Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2
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Movie Reviews of Seinfeld - Seasons 1 & 2
Movie Review: Groundbreaking and totally original...
Summary: 5 Stars
The preeminent show of the 1990's decade, Seinfeld grew from an idea of "a show about nothing" into a sacred pop culture icon - not that there's anything wrong with that.
The show follows the life of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and the exploits of his "short, quirky, bald guy" best friend, George Costanza (Jason Alexander), Jerry's neurotic neighbor Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards), and Jerry's ex-girlfriend Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Through the years, they're joined by loveable cast of characters that includes Newman, Uncle Leo, the Soup Nazi, Frank and Estelle Costanza, the Bubble Boy, and countless others.
The first and second season DVD offers the very first glimpse into the world Jerry, starting with The Pilot (episode 1) which was originally titled The Seinfeld Chronicles. The first scene involves Jerry commenting to George about a button on his shirt (the same conversation later takes place in the last scene of the series finale). These opening episodes provide insight into the development of the four main characters with conversations that range from George's initial admission that he'd like to be an architect (episode 2) to Kramer's propensity for get rich quick schemes like a make-your-own-pizza pizzeria (episode 4). From day one, Seinfeld established itself as "must see TV," creating such memorable episodes as "The Stock Tip," "The Pony Remark," "The Deal," and "The Chinese Restaurant".
Below is a list of episodes from the Seinfeld (Seasons 1 & 2) DVD:
Episode 1 (Good News, Bad News)
Episode 2 (The Stakeout)
Episode 3 (The Robbery)
Episode 4 (Male Unbonding)
Episode 5 (The Stock Tip)
Episode 6 (The Ex-Girlfriend)
Episode 7 (The Pony Remark)
Episode 8 (The Jacket)
Episode 9 (The Phone Message)
Episode 10 (The Apartment)
Episode 11 (The Statue)
Episode 12 (The Revenge)
Episode 13 (The Heart Attack)
Episode 14 (The Deal)
Episode 15 (The Baby Shower)
Episode 16 (The Chinese Restaurant)
Episode 17 (The Busboy)
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Movie Review: I could "yada yada yada" about this show all day
Summary: 5 Stars
"Seinfeld Seasons 1 and 2" shows us the beginning of one of the greatest shows of all time. In this collection, we get the entire first and second season, alongside hours of extra features. Although I personally felt that they defined themselves by the third season, the first two contain some great episodes, as well.
"Male Unbonding" takes the hilarious true-to-life concept of having a "friend" that's obsessed with Jerry, yet Jerry doesn't want to be with him, so he makes up excuses that become more and more ridiculous. It also holds the honor of being the only episode that doesn't begin with "The".
"The Statue" contains the first scene that really defines Kramer's character, where he goes undercover as a cop in order to get Jerry's statue back. ("Keep makin' love to that wall, pervert!")
"The Heart Attack" features George at his funniest, as they go to a holistic healer who, judging by his persona and house, is somebody only Kramer could know! The episode includes a hysterically funny ambulence scene towards the end, definitely one to watch.
"The Chinese Restaurant" is a classic example of making an entire show out of practically nothing; in this case, waiting around for a seat at a Chinese restaurant. This is a first-rate example of how Seinfeld was always good at taking a minimalistic idea and stretching it into something interesting.
"The Busboy" is an interesting episode because it ends with the two stories meeting up at the end, something that would be done in plenty of future episodes. It was also quite funny to see Kramer as clumsy as he was in the busboy's apartment, that's our Kramer!
For those who don't own this but want a dosage of Seinfeld, this comes very highly recommended, equally so for those wanting to get into the Seinfeld series. With over 20 episodes, over 13 hours of extra features, including deleted scenes and inside looks on the episodes (something I really love) and a few hidden "Easter Egg" special features, this collection is sure to satisfy! Pick it up as soon as possible. Thanks for the time, and peace.
Movie Review: Finally !!! Here they are!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
First off, I am a huge Seinfeld fan, I have over 300 collectible items from the show including a piece of stage from the Marv Griffen set, and the original numbers off of Jerrys apartment, I have over 150 autographs from the cast and crew, so from all of this you can tell that I am a fan. I purchased the entire Series off of ebay some time ago only to be most disappointed with the quality and the commercials which were included!!!
