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From Joss Whedon, the creative force behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, comes the complete series of the sexy, suspenseful thriller Dollhouse. Dollhouse is an illegal organisation that provides its elite clientelle with "actives"--programmable human beings, who temporarily become anyone or anything--the perfect burglar, lover, spy or assassin. Eliza Dushku stars as the lovely but lethal "active" Echo--who is charged with unlocking the deadly secret that will ultimately determine the fate of mankind.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By J.P
Format:DVD
I'll admit it - the first episodes of Dollhouse didn't have me convinced. Disappointment that the collaboration of Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku (surprisingly unconvincing and rather dull) I wasn't quite sure I wanted to continue to watch.
But then came the episode "Man on the street" and I glimpsed what Dollhouse could really be. I got hooked. The rest of season 1 is an entertaining ride carried on an interesting concept with so many loveable characters that you're not sure who is your favorite.
Topher Brink (Fran Kranz) and Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams) are two of Whedon's best ever crafted characters. Brink's journey through the show is as endearing as it is heartbreaking and Adelle is a fascinating woman through and through who steals the show no matter what scene she is in or how small the part is.
Mr. Dominic, Boyd, Dr. Saunders, Viktor, Sierra... other highly interesting and somewhat under-used characters that should have been given more room to play (why were the credits soley dedicated to Dushku? We understand that she is the star without it being shoved down our throats at each turn).
Paul Ballard (Tahmoh Pennikett) is an interesting character and his journey too is one that fascinates as it goes along although Paul takes some getting used to. Sadly his interest in Echo (Duskhu's character ) is unconvincing and the story never gets a push because the chemistry between them is flat as cardboard.
It is the final three episodes that gives Dollhouse that edge you've been waiting for. "Briar Rose", "Omega" and "Epitath one" (Yay Zac Ward) are all sheer brilliance and it leaves you craving for more.... Read more ›
But then came the episode "Man on the street" and I glimpsed what Dollhouse could really be. I got hooked. The rest of season 1 is an entertaining ride carried on an interesting concept with so many loveable characters that you're not sure who is your favorite.
Topher Brink (Fran Kranz) and Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams) are two of Whedon's best ever crafted characters. Brink's journey through the show is as endearing as it is heartbreaking and Adelle is a fascinating woman through and through who steals the show no matter what scene she is in or how small the part is.
Mr. Dominic, Boyd, Dr. Saunders, Viktor, Sierra... other highly interesting and somewhat under-used characters that should have been given more room to play (why were the credits soley dedicated to Dushku? We understand that she is the star without it being shoved down our throats at each turn).
Paul Ballard (Tahmoh Pennikett) is an interesting character and his journey too is one that fascinates as it goes along although Paul takes some getting used to. Sadly his interest in Echo (Duskhu's character ) is unconvincing and the story never gets a push because the chemistry between them is flat as cardboard.
It is the final three episodes that gives Dollhouse that edge you've been waiting for. "Briar Rose", "Omega" and "Epitath one" (Yay Zac Ward) are all sheer brilliance and it leaves you craving for more.... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Vinman666
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I remember seeing one early episode of Dollhouse series 1 on TV and not being that impressed. To me it seemed to be very similar to a favourite of mine, Alias: a female star who is not what she appears to be, working for a mysterious organisation, with a grizzled black partner, a guy on the outside who loves her and a crazy science guy who is the comic relief. So why did I buy this? I spend several hours a day commuting and catch up on TV series on a portable DVD player; I was running out of things to watch and this was bargain priced.
Initial impressions of the first series were much the same as my original thoughts but, hey, it whiled away the journey. It's not that the individual episodes were dull, there is plenty of action and it's well written, but it's hard to engage with a lead character who is a blank slate unless programmed to be someone else. It's only when the mysterious Alpha finally makes an appearance that things really kick off and we realise that not everything is as it seems. Towards the end of the season, the makers were told that the series was going to be canned so, given that Firefly ended with so many questions, they decided to make the 13th episode a summary of where the story arcs were going, told largely through some new characters. I didn't know this in advance and I have to say that 13th episode was one of the most mind-blowing TV events I've experienced. So much so that I watched it again when I got home - the story expands on a massive and unexpected scale.
Now obviously I knew there was a whole second season in the box, but instead of dismay that I now knew the ending, there was excitement that I would find out exactly how this situation had come about.... Read more ›
Initial impressions of the first series were much the same as my original thoughts but, hey, it whiled away the journey. It's not that the individual episodes were dull, there is plenty of action and it's well written, but it's hard to engage with a lead character who is a blank slate unless programmed to be someone else. It's only when the mysterious Alpha finally makes an appearance that things really kick off and we realise that not everything is as it seems. Towards the end of the season, the makers were told that the series was going to be canned so, given that Firefly ended with so many questions, they decided to make the 13th episode a summary of where the story arcs were going, told largely through some new characters. I didn't know this in advance and I have to say that 13th episode was one of the most mind-blowing TV events I've experienced. So much so that I watched it again when I got home - the story expands on a massive and unexpected scale.
