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Product Description Go deeper into the medical mysteries of House, TV's most compelling new drama, as all 22 Season One episodes and exclusive bonus features come to DVD! Hugh Laurie stars as the brilliant, but sarcastic Dr. Gregory House, a maverick physician who is devoid of bedside manner. While his behavior can border on antisocial, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving the medical puzzles that other doctors give up on. Together with his hand-picked team of young medical experts, he'll do whatever it takes in the race against the clock to solve the case. desertcart.co.uk Review He pops pills, watches soaps, and always, always says what's on his mind. He's Dr. Gregory House (Emmy nominee Hugh Laurie, Blackadder). Producers David Shore, Bryan Singer, Katie Jacobs, and Paul Attanasio haven't rewritten the hospital drama, but they've infused a moribund genre with new life and created one of TV's most compelling characters. More than any previous medical procedural, it resembles Attanasios underrated Gideon's Crossing, but House is lighter on its feet. As fascinating as he is, the show wouldn't work as well if it were all House all the time (that would be like Sherlock Holmes without Watson or Moriarty). Fortunately, he's joined by an intriguing cast of characters, portrayed by a combination of experienced vets (Omar Epps, Lisa Edelstein, Tony winner Robert Sean Leonard) and new faces (Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer). Aside from the complicated cases they tackle each week, the sparks really fly when House's brilliant, if naïve charges are put to the test--and as the head of a teaching hospital, it's his job to test them (although his tough love approach is constantly landing him in hot water with Edelstein's administrator). From the first episode, House attracted a talented array of guests, including Robin Tunney ("Pilot"), Joe Morton ("Role Model"), and Patrick Bauchau ("Cursed") as Spencers father. In addition, Chi McBride and Sela Ward appear frequently (with Ward returning for the second season). Viewers who first watched these 22 episodes will be gratified to note that the music has survived the transition to disc, such as the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," as featured in both the pilot and season finale ("Honeymoon"). The only apparent omission is the credit theme (Massive Attack's "Teardrop") from the pilot. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Review: Hugh Laurie is Outstanding - As a big fan of CSI and medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy, I could hardly wait to buy House on DVD, and I wasn't disappointed. Like so many other shows, House works brilliantly when watched in chunks - 2 or 3 episodes at a time! I lost a lot of sleep watching the series 1 through the first time, and when I finished, I simply threw the first disc back in the player and started again from the beginning. I remember Hugh Laurie from the Fry and Laurie days of long ago, as well as Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, and so on, and have always been a fan. But I was still amazed by the quality of his acting on this show. His American accent is so realistic, you forget he is English (in fact I almost got a shock listening to his English accent on the bonus features), and his comic timing makes the best of a witty and clever script. His banter with Dr Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein) is really enjoyable, as is his relationship with the doctors on his team, although honestly, I don't think they can hold a candle to Laurie in terms of ability or on-screen charisma. Personally, I like the formulaic nature of each episode, as the characters, the humour and the tremendous variety of sometimes bizarre medical problems stop it getting boring. However, my favorite episode of season 1 was the one that broke the formula by following three cases at once. In this penultimate episode of the series we get a deeper insight into House's character, his past and his leg injury, which stirs up more sympathy for his character, as well as giving Laurie an opportunity to demonstrate some really fine acting. I recently introduced the series to a friend of mine who is a critical care nurse and she loved it! I'm just about to buy series 2! Review: A medical counterpart to Holmes? - I was recommended this show as a sort of anti-depressant, though I'm not sure it qualifies as such, even though it is definitely a series well worth watching. I don't have a tv (nor a tv dongle), and haven't had one for at least 5 years, so it's rare for me to be able to watch. I hadn't even heard of this series, but I bought the first season and started watching it, and I have to say it is great. Hugh Laurie was just a straight man for Stephen Fry so far as I was concerned, and I had no idea he could act. In fact, he is a great actor, and his accent is so good, I'm told, that he can fool an American! (An American friend said to me about this show "How is it that British actors can do American accents, but we can't do British accents?" I assume it's because our drama schools used to insist that everyone learn to talk in a completely neutral non-accent, on which any other accent can then be superimposed). Hugh Laurie's portrayal of the misanthropic House is great, and the series bears watching more than once, a mark of a good show. It was only yesterday that I realized how closely his part mirrors the well-known Sherlock Holmes, even down to the drug addiction. Of course, the back stories are completely different, but the idea of someone being obsessed by solving a puzzle (in the form of a crime or disease), by considering the evidence is basic. Which is probably why the episodes can be watched several times without becoming stale. I tried to ration myself to one episode a week, but it was hopeless. I've just ordered Season 2. Nuff said?
