Nip/Tuck - Series 1 (Box Set) [DVD] [2004]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The turbulent lives of two handsome and high-priced Miami plastic surgeons may be one of the more unusual premises for a television series, but the FX Channel's Nip/Tuck combines sudsy sex and biting wit with the emotional quandaries involved in body modification in a way that makes for an engrossing--and occasionally gross--hourlong drama. The show benefits greatly from its two leads--Dylan Walsh as the troubled "good" surgeon and Julian McMahon as his predatory (but equally troubled) "bad" partner--as well as Joely Richardson as Walsh's wife and Roma Maffia as the surgeons' nurse. If Nip/Tuck does have a stumbling point, it's in its occasionally glib dialogue (series creator Ryan Murphy was a writer for the verbally flashy high school series Popular), which can clash with an episode's more dramatic and poignant moments. The show also doesn't shy away from showing the more gruesome aspects of plastic surgery, but viewers can often see more stomach-churning images on the top-rated CSI. But the strength of the performances and the originality of the premise make these rough spots manageable for viewers looking for an interesting spin on the usual "doctor show." The five-DVD set offers an extended version of the pilot and all 12 episodes of the first season as well as a trio of documentaries (one on the show itself, another on its special effects, and a third, "Realistic Expectations," on real-life plastic surgeons). A gag reel (amusingly titled "Severed Parts"), a selection of deleted scenes for most episodes, and a music video for the title theme ("A Perfect Lie" by the Engine Room) round out the box. --Paul Gaita
MCNAMARA/TROY........UTTERLY FAB VIEWING
Review date: 2010-03-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
The best dvd boxset I have ever watched, all characters are exciting and entertaining, all apart from the irritating, shaky, repetetive, dull and bland Julia. Couldn't warm to her at all but am addicted to watching this programme and have just ordered series 2. The storyines are over the top but this is exactly the kind of show people want to see, never a dull moment!!!
Reviews
Trashy American TV - I love it!Review date: 2009-01-23 Rating: 10 out of 10After cotemplating what box set we should start watching next, my other half and I took a risk and picked up Nick / Tuck - and boy am I glad we did! From the first episode we were hooked and wanted more! Even my boyfriend, who can be quite choosy, was smiling by the end of the first episode. I love each and every character and credit to the actors for playing it so well! There is real drama, heart wrenching storylines, laugh out loud moments, plenty of sex and the surgical scenes have the "oh my god how real do they look' factor! For people giving this series negative comments because of too much sex / scenes too grotesque / trash television - that is exactly what makes it so good! If you don't like it, go back to watching ER or Casualty! We're nearly half way through Season 2 - and Season 3 is waiting for us in the cupboard!Very unpleasant.Review date: 2008-06-06 Rating: 2 out of 10We only watched the first episode and were extremely disappointed. Right from the first few seconds it contained extremely unpleasant scenes. It continued with unnecessary graphic details and gratuitous violence throughout. The characters are unpleasant and the whole thing is designed to shock rather than entertain.
It IS possible to show medical details without being unpleasant - just look at Grey's Anatomy or House for excellent programmes that don't rely on shocking you.
Even though my wife had her eyes closed for quite a lot of the program she is still disturbed by some of the scenes she did see.Terrific!Review date: 2006-12-15 Rating: 10 out of 10Powerful, heartwrenching, emotional, at times hilarious, and not at all tacky. Everything a quality drama should be. I was blown away by the characters and the stories in this first season. A must see, absolutely first class in every way.Short and sweetReview date: 2005-08-19 Rating: 10 out of 10This show is the best drama series on television. Forget those desperate housewives and that six feet under guff, this is the real deal. Engaging characters, brilliantly depicted by the cast. Fantastic storyline, a plot with more twists than than a big twisty thing. A must have, believe me. You need to see to fully believe this review.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Dylan Walsh|Julian McMahon
Creators:
Dylan Walsh|Julian McMahon (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home VideoEAN: 7321900322607Binding: DVDNumber of items: 5Format: Box set, Dubbed, PAL, Release date: 2004-09-20Number of discs: 5Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and overRegion code: 2Running time: 546 minutesTheatrical release date: 2003-07-22Language: English (Original Language)
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