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The Almighty Johnsons - Series 1 [DVD]

Keisha Castle-Hughes (Actor), Emmett Skilton (Actor) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: DVD
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 134 ratings
IMDb8.1/10.0
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Genre Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
Format PAL
Contributor Keisha Castle-Hughes, Dean O'Gorman, Emmett Skilton, Timothy Balme
Language English
Number of discs 3

Product description

The Almighty Johnsons is a New Zealand fantasy comedy/drama television series, which was created by James Griffin and Rachel Lang and is produced by South Pacific Pictures. It began airing its first season of ten episodes in New Zealand on February 8, 2011. The show follows a student named Axl Johnson, who on his 21st birthday discovers his family members are reincarnated Norse gods. The only problem is, they don't have full control of their powers and it is up to Axl (the reincarnation of Odin) to restore them and ensure the family's survival by finding the reincarnation of Odin's wife, Frigg. Matters are complicated by the presence of four antagonistic Norse goddesses who are trying to find Frigg before the Johnsons do to prevent the restoration of the gods' powers. Moreover, the Johnsons and the band of goddess rivals aren't the only Norse deities living in exile in New Zealand.

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.03 x 13.76 x 1.48 cm; 81.65 g
  • Audio Description: ‏ : ‎ None
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5050582895360
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 442 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ 9 April 2012
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Keisha Castle-Hughes, Emmett Skilton, Timothy Balme, Dean O'Gorman
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ None
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ None
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Pictures
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0072CM2LY
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 3
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
134 global ratings

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Pastor of Disaster
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Stuff.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2015
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Really top notch quirky sci-fi/fantasy with great characters and acting, a really imaginative plot and a killer sound track. The plot is grounded in fact with the premise of the story being true (not the Norse gods bit obviously, but the setting and historical context), and it is both funny, gripping and quite dark in places too. My main issues are..
a) Too little of it!
b) Season 3 isn't available in the UK/Ireland
c) No soundtrack album.
d) That it isn't more widely heralded for the top notch series it is.

Certain characters drift out of it and their story arcs are left hanging. However, the series does reach a proper conclusion so its not like one of them American ones like Odyssey 5 that just conks out after a season or 2. If you liked Life on Mars, this is the sort of thing that it likely to appeal to you. Too many highlights to mention, but all the Johnsons are great, as is Zeb but a special shout out to Colin Gunnarson aka Loki, who steals every scene he is in.
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J. Mero
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful mix of reality and fantasy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2015
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Only one other show I have seen has the same excellent pacing, - Suits. This is Almighty different, but the 'action' is never dwelt upon, neither are romantic scenes (albeit the latter are sometimes quite graphic - but tasteful ;-) It combines a fairly down-to-earth background story with a lot of fantasy about Norse gods, and is - thankfully - not too concerned about political correctness. The acting is great, the language definitely like you will find it in New Zealand and Australia, and the characters likeable, all from the considerate and decent Mike (Ullr) to the sly and sneaky Anders (Bragi). The writers have taken considerable liberties in their characterisation of the Norse gods, so it is definitely not really linked to anything you'll find in the sagas. But then, when did the Norse gods make the trip down-under, presumably across the Ginnungagap?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, a brilliant series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2012
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I don't normally leave reviews but this show is SO good and I almost dismissed it without giving it a chance. I saw an episode half way through the series and couldn't believe they were trying to make a show about New Zealand Norse Gods, it seemed like a crazy concept that just shouldn't work. Then I started watching it from the begging of the first episode and it suddenly started making way more sense and I was immediately hooked.

It's plot heavy with a lot going on so it's worth getting the DVD and watching it in sequence from the first episode. Well written, charming and satisfying with great character development. The casting is perfect, an all round win.
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carolann a.
3.0 out of 5 stars Laddish behaviour, drinking, sex and drugs really brings the series down.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2017
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It is a good enough story line but the laddish behaviour, drinking, sex and drugs really brings it down. Although I would love to know that AXAL gets Frigg in the end, I could not sit through any more of this. One for the PDSA.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome scifi show
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2012
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I love the Almighty Johnsons. It is strange that Syfy channel is not showing this in the US. If you like Scifi shows then you know that Syfy channel has got no new series of note. This is an excellent series to satisfy your scifi appetite.

4 Brothers descended from the Norse gods, gettting their powers on their 18th birthday. The youngest brother who just came into his power is the reincarnation of Odin. And if he completes a "quest", can cause all the other gods to ascend and become the gods that they once were instead of the very watered down versions they are currently.

I can't wait till Season 2 comes on sale.
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C.J.
1.0 out of 5 stars Seriously misled
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2013
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I bought Series 1 on the strength of Amazon reviews and was astonished at the infantile, turgid, ill-written and acted series of episodes I received as a result. I tried to find any redeeming qualities, but failed.
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Mike PP
5.0 out of 5 stars How this concept ever got off the ground I'll never know but I'm glad it did as this is just great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2014
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Bonkers idea. Norse Gods living as normal mortals in New Zealand. They have their powers, but they are watered down. This family struggle with their domestic problems compunded by their differing Godly natures and powers. How this concept ever got off the ground I'll never know but I'm glad it did as this is just great. Love it. If you've not seen it then get it.
Thoroughly entertaining and funny. Total contrast to the Thor franchise take on Norse Gods. Good to see such an alternative view.
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Mr. D. L. Rees
4.0 out of 5 stars REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2012
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New Zealand. 21st birthday shocks for fun-loving Axl, told by his three older brothers he and they are all reincarnations of Norse Gods. Their powers are now limited, but provided he can fulfil THE QUEST of seeking out and bedding Frigg (=?), they may be restored to their former glory. Failure means they will die and catastrophe engulf the country.

