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Summary: A Definate Must Have
Review: This is one of the best DVD's sets I've ever purchased. The bonus footage was one of the best collections that has been put together for the Queer as Folk DVD sets. I highly recommend this set if you're a fan of the show!
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Summary: Its well worth it!
Review: It seems that the series keeps getting better with each season, though I am abit dissapointed that they cut this season back to only 14 episodes. The special features on this dvd are geat and I highly recomend it!
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Summary: BUY IT!
Review: You've all watched the episodes (unless you're Showtimeless like me) they're great. Season 3 kicks butt.
The dvds are great the only complaint is that they scrapped the video jukebox that they had on the Season 2 dvds. Other than that it's a great buy. I love QAF!
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Summary: Another great installment of this addictive show
Review: When this show first came out, I had no interest in watching it.. I dismissed it as a soap opera with the vapidness of Will & Grace (not to mention reinforcement of totally lame stereotypes) + a bit of nudity for the more prurient among us.3 seasons in and I'm happy to be wrong. It seems that every season there seem to be some really good story lines, and a couple of totally lame ones. This season's lame one has got to be Ted's crystal meth addiction - how many times will Ted fall off the self-esteem wagon and wallow in self-pity? It's old. However, the continued development of Justin - originally one of my least favorite characters, he's gotten the bulk of the character "growth" thus far - and the strengthening story line that followed Brian's work on the Stockwell campaign made up for the other bland storylines. I was a bit disappointed that this season had 5-6 fewer episodes than the first two, but the DVD package was well worth the money and I added it happily to the first two seasons.
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Summary: It's Greate
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Summary: Season Three - Both Brilliant and Mundane
Review: A long time QAF fan, who is not priviledged enough to have premium channels, eagerly await the release of the latest season on DVD to find out what happens with some of the most cutting edge characters on television.It's hard to not find out tidbits of that season's developments, from reading messages boards to friend's gossip. Finally, after viewing all episodes of season three, I must admit to be both stunned and somewhat disappointed in this season. First, the disappointments. Without going into specifics, season three starts out very strong with the amazing ending of season two, yet the promises made at the end weren't necessarily fulfilled in this season. There is somewhat of a let down with two major stories, and another one, involving Ben and Michael, that seemed very out of place with the series. Also, both season one and two had "big episodes" where everything seemed to soar above the series, for example Michael's birthday party, season two's wedding and Rage party. Season three offered nothing of that caliber, which was sorely missed. But, that is also part of the brilliance of season three. First, the direction of the episodes is nothing short of brilliant. I suppose you aren't supposed to notice the directing if you are involved with the story, but I simply couldn't resist seeing these episodes as mini-movies. The direction is cutting edge and astounding. Each episode seemed tailored to match the directing with the plot, and the effect mesmerized me. Based on the plot of the story, many of the actors soared in their performances too. Scott Lowell as Ted should be recongized ans awarded for his amazing turn as Ted's decends into darkness this season. It wasn't easy to watch, but Lowell nailed it. His compatriot, Peter Paige plays Emmett both with strength and compassion, giving his character a new and much needed edge than we've ever seen before. And add new character "Hunter", newcomer Harris Allen gives an edge to the show, who is extremely convincing. In watching this season, I was mixed on my feelings about it, up until the amazing final episode where it finally seems that the gang on Liberty Avenue seems to be back. I suggest giving season three a chance, watch it, let the great directing and acting wash over you, and spend some time with some amazing characters played by equally amazing actors.
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Summary: This is the series I love to hate ...
