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Summary: How about a little respect?
Review: I'm sorry, but this new theme song is a whiny piece of crap! "Run Like Mad"? Yeah...in the opposite direction! I don't care if the new song was used in the original Season 1 release internationally and I am very disheartened to learn (elsewhere) that it may be used on the Season 4 DVD collection as well. It just doesn't have the same depth as the Paula Cole song. As tired we sometimes get of themes we've heard over and over (and over) again, there is a reason why the best ones are successful and become intrinsically linked with the identity of a show. The way "I Don't Want to Wait" was used in Dawson's Creek--sometimes cutting into the whimsical part, other times into the more humorous "do-do-do-do-do-do" chorus, other times straight into the main verse--cannot be replicated. "Run Like Mad" isn't fun and it's not dramatic, it's just plain annoying. I tried to give this collection a chance. I broke my own rule and purchased a copy thinking that the music changes might possibly be an interesting reinvention of the show. But with very few exceptions, they just don't work and sometimes even become downright distracting. It's like the producers chose songs that lyrically fit the scene, but don't capture the mood nearly as well. And the examples are just too numerous to go into. As for the video transfer, it remains a disappointment here. I have DC videotapes that look better than this! And now I could just kick myself because in buying the set I feel I have given the producers permission to continue these antics. It just shows such a profound lack of respect for the fans that have supported the show through the years. Hey, how about this idea: attach a Diet Coke commercial to the next set and use the income to offset the additional clearance costs of keeping Season 4 as is? I would personally support any effort the producers might make to bring the originally broadcast series to us on DVD. Show some initiatiive!
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Summary: Theme song
Review: Ok, I have been able to overlook the minor song changes, but the THEME SONG??????????????? This is assinine. I have been a die hard fan from episode one and I am appalled that they changed this. Please tell me they don't change out Joey and Pacey's song-I'll Be by Edwin McCain. Chances are, I already know they will.
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Summary: Creek Pacey-Joey Fan
Review: ok...i love season 3 beacuse i am a die hard Pacey-Joey fan and this is my favorite season out of all six of them and because its when pacey and joey fall in love! the only thing i dont like is that they didnt keep the original music because it was *amazing* music. my favorite episode on this dvd is either the anti-prom or true love...they are both amazing, but almost every episode is good. buy this dvd!
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Summary: Best Season Ever !!!
Review: Okay, here it is! The season that redefined Dawson's Creek and truly made it must-see-TV. There has never been more heartbreaking angst and pure emotional drama packed into a single story on this show than the relationship of Pacey and Joey, and this is where it all begins. From the tentative first realization of feelings to one of the all-time greatest season finales ever, THIS is the season you MUST own. The Pacey and Joey pairing had every element of a truly great love story, and I have to believe there is a reason those in charge of the show decided to wait a few seasons to let these two characters explore the sparks that were always under the surface between them. The chemistry between these two actors is amazing - truly electric - and undeniable as it carries over onto the screen. There's a little bit of influence from modern day romances like "When Harry Met Sally..." or "Say Anything..." thrown into this story, as well as that wonderful sort of humorous banter that you usually only got to see in the old Hepburn-Tracy classics. Sweetness and sarcasm abounds...and Pacey and Joey are also sizzling HOT together. It's certainly no wonder that the Dawson and Joey relationship on the show was never able to rebound after this season with the majority of the fans. Of course, painting Dawson as the guy coming between TRUE LOVE in this season didn't do his character any favors, but he certainly became the character we loved to disparage, and every TV show needs one of those. We all knew Dawson was going to throw a hissy fit when he found out his best friend and his best girl had fallen in love when he wasn't looking, and he did not disappoint us in all his drama queen glory. Such great entertainment this season! You get absolute heart-melting moments from Josh Jackson as Pacey (the year he secured the title as everybody's favorite TV boyfriend), terrific acting from Katie Holmes as Joey and even James Van Der Beek steps up to the plate this season and comes through, whether you love or hate Dawson. Jen and Jack even have good storylines this season, with Jen (like Joey) finding love in an unexpected place and Jack coming to terms a little more with his homosexuality, and his family's acceptance of that. THIS is the season of Dawson's Creek that addicted so many of us to the show, and really did change it forever.
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Summary: Don't run like mad just yet....
Review: Okay, yes I must agree with most of everyone's reviews....it is absolutely INSANE to think that it would be an okay thing to just up and change the theme of Dawson's Creek...because the theme IS Dawson's Creek. I just bought the dvd's today. The song isn't that bad, the Paula Cole song SHOULD be there, I'm not condoning Paul Stupin's stupid "creative" attempt...but it's not a terrible song, though it doesn't really sink in with the opening credits. Otherwise, it a pretty good set of dvd's if you look beyond the change of music. I just hope to god that they do not change anything about season 4 when it comes out on dvd, because to me, besides the first season, the 4th is one of the best. I liked it ALOT. So they better put the Paula Cole song back in the opening credits for the season 4 dvds. Go buy it, if your a hardcore Dawson's Creek fan, buy it.
