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V Season One is a re-working of the 1980's mini-series about the world's first encounter with an alien race. Simultaneously appearing over every major city in the world, the Visitors (or V's) promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V's build a following that may actually hide a more malevolent agenda, one that twists a very deep component of human nature: devotion. V stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play.
V is a re-imagining of the 1980's miniseries about the world's first encounter with an alien race. Simultaneously appearing over every major city in the world, the Visitors (or V's) promote a message of peace. Through their generous offer to share advanced technology, the V's build a following that may actually hide a more malevolent agenda, one that twists a very deep component of human nature: devotion. V stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie, Logan Huffman as Tyler, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.
Run Time - 499 Mins Approx
Languages - English, Castillian, Spanish, French
Subtitles - English, Castillian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish
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90 of 97 people found the following review helpful
It has to be a said that it is hard to find new sci fi ideas these days, everything seems to have been done and hence the remake here.
Since the 1980's when the origional series was aired, technology, opinion and sci-fi have changed and that is what this remake is; up to date.
Fot those in to Sci-fi it will not disappoint with its central focus on the outer space aliens who wear a rather convincing mask of peace and serenity to those humans on earth. But for those of us who are not into the whole Sci-fi gig, there is plenty of action and drama with so many twists and turns that you truely do not know what is around the corner or rather in the next episode.
This series draws parrallels with our society and I think provides a link and allegory for hysteria and peoples growing concern with mistrust in society today which is evidently shown through the so called peaceful aliens. When in fact they are ripping skins off humans and their own people who stand against the plans in the rebellion called the 5th Collumn and the V's leader Anna is planning more than providing healing and love for humans. Think more along the lines of raping the earth.
This series is packed full of everything that is needed to keep you hooked while learning what is going on and growing attached to the characters. You identify with the characters and their situations and because it is from all walks of life; from an FBI agent to a priest to news anchor to a teenager, there is something and someone for everyone. It is extremly realistic in its perception of alien invasion should it so happen today, it is believable and that is what makes it a watch for those of us into sci fi or not. It is not hugely fast paced but it does not draw it out either and there is always something going on and some new twist developing.
So whether you are into the aliens dubbed: THE VISITORS/V's, or not, it doesn't matter, this series will entertain you.
It is already successful in America and you can find it on the Sci-Fi channel on a Tuesday at 10pm here in the UK.
It is definetly one to watch, i promise you will not be dissapointed! Especially when you see the season finale! :)
* Addition - Just to let everyone know who may be interested, V Season 2 starts on the 24th of March 2011!!!! On the Syfy Channel! *
Cassandra220689
Since the 1980's when the origional series was aired, technology, opinion and sci-fi have changed and that is what this remake is; up to date.
Fot those in to Sci-fi it will not disappoint with its central focus on the outer space aliens who wear a rather convincing mask of peace and serenity to those humans on earth. But for those of us who are not into the whole Sci-fi gig, there is plenty of action and drama with so many twists and turns that you truely do not know what is around the corner or rather in the next episode.
This series draws parrallels with our society and I think provides a link and allegory for hysteria and peoples growing concern with mistrust in society today which is evidently shown through the so called peaceful aliens. When in fact they are ripping skins off humans and their own people who stand against the plans in the rebellion called the 5th Collumn and the V's leader Anna is planning more than providing healing and love for humans. Think more along the lines of raping the earth.
This series is packed full of everything that is needed to keep you hooked while learning what is going on and growing attached to the characters. You identify with the characters and their situations and because it is from all walks of life; from an FBI agent to a priest to news anchor to a teenager, there is something and someone for everyone. It is extremly realistic in its perception of alien invasion should it so happen today, it is believable and that is what makes it a watch for those of us into sci fi or not. It is not hugely fast paced but it does not draw it out either and there is always something going on and some new twist developing.
So whether you are into the aliens dubbed: THE VISITORS/V's, or not, it doesn't matter, this series will entertain you.
It is already successful in America and you can find it on the Sci-Fi channel on a Tuesday at 10pm here in the UK.
