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Summary: Welcome to SunnyDale High!!!
Review: I was never a Buffy fan. In fact when in show first aired in 1996 I made fun of some of my classmates that did watch it. For some reason it didn't appeal to me. 8 years later I cannot get enough of Buffy. I picked up this DVD because one of my closest friends loves the show and I finally decided to give it a chance.Buffy Summers is a 16 year old sophmore at SunnyDale High. She just moved to SunnyDale from L.A where she got into some serious problems with vampire slaying(she burnt down her school gym). Buffy hopes that SunnyDale will be a good start of her new life without 'slaying'. But she soon finds out that she is the chosen one and will have to continue to kick some vampire butt!! She meets Xander and Willow who help her along the way(they are true friends) and she also meets her Watcher, Giles, who is the school librarian. Together they try to save the world from demons and vampires. Some of my favorite eposides are:
- TEACHERS PET: This eposide is about a new science teacher at Sunny Dale that is actually a gigantic bug looking for virgin boys to mate with.
-THE PACK: Buffys class takes a trip to the Zoo and a group of mean kids and Xander become possessed by hyenas. They go around the school and bully their peers and they also kill the principle.
-ANGEL: In this eposide Buffy discovers that she really likes Angel but she cannot be with him because he is a vampire. Her envy turns to hate when she discovers that her mom was attacked by a vamoire and she thinks that Angel is to blame.
-PROPHECY GIRL: This is the final eposide of the season where Buffy faces The Master because he has gained enough energy to be above ground. He is ready to take on the world...but Buffy won't let him. This was a great season but the only thing that bothered me was the lighting. I don't think that there was a lot of money in the budget for this season because the lighting is horrible. But I got past that and enjoyed all 12 eposides. Go pick this season up and get ready for some great stories because there is a lot more ahead for Miss Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Summary: The Promise of a Classic...
Review: Season 1 of Buffy is the origin of a phenomenal series, and it's amazing to see where a seven year web of plotlines began spinning. The show and it's characters have evolved immensely over the years, and watching the first season again is like jumping into a time machine. This season was unique to all of the others. It had a stronger focus on horror, and the comic aspects overweighed the dramatic. Since it was a shortened season, it was difficult to develop a complex story arc, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for season 1. Sacrificing a complex plot, this season really draws the viewer into the foundations of some of the strongest relationships the show will see. It focuses on the premise of the series, and you'll really grow attached to the characters, which is imperative for a show of this caliber. You really get a feel for what the essence of the show is about, the undying relationships between Buffy and her friends and family. While the majority of the set contains filler episodes having very little to advance the main plot, there are a few standout episodes. "Welcome to the Hellmouth", "Angel", and "Prophecy Girl" all show the potential this show can have and WILL show in the promising future. The cast absolutely graces the set with their chemistry, as always, and it was even apparent in the beginning. Sarah Michelle Gellar soars with confidence through such a fantastic role, and by the end of the season in "Prophecy Girl" we begin to grasp how complex the character Buffy actually is...and Sarah delivers. While this is certainly not Buffy at its strongest, every show needs time to develop. It's a fantastic opening into Sunnydale and the relationships of the main characters, and for that reason is worthy of a viewing. Welcome to the Hellmouth, sit back and enjoy.
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Summary: The Slayer...INTRO
Review: To the first season of Buffy. It's the perfect place to begin, to start in your quest to join the.... Oh, who am I kidding? It's A Hot Chick Defeats Supernatural Menace With Subplots. And it happens every week. Not to say that it's not good. It's incredible. Like watching a horror-comedy with teen angst elements every week. I hate to be pushy, but Dawson's Creek could have benefited from a demon here or there--it would have kept things lively. That's one of the many reasons Buffy rocks. It's also consistently well written, and well acted to boot. Gellar, Hannigan, and Brendan are fantastic, and Stewart-Head exercises a keen and careful eye over them as Watcher. It's all good..villains, subplots, everything. Mark Metcalf is a standout as the Big Bad Vamp of Season 1. Buy it, rent it, watch it...first rate.
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Summary: Buffy Slays The Competition
Review: Wow i started watching Buffy in the 5th season and i became totally enthraled. Buffy has a cult following including me it's my favorite show. The comedy drama romance horror all mixed into one show nothing has ever had such a succesful combination. I know when i'm 50 and have kids or grandkids i'll watch this show and remember my child hood (i'm 16 right now) and good times it'll be a classic.
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Summary: To Each Generation A Slayer Is Born
Review: BuFFy,,Xander,,WiLLow (my fav:),,Cordelia,,GileS,,And Darla..
This is the start of the "ScOObieS"..And what a perfect name for them THE SCOOBIES..Coz if they had a dog it would be ScOOby Doo.But that is besides the point..BuFFy The Vampire Slayer yes its corny yes its goofy yes its silly but that is why we all LOVE it.BuFFy is so much like shows we all grown up with..And without a doubt it has the best "one liners" that we have heard in years..And the one liners just keep getting better and funnier in the upcoming seasons as weLL..And this is the 1st season *which is actually half a season* that started it all.This show has everything..And it doesn't take itself seriously.Which makes it such a relief from shows that have come to take themselves way too seriously.
It can also be compared to "Abbott and Costello meets Frankenstein" too.And for us guys this show has the sexiest girls in a tv series i can say of all time.BuFFy Cordelia and of course WiLLow (she is a great actress and in my book one of the top most beautiful actresses of today:) And that gets even more in the other seasonS..BuFFy the Vampire Slayer is the most fun anyone can have watching tv today..This show lapoons satires all the classic scary movie characters and clitches' imaginable and more.Total Brillant Writting and a cast that works together in the best way imaginable..The chemistry between the players is beyond words..And we have fun coz we can tell that they are having fun making this show..And that chemistry shines here in the first season..And it only blossoms into greater heights with each passing season..Not many shows mostly of today can say that.
