The Order

Starring:Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno FÃ¼rmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller, Francesco Carnelutti, Mattia Sbragia, Mirko Casaburo, Giulia Lombardi, Richard Bremmer, Cristina MaccÃ , Paola Emilia Villa, Rosalinda Celentano, Alessandra Costanzo, Paolo Lorimer, Davide Odore, John Karlsen, Fabrizio Lozzi, David Ambrosi, Adam Levy (II)
Director: Brian Helgeland
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

Description

Inge (Elizabeth Reaser) is a feisty German mail-order bride who has come to Minnesota to marry Olaf (Tim Guinee), a young Norwegian immigrant farmer of few words. But in a post-WWI, anti-German climate, the local minister (John Heard) openly forbids the marriage. Inge and Olaf fall in love despite the town's disapproval. But when the town banker (Ned Beatty) attempts to foreclose on the farm of his friend Frandsen (Alan Cumming), Olaf takes a stand...and the community unites around the young couple, finally accepting Inge as one of their own.

Customer Reviews:

Love Story from America's Heartland.......2007-06-20

I often see romance movies with my wife and that will be the end of it, but this movie kept me coming back, I saw it 3 times (twice by myself) in the theater and would see it again if it was still showing, its that good, I can't imagine why this movie wasn't awarded "Best Picture" "Best Everything". There is a charming innocence about this film, that makes you want to live in yesteryear, and that's coming from a guy! Now I want to own it.

A bit of Norwegian history.......2007-04-23

This film is a must-see. The beginning and ending perfectly frame the main part of the movie which is a flashback of Inge's and Olaf's love story. It's set in Becker County Minnesota which is my former neck of the woods.

The movie is largely authentic, but liberties have been taken. First, Olaf is the perfect incarnation of a Norwegian immigrant farmer. His demeanor perfectly captures the personality and mentality of the Norwegian farmers that I knew in my youth. His acting is absolutely stunning. On the other hand, Inge is luminous, but her behavior is Hollywoodized--she would have been much more subdued for a woman at that time. The Lutheran pastor too, would have been more subdued and perhaps stricter. Other inauthenticities include the flatness of the land--Becker County is full of hills, lakes, rocks and trees. And how can there be a movie about Norwegians that doesn't include a scene of them eating lefse?

Nevertheless, one truly accurate scene was the ground-level shot of Inge's and Olaf's boots trudging through the very black soil. The dirt in northwestern Minnesota is exceedingly black and rich, being the former bottom of a glacial lake. Olaf's muttering "Uff da" at one of Inge's outbursts and his slogan "Banking and farming don't mix" are ideal representations of the classic characteristics of the Norwegians that I know.

All in all, this film is charming and engaging. It is a fabulous introduction to the microculture of Scandinavian heritage that is entrenched in the Upper Midwest, which few Americans are aware of and even fewer understand.

Sweet Land.......2007-04-21

Sweet Land is a movie about a mail-order bride from Germany who comes to America during the time right after WWI. Obviously, the towspeople are a little leary about having a German there so soon after the US had just finished war with them. Anyway, it follows the bride and her soon-to-be groom during their first few weeks (months?) together.

The story itself is great. It's completely simple, but still excellent. I truly enjoyed it. I saw this movie because it was dubbed the new 'Days of Heaven'. But other than the early 1900s farm setting, I saw few similarities. The cinematography was very well done, but still much different than Malick's film. Overall, I would say it was strong in visuals. My biggest complaint about this film was the present-time bookends. The meat of the story was a complete and beautiful film all by itself. The first 5-10 minutes and the last 5-10 minutes should have been cut. They were cliche and really did not match the tone of the rest of the film. Had those parts not been included, this movie is a 9/10 easily.

Sweet Land is one of the best films of 2006 and you will be glad you saw it. If possible, see it with a significant other. It's a very rare 'real' love story, and well worth a viewing.

A Cinematic Gem That Deserves a Wider Audience.......2007-03-09

"Sweet Land" is the only movie I've ever watched twice at the movie theaters. It was just as entertaining the second time I saw it. I am of Irish descent, and when I moved to Minnesota a few years ago, I found myself surrounded by many people of Scandavian heritage. "Sweet Land" allowed me to traverse back to my neighbors' cultural antecedents. (It also gave me a greater appreciation for basic amenities like indoor plumbing.) The movie seemed to really capture the hardscrabble existence of immigrants who risked coming to America for a better, more independent life. It also showed the cultural sensibilities the Scandavians brought over with them. The characters and their life stories are very memorable. "Sweet Land" is truly charming movie that deserves a much wider distribution.

