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Brothers and Sisters: Season 1
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September 18, 2007 "Please retry" | — | 1 |
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Genre | Drama |
Format | Box set, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Subtitled |
Contributor | Ron Rifkin, Calista Flockhart, Patricia Wettig, Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths |
Language | English |
Number Of Discs | 6 |
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Enter the complex world of the Walkers, and explore what it means to be an American family in the 21st century. Though they live very different and conflicting lives, the Walkers find unity under the family roof. Relationships bend but never break as they strive to find their own identities and embrace each other's differences. It's "an encounter to look forward to," says THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Get caught up in one of television's most reflective and sophisticated dramas. Calista Flockhart, Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Ron Rifkin, Balthazar Getty and Patricia Wettig lead a stellar cast in ABC's critically acclaimed hit BROTHERS & SISTERS. Experience every episode of Season One, including exclusive, in-depth bonus material, in this six-disc DVD set.
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Just because you're all grown up doesn't mean your family dynamics get any easier. Luckily for TV fans, the first season of Brothers and Sisters makes for addictive watching while exploring the intricacies of a family, in crisis and in repose. First, let us give thanks for the amazing Sally Field, who has literally grown up on the small screen, and who now plays the matriarch of the Walker family, though not as a power-mad dowager, but as a well-meaning, slightly naive but fiercely loyal California girl gone ever-so-slightly gray. In fact, when this show debuted in the fall of 2006, it was known as the "new Calista Flockhart show," but Field quickly became the standout in a stellar ensemble cast.
While the Walkers' problems of money and business deals may seem rarefied to some, the family pecking orders and feuds are universal and handled deftly by the writers and the actors, including Patricia Wettig, the icy former mistress of the dearly departed Walker pere (Tom Skerritt), and brothers Dave Annable and Balthazar Getty. Rachel Griffiths is a tart sisterly counterpoint to Flockhart's flighty Ann Coulter wannabe. In short, anyone with a family should be able to relate. And, perhaps, cringe a bit. --A.T. Hurley
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.64 x 5.44 x 7.58 inches; 8 ounces
- Item model number : Lichtenberg
- Media Format : Box set, NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color, Subtitled
- Run time : 16 hours and 28 minutes
- Release date : September 18, 2007
- Actors : Calista Flockhart, Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Ron Rifkin, Patricia Wettig
- Language : Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- Studio : Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
- ASIN : B000R7HRRA
- Number of discs : 6
- Best Sellers Rank: #57,744 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #9,682 in Drama DVDs
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(**SPOILERS**)
The first episode where William (Tom Skerritt) dies kicks off the story so beautifully. Although, it is quite becoming cliche that a murder or a death kicks of a story, but the way this played out throughout the season was very effective. His death resonated and caused several reactions from everyone on the canvas and gave Nora (Sally Field) great range. From anger to frustration to deep love and memories. The show played her gambit of emotions throughout and in a special scene, we see her get the closure that she needed to move on, but I won't give that away. Let's just say something sentimental was let go and it was a long time coming after all the things she found out about her dearly departed husband.
The siblings are quirky and interesting characters. They aren't one dimensional. They actually serve a purpose and have their own little quirks that make them likeable. Particularly, Kevin (who I would rank as the best sibling and played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys) chews up every scene he is in and he's outstanding. Justin and Sarah are great as well (played by Dave Annable and Rachel Griffiths, respectively). Their character's issues were the most real and relatable. Tommy and his wife Julia had a touching storyline that will tug at your heartstrings and the climax played out beautifully.
What really made this show, in my opinion, was the writing. None of these scenes seemed rushed and the writers took their time to weave a tale that had every little thing happen for a reason. There is a lot of symbolism and a lot of imagery that takes place during the season that immediately pulls you in.
Overall, this show is amazing and the acting is wonderful. It's a definite keeper and am excited about seeing Season 2. If you've not seen any of the seasons, by all means pick this one up, you won't be disappointed.
The show is basically centered around the Walker family with Sally Field playing the matriarch Nora Walker. Then you have her two daughters, Kitty (Flockhart) and Sarah (Griffiths) and her three sons, Tommy (Balthazar Getty), Kevin (Matthew Rhys) and Justin (Dave Annable). Of course, each family member has his or her share of problems, just like any family. Patricia Wettig is also a part of the ensemble, portraying Holly Harper the woman who probably has the biggest secret of all...and she isn't even related to the family...not biologically anyway. Emily VanCamp joined the show later in the season, playing a mysterious character, Rebecca...all we knew from the beginning was that she was Holly's daughter. And then you have Rob Lowe who also joined mid-season playing Republican Senator Robert McCallister which is kind of ironic because when he was on The West Wing, he played a Democrat who basically despised the Republicans. Nice change of pace for him though.
