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Summary: Warning about A.D. Vision and owners of disc changers
Review: A.D. Vision has taken to labeling there DVD's with Disc1 or DiscA type of labeling. This of course makes it pretty hard to tell which disc is which when you bring your disc menu. So you are stuck using the EZ Play slot on the Sony DVP CX870D 300 +1 DVD player.
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Summary: Great Show, rotten DVD Mastering
Review: I love Farscape. It had to be one of the best shows on TV until the SciFi channel went soft and stopped playing anything even remotely interesting.Anyway my grip is not the show. I don't like the mastering. Depending on your DVD player you may be forced to watch the comercial previews. I find this unexceptable since I'm paying for the stuff and don't want to be force fed comercials.
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Summary: Great Show, rotten DVD Mastering
Review: I love Farscape. It had to be one of the best shows on TV until the SciFi channel went soft and stopped playing anything even remotely interesting. Anyway my grip is not the show. I don't like the mastering. Depending on your DVD player you may be forced to watch the comercial previews. I find this unexceptable since I'm paying for the stuff and don't want to be force fed comercials.
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Summary: Quintetof finest episodes from season
Review: If you ever thought that Crichton (Ben Browder)was looney tunes, this set will provide you with that final proof you were seeking. Collection 4 has a quintet of some of the finest episodes produced during this season. The two part Infinite Possibilities resolves the ties together episodes from the previous seasons involving the pursuit of wormhole technology. As many fans of the show are aware, a second Crichton was created earlier in the season. The two Crichtons go their separate ways. One Crichton becomes involved in a fight to prevent the Scarrangs and Charrids from exploiting the wormhole technology to invade other parts of the galaxy. Crichton might have to give up his life to prevent the invasion. Revening Angel is one of the sharpest and wittiest episodes of the season. An injured Crichton imagines his conflict with D'Argo is taking place in a Warner Brothers/Chuck Jones Roadrunner like cartoon. With The Choice a greiving Aeryn travels to a planet of mystics to communicate with her deceased father and Crichton. She runs into a few surprises along the way and manages to make peace with her past. The extras are, like much of the series, quite generous. There's a commentary provided by actress Claudia Black for "The Choice"; an interview with Anthony Simcoe (D'Argo) and trailers. I haven't been impressed all that much with the deleted scenes. These scenes are on international versions. They don't provide much in the way of additional plot and aren't really a loss but are interesting for fans. My only complaint is why ADV films has elected to released these in miniboxed sets. I'd prefer to have a boxed set of the entire season with special features as opposed to this more expensive proposition. This really does a disserve to fans of the series. I could see offering the miniboxed sets after the fact for fans who only want certain shows. It's rather odd. I've also found ADV's website less than responsive to problems with various discs so if you do have problems, save your receipt and make the retailer accountable. ADV won't get back to you in your lifetime. All in all I'm quite pleased with the Farscape releases so far.