One of the Finest Films of the Immigrant Experience Ever Made!.......2007-02-14

Ali Selim is a gifted artist and one that surely will continue to create magical films such as his masterpiece SWEET LAND in the coming years. Selim wrote the screenplay based on Will Weaver's perfect little short story 'A Gravestone Made of Wheat', found the perfect setting for his tale of the trials of immigrants entering America searching for the American Dream in the spacious grandeur of Nebraska, and selected a cast to bring life to his story that simply could not be better. This film DESERVED to be considered among the best at the time of awards.

Though the time of the story is 1920, the film opens much later in slow motion, only soft music comes from the soundtrack, yet the actors are mouthing words that make us realize we are witnessing the passing of someone important. When the characters begin to speak, the story of remembering what love and trials and experiences years ago were like, transporting us to a station house where we meet Inge (Elizabeth Reaser), a Norwegian/German girl who has come to America to marry a man she has never met, a man who will provide her with home, marriage, and a chance to start afresh. Her 'intended' is Olaf (Tim Guinee) who is shy and unsure of how to make Inge a part of his life: Inge's German background makes her suspect to the townsfolk who fear the course of Germany's power in WW I. Inge speaks no English but has been learning through a common phrase book. Olaf's friend Frandsen (a brilliant role for Alan Cumming), married to Brownie (Alex Kingston) with at least eight children already, helps Inge connect with Olaf. The intended marriage cannot take place with the minister (John Heard) because Inge can't speak English and because she is German... And there begins the trial that places Inge and Olaf in a home unmarried and fending for themselves.

Through extraordinary acts of love bestowed upon Frandsen and Brownie (threatened with eviction from their farm) Inge and Olaf gain the respect of the townspeople and gradually are appreciated for the strong couple they are. They are married, and have children, and the story proceeds to the point where it started, where the aged Inge (now played with humility, grace and style by Lois Williams) carries on the integrity of the departed Olaf and brings closure to her family's disparities through her bonding to her son Lars (Patrick Heusinger and later Stephen Pelinski). Both Inge and Olaf wished to be buried in the soil of their land that raised the wheat that gave them material and spiritual sustenance. And it is done.

There are numerous fine cameo roles portrayed by Ned Beatty, Paul Sand, Jodie Markell, Sage Kermes, Kirsten Frantzich, Stephen Yoakam, and Karen Landry. But the equal 'stars' of this breathtaking (and heart-taking) film are cinematographer David Tumblety and musical scoring by Thomas Lieberman and Mark Orton. The end credits are screen on the horizon of the farm with the young Inge and Olaf dancing, a touch that places Ali Selim in the ranks with the finest of filmmakers of the day. This is a brilliant, must-see film. Grady Harp, February 07

Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)

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Excellent season
law&order 5
quality is a good idea
NOTH BIDS FAREWELL
Love this show

Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)
Starring: Law & Order
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Law & Order - The Fourth Year (1993-1994 Season)
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year
Law and Order - The Third Year (1992-1993 Season)
Without a Trace - The Complete Second Season

ASIN: B000MCH5AO
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Description

Return to the scene of the crime with Chris Noth in his final season of the show honored by 11 consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series! All 23 compelling episodes of Law & Order: The Fifth Year are now available on DVD for the first time in this must-own 5-disc collection. Joining Detective Mike Logan (Noth) and his dedicated colleagues who investigate and prosecute crime is a powerful lineup of guest stars, including Regina Taylor, Edie Falco, Gina Torres and John Cameron Mitchell. Ripped from today's headlines, Law & Order is the gripping phenomenon that will captivate you again and again!

Customer Reviews:

Excellent season.......2007-07-03

This is probably the best L&O season. The combination of Chris Noth, Jerry Orbach, Sam Waterston and Jill Hennesey makes for excellent teamwork. There is definite chemistry between them. Of course, as always, Jerry Orbach is missed terribly. He was a fine actor and a good person.

law&order 5.......2007-05-14

i received it on time, in perfect shape and as always the episodes are of the usual high quality. i hope to collect every season as they become available.

quality is a good idea.......2007-05-13

I discovered some glitches on the brand new copy of one of the disks. Not a good selling point.