Review: It's funny how people review the season and not the DVDs. I don't have Showtime, so I've experienced QAF for the past three years only on DVD. The experience is MUCH different this way. I know that I wouldn't have the patience to watch it episode by episode on a weekly basis, I'd lose interest because QAF is annoying to watch and the characters are too extreme. I wish Debbie would shut the f*ck up. What I love about QAF is this: the writers are brilliant and their minds project from the first to the final episode. You only experience this fully by watching the entire season at one time. The gratuitous sex, violence, and drugs are grating, but at the end of each episode I'm left a little bewildered and enticed to want to know what will happen next. By the final episode I am floored. I don't read the reviews that tell me the plot and subplots. This stuff is obvious. But I do want you to know how QAF makes me feel and think. I'm generally conservative, but by the end of each season I want to celebrate being human, and I want the next season right away. QAF is about failure and redemption and the whole of human experience on fast-forward and in technocolor. I laughed when one reviewer said that he skips through certain sequences but takes his time on the sex scenes. The QAF experience is just the opposite, it requires some of life's experience and a certain maturity to understand - to work through the stubborn glamorization of what is excessive and infantile in gay life and to finally see the characters for what they are: humans with hearts of blood and stone. I especially love the references to prior seasons, bringing Blake back at the end of the final episode was outstanding in the context of what was happening to Ted. Wow. Okay, another year until season four. I'll rent it all at once, watch it over a weekend, laugh out loud, shed a tear, clap, fume, and in the end be overjoyed. I know the formula and characters will be the same, but that the twists will more than make up for it. I wouldn't associate with any one of these characters in real life but in the end, they're all my friends. Now that, that is remarkable testament to why QAF is so damned brilliant.
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Summary: Mostly worth the wait....
Review: I couldn't wait for season 3, and have to admit the first of the five DVD's left me wanting so much more. While the acting was good, something about the characters and their lives just sat there. The Ted/Emmett situation did nothing for me, and I suppose I was happy for Lindsay/Melanie. Pretty much anticipated the Ben/Michael storyline. Individually, their characters are more appealing, and the stories do a bit more justice to them.
However, I am a huge fan of Brian/Justin, and once they got together things became more interesting - mostly because their relationship really is the heart of the show. Justin was far more present in Season 3- everything did not revolve around Brian. The episodes where he created the propaganda art against Stockwell were the best example of this.
Gale Harold continues to amaze me in his depth and portrayal of Brian. Not only is he amazingly beautiful to watch, but there is just SOMEthing about his characterization that is impossible to put into words. There is no one who can match him on TV at this time.
The extras DVD was good- there were more bloopers, and the tease of Season 4 makes me think more about getting Showtime to catch it before waiting until next year....Can't they release these sooner?!?!?
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Summary: Shame that it's so short!
Review: Recently released on DVD, Queer As Folk's third season continues to be a powerful and moving series. Our beloved friends and characters have moved on in their lives, and this season is a turning point for many of them. I do not want to spoil the plot for those still waiting to see this, but be prepared to see a changed Brian, a fun-loving but tougher Justin, Emmett and Ted's turmoil and a new life for the lesbian duo. Of course, this show would be incomplete without Debbie, dinner-diva. There is also a new character on the scene, young Hunter, who brings about a much-needed improvement to Michael's worrying wallflower attitude. The season spans over the duration of a political campaign for a new mayor of Pittsburg, and the lives of all characters are directly and indirectly affected by the ex-police chief and running candidate Stockwell. Interspersed with serious themes and events are charming scenes, nightclubs, sex, drugs, love, work, school and all the other things that form part of daily life. Of course, the sex is what stands out for a lot of people, but after the first two episodes, this becomes more like background music and the camera hones in on the characters. Certainly, the sheer abundance and exposure of sex and drugs is what makes this show edge and "out there". The producers are careful, however, to show the unglamorous aspects as well as the glamorous ones and don't view the world through rose-tinted glasses. It's realistic, it's in-your-face and it's powerful. It's really too bad that there isn't more of it. Season 1 and 2 had at least 20 episodes, this one has only 14 - so you're getting less for your money, although the quality remains high (and the music fantastic). The box set does come with lots of extras, both for the DVD and computer. You get to see some documentaries and other surprises. Highly recommended, but a health warning: you WILL get hooked, so try to watch this over a weekend, rather than sitting up through a week night and facing the consequences of having to go to work the next day!
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Summary: lovin' every minute of it...
Review: I've read some reviews and understand that some people are against Queer as Folk for depicting gays as sexed-crazed, drug users. As a straight woman, I don't believe that the general population is getting this impression at all. I think this show has opened many minds and hearts to the gay community. Although the story line is not your typical gay lifestyle, this show is ground breaking and will pave the way for future shows to show more realistic views. It's important to get peoples attention, and I think this show has done that. Other "controversial" subject matter is introduced so cautiously... almost seems weak, but QAF has come out with 'guns blazing' and has given many people courage and confidence to be who they REALLY are. It's about time and I'm lovin' every minute of it.
I highly recommend this DVD (1, 2, & 3)... gay, straight, whatever... we can ALL learn something from this series.
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