It is definetly one to watch, i promise you will not be dissapointed! Especially when you see the season finale! :)
* Addition - Just to let everyone know who may be interested, V Season 2 starts on the 24th of March 2011!!!! On the Syfy Channel! *
Cassandra220689
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Just finishing off watching the series and it's not bad but it is far from good.
Pros
Flashy
Some good individual episodes
Cons
Poorly put together plot wise
Boring dialoge and some poor acting in parts
Comparison with original
The main characters in the original were classic hero fare, in this moderisation they are more everyman characters but lose out by the comparison
Not really given any clear idea of what the visitors are about, if you hadn't seen the original series you would probably think that the Vs genuinely are benevolent
Why don't the resistance show the friendly V's true face and spark an international rebellion? That was the main aim of the resistance in the original and lead to the majority of the suspense in that version.
The CGI is awful. In fact, the cheezy 1980s sets and superimposed photography was much more immersive than the cheap computer generated sets.
Missing a lot of the political reasons behind the visitors views and lacking in the power struggle between Diana and Erica. But most of all, missing Jane Balder.
Pros
Flashy
Some good individual episodes
Cons
Poorly put together plot wise
Boring dialoge and some poor acting in parts
Comparison with original
The main characters in the original were classic hero fare, in this moderisation they are more everyman characters but lose out by the comparison
Not really given any clear idea of what the visitors are about, if you hadn't seen the original series you would probably think that the Vs genuinely are benevolent
Why don't the resistance show the friendly V's true face and spark an international rebellion? That was the main aim of the resistance in the original and lead to the majority of the suspense in that version.
The CGI is awful. In fact, the cheezy 1980s sets and superimposed photography was much more immersive than the cheap computer generated sets.
Missing a lot of the political reasons behind the visitors views and lacking in the power struggle between Diana and Erica. But most of all, missing Jane Balder.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
I absolutely love V, the original mini series is a sci fi classic, one of the best sci fi shows ever made. The regular series that followed, wasn't as good as the mini series but was good fun none the less. The remake, while not as good as the original mini series, is at least better than the regular series. A good cast, Morena Baccarin from Firefly and Stargate SG1 is gorgeous and evil, just like the Visitor's leader should be and does a very good job as does the rest of the cast, some of whom may be familliar to you from other shows. It has simmilarities with the original series, the ships arriving in the pilot is lifted from the mini series. The pilot episode is absolutely spectaular, one of the best pilot episodes of a sci fi series ever, but the rest of the series while very good doesn't quite match up to it's excellent potential, but the finale is excellent and will leave you wanting more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not bad, but unremarkable.
Alien spaceships appear all over the earth. The leader of the aliens reveals herself as "Anna", and assures the people of the world that she and her people have come in peace. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Simon
not really sure
A watchable waste of time. Does this even make sense? I enjoyed watching all seasons of V. The first being the best but just felt at the end that I would never watch it again as it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. L. J. Lewis
V - Season One
I have seen some episodes on cable. This was a gift for my sister who only has freeview but likes Sci-Fi. It was well received as part of her birthday gifts.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. David Riley
Had a lot of potential but something missing
This updated version of the classic series has a lot of potential. The special effects are excellent as you would imagine from a modern production. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Papillon
Awful!
Would have given this 'zero' if twas possible. What a boring pile of doggy doo! I loved the original series with Marc Singer, Robert Englund et al. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fordy Finn
Cliched alien invasion plus soap opera
Well here you have it. One more alien invasion this time as a remake of an old series. Just what we needed!! The evil (again) aliens invade and the heroic (again) humans resist! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Panagiotis Karatasios
V Season one
Been old enough to remember the Marc Singer version in the 80s this was very entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Paul J. Carroll
AMAZING!!!!!
I've never seen the original version of this show so I can't compare, but this is awesome. Completely addictive. Can't wait to receive Season 2 in a couple of weeks. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rosaline Maher
v 2009
cant see the point of buying this as it was axed cant be botherd to make an end i cant be botherd to waste my cash
Published 10 months ago by steve p
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