NOTH BIDS FAREWELL.......2007-04-12

This series is certainly amazing in its ability to survive even after losing valuable cast members. This fifth year marked the exit of Chris Noth as Mike Logan; he will be sorely missed. Even sadder is the possibility that NBC is giving up on the series, now in its 17th season. The series tackles controversial topics, with no clearcut black and whites, always shades of grey. The fifth season is no exception, with continued good performances from its regulars and its guest stars. You can't go wrong with this intelligent, well done series, folks.

Love this show.......2007-04-12

Good show to watch and greatest twists off of real life crime story.

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season

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L&O SVU 3
Some improvements for Season 3
Law & Order SVU Season three
Law&Order Special Victims Unit 3rd Season
EXCELLENT

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Starring: Law & Order-Special Victims Unit
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)
Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year

ASIN: B000KGH00W
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Amazon.com

One of the few spin-offs that actually equals the original in terms of quality, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has another stellar season in its third year. Detectives Olivia Benson (Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) continue to investigate sexually-based crimes with compassion and vigor. There are a slew of guest stars playing roles we're not accustomed to. Former Saved By the Bell child actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar makes a heartbreaking appearance as a newlywed who gets involved in the gay porn industry to support his baby and indifferent wife. John Ritter guest-stars as a doctor who may have been involved in his pregnant wife's death. And Diane Neal--who joins the cast in the show's fifth season as attorney Casey Novak--plays a cocky businesswoman whose friend is found dead after a wild girls' night out. With a supporting cast that includes detectives Tutuola (Ice-T) and Munch (Richard Belzer), as well as Captain Cragen (Dann Florek), and psychiatrist George Huang (B.D. Wong), SVU tackles cases so heinous that viewers are never certain whether the detectives will be able to make it to the next case. Good storytelling aside, the biggest draw to the show are the characters of Benson and Stabler, whose chemistry is based on fierce loyalty and trust. That they haven't slept with each other is a testament to the skilled writing on the series. The show is so good that a romance between the two doesn't have to be forced on the viewers to keep us interested. From the first episode (involving a therapist who may have encouraged her patient to commit a crime) to the last (where the detectives uncover a sex scandal in the Catholic church), the stories stick with the viewer long after the episodes have been watched. The third season ran from 2001 to 2002 on NBC, but time hasn't tempered the impact of this powerful series. --Jae-Ha Kim

Customer Reviews:

L&O SVU 3.......2007-05-14

THIS IS MY FAVORITE OF THE L&O GROUP. GREAT ACTING WITH STORIES THAT ARE MEANINGFUL AND COMMPASSIONATE. I PLAN TO OWN EVERY SEASON AS THEY COME OUT.

Some improvements for Season 3.......2007-04-07

I love this show. My review is not about the show, however. It is about the DVD itself.

1. The box art is identical to season 2 with Benson & Stabler reversed. Was it that hard to find other pictures of the cast?

2. FINALLY, no more double sided discs! Thank God! This set is 5 single sided discs packaged in 3 slim-cases. A huge improvement.

3. Still no widescreen aspect ratio and 2.0 sound. That's disappointing. If this was in 5.1 surround sound and anamorphic widescreen, the set would be much better. Those with Widescreen HDTV's and Home Theatres know what I'm talking about.

All in all, however, the show itself is great, so it's worth picking up if you're and L&O fan. I just wish Universal would make a more quality DVD package. Look at CSI, Lost, The Office, etc. DVD seasons. They are much better!

Law & Order SVU Season three.......2007-03-19

I enjoyed the DVD. It came on time

Law&Order Special Victims Unit 3rd Season.......2007-03-18

Ilove the Law & Order series on TV and the SVU the 3rd Season is the best buy. To pop in and watch the entire 3rd season on a rainy or snowy day was the best. I recommend it highly and would give it top rately. LL from RI

EXCELLENT.......2007-03-15

I like so much this program,it's so intense and I love Mariska Hargitay, she's wonderful actress.

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)

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riveting
Love the Law and Order Marathons but now on DVD!
My favorite show
Where are 3 and 4???
Great!

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)
Starring: Law & Order-Special Victims Unit
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)
Law & Order - The Fourteenth Season (2003-04 Season)

ASIN: B0002CX224
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Description

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, the hard-hitting and emotionally charged second series from the critically acclaimed Law & Order franchise, chronicles the compelling cases of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, this award-winning series follows the investigations of Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), a seasoned, seen-it-all veteran of the unit, and his tough but compassionate partner, Det. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), as they try to solve the city's most heinous crimes. Directing their intense efforts is Capt. Donald Cragen (Dann Florek, reprising his Law & Order role), whose tough but supportive approach guides the entire squad - which includes Detectives John Munch (Richard Belzer) and Odafin Tutuola (Ice-T), forensic psychiatrist George Huang (B.D. Wong) and ADA Casey Novak (Diane Neal) - through the dangerous challenges they face every day.