Today I picked up the seasons 1,2,3 and am most satisfied with the quality but most of all I absolutely all of the bonus footage, the interviews are absolutely great, and any Seinfeld fan knows that there simply just are not enough of these interviews, however most of all I love the bloopers that are included, they're absolutely HILARIOUS!!! and very rare indeed. Of course you can not go wrong with the episodes that are digitally remastered and sound wonderful. The season 1-2 set included the very rare Pilot episode titled"The Seinfeld Chronicles" which I personally have only had the pleasure to see one other time from the set I purchased from ebay.
This is a sure buy for any Seinfeld fan whether large or small. I truly can not say enough about these two sets. I have a very large DVD collection with over 350 DVDs and over 500 recorded DVDs(I have a DVD Burner). I can honestly say that Seinfeld Seasons 1-3 are in my top 5 DVDs, and were worth absolutely every singly penny and more!
Go out and buy these 2 sets, you will thank me later. Get them for Christmas, or Hannakuh or any other way possible, JUST GET THEM however you may. Trust me it is worth all the wait and hype. Best collection to date in my opinion.
Thank you Columbia Tri-Star for releasing these You have saved my Seinfeld collection and I can finally resell my ebay purchased Set. I simply do not need it anymore since these are finally being legally released.
Buy These 2 Sets, You will cherish every singly moment!
Movie Review: VIVA SEINFELD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I discovered again this show by chance during a business trip in USA, an evening when I was browsing through the TV channels. I knew it already because Italian RAI used to broadcast this sitcom some years ago, but it was a flop: first of all because all foreign movies and programs are dubbed in Italy, so basically you lose most of the funny jokes and lines, and second of all because (this is just my opinion) maybe this show is way too American, too "New-Yorkish", if I may say so. Personally, after I watched some episodes in the original version, I totally fell in love with it. I find it extremely funny, the characters are very well designed and I especially like George Costanza, because it reminds me of a lot of people (including myself a little), this bald not-so-attractive man in his mid-thirties, with so many flaws (he is greedy, he has no idea how to relate with other persons in general and how to approach women in particular, he always puts himself in incredible situations; he is constantly complaining about other people being insensitive, but he is insensitive exactly in the same way). I have just watched the episode in which George has to replace the cassette in the answering machine of a woman he's dating and I almost died laughing, he is absolutely hilarious. Even though the situations are sometimes obviously incredible, these characters are so human, and while you are watching the show you think that this might someday happen to you in reality. I understand many people complain about the fact that the show is "about nothing". So what? Most of the time our lives are about nothing; I personally like the way this show approaches serious issues in a funny way. We all need to laugh every now and then.Movie Review: Buy Just to See Where it all Began
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can only afford to buy one season then to be honest I think you should buy one of the later seasons as undoubtedly more of your favourite episodes that you will want to keep playing again and again will be on them. What you won't find on them however is the pilot the Seinfeld Chronicles which is just so fascinating to watch and see how different it is (in fact all of the first season is) to later episodes as well as to learn how it all began. Season one also is not replayed much on TV (at least this is the case in Australia) and I really didn't remember these episodes so it was like seeing fresh Seinfeld episodes in a way.
With Episode 1 there is different theme music, it is set in a different cafe where the waitress knows George and Jerry pretty well. Elaine is not in this one either, Jerry has a different apartment then the rest of the series, George seems to be the more confident and in control one than Jerry, Kramer has a dog and heaps of other interesting things you'll pick up. The Special Feature Notes About Nothing are a lot better than in following series DVDs and you learn a lot more about the show such as Helen Hunt turned down the part of Elaine and that the show was not pitched as a show about nothing but in fact a show about where Comedians get their material. There are less features overall than on following series DVDs but any fan of the funniest show on TV is going to want to see these.
You are definitely going to want to own and watch again and again later seasons but you have to at least borrow this series from the video store or library just to learn about what happened at the beginning and how it all began.