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Summary: Farscape in Dolby Digital 5.1 Rocks!
Review: It goes without saying that anyone who has purchased or is considering purchasing a Farscape DVD knows that Farscape is one of the best Sci Fi shows that's ever been on TV. That said, this isn't so much a review of these particular two episodes, but of Farscape on DVD (and it's soundtracks) as a whole. I'm surprised at the number of people complainng about a lack of extras on these discs. I love extras more than anyone, and getting to hear the actors talk about the individual episodes is a real treat, however what I like more than production notes or commentary tracks is Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. This is THE golden extra on ALL of the Farscape discs as far as I'm concerned. The sound mix on these shows is aggressive! Kudos to the producers for choosing to go with 5.1 rather than just 2.0. Since it's not been mentioned on any of the other reviews I've read here so far I'll assume that those reviews were written by people who are not set up for 5.1. There's no question that on a weekly basis Farscape dazzles us with it's storylines, it's acting, it's make up, it's coustumes, and it's special and visual FX but if you've not heard Crichton shoot through that wormhole in full 5.1 digital surround sound you're really missing out. If you love Farscape these DVDs are fantastic. If you love Farscape and you're set up for Dolby Digital 5.1 these DVDs will blow you through the wall.
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Summary: Love, Abandonment, & Games all in one.
Review: It was well into the first season before the Farscape we've come to know and love arrived. "The Flax" is one of the first episodes to capture that spirit."The Flax" is three subplots that meld into one fine show. Onboard Moya, Zhaan & Rygel must delay the guardians of the 'flax' (a kind of space web that traps ships for plunder). These pirates must be delayed because John & Aeryn are trapped in the flax and are running out of air. D'Argo, with the assistance of a rogue collector, sets out to free John 'n Aeryn. But he gets diverted to a gigantic salvage yard to search for clues about his son's wherabouts. Admittedly, there is a certain "soapy" quality to each plot, but the acting and nice storyline twists keep this way above the "All My Children" level. 'Shippers (a term for those who follow John 'n Aeryn's budding relationship) will note that this is the first episode where they reveal their feelings for each other (the earlier episode PK Tech Girl only scratched the surface). Not to mention the top notch special effects work, particulary the junk yard with the Luxon ship. A real highlight is the fantastic music by Subvision. Take particular note of the scene when D'Argo says, "...but can I look him (my son) in the eye." The background music is simply wonderful. "Jerimiah Chricton" starts off with a great tease of John being abandoned by Moya after an accidental starburst. He's stranded on a paradise-ish planet where a dampning field prevents power sources from working. The Moya crew manages to find John and keep him from the clutches of the natives. This episode features some really good special effects (take note of the first scene after the credits where John is sunbathing on his ship) and some humerous moments with Rygel. But all in all, it's not that interesting since the "natives" look like refugees from "Xena: Warrior Princess" and lack the ability to act. Plus the plot is boringly predictable, despite a end of show twist involving Rygel. All in all, a worthy edition to your Farscape collection.
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Summary: Love, Abandonment, & Games all in one.
Review: It was well into the first season before the Farscape we've come to know and love arrived. "The Flax" is one of the first episodes to capture that spirit. "The Flax" is three subplots that meld into one fine show. Onboard Moya, Zhaan & Rygel must delay the guardians of the 'flax' (a kind of space web that traps ships for plunder). These pirates must be delayed because John & Aeryn are trapped in the flax and are running out of air. D'Argo, with the assistance of a rogue collector, sets out to free John 'n Aeryn. But he gets diverted to a gigantic salvage yard to search for clues about his son's wherabouts. Admittedly, there is a certain "soapy" quality to each plot, but the acting and nice storyline twists keep this way above the "All My Children" level. 'Shippers (a term for those who follow John 'n Aeryn's budding relationship) will note that this is the first episode where they reveal their feelings for each other (the earlier episode PK Tech Girl only scratched the surface). Not to mention the top notch special effects work, particulary the junk yard with the Luxon ship. A real highlight is the fantastic music by Subvision. Take particular note of the scene when D'Argo says, "...but can I look him (my son) in the eye." The background music is simply wonderful. "Jerimiah Chricton" starts off with a great tease of John being abandoned by Moya after an accidental starburst. He's stranded on a paradise-ish planet where a dampning field prevents power sources from working. The Moya crew manages to find John and keep him from the clutches of the natives. This episode features some really good special effects (take note of the first scene after the credits where John is sunbathing on his ship) and some humerous moments with Rygel. But all in all, it's not that interesting since the "natives" look like refugees from "Xena: Warrior Princess" and lack the ability to act. Plus the plot is boringly predictable, despite a end of show twist involving Rygel. All in all, a worthy edition to your Farscape collection.
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Summary: A Must Have For Fans of the Show
Review: It's wonderful that this excellent television series is being released to video and DVD. After all, it should be viewed in order, and those who miss the episodes on TV can catch up this way. As with all the Farscape, these two episodes continue to show the growth and change among the various characters. My only objection is that the U.S. is releasing the DVDs more slowly than the British, who have almost concluded Season Two in their DVD offerings. Patience is *not* one of my virtues! Also, when it comes to the "extras" packaged with the DVDs, I know fans of television shows would love to see previews, ad spots, missing scenes, and...perhaps most importantly...BLOOPERS! Thus far, most of the DVD available today lack these elements, although the Farscape disks are packed with other goodies to keep the fans entertained long after the initial episodes conclude.
