Friends: Complete Season 1-10 (30 Disc Box Set) [DVD] [1995] | ![Friends: Complete Season 1-10 (30 Disc Box Set) [DVD] [1995]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KNWXV814L._SL160_.jpg) | Actors: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £199.99
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Rating:  135 reviews
Sales Rank: 5444
Format: Box set, PAL
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 30
Number Of Discs: 30
Running Time: 5372 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.9 x 5.7
EAN: 7321900593762
ASIN: B0002WYRSM
Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 1994
Release Date: October 2, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A US sitcom behemoth with a global brand,i Friends/i shot out of the gate in 1994 with snappy writing and an attractive cast. The exploits of sensitive paleontologist Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), his obsessive-compulsive sister Monica Geller (Courteney Cox); Monica's roommate Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), a spoiled rich girl trying to live on her own; earthy aromatherapist/masseuse Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow); and Monica's neighbours across the hall -- sarcastic Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and his struggling actor roommate Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) became a nationwide obsession, a pop-culture icon (remember "The Rachel" haircut?) and a ratings hit for its entire run.p The first two seasons were mostly centered on the on-off saga of Ross and Rachel, and while their relationship remained a strong presence through romantic rivals and even a baby, the other characters eventually moved from sideshow players into a shared comedic lead. Buti Friends/i was not without its heart. Most of the cast had dysfunctional relationships with their parents and went through loss, divorce, marriage, parenthood, and love triangles. The emotional pregnancies of Rachel (by Ross) and Phoebe (surrogate to her half-brother's triplets) won the actresses Emmy Awards, and Joey's tender feelings for Rachel in Season 8 won LeBlanc, the most improved actor in the series, a nomination.p Most sitcoms run out of ideas by the fifth season, buti Friends/i gave itself a refreshing jolt the minute Monica and Chandler wound up in bed together. Their budding romance was not only the one of the funniest arcs of the series, but one of the most sentimental, as they planned a wedding, struggled to have a child and eventually turned to adoption. By seasons seven and onwards, the characters had each "grown up" from young singletons to thirtysomethings finding permanence in their careers and love lives but never losing the laughs. p iFriends/i featured a parade of celebrity guests, but utilised most of the stars as more than mere cameos: The sextet's parents were all brilliantly cast, particularly Kathleen Turner as Chandler's drag-queen father and Teri Garr as Phoebe's dizzy mom. Everyone from George Clooney to Sean Penn to Julia Roberts to Bruce Willis has appeared on the sitcom, and Tom Selleck certainly enjoyed a career resuscitation after his recurring role as Monica's older man. p But no star power ever penetrated the bond between the six stars and their unmatchable chemistry worked for ten seasons. Even though the show is probably repeated somewhere in the world every day, this boxed set of iFriends/i remains watchable over and over again -- even if that theme song eventually grates on your nerves! i--Sally Giles/i
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 I Love It! February 15, 2006
63 out of 65 found this review helpful
Clearly, if you are a Friends fan, then this is the perfect product. There are a few things I should point out though. Season eight claims to have #x27;never before seen footage#x27; - LIE! There is nothing different about those episodes and the original broadcast episodes. Also, season nine has shortened episodes. I don#x27;t know how many but I noticed it on #x27;The One In Barbados (Part 1 2). They have cut lots out making each of these episodes just over 20 minutes instead of the usual 22. This may not sound a lot but this is 10% of the original episode - GONE! However, I would say that not buying this product for the sake of 4 minutes is a bit picky so if you want it - BUY IT! ALSO, I got this for #163;129.99 on Amazon, so make sure your timing is right! If Amazon could afford to have it that cheap JUST BEFORE CHIRSTMAS then they could afford to have it that price again!
Outstanding January 2, 2005
50 out of 54 found this review helpful
Im a huge fan of Friends and as soon as the series finished on TV I was looking to buy the DVD boxsets. I stumbled across this boxset and I ordered it almost immediatly. Im not normally so impulsive, especially with large sums of money.br brIm glad I did it, I could not be happier with it. The design of the box is excellent and it's presented very well. I watched all the 236 episodes in sequence and my love for friends has grown considerably. The story-lines are superb and hilarious. The acting never cease's to impress. A truly amazing sitcom. brI am not a huge fan of sitcoms but this one is miles above the rest. If you do like sitcoms this series is essential.pOn the last disc there are several documentries and outtake reels which are very funny and informative. They are a must see for fans.pWhether you are a big fan or not I recommend you buy this boxset ASAP. You will not be disappointed!
Great Box Set November 21, 2004
K. T. Hill
40 out of 45 found this review helpful
This is a truely amazing box set. Worth every penny to have every single episode in this fantastic set.
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br /With regards to what one reviewer has said here about the packaging... The handles digging into the cases is a shipping issue. Bad packing or handling. Also, the reason that the DVD's have no labels is because they are all (apart from disk 30) double sided. Imagine the size and weight of the pack if it had 60 disks? It's already quite heavy.
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br /Money well spent though. A must for every Friends fan.
The BEST sitcom EVER!!! March 27, 2006
33 out of 37 found this review helpful
If you enjoy American TV Sitcoms BUY THIS. This is without a doubt the best TV series I have ever watched and will continue to watch over and over and over again. Friends is a classic. Each character is so likeable for totally different reasons. They are all so adorable and the plots, although weak in some episodes are made fantastic by these six characters. There have been some wonderful guest appearances, who can forget when Rachel dates Jean Claude Van Dam or when Chandler dates Julia Roberts! Rachel's sisters are Reese Witherspoon and Christina Applegate. Bruce Willis is Ross's girlfriend's disapproving father and Joey has Elle McPherson as a flatmate! One of the best guest star appearances has to be the one with Brad Pitt at Thanksgiving. One word - Hilarious! All 10 seasons are fabulous and I can't even choose a personal favourite. Friends makes me laugh out loud, sometimes to the point of crying and is so light hearted, easy to watch and all round entertaining. You only wish these friends, were your Friends.
Dude!!! November 27, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I can think of no better use of your money this X-mas!brIf you know someone who is a Friends fan, or you are a fan yourself this is a fantastic purchase!! I bought it myself, and immediatley booked Mon Tue off work to watch them all over a long weekend with my buddies etaing nothing but pizza, chips, and anything else you could get delivered...pSure, i put on a few pounds, but i laughed them all off again!
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