Like other
teens in California,
the lives of Stephen, Kristin, LC, Lo, Trey, Christina, Morgan and
Talan are filled with sandy beaches, beautiful friends and love
triangles. But unlike other teens, they had cameras following them
around during their senior year in this groundbreaking TV show
that looks nothing like the lives most of us know. From trips to
Cabo and Catalina, to the Prom and Graduation Day, it may look
like fantasyland, but they’re not acting: they really are
this rich and beautiful. For them, life really is a day at the
beach.
CRITIQUE
Many viewers
have questioned the shows true integrity. Some feel the show is
completely scripted, while it has been rumored that stars of the
show admit it is only partially scripted (i.e. they are really
friends and the situations are real, but they are sometimes told
what to say and how to act). Some situations seemed too outrageous
to be real- like all the stars asking dates to the prom in
TV-romantic ways (like using big signs or clues) and Kristin’s car
breaking down the same day she wants to go car shopping (this
scene seemed scripted for drama and good TV). They may be rich
spoiled kids, but for some reason are interesting to watch. It may
be envy or curiosity, but the lives of good-looking young adults
is appealing to many.
THE VIDEO
Paramount presents
Laguna Beach in 4x3 letterboxed widescreen. This should've
been an anamorphic transfer but MTV decided against it. The video
quality looks good with some great colors.
THE AUDIO
Paramount presents
Laguna Beach in English Dolby 2.0 Surround. Dialogue sounds
mostly clear as there are a few distortions with the quality. The
music is loud and clear.
THE EXTRAS
Over 45 minutes
of deleted scenes: Nothing really noteworthy.
Cast Interviews:
Seemingly genuine.
LC's House Tour:
Her house is cool enough to be on MTV cribs.
Casting Tapes:
Seemingly genuine.
Lo's Guide to
Laguna Beach:
She basically visits locations seen during the
season.
Behind-the-Season One Finale with Kristin & Trey: Follows them at
the MTV times square studio before their appearance.
Laguna Beach
Highlights: Looks at the Lauren-Stephen-Kristin love triangle and
faces the stars made during the season.
Music Videos by
artists featured on this DVD: Not really well know artists.
Season Two Sneak
Preview: Not much different than the previews shown on MTV.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This may not be
the REAL orange county but it is the orange county viewers
want to see.