This show has dedicated follwers and one of them is me.And this show has earned each one of their fans..They deliver with enjoyable mass of entertainment..The timing of the cast is right on the money as the one liners are fired at warp speed..Has the ultimate power to keep the viewer's attension..Once a week i will review all the seasons of BuFFy.Today January 23 2004 Friday @ 12:22PM is my first.Stay tuned for more.For now let me end this one by saying : Prepare and brace yourself for a FUN ride with BuFFy WiLLow and the rest of the "ScOObieS" Gang..For tv doesn't get much better then this..And BuFFy the Vampire Slayer shares the throne along side the greatest shows of all time..More the highly recommended......
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Summary: A Response To "So bad, I laugh at it all the time...."
Review: >A prime example of the low standards that TV has fallen too now. No acting, no writing, and many scenes border on being porn. Joss Wheaton should wash his mouth out with soap.< Thank you for NOT being vague about why "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is a bad show (That was sarcasm). Okay. I only wrote this to counter what the person who I quoted above, said, so I will. "Low standards"? "No acting, no writing"? You're kidding, right? Are you sure you know what good acting and writing is? You MUST be one of those silly people at the PTC (Parent's Television Council) who think that "8 Simple Rules..." and "7th Heaven" are shows of quality. Get a brain and spell Whedon's* last name right. And about "many scenes bordering on being porn": I'm pretty sure you're referring to the sixth season, so why not put it in a review for THAT season? Until then, try reviewing a product when you actually have bought it. For the people who've never seen the show, if you have a brain that functions properly, and can use a television show where it's put to use, buy Seasons 1-4 in one set, instead of buying this alone.
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Summary: response to the veiwer below this one
Review: Some people don't usnderstand the complex and deep underlying meanings of the show. They dismiss it off as a teen flick right away and don't even give it a chance. But who cares this show wasn't written for idiots, it was written for people who understand the metaphors. How about people who a like a tv show in genral lay off it. You don't have to like it, but it';s like spitting in the face of people who do. Who ever you are you are you are completly rude. THis show is great and deserves a chance.
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Summary: So bad, I laugh at it all the time....
Review: A prime example of the low standards that TV has fallen too now. No acting, no writing, and many scenes border on being porn. Joss Wheaton should wash his mouth out with soap.
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Summary: A Hint of Things to Come
Review: While some people think the first season is weak and a little corny, I love it. I appreciate every episode, and this seasons is just brimming with possiblities. This set contains all 12 episodes of the first season, which I'll briefly summarize, without spoiling anything. 1. Welcome to the Hellmouth: Buffy transfers to Sunnydale High, where she meets her new Watcher, Giles, and friends Xander and Willow. The major villain of the season, The Master, is introduced. Includes a Joss Whedon commentary. 2. The Harvest: The second part of the season opener, Buffy and friends must stop the Hellmouth from opening. Includes a Joss Whedon commentary. 3. Witch: A great episode, Buffy tries out for cheerleading with some serious competition. Lots of twists and turns, keeps you guessing till the end. 4. Teachers Pet: Quite funny, Xander falls for a substitute teacher who isn't what she appears. Lots of funny moments in this one. 5. Never Kill a Boy on the First Date: Probably, the weakest episode in my opinion, Buffy's date does not turn out as planned as she tries to stop the Annointed One from rising. A great conversation between Buffy and Giles at the end though. 6. The Pack: The gang takes a field trip to the zoo where Xander and a few other students become possessed by evil hyenas. Poor Principal Flutie, he doesn't deserve this. 7. Angel: I doubt this will spoil anything, you'll already know if you have a TV. Angel is revealed to be a vampire, and we learn of his curse. Touching ending. 8. I Robot...You Jane: My personal favorite episode of the season, Willow is highlighted as the main character. A demon named Moloch is released onto the internet, causing various chaos. I love Gile's explanation of why he doesn't like computers at the end. 9. Puppet Show: A whacky episode, but offers plenty of surprises. Buffy thinks the ventriloquist dummy is stealing organs from students. I dare you not to laugh when Xander picks up the dummy. 10. Nightmares: Everyone's nightmares comes true, causing a world of chaos. Buffy must find the source and stop it before the world goes crazy. 11. Out of Mind, Out of Sight: An invisible girl targest Cordelia after she was ignored by everyone in school. An interesting and creepy ending. 12. Prophecy Girl: Joss Whedon's first directed episode of the show. Giles discovers in an ancient book foretelling Buffy's death at the hand of the Master. Joss wrote 5 of the 12 episodes, and most are solid. Things are a bit whacky at times, but I love each of these episodes. I urge you to buy this dvd and fall in love with the Buffy universe like I have. The video is decent, there's quite a bit of grain, but the show was shot with a 16mm camera for the first two seasons. It really isn't bad, and you only notice it during the night scenes, but it is annoying. Sound is nothing special, basic tv sound, available in Dolby Digital. Along with the commentaries, there are a couple of interviews with Joss and David, the show trailer, and some DVD Rom features.
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Summary: A good start...
Review: The first season of Buffy, although short, did a great job of introducing the show. The season is more episodic then the later seasons, but sports a lot of nice short stories. Especially for the money season 1 is worth it.
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