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Summary: Very Funny!
Review: I have to confess, that I really have not gotten into the "Friends" craze that struck the television world. Therefore, it is with great surprise, that I have to have this DVD. I watched it this weekend and I swear, I had to stop eating, I was laughing so hard, I was afraid that I would choke! This collection is a great introduction to someone like me, who has only watched maybe 5 episodes at most. - The pilot episode, where Rachel leaves her groom at the alter and moves in with Monica. - Ross and lamaze classes. Joey dates Phobee's sister (the birthday cake scene is the best!) -Helen Hunt, George Clooney make guest appearances - The girls learn to play poker, Ross is coming to grips with his feelings for Rachel. - Ross and Julie go to get a cat, and Rachel realizes that she has feelings for him. I think that this is Ross & Rachel's 1st kiss. - The Prom video - flashbacks - Ross has an important presentation and no one seems to notice. - London - the Wedding. - Phobee goes to meet her biological dad and meets the dog instead! - Thanksgiving - flashbacks - I will never look at a turkey again without picturing those sunglasses. - Phobee agrees to have her brother's baby - The Fat man's apartment. Everyone finds out about Monica & Chandler.
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Summary: Why are Americans deprived?
Review: It seems crazy that in the United States only these few episodes are available, whereas far more are available elsewhere in the world. Here in Mexico, the first eight episodes are available on VHS, and presumably more are coming, and in London I recently saw the entire first few seasons, lined up for yards, in a record store. This is not just true of Friends -- other popular shows such as Star Trek: Voyager are released earlier and in more comprehensive editions outside the United States. Why??
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Summary: Americans, save your hard earned cash....
Review: Finally! Friends on DVD?? Yes and No. in America yes, everywhere else, No. The only difference being that everywhere else has the full compilations and not just 'Best of..' Save your money buy going to a British DVD retailer such as www.amazon.co.uk and buy all 6 series of Friends on DVD without missing episodes. Or simply wait and hope they don't screw you over and eventually realise them in the US.
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Summary: good, but not nearly comprehensive...
Review: these dvds provide a good overview of the series for newbie fans of the show. but for the more die-hard fans, these dvds lack a lot to be desired. for a comprehensive collection, check out the vcds. you can get complete seasons for not much more money.
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Summary: A good attempt to please Friends' collectors.
Review: It's hard to please everyone when you only pick up 10 episodes out of more than 100. This selection is great (but I wouldn't have included "The one with the poker"). Are there any great episodes missing? Sure, just to name a few (I don't know the correct names, sorry): season finale 3 (on the beach house), season finale 5 (Las Vegas), the one where Rachel and Ross break up, and so on. It's quite probable that we'll get vols. 3 & 4 pretty soon. It's great to have these Friends DVD's, but they're not that good if you think they have released the whole series (6 seasons) in Europe & Australia.
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Summary: Good, but not perfect
Review: I was disappointed that WB chose not to release Friends an entire season at a time. I had planned on not purchasing this set; however, the mood struck and I made an impulsive decision to buy. While I enjoyed the discs very much, I much prefer sets containing complete seasons of a television series. The quality of the image is very good, comparable to what one might see with digital cable or a DBS. The additional footage is a real bonus, adding about two to five minutes to most of the episodes. While most of the jokes and one-liners that were cut do not contribute significantly, others are absolutely priceless. Unfortunately, other than the extra footage, the discs contain few extras. Especially annoying is the lack of chapter stops. To jump to a specific location (e.g. to return to an episode you were watching earlier) or to skip the opening titles, you must fast-forward or jump to a specific time. The only exception is the two-part London episode, which contains a single chapter stop for each part. Another problem with the set is that even though the London story arc consists of three episodes, only the first two are included. This leaves an important cliffhanger unresolved. The ending of "The One Where Everybody Finds Out" also serves as a cliffhanger, but luckily it can stand on its own. For a casual fan of the show, this "Best of" set would be a great way to see a few highlights of the series. More serious fans might want to wait to see if WB decides to release the series in its entirety.
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Summary: Mark King
Review: My wife loves friends, so I bought her the Amazon double dvd version. I have no problem with content, but come on..its a high level VHS transfer..just do a freeze frame anywhere on the discs and enjoy the blur. Colors are vivid, but it is blurry for a dvd release, and poor product for the price. I A/B'ed the dvd with a broadcast rerun (on direct tv) and found the clarity to be inferior, in fact poor. A first run broadcast of a new episode puts this set to shame. Don't buy it. I want my money back. Mark King in Atlanta.
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Summary: You Got To Have Friends
Review: When Friends premiered in the fall of 1994, it was an immediate hit. Not only was it a success on the television, you couldn't escape the six Friends as they were on every magazine cover, the theme song was constantly playing on the radio and Friends merchandise flooded the stores. What was sometimes lost in all this mega-hype is that Friends is one of the most cleverly written and well acted shows around. The six actors, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry & David Swimmer, are all instantly likeable and have superb comic stylings. It is very difficult to whittle down to the ten best shows from over 100 episodes, but the set does a good job. It has a heavy concentration on the first season with of course the Pilot episode and numerous episodes concerning the Ross-Rachel relationship. "The One With All The Thanksgivings" contains some hysterical flashbacks while "The One Where No One's Ready" may be the best episode of them all. Taking place all within a half-hour, each cast member gets a chance to shine, as Ross anxiously waits for everyone to get ready to go to an important benefit for the museum. Friends has been on the air for seven and has been consistently funny from day one. This set is testament to the show's greatness.
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Summary: You can never have enough Friends!
Review: There are few well-written sitcoms about a group of 20-something New York friends. Friends, of course, is a breath of fresh air! The clever one-liners and wonderful story have kept this great sitcom plugged for seven years! The talent of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer has only made it better. This is a great DVD collection that features several of the best episodes of Friends. Well, at least my favorites -- TOW the Embryos, TOW All the Poker and TOW No One is Ready -- made the cut! I recommend this to all Friends fans!
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Summary: Friends is the best.
Review: Anyone who is thinking about buying this no dvd or vhs don't think twice. It is very funny and some of the best episodes of friends. Very, very good. Go buy it.
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