoriety makes this one of the most compelling dramas you'll see.
Throw in David Ogden Stiers as the "is he good or bad" Reverend Purdy, and Sean Patrick Flanery as the "definitely bad but will the world know in time" Greg Stillson, and you have enough intrigue to keep you going episode after episode. Especially if you are a fan of shows that deal in some way with the occult, like Buffy r Angel, you'll love this one!
Spooky (at times very much so), funny, sad, utterly engrossing. Please watch The Dead Zone...it's definitely worth your time.
(And yes, it is based on the Stephen King novel, so some characters and situations are familiar...but many aren't.)
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Summary: Fan from the beginning
Review: I have been hooked to this TV series since it's pilot in June of 2002. As a big fan of Stephen King, the author of the book The Dead Zone, I had to at least give it a try. I wasn't disappointed! Week after week, it's spellbinding and never fails to please. When I heard the first season was coming out on DVD, I had to get it...and did! Now I hear that season 2 is coming to DVD June 8, 2004 and WILL be getting that as well. Season 3 starts June 6, 2004 and I'm ready to begin watching it again. Actually I was ready with the season finale last year. I HIGHLY recommend this DVD set, as well as Season 2, to everyone. And be sure to catch the new season!!!
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Summary: Fan from the beginning
Review: I have been hooked to this TV series since it's pilot in June of 2002. As a big fan of Stephen King, the author of the book The Dead Zone, I had to at least give it a try. I wasn't disappointed! Week after week, it's spellbinding and never fails to please. When I heard the first season was coming out on DVD, I had to get it...and did! Now I hear that season 2 is coming to DVD June 8, 2004 and WILL be getting that as well. Season 3 starts June 6, 2004 and I'm ready to begin watching it again. Actually I was ready with the season finale last year. I HIGHLY recommend this DVD set, as well as Season 2, to everyone. And be sure to catch the new season!!!
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Summary: fantastic first 2 episodes
Review: I not a fan of the series for many reasons...I think they should have made a new movie instead of a tv show. The movie would basically be the first two episodes of this tv series. There isn't much to add to the story, considering the show has no direction to it(what's the motivation of the story? What is the point of it?). The Dead Zone 1983 older movie with Christopher Walken(he plays creepy characters) in it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either, so forget the movie and stick with the tv show instead. The cast was well picked out, there is so much depth to the characters. Anthony Michael Hall is just amazing as Johnny, he makes his character so natural and human (awesome acting!). I especially like the first episode when Johnny experiences his doctor past and helps him find his mother. It was amazing how that one scene where by touching the doctors uncle he is able to see the insanity and the emotions of the villagers as they are fleeing the village(when they pause). Or when the doc goes back and reunites with his mother he thought was dead(I cried, it was so sweet and touching). See the first two episodes, they are beautiful and I doubt I even gave you a glimpse of how good it is. Brilliant first two episodes. Well directed, with amazing cinamatography =) -Julie
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Summary: Pleasantly surprised
Review: I remember hearing when the Dead Zone was premiering, and not being interested. The movie with Christopher Walken had made for a memorable experience of the story (and I'm a Walken fan) so I couldn't see what a series would have to offer. A couple of months ago, however, I happened to watch two back-to-back episodes - season 3, I believe - and I was amazed. Before the week was out, I had purchased The Complete First Season. I viewed each episode carefully - for entertainment value, hokey-alerts, and characters. The hokey meter never went off. I was reasonably captivated for all the episodes. Characters - well, first seasons usually leave a lot of room to grow their characters in the hopes that there will be second seasons - these characters were above average. Coupled with well-produced special effects, I loved it. And - MAH has grown up! No more 16 Candles or Breakfast Club. He is a matured actor, and now I can barely remember Christopher Walken as Johnny...
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Summary: I have a premonition of many eyes glued to their televisions
Review: I took a risk and purchased this dvd boxset having never before seen even a single episode, but WOW how it paid off! This is television at its best- every episode is completely gripping and looks as though it has a budget comparable to that of a movie (i.e. with matrix style camera tricks).
While the concept of a central character with a paranormal advantage over others isn't much of a blindingly-original a theme, this is very much above the average. Though the key to its success, despite its many original qualities has to be the central performance by Antony Michael Hall- he's just perfectly cast as Jonny Smith, a guy who manipulates events in the present to avert disaster in the future for himself, his loved ones and complete strangers using the part of his brain aptly named 'the Dead Zone'.
The first 3 episodes are fantastic and while the season never quite lives up to this brilliant introduction, it does take us places we never expect with great writing and beautiful performances. My favourite episode is 'Shaman' (reminded me of a star trek: next gen. episode, but actually surpasses that in every way), 'Dinner with Dana' is the episode where very little happens action-wise, but which somehow manages to be effortlessly engaging, and 'Enemy Mind' would be the poorest because it's a little predictable (which is something you can very rarely say with the Dead Zone). It's moving, addictive and classy television, snap it up guys!
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Summary: Open Doors To A Whole New Dimension Of Moving Forward & Back
Review: I was intrigued by the series when I bought the pilot DVD. But the whole entire season one has captured my attention. It has a start that introduces characters one by one slowly for viewers to get to know them well. It has the middle that shows how far John Smith's powers can go, either forward or backward. And it ends with a cliffhangar that will definitely leave you wanting more. Overall, the first season has everything for anyone that is new to Dead Zone to start with. Its not confusing and easy to follow. Its mysterious and enough to glue yourself on the TV Screen. Its worth the buy and to own as part of your tv collection. X-Files maybe over, but the Dead Zone is a whole new beginning for anyone to start with.
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