In the small coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts, a group of high school kids come of age, each with their own set of trials and tribulations. Affluent, 15 year-old Dawson... more
television series about a group of teenagers on the cusp of becoming adults. Featuring all the episodes ever made! For individual episode listings please refer ...
Production Year: 1981 - Drama - Director: Franco Zeffirelli - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Richard Kiley, Penelope Milford, Beatrice Straight
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A review by ryu2019 on Dawson's Creek - Series 1-6 (Box Set) (DVD) October 11th, 2009
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Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Standard
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
Characters you will grow to love, engaging stories, beautiful crafted drama
Disadvantages:
Weak final two seasons, secondary characters are hit - and - miss
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Let me start by saying that this box set is great value. For the price you are paying, you are going to get a lot of quality entertainment. All 6 seasons, and the finale, are in this set. Every episode ever made.
The show itself is one of my personal favourites, I grew up with these characters. I was there from beginning to end. What sets Dawson's Creek apart from all other comparable shows, is the quality of the writing and the acting.
The dialogue is stylised, unrealistic, but also very literate. The interchanges between the characters are always a joy to watch. Its funny, and, as I mentioned, while the dialogue itself isn't realistic, the emotions being conveyed are universal and familiar - I'm sure everyone remembers the period of their lives that this show encapsulates so well.
The characters in the show are good mix of different archetypes. Each has their own role or function. There is the bad girl, the cheeky sidekick, the noble central character, the tom-boy, the high school bitch, the randy parents etc. You will grow to like and loath particular characters, everyone has their favourites. The chemistry between the characters, and the fine young actors portraying them, is one of the shows strongest features.
The storylines are nearly always executed well and deal with a whole range of issues, like teen homosexuality, unrequited love, infidelity, drug abuse, parental breakdown, academic difficulties etc. There are always three of four "threads" of stories running consecutively, so even if you don't find one element gripping, you will probably like another "thread".
The last thing I'll mention is the discrepancy in quality between Seasons 1-4, and 5-6...
Season 1 through 4 contain some of the best television you will ever see, for all the reasons I mention above (although the start of Season 3, with the introduction of Eva - is a real comedic wobble!). Seasons 5 and 6 are weak in comparison.
Once the characters graduate high school, and leave Capeside (in other words: "the creek" of the title), the show losses direction, the characters change in inconsistent ways that don't really make much sense, and a host of new secondary characters are introduced - all of which are uniformly terrible.
But by the time you reach season 5, you will have fallen in love with the show, and the main characters and you'll keep watching until the end. It's not that season 5 and 6 are bad, its just that they are not as brilliant as the first four years of the show. That said, the feature length series finale, is an amazing piece of drama, and more than redeems the weaker final years.
Overall, Dawson's Creek is a well acted, well made, well written show with diverse characters, interesting stories, beautiful locations and an excellent soundtrack. Recommended to everyone who can remember the troubles of their teens!
Advantages: Includes every episode, hours worth of entertainment Disadvantages: Lack of special features
...to the very beginning of Dawson's Creek, right through the end. I loved the show when it was on television, but obviously never managed to watch every single episode, so it was great to be able to fill in the gaps, and relive my favourite episodes. I soon found that I was once again hooked on the series, watching episode after episode. If you haven't watched the show before, it is still well worth buying. Dawson's Creek is an American series aimed ... ...OC, but in my opinion Dawson's Creek is much better. I also loved the music featured in the show, which is mainly acoustic. I was fairly disappointed with the lack of special features on the DVD, and felt they could have added something extra, such as cast interviews or a "what they did next", especially considering the fame the show has brought to cast members such as James Van Der Beek and Katie Holmes. Overall, it is definitely worth buying, either ...
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18.11.2008
Revisit The Creek! Review ofDawson's Creek - Series 1-6 (Box Set) (DVD)by
sandi84
Advantages: Every episode, boxed, good value for money. Disadvantages: Not enough special features, doesn't always use the original music.
Dawson's Creek is an intricate teen drama. The interesting thing is that it can also appeal to adults so easily. The boxset includes all the seasons so you can see the characters grow (from a 15 year old aspiring director Dawson) and change right to the very end (to a grown up successful film maker Dawson).
At the very centre of the show lies the belief that friendships can last a lifetime and heartbreak makes you stronger. Pacey, Joey, Jack, Jen, ... ...to really add depth to the series and tell the viewers something that they didn't already know about the characters or how things may have turned out for them all.
At around £70 it's an absolute bargain and well worth the money for hours of blissful Dawson's Creek viewing! ...
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Great Set Review ofDawson's Creek - Series 1-6 (Box Set) (DVD)by
Nidaokuyaz
Advantages: You never get bored Disadvantages: You get addicted to it
...also don't miss to buy dawson's creek music cd. It includes Kiss Me (Sixpence None the Richer),Lose Your Way (Sophie B. Hawkins),Feels Like Home (Chantal Kreviazuk), I Don't Want to Wait (Paula Cole), Did You Ever Love Somebody (Jessica Simpson),Cry Ophelia (Adam Cohen), Letting Go (Sozzi), To Be Loved (Curtis Singers) , London Rain (Nothing Heals Me Like You Do), Shimmer (Shawn Mullins) , Any Lucky Penny (Nikki Hassman) and so on.
First I just ... ...and over again. The most beautiful episodes are in season one and season 5. Do not miss the opportunity to buy, because the price is not high. Dawson's Creek is a must for every teenager, because they see their lives in every episode. That is a classic. ...
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Studio(s): SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 30/01/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: CDRP 3867
Barcode: 5035822386716
Languages
Main Language: English
Professional reviews
Review: A groundbreaking teen drama... It's refreshing to see the three when they were innocent, albeit confused, friends... (Entertainment Weekly, )
DVD Description
In the small coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts, a group of high school kids come of age, each with their own set of trials and tribulations. Affluent, 15 year-old Dawson Leary (James Van Der Beek), idolises Steven Spielberg and wants to be a film maker. He has been friends with Joey (Katey Holmes) who lives across the pond with her pregnant sister since they were both five, but their friendship is changing now that their hormones are kicking in. The arrival of attractive new girl Jen (Michelle Williams), however, changes their relationship in even more, unexpected ways. Meanwhile Dawson and Joey's friend Pacey (Joshua Jackson) finds himself embroiled in a sticky situation with a pretty young teacher. Created by Kevin Williamson, DAWSON'S CREEK is filmed on location in Raleigh, Durham, and Wilmington, North Carolina. The complete series.
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