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DVD Review Lunchables
By
Dennis Landmann
This column is dedicated to
DVD reviews of various films and sets, except they are shorter
than my normal reviews.
Magnum P.I. -
Season 2
(Universal,
4/12/05, NR)
Buckle up for more action-packed adventure with all 22 Second Season episodes of
the Emmy Award-winning, smash-hit series, Magnum P.I. Tom Selleck is
television's most charismatic detective, and he's back in his slick Ferrari
cruising the streets of tropical Hawaii. Beautiful girls, hot cars, and of
course Higgins, T.C. and Rick are all here in this sizzling set that's loaded
with unforgettable guest stars, including Mimi Rogers, Vic Morrow, Dick Butkus,
Vera Miles, Pat Morita, Tyne Daly
and Jill St. John.
Magnum P.I. is a
fun show for several reasons. The stories are quite good and they
combine mystery, drama and comedy, but also action. This blend of
genres and the good storylines make the second season recommended
entertainment. However, the success of the show is also because of Tom
Selleck and the supporting cast, who perform very well in their roles.
Standout episodes are Memories Are Forever, in which Magnum
sees the woman he married during the Vietnam War but believed was
dead, The Jororo Kill, in which Magnum must stop an
international assassin, and several others. Overall, this season is
pretty good and it also features some interesting guest stars.
Universal presents Mangum P.I. in 1.33:1
fullscreen format. Picture quality and colors
look pretty decent. The show's age reflects on the quality of the
video, but the overall presentation is actually good-looking aside
from some grain and specks here and there. The 2.0 audio presentation
presents dialogue and sound that is clear and easy to understand.
Front speakers present noise free audio. Optional subtitles include English, Spanish and French.
The only special features are two bonus
episodes, "Diamonds 'N Dust" from The A-Team Season 2 and
"Brother's Keeper" from Knight Rider Season 2.
VERDICT: RECOMMENDED
DVD
Grade: 6 out of 10
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The A-Team - Season 2
(Universal, 4/12/05, NR)
Everyone's favorite soldiers of fortune
return as Season Two of television's greatest adventure series, The
A-Team, explodes onto DVD for the first time ever. Pile into that
famous black van for another season of adrenaline-pumping adventure
with Hannibal, Face, Murdock and B.A. as they fight for justice
against dangerous criminals, while staying one step ahead of their
archenemy, Colonel Decker. Featuring all 22 thrilling Second Season
episodes. If you crave action, adventure and fun, no one else can help
- you must rehire The A-Team.
It's been a long time since I've seen
The A-Team on TV. I remember it was a fun show to watch. The
characters were good and the action always entertaining. Now,
revisiting the show, it becomes clear that despite the cool montages
and action sequences the stories are only fair. Season 2 has its
highlights of course and they're fun, but several stories are rather
boring. This is especially the case when watching a lot of episodes in
a row. Too much of the same doesn't go over too well. The acting by
the main cast is pretty good, although some of the weekly guest stars
take their characters over the top sometimes. Despite a few flaws here
and there, The A-Team remains a good show, but mostly for
nostalgic reasons.
Universal presents The A-Team in 1.33:1
fullscreen format. Picture quality and colors
look pretty decent. The show's age reflects on the quality of the
video, but the overall presentation is actually good-looking aside
from some grain and specks here and there. The 2.0 audio presentation
presents dialogue and sound that is clear and easy to understand.
Front speakers present noise free audio. Optional subtitles include English, Spanish and French.
The only special feature is a bonus
episode from Knight Rider Season 2 called "Brother's Keeper" on
disc 1.
VERDICT: RENT IT
DVD
Grade: 5 out of 10
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Knight Rider - Season 2
(Universal, 4/12/05, NR)
Get ready for more explosive, edge-of-your-seat adventure in all 21
Second Season episodes of television’s hottest crime show, Knight
Rider. Ride shotgun with mysterious crimefighter Michael Knight
(David Hasselhoff) and the baddest car on four wheels, K.I.T.T., as
they chase more elusive criminals in each action-packed episode.
Available on DVD for the first time ever, the heart-pounding Second
Season of Knight Rider packs in even more thrills and more high-speed
chases. It’s full-throttle excitement with Michael Knight and K.I.T.T.
in the action series that left all others in the dust.
The first season of Knight Rider took a bit to get into the
groove of the Michael Knight character and his car K.I.T.T. but it
eventually settled into a decent formula type show. The second season
tells a few good stories in between some silly ones. Perhaps the
biggest event of the season is Michael's face-off with Wilton Knight's
evil son Garthe (also played by David Hassellhoff) and his 14-ton,
18-wheeled monster truck called "Goliath." The two-part season opener
is fun to watch, and later in the season Garthe returns for a final
battle with Michael in the aptly titled "Goliath Returns." Overall the
show remains decent-sized fun, but mostly for nostalgic reasons like
The A-Team.
Universal presents Knight Rider in 1.33:1
fullscreen format. Picture quality and colors
look pretty decent. The show's age reflects on the quality of the
video, but the overall presentation is actually good-looking aside
from some grain and specks here and there. The 2.0 audio presentation
presents dialogue and sound that is clear and easy to understand.
Front speakers present noise free audio. Optional subtitles include English, Spanish and French.
There are no special features included
with this release. On one final note, Universal has changed some of
the music in the show.
VERDICT: RENT IT
DVD
Grade: 5 out of 10
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Reviews Posted
May 6, 2005
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