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Summary: The Sopranos - The Complete Third Season
Review: It's a sad fact of life, but many great things must, by law of averages, become a shadow of their former selves. The Simpsons, Fraiser and many other examples of great TV all have succumb to competition, ratings and a lack of spark and ideas. Fortunately, this does not apply to the Sopranos. It just keeps getting better and better. This may seem impossible, considering the last two season were a perfect blend of dark comedy, affectionate and studied family drama and superb characterisations and plot devices, but, yes, this is about as good as it gets. Instead of losing its dark heart and compelling juxaposition of graphic (but purposeful) violence, family life, character sympathy and graphic sex, this third season goes further, darker and deeper. Plus the creators use the show's popularity and audience's trust as a green light to be more experimental, breaking the structures of normal drama and pushing the moral restains of television. I can go on all day about the great storylines, the convincing and surprising twists and turns, the note perfect performances, the script etc... but I won't - watch this. If you haven't seen one episode, drop everything now and go watch them. As for other fans - I want season four and I want it now.
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Summary: The Best Show on TV-Ever!
Review: In the first season, David Chase introduced us to this incredible and dynamic series. In season 2, he took this series to opratic levels. In season 3, he brought these characters back to ground level. David Chase was not afraid to make characters unlikable, and by doing so created a great 13 episodes. Highly recommend to EVERYONE.
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Summary: Best DVD Ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: The Sopranos Season 3 is the best season! The DVD is made with great features. I own the first 2 but this must be a must own for all fans. It also include the best episode of The Sopranos, Pine Barrens. The Sopranos is the best show on tv! You would be a fool not to get this dvd!
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Summary: NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST 2, BUT STILL NEEDED FOR COLLECTION.
Review: THE THIRD SEASON WAS DEFINITELY NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST 2, HOWEVER, IT IS STILL A MUST GET FOR THE BOX SET COLLECTION. IT LEFT US WITH MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS AS WELL AS WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE FOURTH SEASON. STILL, IT HAD A FEW CLASSIC EPISODES, SUCH AS THE "PINE BARRONS", AS WELL AS THE SEASON FINALE. FOR SOPRANO'S COLLECTORS, IT IS A DEFINITE MUST BUY SET. FOR SOPRANO'S FANS, IT WAS PROBABLY A DISAPPOINTING SEASON.
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Summary: My Favorite Season of the Sopranos
Review: I'm a great fan of the series and have all four seasons on DVD and just finishing watching 5 on HBO. The third season is my favorite by far. Some reasons why:The introduction of Ralphie Cifaretto to the show (played outstandingly by Joe Pantoliano), the hilarious and well acted Pine Barrens episode, the great chemistry and high drama between Tony Soprano & Gloria Trullo (Anabella Sciorra), and Jason Cerbone as Jackie Aprile (nice plot line involving him and besides he's great eye candy), the return of Janice, Carmella's scene in the male psychiatrist's office when she briefly confronts the reality of her life. It's just fantastic and like the entire show so far, it's a must see. Although some were disappointed with Season 5 and truthfully it could have been better, the Sopranos continues to be complex and quality TV. It's more than just a mob show, for sure.
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Summary: My Favorite Season of the Sopranos
Review: I'm a great fan of the series and have all four seasons on DVD and just finishing watching 5 on HBO. The third season is my favorite by far. Some reasons why: The introduction of Ralphie Cifaretto to the show (played outstandingly by Joe Pantoliano), the hilarious and well acted Pine Barrens episode, the great chemistry and high drama between Tony Soprano & Gloria Trullo (Anabella Sciorra), and Jason Cerbone as Jackie Aprile (nice plot line involving him and besides he's great eye candy), the return of Janice, Carmella's scene in the male psychiatrist's office when she briefly confronts the reality of her life. It's just fantastic and like the entire show so far, it's a must see. Although some were disappointed with Season 5 and truthfully it could have been better, the Sopranos continues to be complex and quality TV. It's more than just a mob show, for sure.