| ASIN | B000E0RFY0 |
| Actors | Hugh Laurie, Jennifer Morrison, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard |
| Audio Description: | None |
| Best Sellers Rank | 35,199 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 861 in DVD-VCR Combinations |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (874) |
| Dubbed: | None |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 5050582420760 |
| Media Format | PAL |
| Number of discs | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 19.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm; 0.28 g |
| Release date | 27 Feb. 2006 |
| Run time | 16 hours and 30 minutes |
| Studio | Universal Pictures UK |
| Subtitles: | None |
B**B
Hugh Laurie is Outstanding
As a big fan of CSI and medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy, I could hardly wait to buy House on DVD, and I wasn't disappointed. Like so many other shows, House works brilliantly when watched in chunks - 2 or 3 episodes at a time! I lost a lot of sleep watching the series 1 through the first time, and when I finished, I simply threw the first disc back in the player and started again from the beginning. I remember Hugh Laurie from the Fry and Laurie days of long ago, as well as Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, and so on, and have always been a fan. But I was still amazed by the quality of his acting on this show. His American accent is so realistic, you forget he is English (in fact I almost got a shock listening to his English accent on the bonus features), and his comic timing makes the best of a witty and clever script. His banter with Dr Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein) is really enjoyable, as is his relationship with the doctors on his team, although honestly, I don't think they can hold a candle to Laurie in terms of ability or on-screen charisma. Personally, I like the formulaic nature of each episode, as the characters, the humour and the tremendous variety of sometimes bizarre medical problems stop it getting boring. However, my favorite episode of season 1 was the one that broke the formula by following three cases at once. In this penultimate episode of the series we get a deeper insight into House's character, his past and his leg injury, which stirs up more sympathy for his character, as well as giving Laurie an opportunity to demonstrate some really fine acting. I recently introduced the series to a friend of mine who is a critical care nurse and she loved it! I'm just about to buy series 2!
A**R
A medical counterpart to Holmes?
I was recommended this show as a sort of anti-depressant, though I'm not sure it qualifies as such, even though it is definitely a series well worth watching. I don't have a tv (nor a tv dongle), and haven't had one for at least 5 years, so it's rare for me to be able to watch. I hadn't even heard of this series, but I bought the first season and started watching it, and I have to say it is great. Hugh Laurie was just a straight man for Stephen Fry so far as I was concerned, and I had no idea he could act. In fact, he is a great actor, and his accent is so good, I'm told, that he can fool an American! (An American friend said to me about this show "How is it that British actors can do American accents, but we can't do British accents?" I assume it's because our drama schools used to insist that everyone learn to talk in a completely neutral non-accent, on which any other accent can then be superimposed). Hugh Laurie's portrayal of the misanthropic House is great, and the series bears watching more than once, a mark of a good show. It was only yesterday that I realized how closely his part mirrors the well-known Sherlock Holmes, even down to the drug addiction. Of course, the back stories are completely different, but the idea of someone being obsessed by solving a puzzle (in the form of a crime or disease), by considering the evidence is basic. Which is probably why the episodes can be watched several times without becoming stale. I tried to ration myself to one episode a week, but it was hopeless. I've just ordered Season 2. Nuff said?
C**S
One of the best things on TV
I am absolutely obsessed with this show. It is intelligent, interesting, funny and totally absorbing. Of course the main reason for the show's success has to be the wonderful cast. Hugh Laurie is superb! I have always watched Hugh in programmes like Blackadder and I was concerned to begin with that it would be impossible for him to be convincing as a serious actor. I needn't have worried... he heads the show spectacularly... as his numerous awards prove! Robert Sean Leonard is a pleasant surprise. I hadn't seen any of his work before but I find that he is one of my favourite actors in the show. He's a brilliant comic actor. The rest of the cast are brilliant too and the guest stars are always great additions. I have to admit that I am relieved that the show's structure is being changed for Season 4 as it could get a bit boring after a while with each episode following more or less the same outline. it's good to see a show that isn't afraid to change so that viewers are kept interested. As far as the DVD's themselves are concerned- i haven't experienced any problems. The extra's are great too... especially the blooper reel! House is a character that you love to hate... which makes for extremely interesting viewing. I can't wait to see what Season 4 has to offer.
B**L
super
M**Y
DVD was in perfect shape.
