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Summary: Anohter Outstanding Collection
Review: Fox Video continues their outstanding DVD box set collections with the second season of X-Files. Like the first season, we get 7 DVD's with 4 episodes each and a DVD with extras. The way they package their X-Files collections should make other companies think twice on how they release episodes of their series. The second season of X-Files continues many of the ongoing story lines of the first season and really starts to get into the conspiracy story arc. The second season also shows how brave Chris Carter is. While it is still science fiction, episodes like 'The Host' start pushing the limits of what kinds of violence they can show on TV. If you are squeamish, I would avoid that episode. But, the most important series of episodes on the third reason is the Duane Berry story arc. It carries a story about alien abduction over a 4 (really 3, but one has an impact of the 3) episode span. It really kept fans hanging on. As an X-Files newbie, I can't say which season is the best, but the second season is strong. This, as well as future releases of these collections, are "must haves."
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Summary: season2 - the best season
Review: if you aren't a fan of the x-files but would like to get into the show! this is the box set to get! i consider it the best season of the x-files! with better and improved packaging than the first box set, the x-files season 2 dvds are just as wonderful, if not better because FOX actually listened to consumers. FOX improved the sturdiness of the box and also the dvd holders, they are easier to handle than before where u have to pry them from the case.• New "The Truth About Season Two" Documentary • Chris Carter talks about 12 episodes from Season Two nothing major, i wish it was longer and we had comments from the actors/etc ppl too. • Special effects clips • Behind-the-scenes clips • Deleted scenes alot more than what was seen on the first season set. good to see how the sets, etc were built and what difficulties they faced. • 9 "Behind-the-truth" spots from F/X • 49 promotional television spots • Full-screen format if you are a x-files fan, you probably already have seen the F/X spots online. not alot of good additions, but nonetheless still good to include these. i dont like the fact that FOX put these old videos on the DVD, but oh well. OVERALL, very much worth the money for the package!
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Summary: In response to earlier review.
Review: i havent yet received this dvd but am expecting it to be up[ to the high standard of the first set. in response to an earlier reviewer, the x-files was recorded in stereo and 4:3 until season six when the started doing 5.1 surround and 16:9 film.
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Summary: Some clarifications
Review: I'm a huge fan of the X-Files so I love getting these episodes on DVD. These discs do have Spanish subtitles. The first 5 seasons of the X-Files were shot full frame(not in widescreen) so we aren't getting pan and scan versions of these episodes...this is how they look. Also, they didn't do 5.1 soundtracks til later but these discs do have surround sound via Dolby Prologic.
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Summary: A great set for a great second season!
Review: Any X-Phile should have this DVD set in their collection RIGHT NOW! Although, in my opinion, the first season was better than the second season, it is still a fine set. Same layout as the first one, but this time it comes in a reinforced cardboard box (it's very sturdy unlike the first one that came out in May). The picture quality is outstanding, and you do not get gypped out of any episode, like the VHS Wave Packs, because we all know our favorite episodes vary. If you've never seen the season before (or seen it out of order like I ended up doing), you can watch it all in chronology. *MINOR SPOILER AHEAD* My favorite episodes are the 3 episodes where Scully went AWOL: "Duane Barry/Ascension/One Breath" Very suspenseful, and even though you know she comes back, it seems like she won't. Great episodes! Also, "Firewalker" is one freaky and scary episode (I can distinctly remember seeing this episode as a passive watcher when I was only 9 yrs. old in 1994...it scared the hell out of me!)...kind of reminds me of "Ice" in the first season, only with a very different organism. *END SPOILER* This also sounds great with surround sound, even though it is only in 2 channels. Also, the extra features are worth checking out, too. Although a little pricy (but good for 7 discs) it's a great set to add to any collector's stash, to watch or even just make it look good. FOX did a good thing...can't wait for the next 6 seasons to be released.
