any alias reviews yet?
08-23-03, 05:56 PM
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any alias reviews yet?
I've been waiting for these dvd's and want to know if it indeed it worth the 30 bucks i'm paying for it (replay member at sam goody)(
08-25-03, 02:55 AM
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I posted my review at my Alias site and it should be up on DVDTalk soon.
http://www.sd-6.com/dvdseason1.shtml
http://www.sd-6.com/dvdseason1.shtml
08-25-03, 02:58 AM
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08-25-03, 10:41 AM
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With a few nit-picking exceptions, the video transfer is exceptional, the closest I've seen a DVD come to HD quality. I wasn't so enamored with the audio quality, at least not on the pilot episode, which sounds really flat and dull. Will watch more this week to see if that is an isolated problem for just that episode.
08-25-03, 11:31 AM
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I accidentally left out a section of my review - it's been added, but for those who read it before I edited it, here's the extra section:
Alias Pilot Production Diary: Quite possibly one of the coolest special features on the disc. The production dairy runs for just under 30 minutes and gives you a great behind-the-scenes look at the making of the pilot episode. It just looks like such a fun set to work on - they've got behind the scenes before fight scenes with Jennifer just having some fun and there's also some added bloopers (very few though). The only slight detraction is that it is narrated by J.J. Abrams, so if you've watched his commentary for the pilot episode, you'll hear a lot of the same stuff in the production diary. Not a huge problem though, it's still a good featurette.
Alias Pilot Production Diary: Quite possibly one of the coolest special features on the disc. The production dairy runs for just under 30 minutes and gives you a great behind-the-scenes look at the making of the pilot episode. It just looks like such a fun set to work on - they've got behind the scenes before fight scenes with Jennifer just having some fun and there's also some added bloopers (very few though). The only slight detraction is that it is narrated by J.J. Abrams, so if you've watched his commentary for the pilot episode, you'll hear a lot of the same stuff in the production diary. Not a huge problem though, it's still a good featurette.
08-25-03, 12:12 PM
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bah.
You're biased Blake! Don't believe him people! This set is terrible!! He's a shill! He runs an Alias fan site!
Seriously though..
Great review Blake. [cool site too
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This set IS very impressive. Fans who joined the show during the "Superbowl Reboot v1" owe it to themselves to check out this set.
You're biased Blake! Don't believe him people! This set is terrible!! He's a shill! He runs an Alias fan site!
Seriously though..
Great review Blake. [cool site too
]This set IS very impressive. Fans who joined the show during the "Superbowl Reboot v1" owe it to themselves to check out this set.
08-25-03, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by Blake
2 minutes after my post, it was posted on DVDTalk:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=7362
2 minutes after my post, it was posted on DVDTalk:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=7362
08-25-03, 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
Solid review. This is one of my most anticipated DVDs of the year almost entirely b/c it's in Widescreen. And I've never seen the show in that format. I am curious though, will that glowing review, how come you didn't just nominate the DVD for a DVD Talk Collector's series. IT seems like this TV boxset may be better than most.
Solid review. This is one of my most anticipated DVDs of the year almost entirely b/c it's in Widescreen. And I've never seen the show in that format. I am curious though, will that glowing review, how come you didn't just nominate the DVD for a DVD Talk Collector's series. IT seems like this TV boxset may be better than most.
), that a Collector's Series recommendation might have been perceived as biased - I'll let another reviewer with more objectivity give it that praise
08-26-03, 11:42 AM
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Who ever said that reviews should be objective?
08-26-03, 12:02 PM
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Blake, and be honest in a "I'm a fan but I can imagine what it would be like not to be" kind of way:
Is this worth a blind buy? It's relatively expensive...
Is this worth a blind buy? It's relatively expensive...
08-26-03, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by bishop2knight
Is this worth a blind buy? It's relatively expensive...
Is this worth a blind buy? It's relatively expensive...
HERE's some other DVD Talkers opinions on the show [& set].
08-26-03, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by bishop2knight
Blake, and be honest in a "I'm a fan but I can imagine what it would be like not to be" kind of way:
Is this worth a blind buy? It's relatively expensive...
Blake, and be honest in a "I'm a fan but I can imagine what it would be like not to be" kind of way:
Is this worth a blind buy? It's relatively expensive...
08-26-03, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by Blake
I really considered it, but I have seen better TV boxsets with more extra features, however the picture is fantastic and I love the show. I guess I just figured that since I am biased (I love the show), that a Collector's Series recommendation might have been perceived as biased - I'll let another reviewer with more objectivity give it that praise
I really considered it, but I have seen better TV boxsets with more extra features, however the picture is fantastic and I love the show. I guess I just figured that since I am biased (I love the show
), that a Collector's Series recommendation might have been perceived as biased - I'll let another reviewer with more objectivity give it that praise
08-26-03, 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by Blake
as I mentined, Season 1 was much better than Season 2 and with the direction the series is going, will probably always be the best season.
as I mentined, Season 1 was much better than Season 2 and with the direction the series is going, will probably always be the best season.
08-27-03, 09:43 AM
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They couldn't make that last forever. It would have gotten stale after another half-season or so. The reboot was ingenious and audacious. It completely reinvented the show in one episode.
I think Season 2 was every bit as good as Season 1, and that the wacky season finale twist will ensure that Season 3 is lots of fun as well.
I think Season 2 was every bit as good as Season 1, and that the wacky season finale twist will ensure that Season 3 is lots of fun as well.
08-27-03, 04:11 PM
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Yes, each disc has a play all feature.
As for the reboot, I hated it, but still love the show. The twist at the end of the Seson 2 was a great idea. Should make the show much better as Reboot -> Finale was not as good as Pre-Reboot
As for the reboot, I hated it, but still love the show. The twist at the end of the Seson 2 was a great idea. Should make the show much better as Reboot -> Finale was not as good as Pre-Reboot
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The Fabulous Josh Z has his review up at DVD File, and a review has also been posted to The Home Theater Forum.
09-06-03, 02:42 PM
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I thought that Season Two was better than Season One, especially from the Reboot and beyond. I loved the Reboot, and thought that it was a genius idea in order to avoid the show from becoming stale (as it was in danger of...I mean how many times can Sid get close to being discovered as a mole?)
Possible plot spoiler for season three, so read at your own risk (not positive if this is legit or not though):
Possible plot spoiler for season three, so read at your own risk (not positive if this is legit or not though):
Spoiler:
