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The OC: The Complete Season 1 [DVD] [2004]
enlarge	Actors: Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£61.99~~ Buy Used: £4.49 as of 24/11/2009 01:40 GMT details You Save: £57.50 (93%) New (17) Used (43) Collectible (1) from £4.49 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 92 reviews Sales Rank: 2162 Format: Box set, PAL Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Dutch (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 7 Number Of Discs: 7 Running Time: 999 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 1 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1.4 EAN: 7321900396806 ASIN: B0001WHXUC Theatrical Release Date: August 5, 2003 Release Date: October 18, 2004 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description Surf, sand, sex and scandal...The rich and glamorous city of Newport Beach, California is the setting for IThe O.C./I, one of today's most hip and edgy television series making its way to DVD in a collectible seven-disc set featuring all 27 episodes from Season One. If you missed the first season, here is the chance to introduce yourselves to the hottest new show of the 2003-04 television season. IThe O.C./I is a story of father/son and husband/wife relationships and the coming of age of three young people. When Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie), a tough, guarded fiercely intelligent teenager, plunges headlong into the wealthy, privileged community of Newport Beach, he soon discovers that the ruling families of Orange County are every bit as territorial as the tough crowd with which he ran on the streets of Chino. For Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher), the patient, pro-bono public defender who takes Ryan in; his wife, Kirsten (Kelly Rowan), the linchpin of O.C. society; their awkward adolescent son, Seth (Adam Brody) - Ryan's presence will forever change their lives. Meanwhile, Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton), the heartbreakingly beautiful girl next door who is dating her classmate Luke Ward (Chris Carmack), seems to glide through life effortlessly--that is, until the indiscretions of her wealthy father, Jimmy (Tate Donovan) threaten to break her world apart, along with that of her mother, Julie (Melinda Clarke). DVD Special Features include Deleted Scenes with introductions by creator Josh Schwartz; Casting IThe O.C./I featurette with creator Josh Schwartz and casting director Patrick Rush; The Music of IThe O.C./I featurette with music supervisor Alexandra Pastavas; Inside The Real O.C. featurette with producer McG; Audio Commentary for The Pilot with creator Josh Schwartz and producer Stephanie Savage; The O.C. Music Guide for 6 episodes; Season 2 Sneak Peak with creator Josh Schwartz and the cast and the trailer for the ocinsider.com.

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 92 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...19 Next » "Hey." September 18, 2006 Kona (Emerald City) 18 out of 18 found this review helpful The story of a delinquent who finds himself living in wealthy Newport Beach, California, is fun to watch over and over. We can again meet Chino bad boy Ryan (Benjamin Mackenzie) and follow him as he is rescued from jail by his attorney, Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher) and becomes part of his family. Wife Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) isn't sure she wants the brooding boy near her son Seth (Adam Brody), who is the quintessential comic book geek. And then there are the girls: Moody Marissa (Mischa Barton), Seth's secret crush Summer (Rachel Bilson), and spunky Theresa from Chino. Marissa's troubled parents and Kirsten's parents have their share of drama, too, and who could forget Luke or Haylie. It's simply the best season of the show, with the most memorable one-liners. Who can forget Summer's first "Ewww!" or Luke's "welcome" speech to Ryan. br / br /Teens like the show for the trendy music and fashions, while people over 20 consider it a guilty pleasure; it certainly is deliciously decadent, romantic, funny, shocking, and, of course, luxuriantly beautiful. The secret lives of the fabulously rich Newpsies contrast nicely with the outsider's two-fisted approach to life, until he realizes they're not so different after all. Season One has all the angst of high school junior year, as well as the social and financial machinations of the middle-agers. The action all revolves around Ryan, sensitively played by Mackenzie, and the loving Cohen family, with the wonderful Peter Gallagher anchoring it all as the kindly and wise dad. Creator Josh Schwartz has made fascinating characters and an addictive story line. Extras are few; there are no bloopers or commentary, but it's still a terrific DVD set that will satisfy your craving for all things O.C. Amazing December 29, 2004 9 out of 9 found this review helpful People everywhere have been talking about the OC, and I never really gave it a chance. But after receiving the box set as a Christmas present, and having watched the whole of the first season in a span of no less than 3 days, I can confirm that all the hype is necessary. I have never watched anything so gripping, dramatic and unpredictable as the OC. The plot is so engrossing and addictive, it's almost impossible to stop watching. There is comedy, as well as tragedy. You will be shocked by many of the intense revelations and it'll have you both laughing and crying. The balance between the two is what makes the OC particularly special.pThe OC has it all. The overlapping storylines include relationship problems, covering themes like