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Summary: Nicely done set of DVDs
Review: First of all, hats off to CBS/FOX for giving X-Philes a real value. It would be tempting to release the X-Files episodes two or three at a time as Paramount has done with the original Star Trek. Or even to just release a "best of" collection as they've done with the video releases of X-Files (which while it gives you the classic mythology episodes, sometimes it overlooks some some of my personal favorites). Instead, FOX has given us the box set that includes every episode of season two, plus a few extra goodies. The second season of the X-Files was when it really took off, becoming not only a solid hit for FOX, but also a critical darling and a pop culture phenomenon. It was the first season to be nominated for an Emmy for best drama and it certainly shows in the episodes represented here. Season two is the one that had the best balance of monster of the week and mythology episodes. The monsters of the week were memorable and scary--from the disguisting flukeman to the horrifying Donnie Phaster and many more. There were also the mythology episodes such as the six-story arc to open the season and the classic Colony/End Game episodes that introduced us to Mulder's family. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are both superb over the course of the season and they continue to get better and better with each episode. The second season also introduces perhaps one of the greatest X-Files writers of all time--Darin Morgan. His two episodes here are interesting--one is great (Blood) and the other is superb (Humbug). Season two had it all and it's worth a look on DVD. As for some of the detractors to this set, I must point out that only the past three seasons of X-Files have been shown in both widescreen and the full screen version. Rumor is FOX plans to release the widescreen versions when we get to those seasons. Also, the Dolby surround sound wasn't used until season three, hence why FOX may have chosen not to include it here. If you're an X-Phile, this is a must have. If you're looking for a good place to start your journey into the X-Files and remember how good it was, this is the collection for you. I know it says trust no one, but trust me on this one.
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Summary: now the real versions please...
Review: These DVDs are great in that we can now own on DVD all of the original episodes from all of the seasons. Having said that, when X-Files is shown on TV, it says: "presented in Dolby Surround" at the beginning of each episode. Any dolby surround track is nowhere to be found on these DVD's. Why is that? Also, where is the widescreen presentation that the episodes are filmed in? These episodes we get on DVD are pan and scan...Fox should re-release these box sets as widescreen verions with the proper surround sound.
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Summary: The best series on TV!
Review: This is obviously a must-have for any X-Files fanatic... classic episodes will keep you on the edge of your seat, and all the gorgeous gloom has been perfectly captured in this set. Other reviews here have gone into good enough detail that it'd just be redundant to repeat descriptions of each. I will, however, list some of my personal favorites in this set: "One Breath", "The Calusari", "Little Green Men" and "Dod Kalm" - in that order. There are really too many great episodes to name, especially those dealing with the mythology, but those are the ones I remember and love the best from this season. If the quality of this set and the previous one are indicative of what the future ones will be like, I'll definitely be purchasing the entire series. I've never seen the episodes look more sharp and crisp (even when watching a first broadcast) and the extras are lots of fun! Chances are that if you're reading this review, you're probably a die-hard fan like myself. My only suggestion would be to preorder if you know you're absolutely going to get these collections anyway, because you'll save a pretty sizeable amount of cash. I plan to preorder all of them, because I know I must own them ALL! ;)
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Summary: Has Wonderful Special Bonus Feateres
Review: The Second Season DVD set has all 25 episodes from season two aswell as some wonderful special feateres. There are subtitle is Spanish and the other language that you can watch it in is French. There are also deleted scenes as well as scenes in Japanese, German, Italian, and Castilian Spanish that can be seen by accessing the Extra Features Menu. (the person who said that there are no subtitles available must not own this DVD set and had even reviewed it before it went on sale.) There is also a new 15-minute documentary, Chris Carter, as well as others, talk abot 12 of the episodes. Has special effects clips from "End Game" and "Anasazi".There are aslo behind-the-scenes clips, deleted scenes, 9 "Behind-the-Truth" spots from F/X, 49 promo TV spots, and new DVD-ROM game.
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Summary: The spark ignites again
Review: What is arguably the best season of the x-files seasons 2 is here on dvd. Classic episodes that uravel the mythology of the show as well as some great one shots as well. Who can forget classics like Duane Barry, Blood, 3, The Calusari, End game, Soft light the lists goes on. This is the season where the X became completley legitimate and a downright phenomenon if you missed it this is the season where the world started watching. The writing by all of the X-files teams is especially strong in this season as are the production values and you can feel the actors starting to really groove on their roles. What more can I say if you have seen these before you know you want to watch them again, if you missed them here is your perfect chance to watch them for the first time with all sorts of dvd extras. Now where is that lone gunmen spinoff series or are we stuck with Dogget for another season?
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