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In this compelling series about the world's first encounter with an alien race, appearances can be deceiving. Simultaneously emerging and hovering over every major city in the world, the Visitors (or V's) promoted a message of peace, urging mankind to unite and claiming that Earth could learn much from the wonders of the V's technology. While the world quickly embraced the V's as saviors, FBI Counter Terrorist Agent Erica Evans (series star Elizabeth Mitchell)--at the time, investigating a terrorist cell--discovered that the Visitors were not who they said they were, and that they and their leader, Anna (series star Morena Baccarin), were after something far more devious and diabolical than anyone could imagine: the destruction of humanity.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By P J Benney
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are a number of complaints I could make about this production. It's not a perfect show. Some of the actors are awful.
The script is cheesy and the effects - I've seen more convincing monsters on old episodes of Red Dwarf and Doctor Who. But
despite all this, V is good, trashy fun.
The premise is simple. A ship full of aliens descends over America claiming to be "of peace" and wanting to connect
with mankind. Cue your typical American TV elements - FBI agents, terrorist cells, bomb plots, betrayals and turncoats. It's nothing
you haven't seen before but somehow it still manages to be good thanks to the delicious Morena Baccarin, who plays the sinister lizard
queen determined to rule us, operate on us, and generally do nasty alien stuff to us. She is a fine actress and plays the villain
perfectly. I found myself rooting not for the humans but for the aliens, as Baccarin is by far the best actress in this and I wanted to
see her evil plots succeed. Similarly her assistant, the chilling and emotionless Marcus, and her daughter, "tempted" by human emotion,
are compelling characters and enjoyable to watch.
The CGI effects for the aliens - teeth, tails and tentacles - are laughable. Often you'll find yourself desperate for another glimpse of
the Visitors' true reptillian forms, however it's clear that a lot of the good stuff is hidden off-screen due to budget issues. Where the
CGI does shine is in the gorgeous shots of the spaceship exteriors - they look real. On Blu-Ray the effects are stunning and the crisp,
clear wide and exterior shots are remarkable.... Read more ›
The script is cheesy and the effects - I've seen more convincing monsters on old episodes of Red Dwarf and Doctor Who. But
despite all this, V is good, trashy fun.
The premise is simple. A ship full of aliens descends over America claiming to be "of peace" and wanting to connect
with mankind. Cue your typical American TV elements - FBI agents, terrorist cells, bomb plots, betrayals and turncoats. It's nothing
you haven't seen before but somehow it still manages to be good thanks to the delicious Morena Baccarin, who plays the sinister lizard
queen determined to rule us, operate on us, and generally do nasty alien stuff to us. She is a fine actress and plays the villain
perfectly. I found myself rooting not for the humans but for the aliens, as Baccarin is by far the best actress in this and I wanted to
see her evil plots succeed. Similarly her assistant, the chilling and emotionless Marcus, and her daughter, "tempted" by human emotion,
are compelling characters and enjoyable to watch.
The CGI effects for the aliens - teeth, tails and tentacles - are laughable. Often you'll find yourself desperate for another glimpse of
the Visitors' true reptillian forms, however it's clear that a lot of the good stuff is hidden off-screen due to budget issues. Where the
CGI does shine is in the gorgeous shots of the spaceship exteriors - they look real. On Blu-Ray the effects are stunning and the crisp,
clear wide and exterior shots are remarkable.... Read more ›
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By ebayqueen
Format:DVD
I got the double box set for Xmas and was so excited. This was the best price we found for the two. Once I started watching I couldn't turn it off! I saw the original in the '90's and loved it then but the special effects were fab in this and its a surprise to see some old (cosmetically enhanced!) faces in the new series. Gutted to find they had pulled the plug on another series. You won't be disappointed!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By babu
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a fan of the original series and only watched this because of Morena Baccarin. I was pleasantly surprised.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fantastic series the best I've ever seen. It literally kept us hooked from start to finish. Unfortunately it seems to be more popular in the Uk. The viewing figures in America were low and so they cancelled series 3. Series 2 ends on a huge cliffhanger and we'll never be satisfied with an ending.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By ABFABWALESUK
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The show l loved the original in the 80s, this remake is good but the cgi on the background of inside the ships could be better and lets the show down slightly.
I like the show and its sad it only lasted two seasons. Worth the price at £18 for blu ray although the sound is patchy in parts goes really quiet i was turning the volume up to 80 in parts and thats not an understatement.
I like the show and its sad it only lasted two seasons. Worth the price at £18 for blu ray although the sound is patchy in parts goes really quiet i was turning the volume up to 80 in parts and thats not an understatement.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I don't remember seeing this when it was first shown. Having watched a bit of season one I bought the complete series and can recommend it.
If you can accept alien lizards who can take on the shape and personality of humans then this is a great series.
If you can accept alien lizards who can take on the shape and personality of humans then this is a great series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Frans499
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wasn't expecting much of this remake, especially since the original was an eighties icon.
But this actually is rather good.
I am not going to waiste space by making comparisons between the two shows, since that wouldn't make much sence, primarely because of the differences in technology and culture.
All i have to say is that this show is a must-have on bluray.
Especially because this is a show that includes a lot of CGI, which comes out best on a hd-format.
But this actually is rather good.
I am not going to waiste space by making comparisons between the two shows, since that wouldn't make much sence, primarely because of the differences in technology and culture.
All i have to say is that this show is a must-have on bluray.
Especially because this is a show that includes a lot of CGI, which comes out best on a hd-format.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Great serie at a very nice price !
Even if the sound is much better in English (DD5.1 for the 1st season & DTS-HD for the 2nd), there is also the stereo audio in French & Castilian Spanish + subtitles in both langages of course...
No reason to wait any more !
Even if the sound is much better in English (DD5.1 for the 1st season & DTS-HD for the 2nd), there is also the stereo audio in French & Castilian Spanish + subtitles in both langages of course...
No reason to wait any more !
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
a real quality series that makes the old version look like a 'B' movie ...is there going to be more ??
Published 26 days ago by William Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
good price
if you like si fi and you can remember the origional series this is a up to date version with great special effects.
Published 1 month ago by Aaron
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst writing ever.
I accidentally posted this review for the original series. It was meant for the 2009-2011 ABC reboot. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DanielFJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
great series that I had forgotten about
Two series that are so gripping that you can't just watch one episode at a time. Even my wife wanted to watch some of them back to back. Fantastic value. A real bargain
Published 2 months ago by Chris Colgan Innershift
5.0 out of 5 stars
V mini series
I remember watching this as a teen + thought I would try out the modern remake + me + my hubby were glued really enjoyed it just wish they would make more of them wasn't long... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Janes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Be like Oliver Twist; ask for more!
Great with two reservations:
I agree the sound is poor, so much so that after a couple of episodes I watched with subtitles on! Read more
I agree the sound is poor, so much so that after a couple of episodes I watched with subtitles on! Read more
Published 2 months ago by PETER KING
5.0 out of 5 stars
V Season 1-2
Fantastic series just a pity they havent made a third series as I am devastated by that - I will watch this again and again
Published 3 months ago by louise ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just an amazing show !
I was a little scared with the remake of the original V but I was really surprised with the quality of the show and the actors (not all of them, but let's just name the amazing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fabian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome story.
What a great series, I totally by into the story and the different moral delimits as it develops.
- the only letdown is the lack of a season 3.
- the only letdown is the lack of a season 3.
Published 4 months ago by Claus Andersen
5.0 out of 5 stars
v.
this new series was ok but i am more fan of the original. i think this remake wasn't as much succes. i couldn't grab the end as i got bored. thanks
Published 5 months ago by Mr. L. Recoura
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