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Dracula Lives

Advantages: excellent animation, good scripts, cracking soundtrack
Disadvantages: English dub could be better, compression rate not optimal

...this world. Here, Hellsing (aka van Helsing) has indeed tracked Dracula back to his castle and lands. There, he indeed kills Dracula's servants and various minions, including Mina. He informs Dracula of this as he plunges a stake through his heart as Dracula gasps in disbelief, "I lost?" Humbled by his own powerful being losing to such a foe, he swears fealty to the Hellsing family, and rather than having his head cut off to finish the killing job, ...
...vampire of all? And so, Hellsing founds the Hellsing Organisation, a civilian outfit which in reality is a Protestant Order of Holy Knights shrouded in the utmost of secrecy and answering pretty much only to royalty. Fiercely devoted to their sworn duty of serving the royal house and all of Britain by destroying vampires, they are an almost anachronistic organisation in the 21st century. Modern weaponry aplenty abounds, but duty, honour, and a fierce ...

Shroud 22.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hellsing - The Collection (Box Set) (DVD)

Buffy Takes the Initiative

Advantages: Some amazing episodes, great seasonal arc and great performances
Disadvantages: One or two bad episodes

...boards that season four of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is where the show lost its way. I disagree - in my opinion the show only got bigger and better with each season. In season four, Buffy and Willow head off to the local university, whilst Xander moves into his parents basement and tries to find a direction in life. Giles is feeling a little useless with no job and nothing to do. I don't want to repeat the general information I put into my review ...
...the local UC Sunnydale, but Buffy soon finds herself in over her head. A vampire gang who kill students and steal their belongings soon appears, and it's up to Buffy to deal with them. This is a great season opener - we the viewer are plunged into the unfamiliar world of college along with Buffy, which works really well. Episode Two: Living Conditions Buffy has to deal with her annoying roommate in this episode - and she thinks there's something ...

amytheduck 18.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Series 4 - Complete (DVD)

Buffy Season 5

Advantages: Brilliant season of a brilliant show.
Disadvantages: Nothing.

...- this is my favourite Buffy season. This season includes the introduction of mysterious little sister Dawn, and shows key developments in the relationships of the characters, such as Willow and Tara. It also has some of the most defining moments of Buffy, including the wonderful and heart-wrenching episode 'The Body' which has been one of the most memorable episodes to date. We also get more intimate with Spike, (James Marsters) and get to see a ...
...love the bond between sisters Buffy and Dawn, which ultimately leads to my favourite ever BTVS episode 'The Gift' which is the fifth season finale. Featuring a beautiful soundtrack, big snakes, monks, goddesses and moments to make you laugh and cry, this season is definately not to be missed. In my opinion it is well worth the money, and will keep you entertained for hours. ...

bunhead88 24.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Series 5 - Complete (DVD)

Something To Sink Your Teeth Into.

Advantages: The whole season, character development, Spike, best choreography of any season
Disadvantages: Last ever season

...yes to both. Despite reservations, Angel is a fantastic feat of television. Actually managing to better it's sister show over several seasons. Whilst Buffy was always a show about being a teenager, and surviving as a teenager in high school, the world, life, love, Angel, in contrast is about adults. The choices that people make, and the consequences they have to live with. Whilst Angel himself turns out to be one of the most interesting, 3-dimensional ...
...resources at the gang's disposal, Angel Investigation attempt to fight the good fight from inside the belly of the beast. With many twists and turns, betrayals and deceptions, and some old friends (and foe's) along for the ride, the season culminates in Angel Investigations discovering the source of evil run on earth, and declaring all out war. Without saying anymore the final season is brilliant, embodying everything great about the show; comedy, ...

mattb1983 30.07.2008 · Read full review
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Becoming Buffy

Advantages: Great characters, an excellent story arc, fantastic season finale
Disadvantages: A couple of bad episodes

Buffy the Vampire Slayer really found its feet in season two. It progressed from being a monster of the week show, to a show with a serious storyline, character and plot arcs. I don't want to repeat the general information I put into my review of season one, so I'll just jump straight into reviewing the characters and episodes. Read my review of season one here: http://dvd.ciao.co.uk/BuffyTheVampireSlayerSeason1CollectionDVDRev iew5767154 ...
...out of her shell, and Buffy grows up a lot as she deals with the hand life has dealt her. There are some wonderful new characters in this season, amongst them the infamous Spike. The bleach blonde vampire is played by James Marsters with aplomb and despite the slightly dodgy English accent is a fantastic character. Accompanying Spike is the insane Drusilla; another English character played by an American - in this case Juliet Landau. Spike and Dru ...

amytheduck 16.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Series 2 - Comeplete (DVD)