jealousy, infidelity and heartbreak, as well as the development of other relationships and friendships, with the odd punch-up or cat fight in between. The introduction of new characters keep the flow of story interesting and there is always something new going on. It never gets boring.pEntertaining, full of surprises, with an amazingly talented cast, 18 hours of television masterpiece. What more could you ask for?pBring on Season 2! Addicted to the O.C.! October 26, 2004 60 out of 68 found this review helpful I was counting down the days until this DVD came out and now I finally have it! Anyone who has seen the OC will understand why it is such a good show, but for those who haven't, I will explain why it's a must have DVD!!pIt's essentially about a young kid named Ryan who is chucked out by his mother and brought into the home of his lawyer, Sandy Cohen. But it's not any old home. Sandy lives in Newport, an incredibly superficial world full of the rich and the beautiful; the complete opposite of his home town Chino. pThe series follows Ryan as he starts a new life living with Sandy, his wife Kirsten and their son Seth. Seth is the dorky but adorable one who doesn't quite fit in. He loves sailing and comic books and doesn't really have any friends until Ryan comes along. Nextdoor neighbour Marissa appears to have the perfect life but her Dad goes and ruins all that!pWe learn how Seth has been in love with Marissa's best friend Summer for years and years, but she doesn't even know who he is. (He named his boat "Summer Breeze" after her) That soon changes as the super popular Summer falls for geeky Seth. Oh dear, what will that do to her reputation?! pOther important younger characters include Marissa's boyfriend and then ex-boyfriend Luke, Marissa's therapy buddy and all round weirdo Oliver, Seth's other lady Anna, and Kirsten's sister Hailey.pAlthough the OC is largely a teen drama, the parents have just as big a part as the youngsters. Sandy's wife Kirsten, Marissa's parents Jimmy and Julie not forgetting Kirsten's father Caleb, the scheming and manipulative businessman.pThere's not a bad or boring episode in this series. Every episode is so witty and the sarcasm from characters such as Seth is hilarious. The writing is slick and the only wooden actor is Paris Hilton who pops up in one of the later episodes.pEven if you've already seen the OC on TV its worth getting the DVD for the extras. The casting of the OC featurette and season 2 preview are particularly good. The deleted scenes are fun to see and the commentary of the first episode from the creator and one of the producers is interesting to hear. pIf you watched the show first on C4 like I did, you may have noticed certain scenes were cut short as it was pre-watershed. The DVD contains the un-edited version. (I don't have E4 so I don't know whether they edit it or not!)pEven if you can't afford it now, you can always pop it on your Christmas list! Absolutely Amazing (Ooh..alliteration!) September 4, 2006 Lauren;; __x (England) 13 out of 14 found this review helpful This Season is the best of them all..Season 2 can't even compare..The story of Ryan..who is taken in by his lawyer, Sandy Cohen..from a horrible home life in Chino, to the rich and glamourous Orange County with one of the richest familys there. The show revolves around 3 main couples - Kirsten Sandy, (Seth's Mum and Dad) The couple with the rock solid marriage ready to take on whatever life throws at them..They have a great relationship with each other, and with Seth, and Ryan. Then theres Ryan and Marissa, who don't get together until Luke (Marissa's long term boyfriend) gets caught, and Ryan steps in after months of flirting between the two. Then finally, there are Seth and Summer..the weirdest pair you will come acros, Summer, a popular girl, Seth..a total geek. Seth has loved Summer for mayn years, but Summer has sikmply mocked and ignored him..until she finds out what hes really like. br / br /So many more twists and turns happen than what i've described..this is a truly fantastic start to the very popular show The OC. This is a great buy and WELL worth your money. br / br /Hope this review was helpful =) WOW! Value for money March 29, 2005 Loz (Norfolk, United Kingdom) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful WOW! Oh my god how brillant is the OC. I definately recommend to everyone that you buy this boxset it is worth every penny. As soon as you see the first episode of this fantastic show I can promise you will be hooked not only on the huge storylines but also on the fitness of ben and adam.brI am a massive OC fan and couldn't wait for the second season. But to feed my appetite of this great show while I had to wait for the second season to air I watched the first season over and over again.I can honestly say this show is one of the best shows around and you never get bored of watching the episodes again and again. brThe storylines have a purpose and the fact that the show is based on the trials and tribulations of teenage life and love just helps you relate to the characters and love them even more.The show has a brilliant cast and every episode you are left wanting to know whats going to happen next.brAnyone without the OC boxset does not know what they are missing. You may look at the price and be left thinking is it worth it but with 7 discs and a massive 27 incredible episodes plus all those special features I would say this is definately money well spent and I am just waiting fo the awesome second season to be released. Showing reviews 1-5 of 92 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...19 Next »

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