Customer Reviews:

riveting.......2007-03-09

I have found that all the law and order series are brilliantly conceived shows that have established themselves as mainstays of television viewing. I am collecting all the dvd's that have been released so far, but am frustrated that they allow so long to elapse between releases.
We watch at least 3-4 episodes of the different series daily, and need more so that we can keep up. Foxtel caters to our addiction well, but never well enough.

Love the Law and Order Marathons but now on DVD!.......2007-01-21

So what if you see them over and over! When you love Law and Order doesn't matter. I have a friend who too loves Law and Order. When she and I work and can't sit and watch TV I bought her this set so she can just sit down and watch when she misses out. SVU and CI are my favs. Got really upset when Elliot and Olivia split as partners for awhile. And favorite on CI is Bobby and Eames! Who ever picked these casts did an incredible job. Bobby reminds me an updated version of Coloumbo. Some of the one liners and issues brought up are priceless!

My favorite show.......2007-01-07

Law and Order SVU is by far the best of the law and order series'.

Where are 3 and 4???.......2006-10-02

I love this series, but I refuse to buy season 5 until 3 and 4 come out. Call me crazy, but why would I not want to watch the episodes in order? I've been waiting for years for them to fill in the gap between 2 and 5. What are they doing?!

Great!.......2006-08-14

Haven't had time to see all of the episodes, but I just love the ones I have seen. Thanks! Jan

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year

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Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year
Speedy & Great Condition
Law & Order - Special Victims Unit 2
Great Show!
Good Choice

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year

Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Law & Order - The Fourth Year (1993-1994 Season)
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)

ASIN: B000A7DW7Q
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Description

Rejoin the detectives of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit in all 21 gripping episodes from the powerful second season, available for the first time on DVD! Mariska Hargitay returns as the unit's veteran Detective Olivia Benson: the role that earned her a Best Actress Golden Globe. Joining her are Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch, captivating newcomers Ice-T and B.D. Wong, and television's hottest guest stars, such as Eric Roberts, Margot Kidder, and Chad Lowe. Law and Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year is packed with a roster of cases ripped from today's headlines and includes fascinating bonus features such as cast interactions with real detectives, character profiles and never-before-seen deleted scenes. Law and Order: SVU, the recipient of seven Emmy Award nominations in just four years, is the captivating phenomenon that critics call "indestructible."

Customer Reviews:

Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year.......2007-06-09

Received in good condition and in good time

Speedy & Great Condition.......2007-02-27

I received my item within a week of ordering. It was still wrapped in the protective cellophane and it was in great condition with everything intact and accounted for.

Law & Order - Special Victims Unit 2.......2007-02-24

Came fast and was in good condition.

Great Show!.......2007-02-07

This series begins where the first left off. While I wasn't thrilled with the way they ended the first season, I went into the second season expecting what would happen. The shows continue with the same intensity and - at times - heart-breaking stories. I admire the producers for having the courage to take on such difficult subject manner, and I have to admit that I believe it's the best show on television. The actors handle their rolls with great skills - it's almost as though they are real officers. Well done!

Good Choice.......2007-01-19

If, of course, you enjoy the Law & Order SVU series, Amazon is a great place to pick it up. It was at least $10 cheaper than even Wal-Mart, which, with shipping, is STILL cheaper. I enjoy the series myself, though it was a gift for my younger sister.

Average customer rating:

Excellent!
Passion of Mind entertwined with Passionate Bodies
Better than expected
Sexy afternoon thriller
Original Angelina

Original Sin (Unrated Version)
Starring: Antonio Banderas , Angelina Jolie , Thomas Jane , Jack Thompson , and Gregory Itzin
Director: Michael Cristofer
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ASIN: B00005V4XV
Release Date: 2002-03-26

