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Summary: Where is the other part?
Review: When I was a child, I loved "V", and when I saw the opportunity of bying it on DVD, I just couldn't believe. And, see, I am very far from you, at Brazil. So, I waited one month untill I get my DVD (and you can bet, I have paid a good money). And, what a surprise, the series ended in the middle! And now, I find that there is no continuation, part II, ready to be sold!
Somebody have to do something about it. I loved all the DVD, but as everyone, I wish to see the end!
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Summary: V-The Original TV Miniseries DVD
Review: This DVD is NOT THE COMPLETE MINI-SERIES. The teenager gets pregnant, Has A Child. None of this is even on this DVD. Don't bother to waste your $$$$. It isn't worth owning/ I'm sending mine back.
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Summary: DVD breathes new life in this early 80's Sci/Fi classic.
Review: Prior to its initial release on NBC back in '83 a marketing campaign caught my attention. Large posters were appearing around the Los Angeles area with friendly looking figures dressed in all red wearing sunglasses espousing friendship. Little did I know I was being sucked into this epic miniseries some 18 years ago.I was elated to discover that the original installment of 'V' was to be released on DVD, and it still delivers its message and powerful story all these years later. To sum up the story briefly: How would the general populace react and adjust to a 'friendly' introduction of an alien species? Aliens that appear to look just like us, have many of the same mannerisms and personalities of our families and friends. If not for their slightly off-key voice, sensitivity to bright light (hence the sun-glasses the Visitors wear) and city size motherships hanging over our most developed world cities how would we feel about peaceful co-existence with a race from beyond the stars who appear to be seeking our help. And then things begin to change. Subtle at first, like the registering of scientists, then the tracking of phone calls. Soon, through alien propaganda and blind human power mongers and greedy egos the situation became worst: Martial law became initialized, certain foods were becoming scarce, neighbors and family members became suspicious of each other and started to disappear. Then finally our worst fears are realized: While we were befriending these so called peaceful aliens we discover they have an ulterior motive after integrating themselves into our society. They need water and plan to strip it from the Earth, they need live food in the shape of humans, and need cannon fodder to fight other galactic battles and these soldiers come in the form of humans. And most shockingly is that underneath their human appearance, they are actually reptilian with snake like eyes and a forked tongue. There is a lot of parallels between 'V' and that of Hitler through his rise to power through propaganda, and finally showing his true colors by committing genocide and war. What is educational about this science fiction story is that you begin to understand how we as humans can easily have the wool pulled over our eyes, turn on our family, and miss the big picture completely. The DVD itself is two sided with re-mastered sound and cleaned up prints. Looks as good today as it did in 1983. While some dialogue could be considered hokey, the overall story is great with many developing sub-plots that unfold to a big surprise of the Visitors true intentions after 3.5 hours of viewing. The greatest feature of this DVD is the writer/directors commentary audio track. There is sooo much information he talks about on how shots were set up, props and locations used, lighting and special effects techniques, camera angles and direction, and Easter eggs buried within the series its mind-boggling. After watching it with this alternate audio track, it's like watching it for the first time again. Simply great, imaginative, informative, and puts your smile on a face about Hollywood magic from the early 80's. Also included was a 'behind the scenes/making of' type of documentary that was also good. Just hope they eventually make part 2: 'V' The Final Battle to help complete this series, as the end of this disc is somewhat of a cliffhanger just as I remembered it as a child.
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Summary: Best sci-fi short run series ever
Review: No need for elaborate chin stroking here. "V" lit up my mid-teen years like no other. This story draws you in and is clever enough to keep you interested. No deep thinking or allegory, but lots of fun. Plus the lovely Fay Grant. Enjoy...
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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS ONE !