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Summary: Tony is harder, more killings and rape.
Review: If the last episode of Season Two got you hooked, you're going to be on the edge of your seat for Season Three. The DVD screensaver intro is different than past collections. Special features are also on Disc 1 which leads to cast and filmmakers,series index and DVD-ROM/Weblink. If it has been awile since you've seen Sopranos, it also offers you a Season One and Season Two recap. Actress Nancy Marchand who played "Livia Soprano" died so they used prior footage and also a body double with CGI computerized image of her face to complete the scenes in the second episode (#28) of the Third Season. Tony's psychotherapist is attacked and raped by an Italian (played by Mario Polit) who she thought was Puerto Rican. She tells her husband, but tells everyone else she was in an accident. If you are in the mood for a hilarious episode. Episode #37 (11) is the one. Tony's numbskulls shoot a Commie in the snow-ladden woods. They follow the trail of blood, but no body. They must find the Commie's body. Tony is having a fit. Joe Pantoliano joins the series. Burt Young is in episode #31. The Fourth season of "The Sopranos" is now available on VHS and DVD.
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Summary: Thinking of passing this up??? Fuhgeddaboutit!
Review: Capice? This is one fine show that NEVER gets old. The Sopranos rock. They plot, they scheme, they love, they fight, they rig things, they steal... What WON'T they do? Turn state's evidence. Wild wild wild show. Tony's mother has passed on--as has the fine actress who played her, sadly--and he's thinking.. O.k. my biggest irritant is gone, right? I'm done with therapy. Wrong! Carmella begins to really come into her own in this season and we see more of Melfi. The rape of Dr. Melfi and her susbsequent moral battle--whether to utilize the services of Tony Soprano in righting her personal wrong--was just brilliant. {And, I for one, really wanted her to tell Tony what was going on.. to get that rapist the Adios he deserved. She is a bigger woman than me!} Paulie and Christopher out in the snow is one of the funniest episodes I've seen. They say the actor who plays Paulie is really fussy about his hair and so for him to walk around for most of an episode with his hair mussed was torturous for him! Annabella Sciorra makes a nice turn here as Gloria, Tony's mistress de jour. Nice. She and Tony have some heat and she plays her role very well. Add to that, the misbehavior of Jackie Jr. and the FBI's attempts to wire the home and you have a great season!
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Summary: The Sopranos Season 3 Another superb and compelling season!
Review: As compelling as the first two seasons were, season three is even more compelling, which is at odds with what I'd heard from several different people. Series creator David Chase obviously had to continue and even further improve on the intriguing and suspenseful saga that is the "family" life of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano and he and the rest of the cast and crew did that quite successfully with this particular season. The entire season is set up quite beautifully with them giving a larger role to the Jackie Aprile Jr. character and them showing what Tony tried to do to keep the kid out of the business and harms way and of course, Joe Pantoliano's role as Ralph is brilliant in the conflict it creates between him and Tony. Every one of the actors and actresses deserve every award and accolade they've received for their performances in this brilliant season. The ever beautiful Annabella Sciorra makes a very poignant and compelling guest appearance and her acting skills shine through in this role. I highly recommend not only this third season DVD set but every one that is available; you will be hard pressed to find a more compelling and intriguing series on television today that covers the material that the Sopranos does with such ease. Episode recaps: Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood - I truly enjoy how they begin every season with Tony walking down his driveway to get the paper and looking "around." In this brilliantly written season opener, FBI Agent Harris concocts a bold scheme to get a bug in Tony's basement where he holds "private" business meetings. Proshai, Livushka - Tony no longer has to worry about his mother ratting him out with the Feds when she passes away and the shows creators come up with a digital masterpiece to give Tony and Livia one final