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Summary: Wow.
Review: Can a TV show get any better? I gave the first season 5 stars; This one deserves more! My only complaint: I lose track of time (and sleep) with each DVD box set. The episode transitions, the character development, the music - is completely intoxicating.
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Summary: Season 2 - better than Season 1
Review: The day Season 2 became available, I drove straight to the nearest store and picked it up (sorry Amazon, but I couldn't wait!). The extras are good, but I enjoyed the commentaries on the Season 1 DVD better, especially for 'Almost 30 years'. For the 'Phase one' commentary, JJ monopolizes the session and Victor, Michael & Jennifer do not get to speak as much. JJ is great to listen to, but he and the director of this episode speak more about the making of the episode than the behind the scenes stuff that I enjoy listening to from the actors. The commentary from 'Second Double' is better because Ken Olin, the director, jokes around with Carl Lumbly & Terry O'Quinn, who is a really funny guy! I enjoyed their comments and Bradley Cooper had a better opportunity to speak than he did on the season 1 commentary. The other 2 commentaries where also good, but 'The Telling' had already been covered fabulously in a 45 minute 'Making of' feature on the 6th disc. I would've liked to get commentary on the first episode of the season. The alternate take of Sydney's reaction to Vaughn at the end was nice to see though. The bloopers crack me up, but I enjoyed season 1's also. As for the storylines of season 2, they are incredible and I appreciate this season so much more having seen it in order without commercial interruption. The quaility of the picture is fabulous, even on my 65" widescreen TV, where little imperfections show up. So many great guest actors, especially Olivia D'Abo & Ethan Hawke in Double Agent, make up the icing on the cake. If you haven't seen Alias, or are a fan considering a purchase of Season 1 or 2, you will not be disappointed. BUY IT!
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Summary: Absolutely stunning -- But watch at your own peril
Review: Part I: The show
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Yes, that's right, watch at your own peril! This show is so superb that after watching it, you will be forced to judge all other shows by the same standards. First, its plot lines and story development are among the most organic. Most shows are fresh for only the first season. Soon, their plot lines settle into predictable patterns. Alias keeps everything fresh. You can never be sure what will come next. What you think you know, you don't. Every episode reveals just a few more crisscrossing threads of a gigantic tapestry. What seems like an insignificant side note from half a season ago will come back when you least expect it to deliver the biggest shock of your life. On most shows, the primary cast stays fixed. An established character rarely leaves the show. On the few rare occasions they do, it's a big deal. In the ever mercurial world of Alias, audiences see old, well established characters leave, to be replaced with new invigorating characters. Yet, despite the show's constant metamorphosis, a cohesive theme run through it all so there is no doubt you are still watching the same show. Like a person, this show evolves from season to seasons. But what is a good story without the cast and crew to bring it to life. Here too, Alias outshines all the rest. Jennifer Garner is absolutely brilliant as Sidney Bristow. It would be so easy for her to fall prey to playing an invulnerable supergirl. Instead, she strikes a masterful balance between Sidney, the girl next door, and Agent Bristow, international ass kicker. It is not her spin kicks but her human struggles which has endeared us all. Victor Garber, too, deserves many accolades for his portrayal of Jack Bristow, Sidney's father. At a glance, Jack appears to be the strategic, unemotional, calculating tactician. Yet, beneath the veneer lies a tortured father struggling to hold his fragile family together in a world determined to pull them apart. His love for Sidney is undeniable. Yet his circumstances compel him to silence. Only an actor as talented as Victor could rise up to the challenge of embodying the complex subtleties of Jack Bristow. The same is true of Ron Rifkin who plays Arvin Sloane, a man who is mostly evil, and yet has just a shred of humanity buried deep within the chasm of his blackened soul. And who could forget Lena Olin, who played Sidney's mother. Her performances with Victor Garber were absolutely electrifying. Even the guest stars are a veritable list of who's who in the Hollywood community. In two seasons audiences have been blessed by performances from Quentin Terrentino, Terry O Quinn, and Faye Dunaway. The show just wouldn't be the same without such a superb cast. Yet excellence does not stop there, it permeates every aspect of the show. Unlike most television shows, the production of Alias rivals that of many feature films. Common are the incredible chase sequences, helicopter raids, and pulse pounding martial arts duals. Everything is always kept fresh. For example, many fight choreographies take into account Sidney's surroundings so that she may use objects around her to defeat her enemies. You will just have to see it to believe it. Part II: The DVD Set
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The season two DVD comes in a slightly nicer package than Season 1. The graphics designs on the cover and inside shows more sophistication and maturity. Like its predecessor, season 2 comes with all 22 episodes in anamorphic wide screen, with Dolby Digital Surround. The video transfer is crisp and clear, like season 1. Where the Season 2 DVD set excels is with the extras. First, this DVD set comes with four episodes with commentary. The episodes are: Phase One, with commentary by JJ Abrams, Jennifer Garner, Greg Grunsberg, Michael Vartan, Victor Garber.
A Dark Turn, with commentary by Ken Olin, and a few others . Second Double (episode 21) with commentary by Carl Llumbly, Ron Rifkin, Kevin Weissman, and a few I may have missed.