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Summary: Great storyline, a little thrown by change in theme music
Review: Season 3 was the first I had ever seen of Dawson's Creek on television. When the WB hosted a special on Pacey and Joey's relationship, I was hooked. The show manages to talk about teenage issues without sounding like a lecture and the acting done by the actors is first rate. Sony/Columbia still has not gotten the point that squeezing 23 episodes onto 4 discs is not ideal. The image quality is somewhat grainy as a result. Typically other tv shows have 6 discs to hold a comparable number of episodes. Hopefully they will have changed that for season 4. Also, it would be good for the show to change back the theme song to the one by Paula Cole. Additionally, I find it annoying that the episodes should have Spanish and Portuguese subtitles and yet not have English subtitles. For those of us that are hard of hearing or for other reasons, English subtitles would make sense. The data footprint would not be significant either. All in all, this season is one of my favorites. Even without Kevin Williamson's direction (??), the show continues to gain momentum with the development of its characters. I would recommend this season to anyone.
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Summary: The Most Amazing Season of an Amazing Show
Review: Since it first aired, Dawson's creek captured the minds and hearts of every single teen, pre-teen, and occasional parent, who viewed it. Season 3 is by far the best season. The budding romance of Joey and Pacey provides the most interesting story line in the history of the show. The incident with principal Green is also moving. Perhaps, however, the most entertaining and emotionally moving episode is "The Longest Day." This set is defiantly worth buying, you will not be dissapointed.
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Summary: music is everything.
Review: Sorry, but i have been a fan of the show from the start. Now i heard that the theme song and some of the music in the series has changed. Well, music sets the mood in any show. You can't go without any sound. Otherwise your audiance would fall asleep. So changing the music in the show might make scenes better, but the theme song is what identifies the show. Look at CSI, you know when you hear the sound it's that show. So they wanted to get creative with the show.....you should have done it when it was on. leave it alone. At least if it was on the air you had the chance to see reactions from people. But because it's on DVD it's a little harder to return something if it's openned. For example, ace ventura pet detective. I liked the theatrical release, and have the VHS version, but when it came time to own the DVD. They changed it around and added new scenes,....and they suck. And you can't get the old version anywhere. It lost all the funny. Thats what happens when things get changed. Come out with directors cut and let the audiance decide. That way everyones happy. Other then that i still think the shows great, just not the changes.
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Summary: a love triangle emerges...
Review: The third season of "Dawson's Creek" is very important to the whole series plot, since the love triangle Dawson--Joey--Pacey emerges and that will influence the show until its end. At the beginning of the season, we find Dawson making new discoveries with a misterious and sexy blonde, Eve, which upsets Joey. Jen finally finds true love with the naive and passionate freshman, Henry, who is not ashamed to show his feelings for Jen in public places. Jack tries to take control of his gay life and struggles to give his first steps towards a real relationship, meeting a college guy, Ethan, who helps Jack to find out who he is. Pacey takes care of Joey, as requested by Dawson, but is surprised when the protection he gives becomes love. Joey also loves Pacey, but is frightened by Dawson's reaction and the fact that her soulmate may hate her.
Many people are criticizing Columbia for the replacement of third season songs. Of course, music plays an important role in "Dawson's Creek", but the new songs chosen for the DVD release are not bad at all. The opening theme of third season is "Run like mad", by Jann Arden, which was also the opening theme outside US when the show was being broadcasted on TV. I kind of like this song, which is very related to the series spirit, and sometimes fits better than "I don't wanna wait", by Paula Cole.
The final episode of third season, "True love", is great! I love the dialogues between Pacey, Joey and Dawson and it's great to see that Joey had the courage to make the right choice being with Pacey, in spite of Dawson's reaction.After all, you never know if something is really yours, until you let it go...
If you are a fan of Dawson's Creek, this is a season you can't miss! I'll start watching fourth season right now....
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Summary: True Love
Review: This season is all about true love and friendship. I can't say that this is the best season out of the 6, but it is the season that starts to bring the show into a different direction. Whether you are a Joey/Dawson or Joey/Pacey fan, you can't help but appreciate how the actors portray the drama between them. Dawson and Joey do love each other, but it becomes obvious that there is something missing, true love. Katie and Josh put in some of their best performances as young people who have TRUE love for one another, based on honesty and respect. I have never been pulled into a storyline as much as this one. Jen really starts to settle into her role as a more independent thinker and a leader of going against the trend, with a side of sarcasm. Her counterpart Jack, struggles with his identity as he really starts to confront his sexuality and battles with gay stereotypes. Overall these 4 friends confront major issues with themselves and each other, and it helps bring some of them closer and even breaks some of them apart.
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