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The roar of a motorcycle can signal freedom--or trouble. Sons of Anarchy examines a biker gang from both perspectives, as Jackson "Jax" Teller (Charlie Hunnam, Nicholas Nickleby) struggles between loyalty to the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Originals (aka SAMCRO or "Sam Crow," which his dead father founded) and doubts about the criminal and often brutal actions the club demands of him. The series opens with a rival gang stealing the Sons' stash of guns and the premature birth of Jax's son, two events that sow questions in Jax's mind about the life he's leading. Over the course of the season, these questions will spark dangerous conflict with the gang's leader, Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman, Hellboy) and with his own mother, Gemma (Katey Sagal, Married with Children), who's now married to Clay. Despite the macho setting, Gemma is the standout character of the first season of Sons of Anarchy: fierce and manipulative, she sets the good of the club (and her own desires) above everything else--even her love for her son. Despite the lingering presence of his junkie ex-wife (Drea de Matteo, The Sopranos), Jax finds himself drawn to his high school sweetheart, Tara Knowles (Maggie Siff, Mad Men), now a doctor, and who saved his son's life.
Throughout the first season of Sons of Anarchy, SAMCRO grapples with a multicultural array of foes: Hispanic bikers, African-American gangbangers, white supremacists, an Asian triad, and agents of the ATF. Uneasy alliances and precarious compromises rarely work out as planned, leading to nail-biting confrontations and headaches for Jax. But the rituals and emotional bonds of the club itself are the real subject of the show--how an institution built on friendship and family loyalty gets twisted by ambition and greed. One particularly compelling story line follows Jax and his best friend, Opie (Ryan Hurst, Remember the Titans), who had stepped away from the gang to make peace with his wife; to help Jax, he re-enters the biker life, with horrific consequences. The creator of Sons of Anarchy, Kurt Sutter, was a writer and actor on The Shield, and fans of that show will find a similarly compelling mixture of scheming machinations and compromised morality here, grounded in excellent performances and vivid production.--Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a biker I could not wait for Sons of Anarchy to begin.
Many films and documentaries have been made surrounding Outlaw Bikers and the biker scene; the list of books is ever growing. However, a television series was new territory. Was the show going to be a success or flop as a poor imitation and portrayal of outlaw bikers and the one percenter lifestyle? The answer: success, massive success! Even down to the soundtrack, this show has everything.
At the time of writing, the show has ended its second series in the US, with great reviews and attracting big audiences. The script is detailed and needs to be followed closely. Whilst cleverly constructed the script is remains true to bikers. Many incidents in the show can be traced to real-life events that have been well documented in various pieces of literature by one percenters. As for the biker critics, although everyday life of a one percenter may not be like the show it certainly makes for great viewing.
My family and friends love the show. Don't jump to conclusions and assume that as a biker I am bound to give a good review. Read the other reviews and search the internet. Sons of Anarchy has attracted a huge fan base of people who appreciate a good television series.
I enjoy Sons of Anarchy to such the extent I was kindly bought the first series on Region 1 DVD and a Region 1 DVD player. I also have the first series Region 2 on order (both great presents). The DVD extras are also enjoyable. Can't wait for more! For us in Great Britain we have to wait and see if the second series will be released on DVD in the US before it is shown here on television.
Long live SAMCRO - Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original.
Many films and documentaries have been made surrounding Outlaw Bikers and the biker scene; the list of books is ever growing. However, a television series was new territory. Was the show going to be a success or flop as a poor imitation and portrayal of outlaw bikers and the one percenter lifestyle? The answer: success, massive success! Even down to the soundtrack, this show has everything.
At the time of writing, the show has ended its second series in the US, with great reviews and attracting big audiences. The script is detailed and needs to be followed closely. Whilst cleverly constructed the script is remains true to bikers. Many incidents in the show can be traced to real-life events that have been well documented in various pieces of literature by one percenters. As for the biker critics, although everyday life of a one percenter may not be like the show it certainly makes for great viewing.
My family and friends love the show. Don't jump to conclusions and assume that as a biker I am bound to give a good review. Read the other reviews and search the internet. Sons of Anarchy has attracted a huge fan base of people who appreciate a good television series.
I enjoy Sons of Anarchy to such the extent I was kindly bought the first series on Region 1 DVD and a Region 1 DVD player. I also have the first series Region 2 on order (both great presents). The DVD extras are also enjoyable. Can't wait for more! For us in Great Britain we have to wait and see if the second series will be released on DVD in the US before it is shown here on television.
Long live SAMCRO - Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This American drama is a much needed change from the plethora of current cop shows and follows the Sons Of Anarchy Motorcycle Club in their attempts to stay one step ahead of both The Law and rival gangs.
Main character Jax (Charlie Hunnam) is a troubled man. He spends his time reading his dead Father's journal which causes him to question the way the "Club" operates and he has a premature baby boy to look after. His Mother Gemma (Katey Sagal) is the puppet master here as her husband Clay (Ron Perlman) is the leader of the gang and she carefully manipulates both men round to her way of thinking throughout the series.
The Sons may be gun runners and advocates of violence but they have a strong moral code and won't let drugs or rape or a number of other things take place in their town.
The stories that dominate the series are Jax's troubles with his morals and love life which include an old flame who has returned to the town bringing hidden trouble with her. We also have the character of Opie (Ryan Hurst) who upon his release from prison has to decide between going straight to appease his wife or rejoining the gang.