Now obviously I knew there was a whole second season in the box, but instead of dismay that I now knew the ending, there was excitement that I would find out exactly how this situation had come about.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Season 1
Audio: English 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, English for the hairing impaired
Disc 1
1x01 Ghost
1x02 The Target
1x03 Stage Fright
1x04 Gray Hour
Audio commentary on Ghost with Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku
Disc 2
1x05 True Believer
1x06 Man On The Street
1x07 Echoes
1x08 Needs
Audio commentary on Man On The Street with Joss Whedon
Disc 3
1x09 A Spy In The House Of Love
1x10 Haunted
1x11 Briar Rose
1x12 Omega
Disc 4
1x13 Epitaph One
Audio commentary on Epitaph One with Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen
1x00 Original Unaired Pilot "Echo"
Deleted Scenes
Making Dollhouse Feauturette
Coming Home Feauturette
Finding Echo Feauturette
Designing The Perfect Dollhouse Feauturette
A Private engagement Feauturette
Season 2
Audio: English 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English for the hairing impaired
Disc 1
2x01 Vows
2x02 Instinct
2x03 Belle Chose
Audio commentary on Vows with Joss Whedon
Disc 2
2x04 Belonging
2x05 The Public Eye
2x06 The Left Hand
2x07 Meet Jane Doe
Audio commentary on Belonging with Joss Whedon And Maurissa Tancharoen
Disc 3
2x08 A Love Supreme
2x09 Stop-Loss
2x10 The Attic
2x11 Getting Closer
Disc 4
2x12 The Hollow Men
2x13 Epitaph Two: Return
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Defining Moments Feauturette
Looking Back Feauturette
Audio: English 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, English for the hairing impaired
Disc 1
1x01 Ghost
1x02 The Target
1x03 Stage Fright
1x04 Gray Hour
Audio commentary on Ghost with Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku
Disc 2
1x05 True Believer
1x06 Man On The Street
1x07 Echoes
1x08 Needs
Audio commentary on Man On The Street with Joss Whedon
Disc 3
1x09 A Spy In The House Of Love
1x10 Haunted
1x11 Briar Rose
1x12 Omega
Disc 4
1x13 Epitaph One
Audio commentary on Epitaph One with Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen
1x00 Original Unaired Pilot "Echo"
Deleted Scenes
Making Dollhouse Feauturette
Coming Home Feauturette
Finding Echo Feauturette
Designing The Perfect Dollhouse Feauturette
A Private engagement Feauturette
Season 2
Audio: English 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, English for the hairing impaired
Disc 1
2x01 Vows
2x02 Instinct
2x03 Belle Chose
Audio commentary on Vows with Joss Whedon
Disc 2
2x04 Belonging
2x05 The Public Eye
2x06 The Left Hand
2x07 Meet Jane Doe
Audio commentary on Belonging with Joss Whedon And Maurissa Tancharoen
Disc 3
2x08 A Love Supreme
2x09 Stop-Loss
2x10 The Attic
2x11 Getting Closer
Disc 4
2x12 The Hollow Men
2x13 Epitaph Two: Return
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Defining Moments Feauturette
Looking Back Feauturette
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Enter The Dollhouse
Dollhouse an interesting concept cut short by the evil suits at the Fox corporation, this clandestine group who cancels shows for no apparent reason. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Napalm_trickster
5.0 out of 5 stars
They should not have stopped this show!
I absolutely love this show. It is absolutely unique, and yet, you can totally imagine that something like this will be possible in the (near) feature. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Willeke
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Nice series but too superficial
A lot of characterdevelopment but it gets unrealistic and the series goes too fast.
I think they should write for more missions. Read more
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Published 2 months ago by Gregor den Dekker
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Great series which improved with each episode. Brought back good memories watching it first time round. y y y y
Published 3 months ago by Clive Allkins
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The Whedonverse's newest planet
"I'm a scary, depressive fellow," said Joss Whedon. "There's no meaning to life. That's kind of depressing. There's no God. That's a bummer, too. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nat Whilk
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This has been a most enjoyable watch, would recommend this t anyone. great acting and very enjoyable story line. get it and see
Published 4 months ago by Richard Roberts
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Another great Joss Whedon creation
With a very dodgy premise (without wanting to give too much away, 'Dolls' = 'Mindwiped Slaves'), the series is exciting in spite of the context. Read more
Published 4 months ago by the dilettante
4.0 out of 5 stars
This was a Christmas present.....
for my daughter from my son and she loved it. She wasn't expecting both seasons so was pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Maroulla
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just need a nother Director!
So, what can I say. . . . . . The show or the idea behind the story is very good. The acting the picture quality and the sound is very good. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dp Dormehl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Joss Whedon did it again!
I found it such a shame that this series was cut short to only 2 with 13 episodes in each, by the end of the 2nd you start to realise the true potential and then begin to wonder... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Matty
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