The Tick: The Entire Series (merged)
07-25-03, 08:44 PM
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Yes, I LOVED the live action Tick series. It's also at an affordable price. The cast was great and it was very silly and fun. I wish Fox had given it more time, but the fact that it is coming on dvd is great news.
07-27-03, 01:13 AM
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Don't listen to me because I'm 1 of 4 people that thought it was better than the cartoon. I thought it was great. I liked it more with each episode & was sorry to see it go so quickly without much of a chance. It's what Mystery Men should've been, what I'd hoped the cartoon would've been, & as close as anyone's gotten to the classic 60's Batman. I'm pretty impressed that it's getting a release.
07-27-03, 12:48 PM
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Opinions vary...greatly. I was an indescribably huge fan of the animated series, but the pilot of the live-action series was so horrendously bad that I never bothered with another episode. The live-action series has a rabid following, and my opinion doesn't seem representative of the world at large, but...yikes. I wouldn't recommend plunking down $30 sight-unseen.
There are a number of threads about the show on TV Talk -- give that forum a search, if you're interested.
There are a number of threads about the show on TV Talk -- give that forum a search, if you're interested.
07-30-03, 07:18 AM
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You will probably be able to pick this up at around 19.99 at Best Buy or Circuit City the week it comes out......I'd go for it. The worst that could happen is you dont like it and you ebay it. I think it was a very funny series with a great cast and a surprising amount of heart admist all the silliness.
08-01-03, 12:22 AM
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Originally posted by ctyner
Opinions vary...greatly. I was an indescribably huge fan of the animated series, but the pilot of the live-action series was so horrendously bad that I never bothered with another episode.
Opinions vary...greatly. I was an indescribably huge fan of the animated series, but the pilot of the live-action series was so horrendously bad that I never bothered with another episode.
All in all, I'm looking forward to the set.
09-26-03, 07:42 AM
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DVD Talk review of 'The Tick: The Entire Series!'
I read Randy Miller III's DVD review of The Tick: The Entire Series! at http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=7685 and...
was shocked that he even hinted at watching bootlegged copies of the episodes. I though discusion of this was forbidden here.
was shocked that he even hinted at watching bootlegged copies of the episodes. I though discusion of this was forbidden here.
09-26-03, 08:25 AM
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Threads discussing bootlegs are prohibited, as far as I know, but an off-hand mention in an off-forum review wouldn't seem to qualify. It didn't "shock" me, at least. I've contacted Geoff to let him know about your complaint, though, and if he decides to edit the review or make it clear that those sorts of notes are verboten in DVD Talk's off-forum reviews, hopefully we'll find out one way or the other soon...
09-26-03, 08:50 AM
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I didn't think that the discussion of the shows or movies that might have been watched through bootlegs or illegal download was prohibited, but descriptions of how or where to download bootlegs or the encouragement of it is frowned upon. I have seen many many threads in the TV forum and Movie forum where members talk about shows and movies that might not have aired or been released yet without getting condemned.
09-26-03, 09:24 AM
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As far as I understood it, the reason discussing it in threads (or more specifically as thread topics) is not allowed, is because we're not mature enough to handle talking about the content without quickly straying into discussion of how to acquire things illegally, and it's too much of a demand for the mods to try to draw that line in each thread. It seems to me that there's really no problem with off-hand mentions of bootlegs in situations where it's not likely to spawn any sort of discussion about it in a bootleg capacity.
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09-26-03, 10:06 AM
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First of all, thanks very much for reading my review. 
While I don't encouage the idea of VCD's in general, I think they're more than OK if you have the original episodes on tape as well. That's pretty much all they are anyway---a VHS tape on CD---not to mention these episodes were broadcast on network television. Not exactly the same as pirating DVDs and such, which I am completely against. Anyway, the only reason I got them was so I wouldn't be stuck with worn-out VHS tapes five years from now. After all, I honestly never thought a show as short-lived as 'The Tick' would ever make it to DVD, period!
However, those that think VCDs are the worst thing in the world will be happy to know I trashed 'em the day I got the DVD set in the mail. They weren't that great in hindsight, but they were a decent substitute at the time.
Furthermore, I'm actually shocked myself...I wrote that glowing, long-winded review, and the only thing that gets a response was the VCDs?
Anyway, sorry if I ruffled a few feathers (believe me, it was unintentional). Still, I see no need to edit the review personally, as it was originally approved by the editor before it was even posted. However, if our editor feels it's necessary at this point, I'd be more than willing to.
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While I don't encouage the idea of VCD's in general, I think they're more than OK if you have the original episodes on tape as well. That's pretty much all they are anyway---a VHS tape on CD---not to mention these episodes were broadcast on network television. Not exactly the same as pirating DVDs and such, which I am completely against. Anyway, the only reason I got them was so I wouldn't be stuck with worn-out VHS tapes five years from now. After all, I honestly never thought a show as short-lived as 'The Tick' would ever make it to DVD, period!
However, those that think VCDs are the worst thing in the world will be happy to know I trashed 'em the day I got the DVD set in the mail. They weren't that great in hindsight, but they were a decent substitute at the time.
Furthermore, I'm actually shocked myself...I wrote that glowing, long-winded review, and the only thing that gets a response was the VCDs?
Anyway, sorry if I ruffled a few feathers (believe me, it was unintentional). Still, I see no need to edit the review personally, as it was originally approved by the editor before it was even posted. However, if our editor feels it's necessary at this point, I'd be more than willing to.
Randy
09-27-03, 11:09 AM
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I managed to get a copy of the set yesterday as a blind buy (although I'd wanted to see it when Fox aired it originally), and went through the first disc last night. Great, great show! Nice to see it treated so well on DVD; yes, more extras probably could've been done, but the fact that it's now in widescreen is an awesome bonus, and the commentaries, or at least Sonnenfeld's on the first episode -- the only one I've listened to so far -- are quite good, too.
And I like the bright blue Amaray it comes in.
And I like the bright blue Amaray it comes in.
10-02-03, 09:06 AM
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"The Tick" = good blind purchase?
The only series I've collected so far on DVD are Buffy and The Simpsons. I liked the animated Tick, and I read comics (still catch the Alan Moore stuff).
Have not seen even a clip of the live action "Tick." Haven't had cable in years.
I'm in Canada, so I've found the set for $30 Cdn ($20 US, or so).
Is it worth the blind purchase?
Have not seen even a clip of the live action "Tick." Haven't had cable in years.
I'm in Canada, so I've found the set for $30 Cdn ($20 US, or so).
Is it worth the blind purchase?
10-02-03, 03:55 PM
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Personally I would say stay away from this show at all costs but for some reason people liked it. I could never watch a full episode... it just plain stunk.
10-04-03, 03:25 PM
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Loved it. It was a great live action show, a great paradoy of super-hero's. I wish Comedy Central would of picked it up, it could of survived on that channel for a few seasons at least.