The Telling (episode 22) with commentary by JJ Abrams, among others. Of the 4 commentary episodes, Second Double was the funniest one. The Telling was perhaps the most informative, because JJ spoke a lot about where he was going with the episode.
Additionally, Commentary for Phase One included a blooper sequence for the fight between Sidney and one of the security guards on the air plane. Commentary for the telling included an alternative scene for Sidney's reaction to her being missing for two years. Documentary on "The Telling" was very extensive, covering everything through post production and music composition. You get an inside look at the major stunts such as Lena Olin jumping off the building and the fight sequence between Sidney and evil Francie. At 45 minutes, it's very good and worth watching. The Look of Alias segment delves into the costume design and make up for Sidney's countless distinctive looks.
Included are also 7 deleted scenes, some of which interesting, others just so so. The blooper reel was much improved from Season 1. Season 1 was a bit short. This one was 5 minutes, two minutes longer than season 1. It also included far funnier moments, in my opinion.
There are also four radio interviews with the cast of Alias (Jen, Victor, JJ and Eric). There are of course some other extras, but they are not really worth mentioning. All in all, this was an excellent package, and well worth your money.
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Summary: Like watching a 20,000 piece puzzle put together!! WOW!!
Review: There is a quote on the back of the season 2 DVD that Alias is like watching at 20,000 piece puzzle assembled before your eyes. That is the truth!!! You are missing out if you have not seen this one. BUY IT TODAY AND GET HOOKED! But beware, you will love it so much it will keep you up at night!!! BRAVO!!! I wish I could give more than 5 stars for this one!!!!
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Summary: great and exciting keep you on the edge of your seat
Review: the complete second season of the hit tv alias second season will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginnig till end.
i promise.the best dvd of 2003
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Summary: THIS IS THE BEST SHOW IN THE WORLD!
Review: I think that this is the best show on tv. The plot is gripping and full of suspense while the cast help back it up. I think that Jennifer Garner is a great person to be the main character. If you want to see some more of her, you definately have to watch DareDevil. She plays her normal kick butt role and has the best costume...hehehe. I think that anyone who likes action and loves very climatic storylines, this is the series for you, (make sure you start with series 1 first!). Also, to check out more alias stuff, go to my site; www.rambaldi.motime.com!
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Summary: The TV show that outdoes any movie of its time
Review: After being a long tim fan, since the beginning, my brother bought me the first season on DVD and although I had already seen the first and second season on TV I watched the entired first season all over again as if I had never seen it. The third season is well underway on TV but I am waiting in anticipation of receiving the second season for Christmas. I can't recommend the entire series enough.
I am from West Vriginia just like Jennifer Garner and my friends go to her high school Goerge Washingotn High. She sometimes goes to visit their school so when she does, I will skip my classes just to go see her.
I hope by getting the first two seasons people can't help but get hooked.
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Summary: Best show on the face of the earth
Review: Once i thought that TV shows were second to movies. I thought that the amount of time and effort was the same, but in TV the effort amount of love put into the piece of art was split up between literally hundreds of shows. I thought wrong. This TV show blows me away with LITERALLY movie quality stunts, plots, acting, special effects, and mind bending twists that is unequaled in the world of TV today. I still cannot figure out how this TV show can even exist, considering the amount of time and money it must take to make each show, and to be able to turn out literrally dozens of them a season?? Its mindblowing, the cost of the show must be higher than anything else ever put on TV! This show is unparrelled, and unbelievable. I am still in awe at the first season, and i am looking forward to the next one, im sure i will not be able to stop watching it much like the first. Once again, you will be AMAZED at the quality of this show. Some day i will figure out how they manage to make this show such quality in the little amount of time they have between shows, but for the time being i will just sit back and enjoy one of the most exciting shows on TV today.
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Summary: ALIAS IS MUST SEE TV
Review: The best show on TV hands down and the DVD box sets for Season 1 and 2 mean that no one has an excuse for not watching. Every Alias episode features theatrical film quality production values, and some of the best acting on the tube, especially from Garner and Victor Garber. While Season 3 got off to a slow start, it's now as riviting as both seasons before it. Get this DVD box set and you'll find it nearly impossible to watch just one episode. You'll be on the couch for as many as you can see without sleeping. A MUST HAVE DVD box set, and a MUST see TV series. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Summary: Best Show Ever
Review: Alias is the best show ever. it has something for everyone. there's plenty of drama, loads and loads of high quality action and if it's safe to say a little family loving. the gadgets are awsome on this show. the creators and writers of Alias or brilliant. who could ask for a better cast? all the characters flow together so nicely and compliment each other well. Jennifer Garner definately puts 100% of herslef to make Sydney Bristow believable. if Jennifer Garner didn't put forth so much effort to making Sydeny a real person this show just wouldn't be as good. Alias 2nd season was so awsome, the whole thing with her mother, bringing down SD-6 and Sydeny and Vaughn finally being able to date without have to sneak around was the best part. i would recommend this DVD for anyone, Alias fan or not it's worth buying.
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