The Office: Season Three
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Movie Reviews of The Office: Season Three
Movie Review: Pam Beesly: The Office "Bed"
Summary: 5 Stars
Two reviewers made an observation many casual viewers of The Office would glance over: that Jim Halpert and Ryan Howard are darker inside than they appear on the outside. Another character that has escaped criticism is Pam Beesly; she has a dark heart that is veiled by her playful "Girl Next Door" exterior. First, in seasons one and two she was living together with Roy Anderson during their engagement period but before their marriage. In "The Fire" Pam became jealous and grabbed Roy and kissed him when she saw Jim flirting with Katy-this was done to hurt Jim. In "Gay Witch Hunt" it is revealed that Pam has broke her engagement with Roy. (Roy was a pig, also a one-dimensional character whose only purpose was to prevent a Jim/Pam relationship in seasons one and two. Still, breaking the wedding was cruel.) In the episode "The Return" Pam conspired with Jim in stealing Andy Bernard's cell phone in a prank that caused Bernard to "fall down". (I will not spoil the surprise for future viewers.) This was funny of course, but what happened afterwards was cruel, even though Andy is a pain. Last, in "Phyllis' Wedding" Pam became so depressed and jealous in watching Jim and Karen dance/flirt that she "hooked-up" with her old flame Roy for a one-night-stand. Pam is more like The Office "Bed" than the girl next door.
Movie Review: Best network comedy, period.
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't have HBO or anything premium, so I can't say for sure if this is the best comedy on television. But without question it's the best network comedy and in the top three in network shows.
A lot of The Office UK purists trash the US version and I don't think that's fair. First of all, I don't think they've watched enough episodes to pass judgment. Second, even if they had watched several, I doubt they'll give it a fair chance. I personally think Ricky Gervais is hilarious and I liked the UK version. Unfortunately, the fact that this is a remake of a beloved show in the UK will make it instantly unappealing in many eyes. But let's remember that Gervais has his blessing on this show as an executive producer.
As far as the third season goes, it's superb. The Michael and Jan storyline progresses quite a bit, much more so than the Pam-and-Jim saga. The passive-aggressive Ryan character gets some further development. The addition of Ed Helms as goofball Andy Bernard, like him or hate him, adds another dimension of humor to the ridiculously talented cast. Rashida Jones plays it effectively straight as Karen.
In all, this is another great chapter in The Office series. I have to say Season Two is still my favorite. But Season Three does not disappoint.
Movie Review: DVD's are icing on the cake of increasingly entertaining show
Summary: 5 Stars
At the risk of simply following the crowd of reviews, I think the third season on the Office is when the show managed to break away from the UK version and become a fantastic show in it's own right. The shows in this season grow in the entertainment value until the season finale. But you can read that in the other reviews, what about that DVD's themselves? Commentaries are to be found on most of the favourite episodes, and they are entertaining without being indulgent from both the actors and writers (sometimes, the people are both). The DVD's are worth getting simply for the deleted scenes themselves. Over three hours are to be found, most of which was simply removed for time and are as funny as anything else to be found in the episodes themselves. I still haven't managed to get through all of the features, but highly recommended is the clip from the 2006 Emmy's. To say to much would be to ruin it for those who haven't seen it, but when i first saw it i couldn't contain my laughter. Highly recommended to those who passed over the show when it first came out, it has certainly become a hit in its own right. I eagerly wait the release of season four (and being from Australia, getting the DVD's is the only way I'll be able to watch them at a decent time thats for sure!)Movie Review: BEST...BONUS...MATERIALS...EVER!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
There's really no sense in weighing on this great show. Many others below have hit on the many, many high points. It is a great show, and if the DVDs had come out with not one single bonus item, I would have bought it and still rated it 5 stars.
But the happy fact of the matter is that this show is PACKED with great extras. After virtually each episode, we're treated to at least 5 more minutes of deleted scenes. Most of them are nearly as funny as the "real" scenes...time just didn't allow for everything to fit into the 30 minute format, or occasionally a totally new plot thread was obviously cast aside. I'd give the discs 6 stars if they would also have the episodes with the delete scenes restored into the episodes...but that's just crazy wishful thinking.
Anyway, there are lots of other fun items...music videos, random appearances and promos, stuff from the Emmy awards, etc. etc. For a fan of the show...these items are MUST SEE...not just filler. So often, I find bonus materials hardly worth the trouble...but in THE OFFICE...they are essential. So, in case it hasn't been emphasized enough before...this series is worth buying not just for the episodes you've probably seen before...but for the huge piles of extras!!
Movie Review: A jewel of a show!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm so late to this amazing party, I happened to see Episodes 2 to 6 of Season 3 one night on TBS. What is this, I wondered? I went out and got Season 2 and 3 (I still have to see Season 1, 4, and subs) so I could enjoy the show in order. Each and every character is so well-drawn. Having spent my entire working life in an office (I'm 53 now), the premise of this show is near and dear to my heart. There are so many great stories that we all have of office life, and this show is like a whirlwind of laughter and fun and rings so true. Michael and Jan are amazingly good, Dwight, Angela, Toby, the guys in the warehouse, its just a ball to observe and laugh with and at them. And Jim and Pam are priceless. Office attractions, now that some of us are old enough to look back on them, are an amazing part of life. The very end of Season 2 was just electric, and to see Pam's beautiful face at the very end of Season 3's last show is just transcendent. She is, without question, portrayed so well by Jenna Fischer, and John Krasinski is equally good as Jim, that I feel a part of their world. I'm already worried that I'll finish seeing all the Seasons -- and then what? I just don't want the party to end.