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Too mainstream to be a cult, yet too odd to be totally conventional, Ally McBeal has become one of televisions curios. While its early days saw the show become something of a victim of its own self-conscious stylising, the episodes included on series 4 volume 2 are far stronger in terms of characterisation and plot and the storylines are easy to pick up. Not that the quirks have been exiled--the first programme features McBeal hallucinating about Barry Manilow--rather they have now become part of the overall feel of the show.
Despite the attention lavished on both the lead character and the actress who plays her, the show is a real ensemble piece and works best when all the players are together. One of the collection's weakest moments is the episode that sends the usually excellent Richard and John off to LA on their own, an episode which lays threat to a dreaded spin off. While there are annoying moments--could they not have edited out the "previously on Ally McBeal" parts for retail release and why do they never go out with anyone other than work colleagues--with guest appearances from the likes of Sting this is a must for any fan of the series.
On the DVD: Sadly, the DVD collection betrays very little thought or effort. The pace of the show is certainly brisk (especially when shorn of the adverts) and the picture quality is equally dynamic, instilling real depth to the many aerial shots of Boston itself. Given that music is such an integral part in the show, it is no surprise that the soundtrack has been given a boost by its recreation in Dolby digital stereo. The interactive menu, however, is clumsy to use and having to work back through the options at the end of each episode quickly becomes tiresome. The complete lack of any extras whatsoever is also a definite minus point.--Phil Udell
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More courtroom dramas and neurotic love affairs create the perfect formula for the second instalment to the fourth season of the acclaimedAlly McBeal series. Ally, (Calista Flockhart) continues to get closer and closer to the new love in her life Larry Paul (Robert Downy Jr). However with a past like Ally's there are always things that could get in the way. Can Ally really finally be in love? Includes superb guest appearances from the likes of Sting.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is the second part of a great series !!
All the favourite characters are back along with some new ones, notably Taye Diggs, and guest stars including the likes of Anastasia, Barry Manilow, Anne Heche and Sting!
All the favourite characters are back along with some new ones, notably Taye Diggs, and guest stars including the likes of Anastasia, Barry Manilow, Anne Heche and Sting!
Has Ally found true happiness with Larry ? (played brilliantly as always by Robert Downey Jnr.) Is Ling really Richard's soulmate? Is John (the hilarious Peter MacNicol) still in touch with Barry White? Watch it to find out!
With the usual mixture of outlandish cases, bizarre hallucinations, Fishisms and old flames combined with the music of Vonda Shepard, which is an intregal part of the show, this is not to be missed!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Series 5 of Ally McBeal is definatley worth your money, if only to hear John's squeeking nose. The characters are what make this series, ie. Elaine's sexuality, Nelle's coldness, Ling's fiestyness, Richard's homophobia...need I go on?
Although the series may start on a slightly lower note, with Ally still dating the boring Brian, it soon picks up with the love affair between her and Larry, who is geniusly casted as Robert Downey Jr. Nobody else could do the job as well, allowing us to laugh and cry so much.
Another great re-occuring guest star is Melanie, John's girlfriend, played by Anne Heche. Although it may be politically incorrect to find her torrets hilarious, it is also unavoidable, as she also sets John off squeeling when she barks and calls him a pipsqeek. Watch out for Nelle and Ling's reponse to her!
Throughout the Series you will laugh more than in the others, but you will also cry more (without wishing to give too much away).
The only disappointment is the DVD itself, as it features no extras, but still....WATCH IT WATCH IT WATCH IT!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I love this show and this is a great set of DVD's but why are only the Third and Fifth series presented in widescreen (16:9) aspect? The Fourth series mysteriously returns to Full Frame!
Very odd and very displeasing.
Very odd and very displeasing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just mindblowingly heart warming and awesome !!!
Yes its the measure of comedy and drama !!Before I experienced any kinda love I was too conservative to watch this , but in 2005 I did . Read more
Published 7 days ago by davidinator
Ally McBeal
This series is as good as the old series. Although with some new characters it still has some old ones such as Ling, Richard and the biscuit. Read more
Published on 10 April 2002
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