Amazon.com

Original Sin belongs in the "so bad it's good" category of languid potboilers, offering enough nudity, sexual chemistry, and far-fetched plotting to make it an enjoyable lazy-day diversion. Based on Cornell Woolrich's novel Waltz into Darkness (previous filmed by François Truffaut as Mississippi Mermaid) and set in turn-of-the-century Cuba, the film traces a tailspin of amorous obsession when coffee plantation owner Luis (Antonio Banderas) discovers that his American mail-order bride (Angelina Jolie) is not the plain wife he'd expected, but a beautiful, scheming thief who's after his fortune. The movie asserts that love is truly blind, but absurd twists of plot make Luis appear more stupid than passionate. Writer-director Michael Cristofer fared better with Jolie in Gia; here, he's made another good-looking film about beautiful people, but its plot just can't be taken seriously. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!.......2007-05-13

I had been searching for the Original Sin DVD for a number of years. I had seen it once when I was very young, and it wasn't available in the UK. It may not be a life changing movie, but I found it very enjoyable to watch. Jolie and Banderas work very well together. A lot better than you'd think.
Definitely one to buy!

Passion of Mind entertwined with Passionate Bodies.......2007-02-15

The film is well titled and is full of intrigue and mis-direction, yet it always returns to its central theme of over arching sexuality and attractiveness.

Better than expected.......2007-02-13

I had seen the rated version of this movie, but bought the unrated version instead. Great Movie...!! Rated or not. Worth the watch. Angelina Jolie is wonderful in this movie. And Antonino Banderas-its always a pleasure to watch him.

Sexy afternoon thriller.......2007-01-25

Please don't buy this film if you are a super film critic and wish to tear apart the weaker aspects of Original Sin. Buy this film if you love love and are fans of Antonio Bandaras and Angelina Jolie. It was quite a strech for these two blockbuster actors to do such intimatly nude scenes together, I have never seen either do nudity. They were beautiful together and sizzled the screen with their bedroom and tub love making. It was definatly an afternoon turn on to see these two great actors make love in such a realistic fashion it made me blush. Thomas Jane added more to the film with his bad boy good looks, these three actors were made to take their clothes off, they all had such awesome bodies, it was art on the screen. The plot was set in Havana, and shot in Mexico and you could really get a feel for the Spanish influence Antonio wore elegant panama suits and the wedding scene all the people wore beautiful panama draped white suits it really made you feel you were in Cuba, the shots of the cuban country side were rich with sensual colors and mexican people and planations were beautiful. The plot had many interesting twists to keep you intrigued. When I saw this movie I was extrmemly surprise that it didn't get a better box office review, but I am the kind of person that doesn't always like what everybody else does and this is one film I really loved.

Original Angelina.......2006-09-11

I am really glad that I got the unrated version of this movie. It was worth the extra cost. I would put this at the top of my favorite Angelina Jolie movies list.

Hot Dawg! This one rocks!

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Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year

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Best of all the L&O
Riveting and compelling
La mejor serie policíaca
Wonderful opening!
Law & Order SVU-The first Year

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year
Starring: Law & Order-Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The First Year
Law & Order - Special Victims Unit - The Premiere Episode

ASIN: B0000AVHCA
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Amazon.com

Originally called Sex Crimes, executive producer Dick Wolf wisely opted for something less lurid when the second in the inexhaustible Law & Order franchise hit the air in 1999. Still, as the opening voiceover makes clear, the "sexually based offenses" investigated by New York's Special Victims Unit can be "especially heinous." This six-DVD boxed set includes all 22 episodes of the first compelling season.

Wolf penned series premier "Payback," which sets the scene, but not the tone. It's a lively, if uneasy mix between horror (rape) and comedy (risqué banter). As the show progressed, humor would be written out altogether (leaving Richard Belzer's Homicide-derived John Munch with increasingly less to do). Less emphasis would also be placed on the home lives of this "elite squad of dedicated detectives." Mostly, "Payback" introduces us to the unit, centering around partners Olivia Benton (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). For two people with so little in common, they make a terrific team--arguably one of TV's best. Stabler is married with four children; Benton is single and her closest relationship is with her mother (Elizabeth Ashley). While Stabler can get a little rough with suspects, Benton tends to over-empathize with the victims. They report to the no-nonsense Captain Cragen (Law & Order vet Dann Florek). Like the parent program's Lenny Briscoe, he's a recovering alcoholic. Dean Winters and Michelle Hurd round out the rock-solid cast.

