Advantages: DENNY CRANE! And the rest of the cast, the writing, direction Disadvantages: Ludicrously funky themetune
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Yes, it’s Boston Legal, the giving James Spader the recognition he deserves, Modern America questioning, legal lawyer show with lawyers in it; from America. I’ve been wanting to write some new DVD reviews for a while, if only so I get to play around with those funky little arrows Christianfilmcritic gets, and I’ve chosen for my subject this, the latest TV offering from the maker of Ally McBeal, David E. Kelley. Set in the fictional ... ...to a law firm, obviously. Boston Legal is firmly comedic, although the humour always flows from the characters rather than crazy situations (although there is one hostage scene, played half seriously, but with a brilliant comic conclusion.)
The character of Alan Shore is a brilliant one ► played to perfection by the Award-Winning James Spader. He is incredibly funny and witty, even though he can be a total bastard at times. Incredibly moral, ...
Seresecros 15.05.2007
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Advantages: Great series, nice packaging, good deleted scenes section Disadvantages: No audio commentaries, no "play all" function
Boston Legal is a legal series from writer and producer David E. Kelley, best-known for the controversial 90's series Ally McBeal.
This series officially has an ensemble cast but the show is inevitably stolen by the inspired paring of James Spader and William Shatner as lawyers Alan Shore and Denny Crane respectively.
The sharp delivery and simply hilarious performance from both actors earned them each Emmy Awards.
This 5-disc DVD box set collects ... ...produced but held over for the second season).
The first four discs hold the first 16 episodes while the fifth holds the finale and the extra features.
Compared alongside other Fox HE releases, the extras are limited; there are no audio commentaries, which, in this day and age is something one expects for at least four episodes.
However, the deleted scenes section covers a lot of what we would learn from a commentary anyway. Instead of the usual, ...
david_chalk 19.10.2006
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Boston Legal is a must-watch legal comedy. It's sharp, witty, clever and probably mildly addictive.
Possibly the best thing about this series is the characters. They are endlessly likeable: rule bending Alan, egocentric Denny and formidable Shirley.
Each episode is watch able on its own, with trials, sentences, corruption, incompetence, rivalry, surprises, sex and humour left right and centre.
The humour throughout is very funny, ranging from innuendo to political satire, as the series progresses there are many great moments you won't forget.
Not a single dud episode, it just gets better. If you like legal dramas or smart comedy then you'll love this award winning show. ...
MrJayUK 19.04.2007
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