House, M.D.: Season Two
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Movie Reviews of House, M.D.: Season Two
Movie Review: "Cheese Is The Devil's Plaything."
Summary: 5 Stars
"House" is a perfect television show, and is, in my opinion, the only dramatic show currently in production that's worth watching. The show, centered on the acerbic, thoroughly disagreeable, and utterly brilliant Dr. Gregory House, is well written, intelligently directed, and perfectly acted. Hugh Laurie as House deservedly gets the lion's share of the plaudits for the show, but the remaining cast is equally brilliant in their vital supporting roles. Omar Epps, Jennifer Morrison, and Jesse Spencer deserve special mention for playing the young and impressionable doctors putting up with House's eccentricities, but my favorite of the supporting cast is Robert Sean Leonard as oncologist Dr. James Wilson. Leonard's portrayal is both funny and poignant, as are the lines crafted for him by the excellent screenwriters.
There are several plotlines in this season, most significantly the reappearance of ex-girlfriend Stacy, played by Sela Ward, in House's life. If I had only one thing to change about season two, it would be to take a bit less time for the Stacy subplot, which, for me, was stretched beyond its usefulness. There are many excellent episodes, and many interesting guest stars including LL Cool J, Ron Livingston, Cynthia Nixon, and Michelle Trachtenberg.
The DVD set includes many extras including a "House" documentary, a blooper reel, and producer commentaries: I found them all enjoyable.
Prime time television simply does not get any better than this: I highly recommend this season of "House," but urge you to do the sensible thing and buy all the seasons at once. Yes, they're that good.
Movie Review: House Still Rules
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw House because I've been a fan of Hugh Laurie since "Blackadder" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", and I wanted to see how he'd do in a role that's obviously so far from the characters that made him famous (in Britain at least). I must admit that I had not the slightest inkling of a fraction of an idea, that "House, M.D" would turn out to be this brilliant.
Because that is what it is: Brilliant. Laurie plays the calculating, narcissistic, and effulgent dr. Gregory House to perfection. It is however not a one-man show and Laurie's co-stars all do a very good job playing his subordinates, friend(s), and colleagues, but especially Lisa Edelstein as House's boss Lisa Cuddy is worth of much applause.
The stories are interesting and fascinating, very well written, and well played. There's just enough medical jargon to make it seem expertly confusing and realistic, yet not boring the viewer to tears. The same goes for the humour and the quick witted banter that makes out most of the dialogue. It's humorous but not comedic, it's quick but not 'this was obviously written to show how fast and witty these people are'.
It is probably the best TV series for 10 or 15 years, and I honestly think it's going to be a while before anything better comes along. Series two only proves that "House, M.D." really is a winning formula. The pace is still up there, and as we learn more about the players involved, the clot, if you'll allow a little word play, thickens. It is, in a couple of words, still good.
Movie Review: Pure joy.
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, that obviously doesn't refer to the demeanour of the central character, but this is just the best thing on TV. I don't really care how medically accurate it is, or if any hospital on the planet ever has so many serious cases time and again, or even if a doctor with such extensive knowledge has ever, will ever, or even could ever really exist. All I care about is the incredible dynamics created between the central players. As for the dialogue? Man, the dialogue is beyond equal on TV today. House has throwaway lines that other shows would kill for, but there are just so many, I'm sure most viewers simply don't realise how clever it is. It really is one of the funniest shows on TV, even though it's not a comedy.
If you like watching specialists solving mysteries, you must see this. If you want an idea of what it's like, try thinking of Columbo meets Qunicy meets CSI - though House surpasses all of them.
Hugh Laurie and the script writers have done such an incredible job bringing House to life. God knows how the writers come up with all the possible diseases and cures, but it never seems a stretch to go with them. And all the while, House is there to deliver acidic lines to tantalize the viewer and keep the show crackling along.
House is a rare treat. Get it. Savour it. Love it.
Movie Review: Greatly improved over Season 1 DVD packaging/production
Summary: 5 Stars
First, this review applies only to the USA/Canada (Region 1) release.
My 3 biggest complaints from the Season 1 DVD packaging and production have been corrected with the Season 2 offering.
Gone is the horrible decision to use double-sided DVDs of Season 1. Season 2 has 6 single-sided DVDs. Although the DVD's are not individually sleeved, it is still a great improvement from the easily damaged double-sided DVDs of last season.
The video quality is vastly improved from Season 1. The Season 1 DVDs had a very noticiable "graininess" to them (ie: low resolution). The production value of the Season 2 DVDs are much more what one should expect from a DVD. The audio also seems much better than from Season 1.
BONUS FEATURES! Yes, Season 2 offers bonus features normally expected, including a blooper reel, producer commentary (two episodes), and couple cute/funny scenes with Cameron and Cutty redone in "Valley Girl" speak.
The packing is still a snap-pack slip-case, and you can see some customer-supplied photos of the packaging if you view the extra photos below the main image for this product.
As for the content of Season 2 itself, I don't think I need to give anyone a reason to buy -- who buy's a TV series on DVD unless they already know and love it!
Movie Review: Can I give it 6 Stars?
Summary: 5 Stars
A one-of-a-kind series, House, M.D.: Season 2, brings to the screen more everyday encounters of a team of doctors of the Diagnostics department of the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey under the supervision of Dr. Gregory House.
Hugh Laurie, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer, Omar Epps, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, and the rest of this EXTRAORDINARY cast, have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are outstanding to say the least. All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the chemistry is AMAZING)! Very well written and very well presented, the series is without a doubt guaranteed to provide more than just a few thrills, not to mention a few laughs and tears. House, M.D. does a great job of describing people's different personalities, fears, and the problems they face. It is all about life, death, human relations, hope, pain, and inner strength. The acting, the setting, the plot (and subplots), the dialogues, and the music, which are just wonderful! It is indeed a rarity when an amazing series such as this comes by.
In short, House, M.D. is a series definitely worth watching and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection (if you haven't done so already)! KEEP'EM COMING!!!