Production Year: 2006 - Drama - Director: David Mamet, Helen Shaver, Steve Gomer, Oz Scott, Davis Guggenheim, Ron Lagomarsino - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over
Created by David Mamet (GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, EDMOND), this television drama follows the exploits of a special forces unit, tracing the heroism of its members, as well as their... more
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inside the military while also giving viewers a peek inside the private lives of the elite squad. Conceived by the critically acclaimed David Mamet (Glengarry Glen ...
inside the military while also giving viewers a peek inside the private lives of the elite squad. Conceived by the critically acclaimed David Mamet (Glengarry Glen ...
inside the military while also giving viewers a peek inside the private lives of the elite squad. Conceived by the critically acclaimed David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross, House of Games), The Unit is an elite, covert Special Forces team that operates outside the military chain of command. The first season's 13 episodes offer insight into the characters without revealing too much about the men who make up the operation. Are they extremely patriotic, or are they adrenalin junkies who have to be in danger to feel validated? The answer probably falls somewhere in between, and the viewer gets the feeling that as much as the men love their wives and children, it's their jobs that give them their true reason for living. Led by veteran Jonas Blane (Dennis Haysbert, 24), the Unit deals with terrorism, rescue missions, and assassinations quickly, discreetly, and efficiently. If all goes well, someone else gets the credit. If things go awry, it's their necks on the line. In the first season of The Unit, the action is fast, the plot is succinct, and the acting is well done (when dealing with the deadly missions). It's the secondary storyline involving the wives that's less successful. The newest member of the Unit, Bob Brown (Scott Foley, Felicity), apparently didn't fill his wife Kim (Audrey Marie Anderson) in on what their new life would be like. From the beginning, she resists the hoo rah attitude that the other wives exhibit. But rather than coming across as an independent free thinker, she is presented as a whining drip of a woman who has no clue about the definition of a secret. Of course, when faced with the military's version of The Stepford Wives, who could blame her? As Jonas' supportive wife Molly, Regina Taylor (I'll Fly Away, Courage Under Fire) is less sympathetic than usual. In the early episodes, she comes across as an almost stalkerish busybody who is always there when Kim is trying to cope with a life she never wanted. Throw in an affair between commanding officer Colonel Tom Ryan (Robert Patrick, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) and one of the wives and you've got the makings of a military soap opera. The show is at its best when it concentrates on the men and their missions. We may not understand why they do what they do, but we're grateful that someone is doing the dangerous job for us. --Jae-Ha Kim
inside the military while also giving viewers a peek inside the private lives of the elite squad. Conceived by the critically acclaimed David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross, House of Games), The Unit is an elite, covert Special Forces team that operates outside the military chain of command. The first season's 13 episodes offer insight into the characters without revealing too much about the men who make up the operation. Are they extremely patriotic, or are they adrenalin junkies who have to be in danger to feel validated? The answer probably falls somewhere in between, and the viewer gets the feeling that as much as the men love their wives and children, it's their jobs that give them their true reason for living. Led by veteran Jonas Blane (Dennis Haysbert, 24), the Unit deals with terrorism, rescue missions, and assassinations quickly, discreetly, and efficiently. If all goes well, someone else gets the credit. If things go awry, it's their necks on the line. In the first season of The Unit, the action is fast, the plot is succinct, and the acting is well done (when dealing with the deadly missions). It's the secondary storyline involving the wives that's less successful. The newest member of the Unit, Bob Brown (Scott Foley, Felicity), apparently didn't fill his wife Kim (Audrey Marie Anderson) in on what their new life would be like. From the beginning, she resists the hoo rah attitude that the other wives exhibit. But rather than coming across as an independent free thinker, she is presented as a whining drip of a woman who has no clue about the definition of a secret. Of course, when faced with the military's version of The Stepford Wives, who could blame her? As Jonas' supportive wife Molly, Regina Taylor (I'll Fly Away, Courage Under Fire) is less sympathetic than usual. In the early episodes, she comes across as an almost stalkerish busybody who is always there when Kim is trying to cope with a life she never wanted. Throw in an affair between commanding officer Colonel Tom Ryan (Robert Patrick, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) and one of the wives and you've got the makings of a military soap opera. The show is at its best when it concentrates on the men and their missions. We may not understand why they do what they do, but we're grateful that someone is doing the dangerous job for us. --Jae-Ha Kim
Advantages: Gripping, Action packed and full to the rim with drama. Disadvantages: Only a 13 episode half season
...big into TV shows about the military either, yet I'm hooked. The show is about a group of highly trained members of a US special forces team, known as The Unit. Their job to protect the USA, and the world, from terrorist threats around the world. The difference between this show and other American Military shows is that it doesn't just focus around the team doing black ops in country's like Iraq, this one focuses equally on the real life issues surrounding ... ...missions abroad, it also shows the training involved as well as political battles with members of congress. Its got more action than 24, more depth than lost, and is definately one of the best shows I have ever seen. Its great to see this show has been renewed for a second season. ...
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Actor(s): Dennis Haysbert, Robert Patrick, Scott Foley, Regina Taylor, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Abby Brammell
Director(s): David Mamet, Helen Shaver, Steve Gomer, Oz Scott, Davis Guggenheim, Ron Lagomarsino
Genre: Drama
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 2006
Running Time: 9 hours 9 minutes
Consumer Advice: Contains strong images of bloody injury
Video Category: US Television
Plot: THE UNIT follows the exploits of a special forces unit, tracing the heroism of its members, as well as their foibles. The team is charged with some of the U.S. military's most top-secret, dangerous missions, while their families at home deal with the trials and tribulations of having a loved one with such a unique and dangerous occupation.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date: 30/04/2007
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 3428001000
Barcode: 5039036030199
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Created by David Mamet (GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, EDMOND), this television drama follows the exploits of a special forces unit, tracing the heroism of its members, as well as their foibles. The team is charged with some of the U.S. military's most top-secret, dangerous missions, while their families at home deal with the trials and tribulations of having a loved one with such a unique and dangerous occupation. Dennis Haysbert (24), Scott Foley (HOUSE, M.D., SCRUBS), and Abby Brammell (SIX FEET UNDER) co-star.
Technical information
Special Features: Inside Delta Force featurette
Sound: Dolby Digital
Professional reviews
Review: The Unit may have just become my favourite thing on TV (The Guardian, 10/04/2007)
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