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Summary: Two Crichtons proves to be one Crichton too many
Review: The major themes of Season 3 of "Farscape" were that of separation and death, which is amply proven by the episodes on this pair of DVDs that provide a resolution to the two Crichton story arc and finally brings Moya and Talyn back together: Episode 14, "Infinite Possibilities Part 1: Daedalus Demands" (Written by Carleton Eastlake, Aired July 27, 2001) has the Ancient who shows up as Crichton's father Jack showing up on Talyn to accuse John of giving his wormhole information to the Charrids, who are allied with the Scarrans (i.e., as bad, but not quite as powerful). Crichton connects the dots and knows that it has to be Furlow, the mechanic we met earlier, who studied his module and must have pieces together enough to duplicate the technology. As Crichton tires to access the infromation in his brain by getting past "Harvey," the remnant of Scorpius, things get progressively worse in this episode, which is why it is "to be continued." (4 Wormholes) Episode 15, "Infinite Possibilities Part 2: Icarus Abides" (Written by Carleton Eastlake, Aired August 3, 2001) does offer some good news as Crichton is finally free of the Scorpius clone and unlock the wormhole technology in his mind. Unfortunately that Scarran dreadnought is still on its way and Crichton has to work with the Ancient, who looks like his father Jack, work on a weapon that can defend them. Unfortunately Furlow is still trying to take every side involved for everything she can and the price of survival this time around is as high as it has ever been. (5 Wormholes)
Episode 16, "Revenging Angel" (Written by David Kemper, Aired August 10, 2001) is in the running for the funniest "Farscape" episode ever. Crichton and D'Argo have another one of their stupid fights, but this time John ends up in a coma. Meanwhile, just to make things fun, a strange ship is bent on destroying Moya. However, this is nothing compared to what is happened in Crichton's mind, where the Scorpius clone is trying to convince him to take revenge against D'Argo. That does not sound like much, but I should mention that these flights of fancy are animated in the grand style of Chuck Jones cartoons; i.e., think Coyote and Roadrunner lost in space. After the end of the previous episode, this is a welcome bit of comic relief before we continue the downward spiral. (5 Wormholes) Episode 17, "The Choice" (Written by Justin Monjo, Aired August 17, 2001) has the grieving Aeryn traveling to a planet of mystics, seers, and frauds to try and contact Crichton. However, once there she learns she can make contact with someone who could be her father. There is some question as to whether or not this is really Talyn Lyczac, but there is no doubt that lurking in the shadows is Xhalax Sun, Aeryn's mother (who we though Crais had killed earlier in the season). So much for the idea that your parents can provide conflict when the man you love dies. (4 Wormholes) Episode 18, "Fractures" (Rockne S. O'Bannon, Aired August 24, 2001) shows that the long awaited reunion between the divided crews on Moya and Tayln is not going to be any bed of roses. But first Moya's crew encounters a trio of escapees from Peacekeeper prisons: a Nebari, a Scarran and a female. This proves to be another one of Season 3's "road not taken" episodes since we see parts of the "Farscape" crew refracted in these visitors. However, all that really matters is that Aeryn and the other Crichton get to see each other again. (5 Wormholes) You have to be impressed with any television series that manages to kill off half of the original characters halfway through a season, especially when most of those characters actually stay head. Especially when each of those deaths is made especially meaningful. Traditionally one of the great kisses of death (a.k.a. as "jumping the shark") for a series is when the male and female leads, who have been resisting get together, finally get together and the entire dynamic of the show changes. As we see by these episodes, in Season 3 of "Farscape" they manage to have their cake and eat it too.
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Summary: Two Crichtons proves to be one Crichton too many
Review: The major themes of Season 3 of "Farscape" were that of separation and death, which is amply proven by the episodes on this pair of DVDs that provide a resolution to the two Crichton story arc and finally brings Moya and Talyn back together: Episode 14, "Infinite Possibilities Part 1: Daedalus Demands" (Written by Carleton Eastlake, Aired July 27, 2001) has the Ancient who shows up as Crichton's father Jack showing up on Talyn to accuse John of giving his wormhole information to the Charrids, who are allied with the Scarrans (i.e., as bad, but not quite as powerful). Crichton connects the dots and knows that it has to be Furlow, the mechanic we met earlier, who studied his module and must have pieces together enough to duplicate the technology. As Crichton tires to access the infromation in his brain by getting past "Harvey," the remnant of Scorpius, things get progressively worse in this episode, which is why it is "to be continued." (4 Wormholes) Episode 15, "Infinite Possibilities Part 2: Icarus Abides" (Written by Carleton Eastlake, Aired August 3, 2001) does offer some good news as Crichton is finally free of the Scorpius clone and unlock the wormhole technology in his mind. Unfortunately that Scarran dreadnought is still on its way and Crichton has to work with the Ancient, who looks like his father Jack, work on a weapon that can defend them. Unfortunately Furlow is still trying to take every side involved for everything she can and the price of survival this time around is as high as it has ever been. (5 Wormholes)