As it would continue to do in successive years, SVU's first season proved that network TV could explore sex crimes without being salacious or exploitative. "Uncivilized," for instance, concerns a child murder that is automatically pinned on a local sex offender, when the actual perpetrator isn't quite so obvious. "Disrobed," in which Brian Cassidy (Winters) leaves the department and Benson (with whom he had a brief affair) shoots a suspect is another standout in a strong year. SVU was followed by Criminal Intent in 2001 and features several guest appearances from Jerry Orbach (Briscoe) and Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael) from the original Law & Order. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

From the popular and award-winning Law & Order franchise comes Law & Order: Special Victim's Unit. This hard-hitting and emotional series chronicles the exciting cases of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit as they try to crack the city's most heinous crimes. With a celebrated cast that includes Christopher Meloni (Twelve Monkeys, TV's Oz), Mariska Hargitay (Lake Placid, TV's ER), Dann Florek (Beautiful Joe, The Flintstones), Richard Belzer (Jump, TV's Homicide: Life on the Street), Dean Winters (TV's Oz), and Michelle Hurd (Random Hearts), and featuring such notable guest stars as Angie Harmon (TV's Law & Order), Jerry Orbach (TV's Law & Order), Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink), Bebe Neuwirth (TV's Frasier, Cheers) and Camryn Manhein (TV's The Practice), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The First Year is a must-have DVD collection.

Customer Reviews:

Best of all the L&O.......2007-03-15

I love this show. I can't wait for the rest of the seasons to come out. Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have great chemistry. I would watch this show off and on, but when I got the first season on DVD I couldn't stop watching and then I got the second, third and fifth. I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning one night to finish it. What happend to Season 4? Why did they put out season 5 before 4? Anyway, this is such a great show. It gets more and more interesting.

Riveting and compelling.......2007-03-09

La mejor serie policíaca.......2007-02-15

Espero que pronto salga a la venta en nuestro país, donde se emite a altas horas de la madrugada. A pesar de ello, creo que es la mejor de todas las series que se emiten hoy en día. Sin recibir una promoción desmesurada, como otras tantas, para mí se ha convertido en una serie de culto por su formato clásico y extraordinaria calidad.
Gracias a sus productores, realizadores, guionistas y al estupendo reparto.
¡Seguid así por mucho tiempo!

Wonderful opening!.......2007-02-07

I just love this show. The actors as very skilled and take on their rolls almost as though they are real detectives. Their charisma fits the subject manner, and their behavior is not as stereotypical as one might think for an evening show. The end of the first season leaves you hanging, so I was very happy that I had season two already. I would have been disappointed if I had watched it on television and had to wait! All in all, great acting, great content, great show!

Law & Order SVU-The first Year.......2007-01-10

I enjoy it very much,I liked the bonus feature and now I can watch it whenever I want to.

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year

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Law and Order CI
Law and Order Criminal Intent at its very best!
Words can't describe.....
Coming into their own
Law & Order: Criminal Intent, season #2: An excellent series

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year
Starring: Kathryn Erbe , Vincent D'Onofrio , Jamey Sheridan , Courtney B. Vance , and Leslie Hendrix
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The First Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year

ASIN: B000IONJP6
Release Date: 2006-12-12

Description

From the most successful franchise on television comes Law & Order: Criminal Intent - The Second Year. Experience life on the wrong side of the law as perpetrators plan and execute the crimes that lead them into the fascinating, frustrating and sometimes frightening justice system. This highly collectible 5-disc set contains all 23 powerful episodes and features the original cast - including Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance. Law & Order: Criminal Intent - The Second Year is mastermind Dick Wolf's most innovative creation yet.

Customer Reviews:

Law and Order CI.......2007-05-12

A must own for Law and Order CI or Vincent Dinofrio fans.

Law and Order Criminal Intent at its very best!.......2007-04-18

On of the best Criminal Intent's to be released on dvd, but I will say I am kind of byas to all the Goren episodes . This season he really shows his personality more and the cast seems to flow togther greatly. I wish Criminal Intent would have stayed with this cast instead of adding new dectives, new bosses ect . This is truely the way this show should have remained .

Words can't describe............2007-02-11

....but they'll have to. Great characters, great stories & Nicole Wallace! I am a huge fan of crime/cop drama (Columbo, Wire in the Blood, Cracker, The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Street) and I place CI up there with the best of them. The current season (6) is not representative of seasons 1-4. The episodes airing now seem to be taking a back seat the format we have all come to know and LOVE! Cheeseball openings laced w/ pop songs and an overdose of slow motion. Stories that would normally be cut & dry (also entertaining) are watered down with melodrama. I'll stick with it to the end, but I'm not happy where its going.

Don't get me wrong its nice to have Chris Noth back, but not like this!

