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Monk - Season 8 [DVD]

Tony Shalhoub    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Tony Shalhoub
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: None
  • Dubbed: None
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: None
  • Audio Description: None
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 9 May 2011
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003JQL1PU
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,402 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe® winner Tony Shalhoub is back for one last obsessively compulsive good time in the final season of the hit detective series Monk. From the very first moment detective Adrian Monk (Shalhoub) appeared on the scene, audiences have been hooked on this intelligent and irreverent sleuth who uses his quirky phobias and neuroses to solve crimes in a way other detectives just can’t. Join him now as he reunites with former colleagues and friends from seasons past – as well as guest stars Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost), Daniel Stern (The Wonder Years) and many more – for some of the most riveting cases yet, including the one that has haunted him for the past eight seasons. Critics and fans agree that “...there is something undeniably stirring about watching Tony Shalhoub’s Mr. Monk take his victory lap” (Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times).

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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars He was seeing more than anybody 16 May 2010
By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
For twelve years, Adrian Monk has been hunting his wife's killer, struggling with his phobias and compulsions, and solving plenty of crimes.

But now his lonely quest is finally ending. "Monk Season Eight" is a brilliant finale for the long-running detective series -- the writers have a whole season to wrap up plot threads, sketch out futures for the beloved characters, and introduce a final round of bizarre crimes that only the OCD detective can solve. And of course, they finally address the main mystery: who killed Monk's wife, and why?

First, Monk (Tony Shalhoub) is hired by a former child star who starred in his favorite sitcom, "The Cooper Clan" -- and the reality might tarnish his favorite show. Among his other problems: voodoo dolls, UFOs, a Nigerian man whose wife was killed in a hit-and-run, camping trips with surly small boys, birthday parties, the murders of Dr Bell's new therapy group, a snobby theatre critic who apparently murdered someone while he was watching Julie's play, a dog Monk reluctantly adopts, and even the possible destruction of a good friend's wedding.

A familiar face returns to San Francisco when Sharona (Bitty Schram) comes back to deal with her late uncle's legal issues, but Monk suspects foul play. And Monk's longstanding dream of rejoining the police force is realized, but turns out to be... less than ideal. Finally, his ongoing investigation into Trudy's death twelve years ago takes a deadly turn -- not only is someone trying to kill him now, but an old secret from years ago reveals the truth...

There's a bittersweet quality to the final season of "Monk" -- on one hand, it's sad that the series is finally ending, and on the other hand it has some of the most particularly because it's the best season that the show has had in quite awhile. And the writers take care to wrap up various plot threads that have wound through the series (Trudy's murder, Monk's desire to rejoin the police force) and arrange futures for most of the characters.

And along the way, they provide a solid string of murder mysteries -- baffling crimes, obscure clues, and new eccentricities. And while there are many bittersweet moments, especially in the last two or three episodes, the season is peppered with some comedy as well (Monk hosts a hilariously squeaky-clean bachelor party) and some deliciously hilarious dialogue ("There is no Opposite Killer! If there was, you would have been killed by a falling rocket scientist years ago!").

And as for the ending... well, it has some major shocks and plot twists, and the mystery is rather brief and simple. However, the resolution of Monk's story is not just satisfying, but leaves you with a warm'n'fuzzy feeling.

Tony Shalhoub is, as ever, lovably oddballish as Adrian Monk; while his tragicomic performances are brilliant throughout the season, his performance in the final episode is shattering, raw and eventually uplifting. Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford and Ted Levine give solid performances (and their characters all get new romantic interests... some quite surprising!), and there are some excellent guest turns by Schram, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Virginia Madsen. But Shalhoub is the undisputed star of this season.

It's a wrench to say goodbye to Monk and the gang after eight long years, but at least the eighth season is a brilliant farewell. Here's what happened... and here's what Monk did about it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bye bye Monk. 8 Sep 2010
By Macintyre's Speculum TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I've always like Monk. Often quirky, always funny and intelligent in its own way. Its certainly more thoughtful than the average detective show. Naturally, I was gutted to hear that they were ending it. Note, I don't say cancel, and Monk wasn't cancelled. They just decided that they had done all they could do with it, and that it would be best to go out at the top. Apparantly it was also getting too expensive to make, though I fail to see how, unless the salaries went up. Lets face it, Monk was never one for excessive special effect.

So we have a final series for us to enjoy, and for the writers to tie up all the loose ends and say goodbye with dignity.

The episodes are all very strong. The later Monk series are more jokey than the earlier ones, and have less taxing puzzles. They are no less entertaining though. Randy especially is the source of many running gags. What sets this series apart though is the ending. This has just about the best finale I have ever seen. I was bitterly disappointed with the copout ending that was Lost. Without giving anything away though, I will say that you will not be disappointed in the slightest with how this ends.

Like me, you will probably be VERY disappointed that it has ended, but boy does it end on a high!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting End 6 Jun 2011
By Cogan
Format:DVD
Excellent final season, the writers have rounded off every character's story very well. I found that overall, Season 8 was better than the past few seasons, and as a big Monk fan I'm glad that they have completed Mr. Monk's story before the plots begin to deteriorate too much. The montage scene at the end of the last episode was very moving, a fitting end to one of the best TV shows of the last decade.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
My daughter in law is a Monk fan and she is really pleased to have this. It's very good the way it teaches about compulsive disorder too. Read more
Published 26 days ago by cynthia j
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece.
This is the final season of the great series Monk.
I love the show and it got better every season. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mark Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars MAGNIFICENT MONK MANIA!
Monk was the most clever of all detectives and also the most quirky! I looked forward to every episode and I am disappointed that he is no more but the memory he has left is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M E M
5.0 out of 5 stars Monk Season 8 (DVD) - Worth every penny it cost.
Received the Monk Season 8 series safely and well packaged as is usual for items purchased from Amamzon. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MRB
5.0 out of 5 stars very good tv
Interesting and entertaining.I enjoy watching Monk and I love the main character.Our diversity is what makes us human and Monk's diversity is making him great.
Published 16 months ago by lafleur
5.0 out of 5 stars Monk last series
good to see that Monk bowed out while it was still fresh and showed no sign of 'jumping the shark'. quality entertainment.
Published 18 months ago by bluffcove
5.0 out of 5 stars Goodbye Mr Monk
As a huge fan of the Sherlock Holmes type of detective stories, I have loved Monk from the very first episode. Read more
Published 18 months ago by TWW
5.0 out of 5 stars MONK SEASON 8
I GOT THIS DVD FOR MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY,MY DAUGHTER SAY'S IT IS ONE OF THE BEST MONK DVD'S.AND SHE HAS GOT THEM ALL.
Published 19 months ago by RONNIE
5.0 out of 5 stars He will be missed
I have watched all of Mr Monk's adventures since the beginning, and we loved and cared for his caracter from the off. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Colin J. Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars I love monk intelligent in a different way.
Monk is a very smart man. he views the world in a different way. He sees missing things.He is an interesting detective and every episode is incredablly clever. Read more
Published 20 months ago by harry roter
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