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Life Season 1 [DVD] [2007]

DVD ~ Damian Lewis
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  • Actors: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Feb 2009
  • Run Time: 476 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001LDJHFE
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 885 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

A quirky drama with moments of startling originality, Life: Season One concerns Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis of Band of Brothers), a cop who spent 12 years in federal prison for murders he did not commit. Exonerated by DNA evidence, Charlie receives a multimillion-dollar settlement for his troubles and returns to his old job, though now as a detective. Cleared of the crime, Charlie still faces skepticism from his law enforcement brethren and the impatience of a new partner, Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi), a former drug addict squeezed by her superior (Robin Weigert) to find reasons to boot Charlie from the force. None of this hostility, however, compares with the terrible time Charlie experienced behind bars, where a former cop is everyone's punching bag. Charlie's sanity, saved by studying Zen methods of non-attachment, remains with him after he is released into a digital world, Charlie has a lot of catching up to do, but it is his post-prison unorthodox manner and tendency to speak without thinking that prove jarring for colleagues and crime witnesses. Still, it is easy to root for the guy and appreciate (non-attachment aside) his fondness for the good life: a mansion, fast cars, beautiful women, and lots of fresh fruit. The pilot episode is a knockout, the kind of show featuring moments one has never seen before, such as a scene in which Charlie is forced to shoot a suspect and then talks him through an almost dream-like death. Subsequent episodes are a little uneven in quality, but the overall package is quite compelling, particularly as Charlie quietly solves the mystery of the murders for which he was blamed. Throughout, Charlie's religious transformation in prison collides with his darker impulses toward possible revenge, making Life a fascinating study in conflict. --Tom Keogh


DVD Description

Life was his sentence. Life is what he got back. Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers) stars as the unconventional police officer-turned-convict-turned-detective with a second chance in each compelling Season One episode of the critically acclaimed mystery series Life. After twelve years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, offbeat Charlie Crews has returned to the force with a $50 million settlement, a new spiritual outlook, a strong fondness for fruit, and a highly unusual approach to solving crime. With the aid of his sceptical and demanding new partner, Dani Reese, played by Sarah Shahi (Rush Hour 3), he’s turning police procedure upside down in this unique and fast-paced series.

"Sharp, quirky, edgy new US crime drama"– Daily Mail

Special Features:

• Life Begins
• Fruits of Life
• Still Life
• Life’s Questions
• Answered
• Deleted Scenes
• Blooper Reel
• Audio Commentary with Cast and Crew
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars COP NOW BACK ON THE BEAT, BUT WHO SET HIM UP?, 29 Dec 2008
By Mr. William Oxley "oxenblocks" (Farnham, England) - See all my reviews
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A cop series with a difference.

Damian Lewis(who starred in Band of Brothers)plays Detective Charlie Crews. A cop wrongly convicted and after spending 12 years in jail, he is back. Not just back, but financially compensated and promoted to detective.

Like all the good recent dramas there is a thread running through each series that slowly gets revealed. Who set him up? While he is trying to work this out he continues his day job, and enjoys his wealthy bachelor lifestyle.

The series is original, involving, and well acted. If you liked Dexter you will enjoy this.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it - I'll keep watching this show, 14 Jan 2009
By K. Maxwell "katmax1" (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews
I picked up this first season box set on a whim. I'll admit that I never saw this show while it was on TV - but its obviously something I should have watched. Thank god for DVD box sets.

Damian Lewis plays Charlie Crews - and its hard to believe watching him on the screen that he's a UK import - he does the American accent so well. A mixture of weird Zen philosophy, cop mystery and conspiracy this show is addictive if you like your lead characters to have odd quirks and good chemistry.