Excellent performances all round, most notably from former Married With Children star Katey Sagal and Ryan Hurst along with a great script elevate this show well above the easy viewing of the likes of House and The Mentalist.
Sterling support is provided by Kim Coates and Glasgow's own Tommy Flanagan as gang members who will go the extra mile to protect their club. Maggie Siff as the respectable Doctor who was Jax's High School Sweetheart and Ally Walker as ATF Agent Stahl are also very impressive.
Series 2 is currently in production so there will be plenty more from the Sons Of Anarchy and if the standard remains this high then long may it continue.
Recommended for fans of tense drama such as Prison Break, 24 and Dexter.
Main character Jax (Charlie Hunnam) is a troubled man. He spends his time reading his dead Father's journal which causes him to question the way the "Club" operates and he has a premature baby boy to look after. His Mother Gemma (Katey Sagal) is the puppet master here as her husband Clay (Ron Perlman) is the leader of the gang and she carefully manipulates both men round to her way of thinking throughout the series.
The Sons may be gun runners and advocates of violence but they have a strong moral code and won't let drugs or rape or a number of other things take place in their town.
The stories that dominate the series are Jax's troubles with his morals and love life which include an old flame who has returned to the town bringing hidden trouble with her. We also have the character of Opie (Ryan Hurst) who upon his release from prison has to decide between going straight to appease his wife or rejoining the gang.
Excellent performances all round, most notably from former Married With Children star Katey Sagal and Ryan Hurst along with a great script elevate this show well above the easy viewing of the likes of House and The Mentalist.
Sterling support is provided by Kim Coates and Glasgow's own Tommy Flanagan as gang members who will go the extra mile to protect their club. Maggie Siff as the respectable Doctor who was Jax's High School Sweetheart and Ally Walker as ATF Agent Stahl are also very impressive.
Series 2 is currently in production so there will be plenty more from the Sons Of Anarchy and if the standard remains this high then long may it continue.
Recommended for fans of tense drama such as Prison Break, 24 and Dexter.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Firstly, let me tell you that I have spent a lot of time over the last few months chasing up supposedly good series with varying results. In this time, I have watched the first three shows of at least 20 different series - and this is one of two that I would give five stars to. I rate it that highly.
That's not to say that it doesn't have flaws - it does. But the compulsion to keep watching is there, the writing (courtesy of John Sutter, producer of 'The Shield') is taut and full of cliffhangers, scheming characters and bitng dialogue - it's similar to Sutter's cop show in that respect. It's got a lot of legs to it, and these are early days in the story arc, much like the Harleys that the riders use, the method of getting from a to b is somewhat unsophisticated at times, but oh what a ride!
The central character is Jax, a young man who was born into the eponymous club of the show - his late father was a co-founder, and his mother (played with wonderful hard-nosed ascerbity by Sutter's wife) is now married to the other co-founder (played by Ron Perlman - you'll recognise his face if not his name). He finds a manuscript in a box of his father's old things, reflecting upon how the club has lost its way, and he finds himself starting to question the life he leads, and some of the activities of the club - like gun running. His scheming mother and her husband are less than happy at the changes they see in him. Meanwhile the tame local police chief is due to retire, and his potential replacement is hungry to end the club for good.
And so the series begins. There's some good character actors in this show, and plenty of episodes for both plot and characters to grow and thrive in. If you liked 'The Shield', 'The Wire', 'Breaking Bad' or 'The Sopranos', I really suggest you give this a go - but bear in mind that it's only available as REGION 1 DVD at the time of writing.
I just love that sensation of dying to know what happens next, whilst knowing that you have the whole series to wtch whenever you want to - delicious!
That's not to say that it doesn't have flaws - it does. But the compulsion to keep watching is there, the writing (courtesy of John Sutter, producer of 'The Shield') is taut and full of cliffhangers, scheming characters and bitng dialogue - it's similar to Sutter's cop show in that respect. It's got a lot of legs to it, and these are early days in the story arc, much like the Harleys that the riders use, the method of getting from a to b is somewhat unsophisticated at times, but oh what a ride!
The central character is Jax, a young man who was born into the eponymous club of the show - his late father was a co-founder, and his mother (played with wonderful hard-nosed ascerbity by Sutter's wife) is now married to the other co-founder (played by Ron Perlman - you'll recognise his face if not his name). He finds a manuscript in a box of his father's old things, reflecting upon how the club has lost its way, and he finds himself starting to question the life he leads, and some of the activities of the club - like gun running. His scheming mother and her husband are less than happy at the changes they see in him. Meanwhile the tame local police chief is due to retire, and his potential replacement is hungry to end the club for good.
And so the series begins. There's some good character actors in this show, and plenty of episodes for both plot and characters to grow and thrive in. If you liked 'The Shield', 'The Wire', 'Breaking Bad' or 'The Sopranos', I really suggest you give this a go - but bear in mind that it's only available as REGION 1 DVD at the time of writing.
I just love that sensation of dying to know what happens next, whilst knowing that you have the whole series to wtch whenever you want to - delicious!
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I can tell you this it would suit everyone ( well maybe not kids).
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I can tell you this it would suit everyone ( well maybe not kids).
Its amazingggggg!
Published 10 months ago by Ivyy
good intro to the gang.
we found this series and dvd entertaining,and charactors are good,though a dark subject of hells angels still manages to entertain very well.
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