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Summary: What's with the lame formatting?
Review: It is a cool show, and the emotional tension between Sidney and Vaugh along with Sidney's countermissions made season 1 the best so far. It does have a pretty cool style of its own (obviously borrowing from La Femme Nikita--film and TV, Run Lola Run--ok maybe just the red hair used in the first [Alias] episode, Buffy, etc.) which would grant it 3 to 4 stars, but, having watched it in HD most of the time, I must say to not even doing a widescreen transfer is rather pathetic (even Smallville will have that, and 24, which is not broadcast in HD gives the full widescreen picture too), you've got to hope they at least include the Dolby Digital soundtrack. A rental, but, certianly not to buy.
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Summary: Alias Fan
Review: From the time I caught a glipse of the first episode, I was hooked and have watched every episode ever since. I can't wait to be able to see the first season again. It will be good Alias filler inbetween seasons.
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Summary: alias
Review: hi i live in england. i absulutley love the series alias. i enjoy it extremly and can't wait to watch it all from the begining again as i am sure i missed some of the first episodes over here. i dont know any one else over here except my 13 yr old son who is also hooked. brillianlty written and produced i think the actress who plays sydney bristow is brilliant and who wouldnt fancy vaugn! luck her. hope to see 2nd and 3rd series here soon please.
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Summary: Simply Awesome
Review: Alias is simply an amazing show. Its exciting, interesting, intelligent, compelling and simply fabulous. My father and I watched the first show out of curiosity and became COMPLETELY HOOKED!!! If it is sunday night adn Alias is on it does not matter what else we may be doing or how important it is we stop to watch Alias. I would suggest it for anyone who likes good fun and action, although it is probably not best for young children because there is a fair amount of violence.
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Summary: Watch? Yes!!
Review: I'm serious. I don't believe it when a lot of people haven't seen the show! Most of the tv promos for Alias are very, VERY tacky and stupid I have to say. They don't show that though Alias is high-paced action fun, it's also a compelling drama with very fine acting. Plus it keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I think season 1 is my favorite so far of all seasons. I started watching since the series premiere, and it had me then. I don't know why the Alias craze hasn't started like a wildfire. The character dynamics in this show are amazing, and the relationships seem almost real. I'd have to say this show is moving, fun, hilarious, on the edge of your seat greatness. It also combines long running themes and things such as the Rambaldi, and all the episodes sort of fit together, like a picture...and it all seems to come together at one point. I have never been as startled as I was during some of the scenes in this series. Definitely watch it!
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Summary: One of the Best Shows on TV today!
Review: From the first episode, ALIAS, has consistently been a great show with brilliant story lines and plot twists (it's no wonder why Jennifer Garner received the Golden Globe for her portrayal as Sydney Bristow) Along with 24, ALIAS is one of the best shows on television today!
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Summary: It's a real Five star!!!
Review: I live in Brazil and i watch Alias each weckly. It's very special.It's cool, too much! Demais! Definitely Five Stars!
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Summary: Alias - The Complete First Season on DVD
Review: I was really excited and a little shocked to hear that Alias season one was coming to DVD this soon. I've loved Alias and Jennifer ever since I watched the 2 hour season premiere! I can't wait for this DVD but I have to. Jennifer Garner is an awesome actress and extremely hott!!!!!
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Summary: Spy chaser epitome
Review: The intellectual content and fast pace with outstanding characters playing complex roles is an exquisite level spy chaser for TV. Let it play on and on.
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Summary: Why This Show is So Addictive!
Review: This show does what the most addictive shows do: it takes two genres and mixes them together, has serial story lines that take many shows to resolve so you always want to know how things are going to resolve, and it is excellently cast with supurb actors. The characters are written as complex people, no one is totally bad or good, or always smart or always dumb.Not only is this show a spy thriller, it is also a family drama. there isn't just one spy, there's an entire rather dysfunctional family of spies! This really amps up the tension, humor, and other emotions, so much more so than the usual "lone gunman" type spy thriller, because everyone impacts everyone else, and they all have so much more to lose. After all, who's going to cry if James Bond dies? When he gets hurt, the only one who cares is his physician. J.J. Abrams doesn't stop there - he also presents the show in a unique way. He isn't afraid to mess with linear time and gives us glimpses of Sydney in future peril cut in amidst a calm present, so we're left wondering how she got into trouble, why, and dreading it. We still worry about whether she'll get out of trouble, even though we know she must, because we care for her so much! He lets each show begin with a long segment before breaking in with the opening theme and credits. The pacing is really amazing. The audience never gets too comfortable, something major - or two or three or four major things - will happen each show, guaranteed. The musical score is brilliant, increasing the tension with drumbeats that sound like doom ticking closer and closer, or the adrenaline surging our heart rate to danger levels. They also use many classical songs from the past and the best of the present to heighten poignancy and sadness. ABC cannily offers a Website that explains the complex structure of the storyline, which includes conspiracies galore and strange artifacts from an ancient genius. This is one show that does not underestimate the intelligence of its audience and is obviously geared to give us as much fun, thrills and impact as possible. The traditional frills of the genre are there in abundance - the spy toys which never get used twice, introduced by the lovable geek Marshall, great fight scenes, capers in exotic locations. We're also treated to great love stories, and every kind at that - forbidden love, unrequited love, betrayed love, you name it! I am so looking forward to owning this collection, and every season at that!
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