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Summary: 7th Farscape DVD is Good
Review: Like the two previous DVDs in the FARSCAPE series, this weventh DVD shows how willing the FARSCAPE team is to experiment with the series and the two episodes on this DVD are worthy of note simply because one is so negatively overrated at times and one is so under appreciated. This seventh DVD begins with "The Flax," an episode of FARSCAPE that finds Crichton learning how to fly a transport pod from Aeryn, while the others wait for them to return on board Moya. When the transport pod encounters an invisible mesh in space, designed to trap ships on behalf of the Zenetan pirates, called the Flax, Aeryn and Crichton are forced to struggle for their survival. Meanwhile on Moya, the remaining crew encounter Staanz, a former pirate who can help the characters recover Aeryn and John, if D'Argo can overcome a selfish streak. The episode is one of the better ones of the first season that has some interesting characterisation, shows several of the characters in a different light, and gives us the first kiss between Aeryn and Crichton (abeit under duress). The bonus footage on this one makes it an even more enjoyable episode, but I think it would have been terrific to see a commentary version of this episode with Ben and Claudia. Pity really that that wasn't an option. The second episode on this DVD, "Jeremiah Crichton", is one of the more underrated of the first season episodes. When Crichton leaves Moya in a huff in Farscape 1 and the pregnant Leviathan is forced to Starburst, Crichton finds himself all alone. Some three months later, Moya's crew comes looking for him and finds him living on an idyllic planet called Acquara. But there is more going on here than first appears, as an energy field dampens the use of all technology, and when Rygel and D'Argo descend to the planet they find a Crichton who doesn't necessarily want to return to Moya. Meanwhile, Rygel's presence on the planet lifts the spirits of the Acquarans, since he is prophesised as the one who will "lead us into the light." The episode is a terrific piece of underrated work based on the movie JEREMIAH JOHNSON with the FARSCAPE twists and turns that we've all come to know and love. Some of the dialogue here is scintillating, although not as good as the one-liners from "The Flax," but the episode also features some very nice outdoor camera work and a good job of acting by Ben Browder and the rest - even if Aeryn and Zhaan literally sit on the ship with nothing to do. The extra footage here is very nice and offers all manner of little bits that complete the episode seen on tv with commercials. Again there is no commentary version to this one, and so the story must stand on its own. The seventh DVD based on the first season of FARSCAPE highlights two episodes that, to me, are an indication of some of the unique aspects of characterisation that are found in the series, as well as the FARSCAPE production team's willingness to try new things. With little in the way of features and extra material on the DVD, the steep price of this one (as is typical for the series on the part of ADV Films) makes it a good DVD to own for the compleatist FARSCAPE fan. I've given it four stars because the quality of the DVD is very high, the extra footage makes the piece all worthwhile, and the material in the Profile adds some perspective on the series overall - but these DVDs need some extras, some *oomph!* to them, to make them worth the price we're paying for these [people].
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Summary: John Crichton gets caught....twice.
Review: Neither the "Flax" nor "Jeremiah Crichton" are my favorite Farscape episodes but they are still better than most of the 'dren' you can watch.
The "Flax" episode really helps with continuity later on in the series. Aeryn teaches John to fly, but they both get caught in a web. D'argo must choose between his Luxan heritage and his friends. Rygel shows how cunning he is at negotiations. Zhaan continues to be the voice of reason. And we meet a new alien species. By the bye, the better of the two episodes.
"Jeremiah Crichton": John is stranded on a planet. An ancestor of Rygel's had bannished his subjects to this planet many 100s of cycles ago. Will Rygel overcome his selfishness and save the day?
Enjoy!
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Summary: Another awesome DVD of this sci-fi series!Captions missing!
Review: This is another awesome DVD of the Farscape series. The first episode has Crichton and Aeryn trapped in outer space. The crew must mind a way to rescue them. But will they make it in time? This episode also expands Crichton's and Aeryn's relationship. The second episode has Crichton stuck on alien planet after Moya accidently leaves . Crichton lands on planet and lives with the people there for 3 months. The crew of Moya find their lost friend. But the planet also has a secret . Rygel is also worshipped as a god. But can the crew save their lost friends on a paradise like planet?Also Crichton is bearded and shirtless for the female fans! It's only for about 10 minutes though ! The only problem with this DVD is there is no captions! There was captions on a few of the earlier DVD's. But not this DVD!
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Summary: Farscape at its best
Review: Two A-plus episodes that showcase all of Farscape's strengths.
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Summary: Jeremiah Chrichton-the worst ever Farscape Episode
Review: While The Flax is a decent episode, Jeremiah Crichton might as well be an episode of Gilligans Island. Using the amazingly cliched plot of a primitive culture that thinks one of the shows regular cast is their god, viewers are treated to Rygel being mistaken for a god and of course the almost havoc that ensues when they discover that he is not. If I never see this plotline used again in a television show or a movie I will be a happier person. I love FARSCAPE but I really hate this episode and all it's gag inducing unoriginality. I'm mad that I even own this disc and would not if it was not for the fact that The Flax is a good episode.
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