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House - Season 1 (Hugh Laurie) [DVD]
enlarge	Directors: Fred Gerber, Newton Thomas Sigel, Deran Sarafian, Frederick King, Paris Barclay Actors: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer Studio: Universal Pictures UK Category: DVD List Price: ~~£49.99~~ Buy New: £12.93 as of 22/11/2009 14:21 GMT details You Save: £37.06 (74%) New (15) Used (12) from £9.99 Seller: findprice Rating: 94 reviews Sales Rank: 295 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number Of Discs: 6 Running Time: 999 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2 Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.7 EAN: 5050582420760 ASIN: B000E0RFY0 Release Date: February 27, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.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, IBlackadder/I). 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. P More than any previous medical procedural, it resembles Attanasio's underrated IGideon's Crossing/I, but IHouse/I 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). P From the first episode, IHouse/I attracted a talented array of guests, including Robin Tunney ("Pilot"), Joe Morton ("Role Model"), and Patrick Bauchau ("Cursed") as Spencer's 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. --IKathleen C. Fennessy/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 94 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...19 Next » Not your average medical drama October 8, 2007 Matt 24 out of 24 found this review helpful Everything about House is a little bit different; the teaching hospital setting, the stylish glass and wood interiors and of course the acerbicly witty Dr Gregory House (Hugh Laurie). However, as with many US series, designed to be drawn out over hundreds of episodes, you won't notice all its facets at first. The show has a very particular formula - a medical whodunnit (or whatisit) where a patient is admitted with mysterious or misdiagnosed symptoms. House and his team of junior doctors spend the episode using differential diagnosis to try and find the cause of the symptoms before it's too late - which occasionally it is. On watching the first few episodes of the first season, you'll mainly find that it's this formula being developed and the writers using the hook of Dr House's dry wit to lure viewers. However investing a little time in the show and you'll start to see the central and supporting characters blossom and develop in different directions, and the inventiveness of the different ailments and approaches to diagnosis stops the format from becoming stale - in fact a format such as this is refreshing compared to the complicated, twisted threads and general chaos that defines dramas like ER. br / br /A different story each episode, twinned with decent development arcs for the characters, gives House the best of both worlds, making it an easy show to pick up but also one that holds your interest. Hugh Laurie in the central role has become a very memorable character, with his comic timing not wasted on House's barbed, irreverent tongue. The writers don't let this overshadow the rest of the excellent cast though, making a very well rounded television series. br / br /The DVD box set doesn't feature any extravagant packaging, however the set does include a few interesting extras which genuinely gives insight into the series. Although the following series are arguably better, if you start from series two or three (as I did), you will find yourself backtracking to pick up on the character development. Definitely recommended. I dont have a drug management problem, I have a pain management problem. October 10, 2007 A. D. Mcalister (NI) 49 out of 52 found this review helpful The rating only goes as far as 5, but I would have to go as far as 10 to be accurate. br / br /Not since Richard Chamberlain graced the small screen as Dr Kildare has medical drama been so enticing. We are morbidly curious, knowing that there is no reason to like this character Gregory House. He's rude, the worst kind of example for drug rehabilitators, breaks every kind of rule - and yet we who watch the show religiously love the git. br / br /You can't empathize with him, barely sympathize, yet with every episode you see a deeper sense of morailty mixed with passion that makes you cringe and be drawn to the character. br / br /His three plebes, sorry coworkers, are equally mixed into the plot outline each week. Individually they are strong, well defined characters all on their own. His bestest buddy wilson, and his boss Cutty are the ying to yang in a trio that I haven't seen on screen since Kirk, Spock and McCoy. You will be hooked if you have heard of this series but have yet to give it a try. Best Hospital Show I have ever seen May 15, 2008 Nicole Stodian 33 out of 35 found this review helpful It took me a while to get into that 'House'-mood. br /Many friends had already recommended the show but I stayed away in fear of seeing just 'another' hospital show. br /After 4 years, I have finally decided to sit down and watch it. And thank god I did. This is by far the best hospital 'drama' that I have ever seen. br /I was always a fan of ER and was very sad when I saw it jump the shark and I am so happy to have found a new addiction. br /I don't believe that there is a need to explain the general content of the show...because whats the need to 'spoil' new viewers when it so much more fun to explore this show on your own. br /All I can say is to watch out for that chemistry between the actors. It feels like they were made to act together in a show like this. And a show like this was just made for them. br / br /A real treat and a good way to spend free evenings in front of the TV. But careful, You might get addicted. br / br / Why a repetitive formula isn't necessarily a bad thing. September 2, 2006 Mr. J. M. Coffey (UK) 37 out of 40 found this review helpful First of all, I'll just agree with all the other reviewers in saying that this is an excellent series, and Hugh Laurie's performance is fantastic and totally believable playing as the misanthropic wise-cracking lead. br / br /However, the main point I wanted to make is just to make people aware of the shows style, and give my own opinion about the repetitive structure of the show; Something that other people have mentioned. br / br /Basically, you shouldn't really be thinking about House in terms of a typical hospital drama like ER, or Chicago Hope, or etc. etc. The genre that House is most like is actually the detective story, and if you think of House as "Columbo with a Stethascope" then you will be closer to the mark. br / br /Each episode involves him tracing the clues that will lead to the cure of a patient, but there are also some excellent sub-plots running through all the shows, and lets not forget, House gets to deliver some seriously funny lines. br / br /This is a must buy. One of the best things on TV September 22, 2007 Celtes (wales, uk) 18 out of 19 found this review helpful I am absolutely obsessed with this show. It is intelligent, interesting, funny and totally absorbing. br / br /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. br / br /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. br / br /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! br / br /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. Showing reviews 1-5 of 94 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...19 Next »

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