All in all, this is a great new series from ABC. I like the fact that it follows my other favorite show Desperate Housewives. If you like DH, chances are you'll like Brothers & Sisters as well.
With a huge case of excellent actors-Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffths, Balthazar Getty, Sally Fields, Ron Rifkin (Alias), Rob Lowe and the list goes on and on plus an excellent array of guest stars. Plus a well written, directed and acted show. It makes for one of the surprises of the year without a doubt. I can only hope that season 2 starts out as great as the first season ended.
Brothers and Sisters, i wish more families were able to work out their difference like they do minus a couple of things. Love the show!!
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This is an excellent storyline of a dysfunctional family. There is always some incident or family member that you can relate to. I can't put the DVD away until I can't stay awake any longer.
I've also purchased the other seasons and I am in process of watching them all. I CAN'T WAIT! (Usually I'm a person who can't sit still for long periods.)
Die Serie hat Humor, Herz, ist manchmal herzzerbrechend traurig und mal überaus komisch, tiefgründig und hat einfach wahnsinns tolle Dialoge die zeitweise an ältere TV-Klassiker wie "Denver Clan" erinnern, und in dem es nicht nur um schnell geschnittene Szenen und hastige Kamerafahrten (bzw, wo alle paar Szenen irgendwelche Städteansichten, Luftaufnahmen von oben wie in "Gossip Girl") gibt.
Besonders ans Herz gewachsen sind mir die Darsteller Matthew Ryhs & Luke Macfarlane die Kevin und Scotty spielen. Besonders Luke ist überaus charmant in seiner Rolle. Dabei wird nie in gängige übertriebene Schwulen-Clich's gegriffen.
Ein wiederkehrender Running-Gag durch alle 5 Staffeln: das Telefonieren mit Konferenz-Schaltung etc mit mehreren Familienglieder.
Was mir ebenfalls gefällt die warmen Farben der Kulisse/Dekos sowie sie mir sonst nur bei "Dynasty" gefallen hat.
DVD: nun komplette 1. Staffel:
Bildqualität und Ton sind sehr gut. Englische und Deutsche Untertitel sind vorhanden.
FAZIT: schlichtweg tolle Unterhaltung und herzergreifen!
P.S: auf der letzten Disc gibt es im Hauptmenu ein Easter Egg!!! Hervor kommt ein kurzes Interview mit Calista.
Soviel bzw. wenig zur Handlung.
Die Rollen sind ausgezeichnet besetzt, die Charaktere werden äußerst glaubwürdig, ja sogar überragend, gespielt bzw. verkörpert.
Das Autorenteam hat vor allem in Bezug auf die Dialoge hervorragende Arbeit geleistet. Sie sind nicht nur fesselnd und machen einen süchtig nach mehr, von Zeit zu Zeit bringen sie einen zum Schmunzeln oder gar dazu, lauthals zu Lachen.
Unterlegt wird das Ganze von interassanter, teils melancholischer, aber immer passender Musik welche die Serie perfekt abrundet.
Fazit: Brothers & Sisters (Staffel 1) ist eine absolute Top-Serie, die niemand verpassen sollte.
SIXX sei für die Ausstrahlung im Free-TV gedankt; man kann nur hoffen, dass die Serie nun auch in Deutschland weiter ausgestrahlt wird und die Staffeln 2 ff. auch hier ihren Weg auf die DVD finden werden.
This is a crazy modern family - well-off enough to make the viewing interesting but down-to-earth to make the viewer share at least some of the problems. Not another Dynasty by any chance. The list of characters (and the cast which is superb!) offers an impressive array of human types - a working mom, a right-wing TV/radio journalist, a gay lawyer, a vineyard owner, a Afghanistan/Iraq veteran plus an even more varied group of people they love, hate, quarrel with etc.
The show can get cheesy at times but only within the range of human experience, and it's very funny most of the time. The acting is top class (does the name of Sally Fields rings any bell? Once the mother of Forrest Gump now she is the mother of - almost - all Walkers) and the casting absolutely perfect. Plus guest stars - but I won't reveal any details.
Ladies and gentlemen - if you haven't met the Walkers, it's high time you did. And if you already met them, there is an unaired episode of the series added as a bonus!