Episode 16, "Revenging Angel" (Written by David Kemper, Aired August 10, 2001) is in the running for the funniest "Farscape" episode ever. Crichton and D'Argo have another one of their stupid fights, but this time John ends up in a coma. Meanwhile, just to make things fun, a strange ship is bent on destroying Moya. However, this is nothing compared to what is happened in Crichton's mind, where the Scorpius clone is trying to convince him to take revenge against D'Argo. That does not sound like much, but I should mention that these flights of fancy are animated in the grand style of Chuck Jones cartoons; i.e., think Coyote and Roadrunner lost in space. After the end of the previous episode, this is a welcome bit of comic relief before we continue the downward spiral. (5 Wormholes) Episode 17, "The Choice" (Written by Justin Monjo, Aired August 17, 2001) has the grieving Aeryn traveling to a planet of mystics, seers, and frauds to try and contact Crichton. However, once there she learns she can make contact with someone who could be her father. There is some question as to whether or not this is really Talyn Lyczac, but there is no doubt that lurking in the shadows is Xhalax Sun, Aeryn's mother (who we though Crais had killed earlier in the season). So much for the idea that your parents can provide conflict when the man you love dies. (4 Wormholes) Episode 18, "Fractures" (Rockne S. O'Bannon, Aired August 24, 2001) shows that the long awaited reunion between the divided crews on Moya and Tayln is not going to be any bed of roses. But first Moya's crew encounters a trio of escapees from Peacekeeper prisons: a Nebari, a Scarran and a female. This proves to be another one of Season 3's "road not taken" episodes since we see parts of the "Farscape" crew refracted in these visitors. However, all that really matters is that Aeryn and the other Crichton get to see each other again. (5 Wormholes) You have to be impressed with any television series that manages to kill off half of the original characters halfway through a season, especially when most of those characters actually stay head. Especially when each of those deaths is made especially meaningful. Traditionally one of the great kisses of death (a.k.a. as "jumping the shark") for a series is when the male and female leads, who have been resisting get together, finally get together and the entire dynamic of the show changes. As we see by these episodes, in Season 3 of "Farscape" they manage to have their cake and eat it too.
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Summary: Funniest episode ever
Review: This cd collection is probably one of the best from Farscape to date. Not only is it one of the best seasons, but it contains some of the best episodes from that season. Revenging Angel is easily one of my favourites on the dvd. Funniest episode of anything I have seen in a while. While on death's door and in a coma, John creates a Looney Tune type world to cope. With John as the Road Runner and D'argo as Wile E Coyote, this episode will be sure to keep you laughing for a while. Amazingly, this extremely light and humerous episode is followed by one of the darkest and serious episodes in the show, let alone the season. Yet despite the change in tone from Revenging Angel to The Choice, the plot fits easily and smoothly and was well thought out. Warning, if you have not seen previous shows in the series, there are two different John Chritons on two different ships. You want to see how they got to this point in the series before you watch these shows.
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Summary: Death and Wormholes...
Review: This collection of "Farscape" starts off with the two-parter "Infinite Possibilities", as Crichton (or one of him, anyway; long story behind that) discovers more behind his knowledge of wormholes and how it could radically affect the balance of power in the galaxy. It's one of "Farscape"'s finest episodes, and ends in a truly heart-wrenching finale. On the opposite end, "Revenging Angel" goes into a Looney-Tunes inspired direction, while the dark and brooding "The Choice" leads into "Fractures", a relatively calm adventure which lays out the remainder of the third season (and boy, it's a doozy). As the series' fate is currently in limbo, it's good to kick back with these episodes, especially since the next set of episodes (like the last two-parter of the season) ends on a very high note. YEE-HAH!!!!
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Summary: Farscape! This is great!
Review: This review contains spoilers. Action and adventure off of Moya, in IP, parts 1&2. With Rygel seeing some action. Furlow and Jack are back. Crais and Stark have some good interaction. Aeryn and "lucky" John (so designated because he is the one with Aeryn) really hitting their stride because they know how to work well together and their love relationship is going really well. Unfortunatly, "lucky" John's good fortune runs out. Aeryn is devastated.