Review: And I repeat : DO NOT BUY THIS ONE if you expect to get the FULL mini-series experience! The keyword here is the word "original" in the DVD title. Factually this DVD gives EXACTLY what it says - the 190 minutes worth of "V" (the first part). As someone correctly points out, the first part of "V" was 3 hours and the second part, named "V:The final battle" which was released a year later, was 6 hours long. Both have the same cast and the second part is a natural continuation - and conclusion - of the first part. It is irrelevant however why and how they were released "originally" one year apart. Since then, many TV stations worldwide had screened them sequentially, creating the real "V experience" - and the natural expectation from this DVD. By the way, the book "V" by A.C. Crispin also combines the two "parts". This DVD contains only the first part - the so called "original" mini-series (and I don't remember that the first part was called "original" ORIGINALLY <g>). But all of us V-fans expected that it contained the WHOLE "V experience". We canot tell a lot from the "the original miniseries" addon to the title. I for example saw both parts in one go over @20 mini-chapters. I guess I am not the only one. IMHO, considering these facts, the description of this DVD should have been more accurate. Also IMHO, if the much longer and conclusive part of "V" is not released on DVD anytime soon, I, and I am sure many more V-fans, would feel cheated. Yes, we WHINE and we feel cheated regardless of the dry facts. In conclusion: the description of this DVD is misleading. If you expect the whole "V experience" just read the book and wait until both "V" parts are released as a package. I give this release only ONE star just because of the subtle marketing trick. Please note that I used the expression "V experience" throughout the review. I think it is the right balance to the use of the expression "the original miniseries" in the title and the dry facts that attempt to do justice to this farce. I am sure that some legal chap out there understands what I mean. Hope this helps...
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Summary: Makes ID4 Look Like Gilligan's Island
Review: Great show...the acting and writing are wonderful. Marc Singer again turns in a geat performance. Then again every performance Marc Singer gives is spectacular. The man can act!! Jane Badler and Faye Grant are very good as well. Get this. The director's commentary is very informative.
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Summary: THE BEST MOVIE EVER FILMED
Review: If you do not own this film you need to buy it with hopes that Warner Brothers will release the second part of the series. The second movie is better than this one, at least in my opinion. Of course I am biased because I own on video both parts of the movie and then the 19 episodes that followed the movies that were also shown on TV. If it helps I am 23 years old and still love this film, at Manchester College we used to meet every first weekend in February to watch both movies and left the tv series for anyone who wanted to stay up any longer. If numbers say anything we had about 30 kids watching this movie. What can you say, this movie surpasses all other movies in intelligence and in a neat way to remind us that Germany (WW2) could happen again because it is easy for people to get caught up in the idea that a small group could help us and we always give up our own freedom and ideals to the stronger group for hopes that they will make us better and of course richer. Great movie
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Summary: I like this one, but ID4 makes it seem unreal
Review: When i first saw this in 1983 on NBC and then "Return of the Jedi" 4 weeks later on the big screen i didn't know which one i liked better, V definately plays on our greatest fears, as saucer ships hover over earth's major cities we soon learn that they are on a peace mission, but they have a secret agenda and that is where the fun begins, i have always liked this film for its imagination, everyone gives their best performances in this film, but when compared to "Independence Day" logic sets in, would aliens with the intent of taking over earth create such a deception to gain our trust so they could carry out their evil deeds or would they cut to the chase and take us out, it seems that the latter would be more real, but this one stands out for its character development, Marc Singer is perfect as Mike Donovan, a news cameraman who worst suspision is proven true, making him & others like him a threat to the Visitor's agenda, all walks of life come together here with Faye Grant as Julie Parrish, a med student, & Michael Durrell as Robert, a scientist, who join together to expose the Visitors for their real intensions which are more apparent with its follow-up a year later in 1984's "The Final Battle", whereas ID4 is more special effects driven, this one is more character driven, I don't know which one I like better, there is really no comparison, if you really like Sci-Fi!!
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Summary: Many Layers of Greatness
Review: Great sci-fi layered on a World War II allegory made for one of the most successful television miniseries of the 80s. Even though the effects have been long since surpassed - the storyline holds up even today. What would happen if we were slowly invaded by a fascist state? How would people react? Ken Johnson explores the characters just as much as his chilling sci-fi theme. The DVD offers for the first time in WIDESCREEN the first two acts of what would become a five episode miniseries. In addition to providing a shining copy of V in anamorphic widescreen - Ken Johnson provides an insightful commentary running the length of the 3+ hour presentation.
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Summary: What is this?!?!
Review: I bought this DVD because I loved this movie, and once had it on tape, and lost it in a move recently. I am very upset and disappointed that the final battle is missing! What the hell is this?!?! This is the only reason I am rating it a 2! I would have paid the extra money to get the final battle with it as well. How the hell do you end a movie like they did on this DVD?!?! Otherwise, it gets a five.
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