No pressure then. Axl struggles between mortal longings and godly obligations - not helped by reincarnated goddesses determined to thwart.

Ten episodes, they at times a bit wobbly as though not quite sure how best to go. Some may regret the nudity and the swearing, but most are likely to warm to a good-natured series with a likeable cast and mischievous scripts. Episode 6 is a cracker, from that black comedy opener to the final shot of brother Ty's revenge on brother Anders, who once too often has pushed his luck (Anders the one who at times looks remarkably like a shrinking Daniel Craig).

Bonuses are modest - a brief summary of those Norse originals, a commentary on Episode 1 (this interestingly revealing how they tried to tackle problems of so much vital exposition and establishing the most appropriate mood).

Although this modest series will probably win no awards, it guarantees pleasure to those seeking to sit back and relax, entertained by something out of the ordinary.

I join all those hoping for a Season 2.
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Suzanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
Reviewed in Canada on 22 January 2018
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I love the concept. It's better than I thought it would be. Now to find season 2!
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Ilenia Leonardini
5.0 out of 5 stars Complimenti
Reviewed in Italy on 9 January 2015
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Bellissimo e la serie è veramente molto bella. Consegna abbastanza puntuale, ma capisco che era un periodo abbastanza impegnato ^_^
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Siebenschwein
5.0 out of 5 stars Witzig, unkonventionell und politisch völlig unkorrekt.
Reviewed in Germany on 9 August 2013
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Eigentlich sind die vier Johnson-Brüder Mike (Tim Balme) , Ty (Jared Turner), Anders (Dean O’Gorman, den meisten jetzt sicher als Zwerg Fili aus dem Hobbit bekannt) und Axel (Emmett Skilton) ganz normale, neuseeländische Typen. Mike ist Tischler und versucht mit seiner Frau ein Kind zu bekommen, der sensible Ty repariert Kühlschränke und sehnt sich nach einer festen Beziehung, Anders leitet eine PR-Firma und schläft sich dabei durch die weibliche Bevölkerung von Auckland und Axel studiert und jobt ab und zu bei seinem Bruder Mike.

An Axels 21stem Geburtstag enthüllen ihm seine Brüder aber, dass sie Inkarnationen nordischer Götter sind, alle ausgestatte mit verschiedenen göttlichen Fähigkeiten. Das Familienorakel Olaf stellt zum Erstaunen aller fest, dass Axel die Inkarnation von Gottvater Odin ist und damit nimmt die ganze Geschichte Fahrt an.

Axel muss sich nämlich nun nicht nur mit seinem neuen Status als Gott zurechtfinden, sondern sich auch auf die Suche nach der Inkarnation von Odins Gemahlin Frigg machen, denn erst wenn er mit der ihm bestimmten Göttin zusammen ist, erlangen alle ihre vollen Kräfte als Götter. Bei der Suche nach Frigg sind ihm seine Brüder mehr oder weniger behilflich, denn richtige Anhaltspunkte für eine erfolgreiche Suche hat keiner von ihnen. Zu allem Überfluss mischen sich auch noch die vor Ort lebenden Göttinnen ein und versuchen eine Vereinigung von Odin und Frigg zu verhindern. Dabei schrecken sie auch vor Gewalt nicht zurück.

So durchgeknallt das Grundkonzept der Serie auch klingen mag, so unterhaltsam ist das Ganze. Die vier Brüder mit ihren ganz unterschiedlichen Charakteren wachsen einem schnell ans Herz und die schrägen Nebenrollen, besonders Axels Mitbewohner Zeb, sorgen für manchen Angriff auf die Lachmuskeln.

Für Minderjährige und sensible Gemüter ist die Serie sicher nichts, es wird geflucht was das Zeug hält, Alkohol fließt in rauen Mengen und auch Drogen werden ganz selbstverständlich konsumiert. Außerdem gibt’s jede Menge Sex (ein Großteil von alle dem geht auf Anders‘ Konto). Außerdem sollte man relativ gut Englisch können, denn eine deutsche Synchronisation gibt es noch nicht. Darüberhinaus muss man sich auch erst an den mitunter sehr starken neuseeländischen Akzent der Darsteller gewöhnen.

Wer damit kein Problem hat und einen Sinn für den, zugegebenermaßen schrägen, neuseeländischen Humor hat, kommt aber voll auf seine Kosten.

Weiter geht die Suche nach Frigg in Staffel 2, die ebenfalls schon auf DVD erhältlich ist; Staffel 3 läuft derzeit (Sommer 2013 ) sehr erfolgreich im neuseeländischen Fernsehen.
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MN
4.0 out of 5 stars 英語苦手でも
Reviewed in Japan on 4 February 2015
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ホビットつながりで購入しました。
日本語字幕はないですが、英語字幕でも何とか筋はおさえられます。
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Kiwi
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on 27 October 2014
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great series, sorry they stopped making it.
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