The show is currently in its second season - here's hoping we get a third. However, rest assured one of the central mysteries of this season is wrapped up by the end of season 1 - it was a relief to know if the show had been canceled (and TV execs are notorious for canceling the really good shows) that you still would have had a satisfying season of TV - here's hoping that they end season 2 on the same note.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars American networks suck!, 28 Jun 2009
By M. Tiffney "Merlin vdm" (Glasgow Scotland) - See all my reviews
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I don't know why I bother!

I try to avoid getting invested in new series as I don't like the idea of being hooked to my couch for another hour per week. But, every now and then I'll catch something or be told about something that peaks my interest.

As there has been a lot of great American series' lately with British actors in the leading role (House & Lie to me featuring highly on that list) I decided to check out another - Life.

I won't go into the ins and outs of the story, there are plenty of reviews already on that. But, I will point out that, after the grit of the aforementioned House & Lie to me it took me a few episodes to feel this was up to par. But after about the third episode I was leaving each episode desperate to see the next (which is why I always get these things on DVD now or download them now). By the end of season 1 I was completely hooked and had to get a hold of season 2.

Getting to the end of that my wife and I were both keen to find out when season 3 was going to be coming out only to find to our horror that NBC have cancelled it!

Apparently they are focusing more on the 'reality TV' genre. Morons!

So unless another network decides to pick this fantastic series up, I'd suggest it may be worth avoiding if unresolved plots annoy you.

I can't understand these American networks. The last time I got really invested in a series it was Shark. Again, 2 series and cancelled. The thing is, they make these things where the first seasons are fairly well tied up (in a way) but once they get the 2nd they finish the story more confident they will have a third season to run the plot, so cancelling it then is extremely frustrating.

Usually with these things it is due to ratings, but it is normally (as with Shark) due to the network moving the viewing time all over the place and putting it up against high rating series like American idol etc.

In this case apparently NBC shifted the schedule time a lot and put it on at very low viewing times (late on a Wednesday night etc) yet the viewing figures still grew. So what gives?

Anyway, this is just a warning. The series is really great, but it might be worth waiting to see if another network is sensible enough to pick it up before investing time and money to an unresolved story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasently surprised
I decided to buy this after reading the previous reviews and was pleasently surprised, good storyline, nice humour and now looking forward to season 2
Published 1 month ago by D. Byrne

4.0 out of 5 stars LIFE's good
I liked LIFE, it's a good idea and a bit different from your average cop series.
The only negative thing I can say is that sometimes they speak too fast and you can't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. KIPREOY

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series
Life is a quirky, well thought out series, it's such a huge pit that it has been dropped after only 2 seasons. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Ryan

4.0 out of 5 stars Life, Season One
Damien Lewis is great, as usual, and the on-screen relationship with his partner in crime works well despite their differences.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. R. A. Wigger

5.0 out of 5 stars Damian Lewis at his best
This series really is so fresh, funny and addictive. I caught the last 3 episodes on tv and had to buy the DVD. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matthew Morrow

4.0 out of 5 stars Life's what you make it?
Watched this from the off purely as a big fan of Damian Lewis, even when hosting Have I Got News For You. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars LIFE IS WHAT HE GOT
Life Season 1 [DVD] [2007]
WHAT COULD YOU EXPECT BUT EXCELLENCE FROM BRITISH ACTOR DAMIEN LEWIS EVEN IF PLAYING A LOS ANGELES COP ON A MISSION TO FIND WHO SET... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patricia Sharpe

2.0 out of 5 stars Great show but DVDs light on features
I'll make no comments on the show (which I absolutely love), I'm only commenting on the boxset. Universal have severely skimped on this with few features and very little bonus... Read more
Published 4 months ago by John Wyndham fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great show
Damian Lewis is always good value, and he is perfect here in the role of wronged cop.

The episodes weave a weekly crime to be solved into a season long over-theme of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Gillie

5.0 out of 5 stars Life
Excellent, entertaining, and a must to own. How I missed this when it was on TV I'll never know. Can't wait until the next series. 5/5 rating and well worth the money.
Published 6 months ago by Elviria

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