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The Sopranos is more than just a suburban Godfather, it's a modern-day I, Claudius with all the consanguineous conflict of the Caesars translated to New Jersey. At the beginning of the third series--just as brilliant and compelling as the first two--the Soprano clan are under close surveillance from the FBI; but, as ever, that's the least of their problems. Anthony Jnr is getting into trouble at school, Meadow's romantic liaisons at college are a cause of friction, Carmela is having a crisis of conscience and Tony trades one dangerously neurotic mistress for another. Livia's death does nothing to help Tony's psychological problems, and his relationship with therapist Dr Melfi is increasingly strained, especially after she undergoes a shocking ordeal of her own.
There's tension in Tony's other "family", too, as Christopher finally gets made but then chafes at the extra responsibility, much to Paulie's disgust. In one magnificent episode (directed by Steve Buscemi) the two become stranded in the snow-filled woods overnight where all their mutual resentment boils over even as they both freeze. But Tony's real problems emerge from the Aprile family: Jackie Jnr is becoming a dangerous loose cannon, actively encouraged by his borderline psychotic stepfather Ralphie (a marvellous Joe Pantoliano), whose erratic behaviour threatens to ignite a deadly feud ("He disrespected the Bing", says Tony after punching him). When Jackie Jnr and Meadow become an item, both of Tony's dysfunctional families collide with devastating consequences.
On the DVD: The Sopranos, Series 3 arrives in a neat fold-out four-disc set, with four episodes on a double-sided first disc and three each on the remainder. The contents are an improvement on previous releases, with three separate episode commentaries, which are all informative and worthwhile: costar and sometime writer Michael Imperioli (Christopher) talks us through his own script for "The Telltale Moozadell"; Steve Buscemi appears on his directorial effort, "Pine Barrens"; and series creator David Chase chooses the penultimate episode, "Amour Fou". In addition there's a tiny three-minute backstage featurette. Picture and sound are up to par as ever. --Mark Walker
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Episode list:
Mr Ruggiero's Neighborhood Proshai, Livushka Fortunate Son Employee of the Month Another Toothpick University Second Opinion He Is Risen The Telltale Moozadell (with DVD commentary by Michael Imperioli) To Save Us All from Satan's Power
Pine Barrens (with DVD commentary by Steve Buscemi) Amour Fou Army of One (with DVD commentary by David Chase)
Pine Barrens (with DVD commentary by Steve Buscemi)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best season (of any show),
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This review is from: The Sopranos : Complete HBO Season 3 [1999] [DVD] (DVD)
The Sopranos season 3 blew me away. A friend lent me the first four seasons on DVD and this one was comfortably the best. I think I watched it all in about 3 days, it was absolutely compulsive viewing. I never believed a TV show could be this good. After season 3 The Sopranos was never as good. It was still brilliant, but nothing can match the sheer quality and consistency of this season.
Brilliantly written and acted, this is razor sharp with it's humour as well as it's storylines. Class.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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The Sopranos; the best programme on TV,
By Kevin Smith (Yeovil, Somerset United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Sopranos : Complete HBO Season 3 [1999] [DVD] (DVD)
The Sopranos is a compelling and hard hitting series that fascinates the viewer from beginning to end with wondeful characters that in most cases you cannot help but love. The third series carries on from the previous two, but now with the FBI playing a more prominent role in the proceedings. Each episode is very different from the last in the events that happen and the activities that both "families" get up to. With Meadow Soprano at college and an ever growing riff growing between her and Tony due to her relationships, aswell as Anthony Soprano Jnr and the trouble that he faces at school, Tony's professional life often takes a backward stance. The highlight of the whole series for me however is the episode where Paulie and Christopher are marooned in a freezing snow covered forest, totally isolated from civilisation. That particular episode stood out for me both for entertainment value due to the two characters involved and the diffences between them, and the suspense of what exactly was going to happen to them. It was magical. The Sopranos is a fantastic series and this DVD set is a must buy for any fan. I can't wait for the next series to come around...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
First class,
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This review is from: The Sopranos : Complete HBO Season 3 [1999] [DVD] (DVD)
Series 3 is the real insight into the Tony Soprano, his family and associates. The last two series took us into the world of the New Jersey crime boss and touched the surface of his anxieties and psychosis. Here in Series 3 you get the full insight. The old formats & settings for characters is still here but we are introduced to new characters and settings allowing for more playful metaphors to radiate from Tony and the Gang. This time around the producers have felt more comfortable allowing additional characters to carry the narrative and the viewer is allowed to understand relationships and associations more freely than just tied to traditional plot. The one liners are great, excellent Euro-swearing, great soundtrack and just an almighty return to Tony and the Crew. Role on Series 4!
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