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Summary: A Great DVD Set for a Great Price; A Must for Ozzy Fans
Review: I have been an Ozzy fan for many years now, so I bought the first season of "The Osbournes" with a little trepidation-after all, who likes to see their hero stumbling around looking helpless, as Ozzy does in many of these episodes? After watching a few episodes uncensored (which is a must, by the way. Having every other word 'bleeped' destroys the context of the dialogue), it wasn't very long before I was enamoured of the whole family. They are an extremely likable bunch, and that includes their pets too. The episodes are entertaining enough to merit watching them repeatedly, which is a lot more than I can say of most television shows or even movies, for that matter. If you have been a hardcore Ozzy fan for some time, you might have to make an adjustment in order to enjoy the series fully. You have to realize that what you will be watching is, in many ways, the deconstruction of the "Prince of Darkness" persona that was nothing more than a show biz construct to begin with, as is clearly apparent in the episodes in which Sharon dresses Ozzy up for "the act." This might be a little depressing to some fans, but it is a reality show and it is true.
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Summary: It's a Long Slide from the Cleavers
Review: Reality TV. There's no getting away from it. This trendy new format has generated more flops than successes. But here is one of its better moments. There's more than meets the eye in "The Osbournes." Its cheesy, artificial classic sit-com opening leads to the opposite: A voyeuristic camera that captures a real family at its best and worst. And it's the family of bat-biting ant-snorting Satan-worshipping Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne! You'd expect them to be a little eccentric, and they don't disappoint. Much campy humor is derived from addled Ozzy, a self-styled "Prince of Darkness," who needs his wife's help for the simplest tasks. After too many high-decibel concerts and acid trips, Ozzy's speech sounds like it lapses from time to time into Farsi; damned if I can comprehend his mealy-mouthed jabberings. Luckily, this DVD has an "Ozzy translator." Then there's his sweet but steely manager/wife Sharon, part aging roadie, part British grande dame. Fiercely loyal to her husband and endlessly patient, she's the heart and the brains of the household. Her withering exchanges with her noisy neighbors, in addition to being hilarious, show her acerbic strength. Her love of pets has turned their sprawling home into a kennel; animals trot under tables and ooze from every curtain. Then there are the kids: Stocky, morose, nocturnal Jack (17yo) treats his nanny which staggering disrespect. He answers the pressing question: When your dad is a devil-worshipping heavy metal rocker, how can you shock him with your teen rebellion? Jack is a classic Cali rich kid, clubbing at night, inviting over houseguest himbos that make Cato Kaelin look like Aristotle. Lethargic and prone to truancy during the day, he comes alive at night; he must have a bit of dad's vampire blood. Stocky, sassy, pink-haired Kelly livens things up with witty retorts and petulant displays. The DVD covers only the first (and best) season of the show. Kelly hasn't yet launched her music career with an apropos cover of Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach." The house is like the fifth star of the show, a gorgeous Beverly Hills mansion filled with the Osbournes' state-of-the-art electronics and macabre decor. Theirs is a modern glamorous life full of shopping, fellow celebrities, and high times; also, it's a mundane life full of typical family dysfunction. It breathes new life into the notion of California as the land of fruits and nuts, and it's as entertaining as anything I've seen on TV in years.
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Summary: Truly hilarious...
Review: Watch this series when you want to be highly entertained! The daily antics of the Osbourne Family will definitely keep you laughing. While I certainly would not employ any of their parenting skills, they do seem to work for them. Don't miss this one. You need it in your collection!
