It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2
Starring: Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Danny DeVito
Directed By: Rob McElhenney, Daniel Attias, John Fortenberry
Editorial Reviews:
Three best friends own a Irish Pub in Phili and get into sticky situations resulting from bad judgment.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome dvd, great price and shipped fast
Comment: I love this show and I found it here at amazon. I jumped on it and had it shipped for gift. I highly recommend this DVD and going through amazon to get it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Sitcom Lives On!
Comment: Take five degenerates, a bar they co-own and operate, add some alcohol and what do you get? It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, or just Sunny, is a fresh take on the sitcom. The comedy in the series can be characterized in many ways: lowbrow, witty, `Arrested Development meets Seinfeld meets South Park', crude, dark and so on. All of these are true, but none of them can truly describe or define the humor in the show. This package includes seasons one and two of Sunny as aired on FX with extra features, all fitting on three DVD discs. Extra content and interface, show quality and value are all crucial to the success of any T.V. show season that gets put on DVD. Fortunately the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 DVD set hits all of those areas very well.
All of these criteria are applicable and necessary. Extra content and decent interface are needed because most have already seen at least some of the episodes on TV, so what extra do they have to offer? Then there's the question of can I actually get it to work or is the interface screwy? The most important criteria is the show/season quality. If this were a horrible show or season then why spend money on it? The last is value: is this even a full season and is it ridiculously priced?
As far as extra content goes, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia- Seasons 1 & 2 is above average. They include your usual: deleted scenes and outtakes, commentary, making-of, bloopers and even an audition. The deleted scenes, commentary and bloopers are interesting for obvious reasons: new content and much of it is funny. But what really shines are the two pilots they include and the "Sunny Side Up" feature which tells the story of the beginnings of Sunny to the pickup of the series by FX. It is an entertaining and informative watch to say the least. The interface is standard, which is certainly a good thing. No magic touch or double jointed fingers are needed to navigate the menus as they are all simple and to the point.
Show and season quality is where It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 really shines. Sunny is like no other sitcom out there. It touches subjects many feel too taboo for the subject of humor. The subjects range from racism, sexism, terrorism to abortion, the crippled and much more- and those are just some of the subjects touched in the first two seasons. That being said, it is not good just because it can be outrageous. I like the ways and variety in which the comedy is delivered. In any given episode (from either season) it can be a complete deadpan delivery to a normal joke with dark elements that anyone would laugh at. The characters and their interactions are something we rarely see on TV anymore. The original gang of four (Mac, Charlie, Dee and Dennis) are all extremely narcissistic which puts them in awkward situations and serves as the basis for great script writing (most of it done by the cast) and improvising. In season two, Frank enters the fray. Frank is introduced as Dennis and Dee's father. When Frank tries to enter the gang things obviously don't go according to plan and there are a lot of good moments to go along with the situation. For example, here is a quick exchange between two of the characters after finding out Philadelphia might institute a smoking ban which would include their bar: Frank: "I did not go to Vietnam and watch a lot of good men die just for scum like you to take away my freedom!" Dee: "You went to Vietnam in 1993... to open up a sweatshop." Frank: "...and a lot of good men died in that sweatshop."
Seasons one and two don't vary too much in terms of one being better than the other. I'd say season two has the edge on season one, but only because of Frank's entrance and because of there being three more episodes in season two. The strongest episode from season one is "Charlie Got Molested" in which the gang finds out their high school gym teacher was arrested on child molestation charges and the gang wonders why they weren't molested... The two strongest episodes from season two are "Charlie Gets Crippled" and "The Gang Gives Back". In the former, Dennis hits Charlie with his car when Frank suddenly appears in front of the car. Charlie gets put in a wheelchair and discovers the advantages of being crippled and then everyone is in on the game... The latter episode, "The Gang Gives Back" is also great. The gang has been sentenced to do community service for arson (by the way of a flaming bag of poo) and must coach teams on an inner city kids' basketball league. Meanwhile, Frank has some buddies from Vietnam in a gambling ring. The two paths collide when Frank bets on the kids' game and tries to fix the game. The other episodes are not just fillers by any means; all of them are worth a watch or two and are mostly top-notch.