Coming into their own.......2007-02-08

I think season two really established Law & Order Criminal Intent as a top notch show who is here to stay. They have excellent guess stars and you really start to learn more about the stars and each one is equally important to the show to include the lawyer. I just love it!! keep them coming!!

Law & Order: Criminal Intent, season #2: An excellent series.......2007-02-06

I now have all three DVD series. I get anxious to watch each episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, no matter which season it is, and no matter what episode it is as well.

Both Goren and Eames work well together. I feel that Vincent D'Onofrio is the best character actor (his words, by the way) that any series can have.

I look forward to the other seasons being released, whenever that might be.

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)

Average customer rating:

Outstanding show
If you are a fan of Dective Goren then why don't you own this?
Law and Order CI the third year
Up to standard... Just.
Fabulous......absolutely riveting

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)
Starring: Law & Order-Criminal Intent
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order Criminal Intent - The First Year
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year
Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year
Law & Order - The Fourteenth Season (2003-04 Season)

ASIN: B0002CX22E
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding show.......2007-05-12

This is my favourite Law&Order show.
Like a lot D'onofrio performance as Bobby Goren, a modern Holmes.
Worth the money.

If you are a fan of Dective Goren then why don't you own this?.......2007-04-18

I love this show but really enjoy it better when the cast is not disturbed as it was done when dect.Eames had her baby so Goren had a diffrent partner for a few episodes and she just didn't flow well with him and even though the story lines and growing knowledge of what makes Goren tick continue to keep you watching, when ever they interact you have this nagging thought like when is she going to get a clue or something . She holds back what normally is a wonderful partnership but thankfully Eames comes back before the show is a lose for the season. I still rated this a 5 because I love Goren's personality and have not found another actor on T.V. that is so interesting and continuies to keep me interested without becoming campy or predictable.

Law and Order CI the third year.......2007-03-10

AS always an added plus to the collection.

Up to standard... Just........2007-03-09

This was not my favourite series of Law and order, possibly due to the fact Eames was out of action for some of the episodes and I never really took to the temporary partner. Most of the episodes were as good as usual but some of them lacked the creative thinking outside the box elements that keep me interested.

Well worth a watch if you're a fan but not a very good start for new watchers!

Fabulous......absolutely riveting.......2007-03-09

Law & Order - The Fourth Year (1993-1994 Season)

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Law & Order - The Fourth Year
A great cast combines with great stories to create a golden year of L&O
Freezing
Law & Order At Its Finest
Law & Order, one the best franchise series of all time!!!

Law & Order - The Fourth Year (1993-1994 Season)
Starring: Jerry Orbach , and Jill Hennessy
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Law & Order - The Fourteenth Season (2003-04 Season)

ASIN: B000BGR1AK
Release Date: 2005-12-06

Description

Honored with over 50 Emmy nominations since its groundbreaking first season, Law & Order continues to excel at bringing powerful stories to a devoted television audience. Now, all 22 captivating episodes of Season 4 are on DVD for the first time ever. Relive each gripping moment as New York's toughest detectives and prosecutors take on the hard-hitting cases that make the news - from blackmail to mail bombs to murder. It was during the fourth season that Emmy nominee S. Epatha Merkerson and Jill Hennessy joined New York's toughest team of prosecutors and investigators: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, Michael Moriarty and Steven Hill. Loaded with 43 never-before-viewed deleted and extended scenes, this dynamic three-disc set is a must-have for fans everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Law & Order - The Fourth Year.......2007-02-12

This series is a "Classic". You can watch over and over again. Acting is superb. Writing is definitely a rip from recent headlines. I must own the entire series.

A great cast combines with great stories to create a golden year of L&O.......2006-12-17

The fourth year of Law & Order saw the replacement of ADA Paul Robinette and Lieutenant Don Kregan with Jill Hennessy as ADA Claire Kincaid and S. Epatha Merkerson as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren. Both did an excellent job in their respective roles, and the replacements seem to have been done on the virtue of merit and making a good fit with the rest of the cast versus some of the "eye candy" casting decisions that have been made on Law & Order in recent years. The absolute worst of these was the casting of Milena Govich as Detective Nina Cassady to replace Dennis Farina in season 17, a slot that has been reserved for the "old cop" half of the old cop/young cop dynamic since the show's beginning in 1990. Don't get me started. At any rate, the chemistry between all of the cast in the fourth year clicked wonderfully, making this one of the golden years of Law & Order. Not only that, it seems the writing made a real uptick in quality.