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Summary: SICK, SICK, SICK ...BUT WE STILL WATCH
Review: Ok, the first hundred times I watched Ozzy tottering around the house picking up dog poop it was funny. Ditto for getting blitzed on booze, kissing the dogs, nuking burritos, trying to discipline his weird kids, and using the "F" word. There is never anything new. Each episode is a formulaic clone of the one that preceded it. So why do we keep watching? I finally realized the reason for my fascination - watching the Osbournes is like gawking at a car wreck - you know it's not right, but you just can't help yourself. I slowly drifted away from the show after Ozzy threw a satanic birthday party for Kelly. That episode was almost frightening. Another annoying aspect is the occasional hyping of Kelly's "career". Kelly is an unpolished, confused girl in desperate need of a mouth washing. And, oh yeah, she has no talent. Wandering around your home adorned in hot pink hair and scumbag boyfriends and reprising Madonna's music does not a career make. Ozzy made his millions off heavy metal steeped in satanism - he was after all the lead singer for Black Sabbath. He has passed this legacy down to the kids and it shows. Ironically Ozzy and Sharon seem devoted to each other and family. The episode where Ozzy tried to get the permit to build a bonfire to cheer up an ailing Sharon was unexpectedly touching. They are an enigma - a freaky family which grudgingly espouses a few traditional values while saluting the black arts. Both Sharon and Ozzy keep a close eye on their offspring - no drugs, they must meet Kelly's boyfriends, Jack must attend school, etc. It was odd however when 16-year-old Kelly came in falling down drunk one night and incurred little wrath from her parents. Truthfully, the Osbournes are a sad testament to our continuing societal decline. If you are sick of such decadence and don't want to contribute to Ozzy's undeserved wealth, then don't waste your money. If you want to chronicle that decline and admittedly have some laughs along the way, then go for it. Just keep it away from the kids. And remember, when compared with Anna Nicole, this is Emmy material.
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Summary: Lots of laughs
Review: This DVD has 10 epsisodes on it, with the 10 episode being more of a look back by Ozzy of the first season. It also includes the Ozzy translator which gives you closed caption on the bottom, but only when Ozzy speaks. It's kinda funny too, because they have little graphics with the words sometimes. Unfortunately though, the text is in light green and sometimes is hard to read against the background. The too Ozzy for TV scenes and deleted scenes are not too exciting. Another special feature is interviews with each of the family members about the show/experience. I found this very interesting. Also, this is the uncensored version--I would really suggest this because they use profanity a lot and I'd bet you'd get really sick of all the beeps. Besides there is a special feature that removes all the bad language, so if you had too, you could turn that option on while watching. You have the option of picking which episode to watch, or to do watch all. My final opinion: definately worth buying. I will watch again and again.
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Summary: Collect them all!
Review: If you enjoyed the show, you must get this DVD. Don't even worry about the extras featured on the DVD. The show is a classic and having them at your disposal on DVD is great. You'll never get tired of the constant fighting of Jack and Kelly, the unitelligable speaking of Ozzy and the bitchiness of Sharon. A must-have!
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Summary: Funny
Review: I got this as a gift, Ive already seen all the episodes aired on tv, so I pretty much just wanted to check out all the special features- thers a game called Name that dookie thats pretty funny, and the bloopers are halarious! If your a fan of the osbournes this would be good instead of taping all the episodes off tv!
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Summary: The Osbournes of 90210
Review: How could I possibly relate to an aging, incoherent, multi-tattooed, heavy metal rocker with a foul-mouthed family, a tony Beverly Hills address decorated with all manner of crucifixes adorning untold doors and walls, and overpopulated with free roaming dogs that happily eliminate everywhere their canine instincts lead them? I have to wonder at the mindset of those who would entertain the concept of producing such an unlikely and profane show. But you know something? It works. Ozzy Osbourne and wife/manager Sharon ARE likeable but I really can't say why. I think we can all agree that at its core, this is a family that is fiercely loyal to one another and really do love one another albiet in wildly eccentric ways that is thankfully, alien to the experience of most people. If a show ever drove a stake through the heart of a family unit headed by the likes of Ward Cleaver, this show most certainly qualifies. Like a cheesy carnival attraction, curiosity does compel otherwise sober people to pay good money to witness the World's Largest Midget or the Wild Man of Borneo. Ozzy, Sharon, you and your spawn are a real trip!
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Summary: Osbournes... funniest movie ever seen
Review: This is a great DVD, and i loved watching it over and over again. Just watching this i would love to meet Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly, and their pets. JUST NOT JACK!!!! What an ..., he is. I love their house, but i also know that some of the things they do isn't what they would normally do. ...
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Summary: Osbournes Uncensored
Review: My husband and I and I set out to buy the Osbournes Uncensored movie and found it was only available on DVD (we really never watched them before, but throught it might be funny). We bought the DVD and having no DVD player, we bought one. We took it home and hooked it up to out TV, the cables were too short. We went and bought longer cables. Went home and hooked it up. We had no idea on how to work the DVD, but we learned watching the Osbournes. We watched the whole thing in 2 nights. You can also play games on the DVD with your computer. We don't have a DVD on our computer, but we plan to update the CPU so we can play these games. It is worth the total expense. We now look for the Osbournes on MTV. They are really great and so is the DVD. By the way my husband is 63 and I am 55 - GO OZZY, SHARON & KIDS
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