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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Binding: DVD
Brand: BROTHERS & SISTERS
EAN: 0786936722956
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC, Subtitled
Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Number Of Items: 6
Publisher: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 18, 2007
Running Time: 988 minutes
Sales Rank: 380
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Theatrical Release Date: September 18, 2006
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: BROTHERS & SISTERS
Title: SEASON 1
Street Release Date: 09/18/2007
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Genre: TELEVISION
Amazon.com:
Just because you're all grown up doesn't mean your family dynamics get any easier. Luckily for TV fans, the first season of Brothers and Sisters makes for addictive watching while exploring the intricacies of a family, in crisis and in repose. First, let us give thanks for the amazing Sally Field, who has literally grown up on the small screen, and who now plays the matriarch of the Walker family, though not as a power-mad dowager, but as a well-meaning, slightly naive but fiercely loyal California girl gone ever-so-slightly gray. In fact, when this show debuted in the fall of 2006, it was known as the 'new Calista Flockhart show,' but Field quickly became the standout in a stellar ensemble cast.
While the Walkers' problems of money and business deals may seem rarefied to some, the family pecking orders and feuds are universal and handled deftly by the writers and the actors, including Patricia Wettig, the icy former mistress of the dearly departed Walker pere (Tom Skerritt), and brothers Dave Annable and Balthazar Getty. Rachel Griffiths is a tart sisterly counterpoint to Flockhart's flighty Ann Coulter wannabe. In short, anyone with a family should be able to relate. And, perhaps, cringe a bit. --A.T. Hurley
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Rating:  - A thoroughly enjoyable family drama
I have come to BROTHERS AND SISTERS somewhat late in the game. I had some initial interest in it when Marti Noxon was the show runner during the developmental stage, but after replacing several original cast members and after Noxon left over "creative differences" and persistent rumors from the set that the show was in utter disarray, I opted not to watch it. I had friends who watched it, however, and reading critics I knew that the show had managed to get past its initial problems it had developed into a critically well regarded show. Though not viewed as being in the same class as the best productions on TV like FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, THE WIRE, LOST, and THE SHIELD, it had clearly created a place for it as a well regarded family drama.
I have just finished watching all of Seasons One and Two of the show. I have the first episode of Season 3 DVR'd and after watching that I'll be ready to start watching it live next Sunday. I very much enjoy the characters on the show and largely watch the series for that reason. I'm not certain that the overarching series narrative is as good as the group of characters that they have assembled. I've been put off by a relative timidity in the story telling. So far the show bears a strong resemblance to a high class soap opera. A highly regarded critical study of soap operas bears the title STORIES WITHOUT END. I find that applies to BROTHERS AND SISTERS. The stories here never end, but they never really go anywhere substantial. ... Read More
Rating: - Why ?
GREAT SHOW! But....Why do we have to see men kissing ? I realy dont like this piped into my living room.
Rating:  - THIS is why the networks are moribund.
I'd give this series NO STARS except I believe that even an egregious piece of dreck must have some redeeming quality or feature. In this case I can't think of one but I will concede I may be overlooking some aspect of production or...something.
A friend of mine wanted to give this show a try and, having read some positive reviews on this site, I thought it would be a shot. We got through the first DVD and I've called it quits. I really don't want to waste any more of my time on this boring, unengaging crap. At least real network soaps, which are likewise a total waste of time, are laughable and amusing on a sort of low camp, intended level. This is like, what, CBS or ABC's (or whatever) pathetic attempt at competing with HBO and Showtime? The plotting is really lame, the scripts are even more lame, the pacing to accomodate commercial breaks is annoying (although, granted, somewhat more subtle than in previous decades) and the acting is mundane. Calista Flockhart, who I've never seen in anything because, again, I don't do network schlock, is a big bore. Sally Field is wasted in this mess and must badly need money.
"Brothers and Sisters" REALLY suffers when compared to an exceptional family-themed series like, say, HBO's "Six Feet Under". In fact, the comparison is almost apples to oranges. It's as though ABC or whatever network decided: yeah, let's do a show about a family in crisis who's patriarch dies in the first episode, have a lot of sibling conflict, throw in a ... Read More
Rating:  - OMG ARE YOU PEOPLE BRAIN DEAD ? LOL
Ok let's be honest, I don't know WHAT kind of Tv the other reviewers are used to watching, but they are crazy. This show is the CORNIEST show I have seen in a LONG time. The dialogue is average but the scenarios are so lame and predictable. I love Sally Field but her character is ridiculously annoying. I had high hopes for this show since people go on and on and on about how great it is, wrong !
There were times at "dramatic" moments in the plot that I actually laughed uncontrollably b/c the scenes were so over dramatic and overacted. God love sexy Balthazar Getty, but a good actor he is not. lol The reviewer who compared this show to "Six feet under" is on crack. That show actually had interesting plots and twists and was excellent.
God knows why this show is still on the air, but then again Bush got re-elected so we know the C- average citizen is still alive and well. LOL
Skip this one and thank me later !
Rating:  - a family affair
i had no idea about this show when i bought it. i just saw all the reviews and was impressed just by that. But it couldnt have prepared me for how great and real this show would be for me after i finally finished the first season yesterday. The family has it fair share of issues and then some. But what i love about the show is that they work most of those problems out as a family and if they are hating each other one minute. You know that they are or will work out whatever might be happening.
With a huge case of excellent actors-Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffths, Balthazar Getty, Sally Fields, Ron Rifkin (Alias), Rob Lowe and the list goes on and on plus an excellent array of guest stars. Plus a well written, directed and acted show. It makes for one of the surprises of the year without a doubt. I can only hope that season 2 starts out as great as the first season ended.
Brothers and Sisters, i wish more families were able to work out their difference like they do minus a couple of things. Love the show!!
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