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Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series | 
| Studio: Shout! Factory
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 64.95
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Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 166
Format: Box Set, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 1.6
MPN: D6D34820
ISBN: 073892783X
UPC: 826663482096
EAN: 9780738927831
ASIN: B0001EQHXO
Theatrical Release Date: September 25, 1999
Release Date: April 27, 2004
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The comedy/drama IFreaks and Geeks/I limped through its sole season on NBC in 1999 before being expelled by the network--but not before earning critical acclaim and a devoted fan base that fought valiantly to keep it on the air. Now all 18 episodes have been released in this long-awaited boxed set, which allows longtime fans and first-timers alike to enjoy one of television's most poignant and funny programs about high school. p Created by writer-comedian Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow (IThe Larry Sanders Show/I), IFreaks and Geeks/I followed the Weir siblings--former math whiz Lindsay (Linda Cardellini of the IScooby-Doo/I feature films and IER/I) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley)--as they navigated the perils and pleasures of a Michigan high school circa 1980. What separated IFreaks and Geeks/I from most other scholastic series was its brutal honesty--Lindsay and Sam, as well as their friends and parents, were given very human personas that showed failure, malice, indecision, and moments of great clarity. Likewise, the plotlines rarely offered pat solutions to the characters' conflicts--the show unfolded in a naturalistic manner, which was a welcome respite for viewers tired of flashy high school dramas. When combined with its smart dialogue and winning performances (the cast included ISCTV/I veteran Joe Flaherty and ISpider-Man/I star James Franco, as well as the sublime and criminally underrecognized Martin Starr and Seth Rogen as Sam's pal Bill and dry-witted Ken, respectively), the show became a haven for fans of quality television, if only for a brief period of time.p The six-disc boxed set provides over 40 hours of supplemental material, which should satiate even the most obsessive of fans. Twenty-nine separate commentaries from the show's creators, cast (and as some of their parents!), composer Mike Andrews, and fans are included, as are 60 deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast auditions. However, the most striking extra is the warmth that radiates from the commentary participants--their pleasure in taking part in such a quality program is palpable, and will undoubtedly be echoed by all who watch these discs. I--Paul Gaita/I
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Classic June 21, 2007
Cole Vander Helm (Vancouver, BC Canada)
I loved every minute of Freaks and Geeks, Judd Apatow and Paul Feig did an amazing job! Once I got to know the characters this series became something entirely new to me. Freaks and Geeks will forever live on through its followers. Thanks Paul:)
 love the show hate the commentaries July 19, 2004
sam (Las Vegas, NV)
2 out of 15 found this review helpful
I'll keep it short. One of the best TV series ever!!! I have 2 beefs with the DVD set: 1. One cannot hear about 25% of what's being said in the audio commentaries 2. I am offended by the profanity used during the audio commentaries. (not just heck's and darn's but F-bombs and scatological references)
Great series, great set July 11, 2004
Alan Hummel (The Seven Seas of Rhye)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I can't believe they actually got this made with all of the original music! This was a great series that accurately portrayed the trials and tribulations of being an outcast during the high school years. Well written, and with a great cast, if you haven't seen this yet you owe it to yourself to check it out.pOn a different note, I have to commend whoever designed the packaging for this set: many times when you buy a DVD set with 4 or more discs, the packaging folds out for you to access the discs. With 4 discs it can be awkward, but with, say, 7 discs, it's quite cumbersome. This set is different -- each disk is on its own page so to speak, so that getting the disc you want to watch is as simple as opening a book and turning to the right spot. It's also a lot more durable than the fold out style packaging.
Funny and Brutal July 2, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I saw this show when it first ran on NBC and loved it. Due to NBC's constantly rescheduling the show, I missed a few episodes but I'm glad that it has all been captured on DVD. This is not your typical high school show because it is brutally honest about high school and family life and those relationships we have growing up. I like that the parents aren't typecast to be the usual dimwitted parents you usually see on TV (okay, Mr. Weir is cartoonish the first few episdoes--and pretty funny--but you do see a human side to him as the show goes on). With Mr. Schweiber, you see parents are human and have thier faults too. I'm glad the music was kept intact on these DVDs and the soundtrack alone is worth the buy. Music works great in depicting certain moods or events in the show. It kind of reminds me of a Cameron Crowe movie. This show could've taken the easy road with some episodes but the fact that it's creative in giving you the unexpected is what made it one of best shows on TV at the time. For example, in Beers Weirs, when the kids decide to throw a party when the parents are away, the episode isn't about them getting caught but instead it takes a much better twist. In short, don't hesitate--buy this DVD!
Thank you, Vicki! June 30, 2004
B. Gilchrist (Ste.Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is as superb a show as has graced primetime American TV.pThe DVD set is excellent, with an enormous amount of features, though letterboxing would have been nice.pOne complaint: the theme song and occasional music is EXTREMELY LOUD versus the dialogue. The show willbrend all poignant and 2 secs later, the music will RIP into action. It's needlessly loud.
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