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A review by EmiliaJayne on 30 Rock - Series 1 - Complete (DVD) April 20th, 2009
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Standard
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
great writing, endlessly quotable, great performances,
Disadvantages:
no dvd extras,
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I must say that i was surprised to see that the 30 Rock Season 1 dvd only had one review. Why? Well, 1 - because it's possibly the best comedy out there at the minute and 2 - because recently it's stock has risen dramatically with Tina Fey's popularity following her Sarah Palin impression and articles in the Guardian. I have no doubt that the show's popularity will sky rocket over the next couple of months and the number of reviews increase but for the moment here's my little bit...
About 30 Rock & Tina Fey
So first thing to say is that 30 Rock is that Tina Fey executive produces, writes and stars in 30 Rock. It is her baby, set in a world which she knows very well. 30 Rock concerns itself with the set of The Girlie Show (a fictional Saturday Night Live kinda show) on NBC (a real network). Fey was once a cast member and head writer of Saturday Night Live.
30 Rock follow's Fey's The Girlie Show head writer Liz Lemon as she has to deal with her new Network Executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), diva-like cast members, fellow writers and a troublesome love life. Whilst there is an overall story, that's not what the heart of 30 Rock is - it's the excellent writing, characters and surreal little stories hidden within.
Alex Baldwin & Tina Fey
Alec Baldwin & Tina Fey have both enjoyed career boosts from 30 Rock's popularity in America and rightly so. Alec Baldwin's Jack Donaghy is brash, corporate, sickeningly rich and self-aggrandizing BUT he gets all the best lines (example - when Liz asks him why he's wearing a tuxedo for no occasion he replies 'It's after 6, what am i a farmer?') and sooner rather than later you warm to him.
And where to start with Fey's Liz Lemon. She is absolutely the best female character on television now. Along with CJ from the West Wing, Liz Lemon is... well... real. Most female characters on tv are either bombshells with no brain or very intelligent & not pretty (although these might undergo a transformation at some point!). Liz Lemon is a geek (she loves star wars), she's clumsy, she loves food (and recounts most of her life's moments using food as the frame of reference), she's intelligent but has silly moments, she likes nice boys not bad boys (when she actually meets one!), she's pretty (geek chic) but not a traditional bombshell (on the occasions she has a transformation - she ends up falling over, being uncomfortable or people not noticing) and above all she's just a normal woman. An element which should not be underestimated.
Supporting Characters
Whilst Donaghy and Lemon are the show's central and best characters the supporting characters are superb. They all have their moments of genius. They include Dr Spaceman - maverick doctor who assures people that 'we have no idea of knowing where the human heart is'. Oh and his name is pronounced Dr Spa-che-man! Tracy Jordan - actor on the show, diva complex, comes with a group of hangers on, is slightly crazy and is the star of hits such as Who Dat Ninja? Kenneth - NBC page who just loves television. Will do anything for anyone and is extremely protective of his NBC uniform.
DVD
The first season dvd has no extras, which is very disappointing,
Overall
30 Rock is a superbly written piece of television comedy, bursting with endlessly quotable lines, surreal moments, fantastic characters and charm. Whilst the dvd has no extras, the quality of the show more than makes up for this.
Advantages: Clever, witty, original. Written by and stars Tina Fey - need I say more? Disadvantages: You'll probably have to buy it on dvd, it's rarely shown on tv in the UK
This show is so criminally underrated in the UK - it definitely deserves a decent slot on a mainstream channel, to get the viewers it deserves! To be fair, it is fairly quirky and likely to divide opinion, but then so do most worthwhile comedies. It's set in the Rockerfeller Centre in New York (hence the name) and is based around the happenings at the NBC studios. More specifically it is about Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), the head writer of a comedy sketch ... ...(brilliantly played by Alec Baldwin) becomes her new boss, and forces her to accept Tracy Jordan onto her show. Tracy is an ever so slightly insane, eccentric, unpredictable 'actor' who causes havoc pretty much wherever he goes. This is the basic premise, which gives rise to 21 witty, cleverly-scripted, original episodes in the first season alone. If you're looking for a basic sit-com which doesn't rock too many boats this probably isn't for you, ...
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Quality Comedy Review of30 Rock - Series 1 - Complete (DVD)by
jameswilson245
30 Rock is an american comedy that airs on NBC, it Stars Tiny Fey and Alec Baldwin
It Follows Liz Lemon (Tiny Fey); Head writer of the Girlie show filmed at NBC's 30 Rockafeller Place in New York, When new Boss Jack Donaghie (Alec Baldwin) comes in and demands the addition of a highly Volatile Movie star and rebrands the show, Liz has a lot to deal with.
30 Rock is a brilliant comedy, one of the funniest i have ever seen, for me it only rates behind ... ...there just not funny and 30 is certainly funny and always provides at least one laugh out loud moment every episode.
Tiny Fey who plays the main character Liz Lemon does a great job of both writing and starring in the show, she plays a slightly desperate, slightly crazy middle age women brilliantly and Alec Baldwin is perfect for the role of High-up executive and his on screen chemistry with Tiny Fey is really good as well.
But the Key character ...
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Consumer Advice: Contains moderate sex references and language
Video Category: US Television
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Plot: Liz Lemon is the head writer on a variety series called 'The Girlie Show'. But the new Vice President of East Coast Television, Jack Donaghy, decides to shake up the show, adding eccentric actor Tracy Jordan to the cast and changing the name.
Art imitates life in this smart comedy starring SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE alums Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and frequent host Alec Baldwin. In addition to writing and executive producing 30 ROCK, Fey plays Liz Lemon, the head writer on a variety series called 'The Girlie Show'. But the new Vice President of East Coast Television, Jack Donaghy (Baldwin), decides to shake up the show, adding eccentric actor Tracy Jordan (Morgan) to the cast and changing the name. A critical hit, 30 ROCK garnered a Golden Globe win for Fey in its first series for its brand of comedy that ably straddles intelligence and silliness. This sitcom also features Jane Krakowski (ALLY MCBEAL), Scott Adsit (KICKING AND SCREAMING), and Judah Friedlander. But with such a deep bench of talent, the show's secret weapon is Kenneth, played by Jack McBrayer (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), whose naivete is a hilarious contrast to the rest of the characters. This release features the first series in its entirety.
Technical information
Special Features: Interactive menu
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Professional reviews
Review: Expect smart scripts and terrific comic turns by Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, and Jack McBrayer (Ultimate DVD, 14/02/2008)
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