S**M
Welch Freude: endlich gibt es die erste Staffel von Dr. House auf DVD. Ich selbst bin seit Folge #2 der vorliegenden Season begeisterter Zuschauer auf RTL und konnte den DVD-Release kaum erwarten. Nachdem ich mir die Box der ersten Staffel vorbestellt hatte und sie Ende Dezember auch bei mir eintraf, war ich gespannt darauf, wie sich Gregory House im DVD-Format schlagen würde - und wurde nicht enttäuscht. Im Gegenteil. Die Serie ansich hat man in glasklarer Bild- und Tonqualität auf DVD konvertieren können. Endlich konnte ich mir alle Episoden der ersten Staffel nochmal ansehen. Auch war es amüsant, die Serie einmal mit den englischen Originalstimmen zu hören (wobei ich die deutsche Synchronisation ebenso gut finde). Für all jene, die sich bisher an Dr. House vorbeimogeln konnten, hier ein kurzer Einblick in deren Verlauf: Dr. Gregory House, herrlich gespielt von Hugh Laurie (u.a. bekannt aus der Serie 'Blackadder' und den 'Stuart Little'-Filmen), ist Facharzt für Nephrologie und Infektionskrankheiten am fiktiven Princeton Plainsboro Lehrkrankenhaus. Besonders an ihm sind zwei Dinge: zum einen meidet er den Kontakt mit Patienten, da er der festen Meinung ist, dass Menschen aus Prinzip lügen und es ihn einzig interessiert, deren Krankheiten aufzudecken und zu bekämpfen, oder, wie er sagt, das 'Puzzle' zu lösen, zum anderen ist er - trotz oder gerade wegen dieser Haltung - dafür bekannt, das Unerklärliche nicht nur zu erkennen, sondern auch zu heilen. Ihm untersteht ein dreiköpfiges Team handverlesener Fachärzte; gemeinsam machen sie sich in jeder Folge daran, das Leiden von Patienten zu ergründen, die aus den unterschiedlichsten Gründen im Princeton Plainsboro landen. Doch kämpft House auch mit persönlichen Problemen: seit einem Infakt in seinem Bein, das von anderen Ärzten zu spät erkannt wurde, ist er gezwungen, das Schmerzmittel Vicodin einzunehmen, woraus sich allmählich eine Sucht entwickelt hat. Auch innerhalb seines Teams hat jeder mit vergangenen oder gegenwärtigen Problemen zu kämpfen. Dr. House ist eine Arzt-Serie der etwas anderen Art. Wie schon zuvor Nip/Tuck räumt sie radikal mit dem Klischee der 'Götter in Weiß' auf und zeigt dem Zuschauer einen genialen, aber innerlich kaputten Arzt beim Lösen seiner Fälle, gemischt mit viel schwarzem Humor und einem gewissen Emergency-Room-Feeling (nicht, dass ich Dr. House damit vergleichen könnte). Die Serie besticht speziell durch Houses unglaubliche rethorische Schlagfertigkeit, was besonders bei seinen Geplänkeln mit der Leiterin des Princeton Plainsboro, Dr. Lisa Cuddy, und den Gesprächen mit Patienten oder deren Angehörigen offenkundig wird. Definitiv eine der erfrischendsten Produktionen der letzten Zeit. Wer aufgrund dieser Beschreibung unsicher ist, der kann sich ja einmal eine Folge der 2. Staffel ansehen, die derzeit auf RTL zu sehen ist, allen Freunden leicht verschrobener Arzt-Serien und schwarzen Humors kann ich Dr. House jedoch nur empfehlen.
K**.
La mejor serie de tv
A**L
Was kann ich noch sagen, was nicht schon hundert Leute vor mir gesagt haben? Wahrscheinlich nicht viel, aber dennoch möchte auch ich ausdrücken, wie gut diese Serie ist. Staffel 1 ist in meinen Augen noch ziemlich eine Art Probierstaffel. Die Bildqualität ist komisch in den ersten Folgen, die Frisuren sitzen noch nicht richtig und so weiter. Alles musste sich erst finden und einspielen, was für mich aber einen gewissen Charme der Serie ausmacht, den die anderen durch ihre immer mehr gestigerte Professionalität in allen Dingen leicht verlieren. Ich habe angefangen House zu schauen aber der 11. Folge der ersten Staffel und ich war vom ersten Moment hin und weg vond er Serie. Hugh Laurie ist einfach großartig in dieser Rolle und sie scheint ihm auf den Leib geschrieben worden zu sein. Von seiner Unsicherheit, von der er in zahlreichen Interviews spricht, ist in der Serie nichts zu spüren. Das er eigentlich Brite ist, genausowenig. Zusammen mit seinem Team - den Ducklings - stellen die Macher und Hugh eine großartige, spannende, witzige Serie zusammen, die zu den besten produzierten Serien im ganzen TV gehört. Im amerikanischem Fernsehen die zweit meist gesehene Serie nach Greys Anatomy und die mit den hösten Ratings in seinem Timeslot jetzt am Dienstag, ich denke, dass das für sich spricht. Wer bis lang noch keinen Blick in die Welt des Dr. House gewagt hat, sollte dies tun und sich von seinem Sarkasmus, aber auch von seiner Brillianz in den Bann ziehen lassen.
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