The value of the DVD set is also great. For less than twenty dollars (at least here) you can get two whole seasons- not half seasons or a few episodes- of one of the most original and fresh comedies/sitcoms of the century. I'd also imagine that if this series keeps its run going (it has already been contracted through the sixth season) that this DVD set will be valued much more than what it is now.
In conclusion I'd just like to say the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 DVD set is well worth the money. The extra features are good, but nothing overtly amazing. The actual episodes are absolutely superb and the value is great. Overall I'd give this 4.7/5, which translates into five stars here in the review section!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Seasons 1 & 2 are awesome
Comment: I love this show but never got into until after the first season. With this dvd I got to catch episodes I've never seen before, and get commentary from the cast. If you like the t.v make sure you get this dvd.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Rolling on the Floor Funny
Comment: If you're looking for irreverent comedy in the tradition of shows such as "Married...with Children", you can't do any better than this hidden gem of a show from the FX network. I bought the first set for under $20, just hoping for something amusing and diverting, but I found myself asking "Why have I never heard of this show before?" The show gets off to a running start, and as hard as it may be to believe when watching the first season's episodes, cranks the humor and utter "wrongness" to another level when Danny DeVito joins the cast for the second season. If you're easily offended, you may want to try an episode on television before buying this, but those with an open mind should find much to enjoy here. I wouldn't recommend allowing pre-teens and younger to watch this series, however, due to the content.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Love this show
Comment: This is one of the most well written comedy shows on television right now. The characters are all played well and Danny De Vito coming in at Season 2 has brought in an extra element to the show that can really make you laugh.
As for the DVD, the commentaries and other special features are not elaborate, but they are there. I wished there were more commentary tracks. There is also a look at the original pilot that the creators went around and showed to the various networks.
All in all The show gets a 5, special features a 3.5
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Twentieth Century Fox
EAN: 0024543444169
Format: Color
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-09-04
Running Time: 380
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-08-04
Directed By: Rob McElhenney, Daniel Attias, John Fortenberry
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Editorial Reviews:
Three best friends own a Irish Pub in Phili and get into sticky situations resulting from bad judgment.
If you like "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2, you might also like ...
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome dvd, great price and shipped fast
Comment: I love this show and I found it here at amazon. I jumped on it and had it shipped for gift. I highly recommend this DVD and going through amazon to get it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Sitcom Lives On!
Comment: Take five degenerates, a bar they co-own and operate, add some alcohol and what do you get? It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, or just Sunny, is a fresh take on the sitcom. The comedy in the series can be characterized in many ways: lowbrow, witty, `Arrested Development meets Seinfeld meets South Park', crude, dark and so on. All of these are true, but none of them can truly describe or define the humor in the show. This package includes seasons one and two of Sunny as aired on FX with extra features, all fitting on three DVD discs. Extra content and interface, show quality and value are all crucial to the success of any T.V. show season that gets put on DVD. Fortunately the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 DVD set hits all of those areas very well.
All of these criteria are applicable and necessary. Extra content and decent interface are needed because most have already seen at least some of the episodes on TV, so what extra do they have to offer? Then there's the question of can I actually get it to work or is the interface screwy? The most important criteria is the show/season quality. If this were a horrible show or season then why spend money on it? The last is value: is this even a full season and is it ridiculously priced?
As far as extra content goes, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia- Seasons 1 & 2 is above average. They include your usual: deleted scenes and outtakes, commentary, making-of, bloopers and even an audition. The deleted scenes, commentary and bloopers are interesting for obvious reasons: new content and much of it is funny. But what really shines are the two pilots they include and the "Sunny Side Up" feature which tells the story of the beginnings of Sunny to the pickup of the series by FX. It is an entertaining and informative watch to say the least. The interface is standard, which is certainly a good thing. No magic touch or double jointed fingers are needed to navigate the menus as they are all simple and to the point.