Revenging Angel was not one of my favorites, but, like most of the episodes, there are some very good moments between the characters. Ka'Dargo, having anger problems with "unlucky" John, gives him a concussion. During Crichton's coma, Harvey tries to talk him into taking revenge on Dargo. Crichton resists and there is a good scene between Crichton and Dargo at the end as they come a little closer to a meeting of the minds. another good scene between Chiana and Dargo as they discover some of the workings of Lo'La. And between Jool and Dargo, as their relationship warms a little.
The Choice is Aeryn grieving over "lucky" John's death. Aeryn is angry with Crichton and comes to a decision.Though thought dead, Xalax(sp) Sun makes a reappearance and tries to take revenge on Aeryn for the failures of her own life and career. Crais and Stark have some good scenes together, very intense. Rygel is funny, as usual, in his curmudgeonly way. An excellent, and sad, episode.
The first part of Fractures is decent, but one of the most heart wrenching parts, of the whole series is the look that passes between "unlucky" John and Aeryn when she steps off of the transport pod and the crew is finally reunited.
Awesome stuff.
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Summary: Ultimate Farscape
Review: This set contains my all-time favorite Farscape story, the two-parter, "Infinite Possibilities". It relates the end of what I consider to be one of the newest, freshest ideas ever realized on any television series; the possibility of the lead character dying for real, at any moment. It positively ratcheted-up the tension on the series. Since there is no description of the episodes listed on Amazon for Season 3, Volume 4, I'll provide the data from the ADV website. "Infinite Possibilities Part 1: Daedalus Demands" (Episode 314)
An Ancient - again taking the form of Crichton's father Jack - appears on Talyn and accuses Crichton of sharing wormhole stabilizing technology with the Charrids, a vicious race allied with the Scarrans. Crichton realizes that Furlow, the mechanic from Dam-Ba-Da depot who once repaired Crichton's module, is the real guilty party. With a Scarran Dreadnought on the way, Jack must unlock the wormhole technology in Crichton's brain to build the ultimate weapon - but must first confront the evil Scorpius Clone in Crichton's mind. "Infinite Possibilities Part 2: Icarus Abides" (Episode 315)
After disposing of the Scorpius Clone, the Ancient 'Jack' unlocks the secrets to wormhole technology in Crichton's mind-allowing them to build the 'ultimate weapon' to destroy the Scarran Dreadnought before it escapes with Furlow's data. Seeing the value of the weapon, Furlow kills Jack and takes off with it. In the ensuing chase, Crichton is fatally exposed to the highly reactive Partanium that fuels the engine. With nothing left to lose, Crichton volunteers to launch the weapon at the Dreadnought, experiencing first hand the terrifying power of wormhole technology. "Revenging Angel" (Episode 316)
A fight between D'Argo and Crichton over the malfunction of D'Argo's mysterious new ship ends with Crichton knocked unconscious. The Scorpius Clone in Crichton's mind tries to convince him that revenge against D'Argo is the only way to settle the conflict, but John prefers to resolve it in his own head, acting out a Crichton vs. D'Argo cartoon battle set in Road-Runner land. Meanwhile, the ship malfunction leads to the activation of a self-destruct sequence that threatens to blow Moya to pieces. "The Choice" (Episode 317)
Grieving for Crichton, Aeryn travels to a planet of mystics and frauds and makes contact with a man who claims to be Talyn Lyzcak, her father. Talyn puts her in touch with Seer Cresus, a creature who is able to 'channel' the dead Crichton. Meanwhile, Stark and Rygel search for Aeryn, but first come across an old enemy. Lurking on the planet with malign, warped designs of her own is Aeryn's mother, Xhalax Sun. "Fractures" (Episode 318)
Not far from Moya and Talyn's expected rendezvous point, Moya picks up a badly damaged Leviathan Transport Pod carrying a Scarran, a Hynerian and a Nebari - all escaped prisoners - and their Peacekeeper hostage, complicating the long awaited reunion between Moya and Talyn's crew. When the Scarran is shot, it's clear that someone on board is a traitor. Pick up this set now! you won't regret it.
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