scene; meanwhile, Tony meets Meadow's new boyfriend from college and is not exactly pleased with his heritage. Fortunate Son - Christopher soon discovers that being a "made" guy isn't all it's cracked up to be as finds himself behind in payments to Paulie plus he allows Jackie Aprile Jr. to help him on a heist which doesn't exactly make Tony happy; Janice moves into Livia's house and immediately has a problem with the Russian housekeeper; Anthony discovers some leadership skills and something "else" on the football field. Employee of the Month - Ralph Cifaretto is starting to become a major problem for Tony; Dr. Melfi faces a major personal crisis which makes you wish she'd chosen differently at the end of the episode; Svetlana calls on the Russian mob to help with her conflict with Janice and Tony cannot help but wonder why Johnny Sack has moved to Jersey. Another Toothpick - Bobby Baccilieri Sr. comes out of retirement to make a hit against the wishes of his son and Junior; Christopher insists that Adrianna quits her job at Arties restaurant and Arties finds he must confront his feelings between both Adrianna and his wife Charmaine and Carmela is now taking a more active role in Tony's therapy. University - Ralph's behavior comes into even further question by Tony when Ralph has a volatile relationship with one of the strippers from Bada Bing; Meadow and Noah's relationship becomes strained due to her mentally instable roommate. Second Opinion - Tony convinces Junior to seek a second opinion; Carmela sees a different shrink and Christopher finds himself being even further humiliated at the hands of Paulie and his probationary period. He is Risen - Tony and Ralph's relationship becomes even further strained despite Johnny's "efforts" but Ralph's luck is about to change; Jackie Jr. and Meadow become involved, much to Tony's pleasure and Tony meets Gloria (Annabella Sciorra) at Dr. Melfi's office. The Telltale Moozadell - Tony meets Gloria at the Mercedes dealership and their relationship becomes a lot more interesting; Christopher gives Adrianna a night club; Anthony Jr. gets into some serious trouble at school and Tony has a serious conversation with Jackie Jr. about his relationship with Meadow. ...To Save us All from Satan's Power... - Tony is haunted by the ghosts of Christmas past; Janice has a new boyfriend and a music "career" and Furio and Tony pay a surprise visit upon a Russian who roughed up Janice. Pine Barrens - This episode has to be one of the most hilarious episodes of the entire series as Paulie and Christopher go to collect from a Russian and Paulie's mouth sets off the Russian and they "whack" him and take him to the woods but soon find out he's not dead and they end up lost in the woods; Tony's relationship with Gloria takes a very unexpected turn for him. Amour Fou - Ralph tells Jackie Jr. about how his father became a made guy and Jackie Jr. decides to attempt to follow in his fathers' footsteps and everything falls apart for him and Tony discovers that his relationship with Gloria is very similar to that which he had with his mother. The Army of One - Tony begins to seriously reconsider his practices as the head of two families; Anthony Jr. gets himself expelled from school and Tony tries to send him to a military school; Jackie Junior's attempt to become a made guy puts him at odds with the business and Meadow is forced to reflect upon life and death in the Soprano family at his funeral. {ssintrepid} Episode list: Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood
Proshai, Livushka
Fortunate Son
Employee of the Month
Another Toothpick
University
Second Opinion
He is Risen
The Telltale Moozadell
...To Save us All from Satan's Power...
Pine Barrens
Amour Fou
The Army of One Special Features: -Episode commentaries by Michael Imperioli, Steve Buscemi and David Chase
-Behind the Scenes Featurette
-Episodic and season recaps and previews
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Summary: I know I'm asking for it, but...
Review: I wouldn't rank this quite as highly as the first two seasons. Some elements that were highlighted became a bit shallow, a bit soap-operaish. But make no mistake this is another great season worthy of the show. If you're going in order you've already seen the first two seasons, and you don't really need any convincing from me that you should see this. I find the last three episodes especially strong, really astonishing, and of those the "Pine Barrens" episode is probably the best and most entertaining of the show's run.
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