Show and season quality is where It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 really shines. Sunny is like no other sitcom out there. It touches subjects many feel too taboo for the subject of humor. The subjects range from racism, sexism, terrorism to abortion, the crippled and much more- and those are just some of the subjects touched in the first two seasons. That being said, it is not good just because it can be outrageous. I like the ways and variety in which the comedy is delivered. In any given episode (from either season) it can be a complete deadpan delivery to a normal joke with dark elements that anyone would laugh at. The characters and their interactions are something we rarely see on TV anymore. The original gang of four (Mac, Charlie, Dee and Dennis) are all extremely narcissistic which puts them in awkward situations and serves as the basis for great script writing (most of it done by the cast) and improvising. In season two, Frank enters the fray. Frank is introduced as Dennis and Dee's father. When Frank tries to enter the gang things obviously don't go according to plan and there are a lot of good moments to go along with the situation. For example, here is a quick exchange between two of the characters after finding out Philadelphia might institute a smoking ban which would include their bar: Frank: "I did not go to Vietnam and watch a lot of good men die just for scum like you to take away my freedom!" Dee: "You went to Vietnam in 1993... to open up a sweatshop." Frank: "...and a lot of good men died in that sweatshop."
Seasons one and two don't vary too much in terms of one being better than the other. I'd say season two has the edge on season one, but only because of Frank's entrance and because of there being three more episodes in season two. The strongest episode from season one is "Charlie Got Molested" in which the gang finds out their high school gym teacher was arrested on child molestation charges and the gang wonders why they weren't molested... The two strongest episodes from season two are "Charlie Gets Crippled" and "The Gang Gives Back". In the former, Dennis hits Charlie with his car when Frank suddenly appears in front of the car. Charlie gets put in a wheelchair and discovers the advantages of being crippled and then everyone is in on the game... The latter episode, "The Gang Gives Back" is also great. The gang has been sentenced to do community service for arson (by the way of a flaming bag of poo) and must coach teams on an inner city kids' basketball league. Meanwhile, Frank has some buddies from Vietnam in a gambling ring. The two paths collide when Frank bets on the kids' game and tries to fix the game. The other episodes are not just fillers by any means; all of them are worth a watch or two and are mostly top-notch.
The value of the DVD set is also great. For less than twenty dollars (at least here) you can get two whole seasons- not half seasons or a few episodes- of one of the most original and fresh comedies/sitcoms of the century. I'd also imagine that if this series keeps its run going (it has already been contracted through the sixth season) that this DVD set will be valued much more than what it is now.
In conclusion I'd just like to say the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Seasons 1 & 2 DVD set is well worth the money. The extra features are good, but nothing overtly amazing. The actual episodes are absolutely superb and the value is great. Overall I'd give this 4.7/5, which translates into five stars here in the review section!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Seasons 1 & 2 are awesome
Comment: I love this show but never got into until after the first season. With this dvd I got to catch episodes I've never seen before, and get commentary from the cast. If you like the t.v make sure you get this dvd.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Rolling on the Floor Funny
Comment: If you're looking for irreverent comedy in the tradition of shows such as "Married...with Children", you can't do any better than this hidden gem of a show from the FX network. I bought the first set for under $20, just hoping for something amusing and diverting, but I found myself asking "Why have I never heard of this show before?" The show gets off to a running start, and as hard as it may be to believe when watching the first season's episodes, cranks the humor and utter "wrongness" to another level when Danny DeVito joins the cast for the second season. If you're easily offended, you may want to try an episode on television before buying this, but those with an open mind should find much to enjoy here. I wouldn't recommend allowing pre-teens and younger to watch this series, however, due to the content.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Love this show
Comment: This is one of the most well written comedy shows on television right now. The characters are all played well and Danny De Vito coming in at Season 2 has brought in an extra element to the show that can really make you laugh.
As for the DVD, the commentaries and other special features are not elaborate, but they are there. I wished there were more commentary tracks. There is also a look at the original pilot that the creators went around and showed to the various networks.
All in all The show gets a 5, special features a 3.5
Technical Details
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Twentieth Century Fox
EAN: 0024543444169
Format: Color
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-09-04
Running Time: 380
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2005-08-04