"Profile" was one of the best episodes ever, and really gave Michael Moriarty a chance to shine as Ben Stone. After a number of neighborhood residents are murdered, the police follow the investigation to a local man who is murdering people he doesn't feel belong in his neighborhood. James Earl Jones guest stars as a black defense attorney defending a white supremacist. Most notable is the performance of a victim shot by the defendant, who gives a spot-on example of how to testify on the stand: "I remember the voice of the first white man to tell me he didn't serve my kind. I remember the voice of the doctor who told me I had a healthy baby boy. And I sure as hell remember the voice of the man who took a shotgun and shot me in the back" - this is his reply when he is asked if he can be sure that the defendant's voice is that of his assailant. The episode also wraps up very poignantly, ending on a note that serendipitously echoes the sentiment that led to the series of murders.

A very strange and ironic case was "Big Bang" in which a woman is killed when she opens a package sent to her in the mail. The bomb ordinarily may not have been big enough to kill her, but it launched her letter opener into her neck. Logan and Briscoe initially focus their investigation on her ex-husband, a highly regarded nuclear physicist, who seems to have a large motive for wanting her dead: she was purposely making their divorce as difficult and expensive as possible. It turns out that the actual murderer was after the nuclear physicist himself. He was angry at the physicist for taking credit for his work, and not knowing about the divorce, assumed this was still the physicist's place of residence. It was just an unintended benefit for the physicist that his legal and alimony troubles were put to rest by his rival. This episode was directed by Dann Florek, who played Captain Kragen during the first three seasons.

"Mayhem" departed from the traditional formula on Law & Order - one crime from start to finish, with the first half being dedicated to police work and the last half the courtroom. Instead, this is a fast-paced and unusually structured episode in which Briscoe and Logan attempt to solve five consecutive murders which take place all over the city. The saddest of these murders, to me, was murder #5. Scotty, a man resembling Roger Ebert, is picked up and held as a suspect in a murder when he refuses to be clear about where he was that evening. It turns out the man is hiding his true sexual orientation and doesn't want to admit he was visiting a male friend. When this becomes clear to the police, Logan and Briscoe go to the jail to get him released. They are too late - Scotty was stabbed by a fellow inmate wielding a sharpened toothbrush. He's dead, and the fifth and final murder of the evening.

The final episode of the season, "Old Friends", is Michael Moriarty's last episode as Ben Stone. In it, a truck hits a pedestrian and the investigation reveals the victim's link to a baby-food company in which a new partner has connections to the Russian mob. The victim's original business partner in the baby food company has seen something that definitively connects the hitman to the mobster who is on trial. When she learns the Russian mob is involved, though, she is reluctant to testify. She changes her story at trial, and says she never saw the hitman before. Stone is furious, and threatens her with felony perjury. Eventually, she accepts Stone's promise that he'll get her into witness protection. She testifies, and the mobster is found guilty of orchestrating the murder. Shortly thereafter, the witness is shot dead. Stone blames himself, since he pressured her so much into testifying. Stone tells Schiff he's resigning. They share a moment. Stone's last words to Schiff are "I'm clear as a bell." He affectionately puts his hand up around Schiff's ear and then exits. The episode's title refers both to the Russian mob's interconnections, and, of course, to Schiff and Stone.

I think besides the chemistry of the cast and the good plots, what I liked most about this particular season is that it seemed less "ripped from the headlines" than usual. There were an inordinant amount of truly original stories with odd twists and very good opportunities for the cast to shine.

Freezing.......2006-11-05

This one of a few Law and Order dvd's that I bought, In sent one back because It wouldn't play at all but two others freezes that I bought. Other than that I do enjoy watching the dvd's some of them are doing just fine.

Law & Order At Its Finest.......2006-07-02

One of the best seasons for Law & Order fans. The cast was
at its best with Noth, Orbach, Hennessy, etc. Great story lines
and drama. A definite addition to the DVD collection for
Law & Order fans!

Law & Order, one the best franchise series of all time!!!.......2006-04-01

Dick Wolf is the MAN!!!
Not only that but the cast is superb..what an ensemble!!!

I've grown to love these characters over the years as has my family.
My husband loves to watch the courtroom scenes, esp. those with Jack McCoy and loves it when the true criminal is caught in one of McCoy's "GOTCHA!"'s.

We were most saddened by the passing of Uncle Jerry Orbach *not a real uncle...just wished I had one like him*
with these DVDs...we get to keep him always!!

Thank you TPTB for giving us these treasures to keep!!!

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