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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 0025195029438
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 02, 2008
Running Time: 476 minutes
Sales Rank: 1009
Studio: Universal Studios
Editorial Review:
Description:
Life was his sentence. Life is what he got back. Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers) stars as the unconventional police officer-turned-convict-turned-detective with a second chance in each compelling Season One episode of the critically acclaimed mystery series Life. After twelve years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, offbeat Charlie Crews has returned to the force with a $50 million settlement, a new spiritual outlook, a strong fondness for fruit, and a highly unusual approach to solving crime. With the aid of his skeptical and demanding new partner, Dani Reese, played by Sarah Shahi (Rush Hour 3), he’s turning police procedure upside down in this unique and fast-paced series with a “terrific cast [and] terrific writing” (Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times).
Amazon.com:
A quirky drama with moments of startling originality, Life: Season One concerns Charlie Crews (Damian Lewis of Band of Brothers), a cop who spent 12 years in federal prison for murders he did not commit. Exonerated by DNA evidence, Charlie receives a multimillion-dollar settlement for his troubles and returns to his old job, though now as a detective. Cleared of the crime, Charlie still faces skepticism from his law enforcement brethren and the impatience of a new partner, Dani Reese (Sarah Shahi), a former drug addict squeezed by her superior (Robin Weigert) to find reasons to boot Charlie from the force. None of this hostility, however, compares with the terrible time Charlie experienced behind bars, where a former cop is everyone's punching bag. Charlie's sanity, saved by studying Zen methods of non-attachment, remains with him after he is released into a digital world, Charlie has a lot of catching up to do, but it is his post-prison unorthodox manner and tendency to speak without thinking that prove jarring for colleagues and crime witnesses. Still, it is easy to root for the guy and appreciate (non-attachment aside) his fondness for the good life: a mansion, fast cars, beautiful women, and lots of fresh fruit.
The pilot episode is a knockout, the kind of show featuring moments one has never seen before, such as a scene in which Charlie is forced to shoot a suspect and then talks him through an almost dream-like death. Subsequent episodes are a little uneven in quality, but the overall package is quite compelling, particularly as Charlie quietly solves the mystery of the murders for which he was blamed. Throughout, Charlie's religious transformation in prison collides with his darker impulses toward possible revenge, making Life a fascinating study in conflict. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Best TV show currently on TV. Wow!
The best cop show that I have seen on TV. It is currently my favorite tv series and is well written. You will like the characters and the scripts. I am looking forward to next season. For under $20 this DVD is worth every penny.
If you are looking for a great Christmas gift then get this DVD set or look at The Star of Bethlehem on DVD which is also on Amazon. I highly recommend both.
You won't be sorry with either purchase. Buy both and avoid shipping costs.
Rating: - The best unknown series on TV Life
This is one of the smartest and interesting shows on TV. I love the relationship between Charlie and Reese. The "Everything is connected" is an important part of the show and it details well the connection of things. The unique way that Charlie sees the the world and solves crimes is interesting and smart. Reese is a great partner for Charlie they play off each other well and have a deep loyality and bond that grows each show. These two are GREAT. If NBC doesn't keep it on NBC they should move it ... Read More
Rating: - Under Rate
I LOVE the show of Life and it is one of the most under rated shows on television. Charlie Crews is quirky but he's brilliant as he solves crimes, makes adjustments in today's world after being wrongfully imprisoned for 12 years, and investigates who set him up for the crime. AWESOME show!
Rating: - My new favorite show
"Life" is a new favorite in our family. We love the characters, and the mystery of how Charlie came to be framed for murder is fascinating. Damian Lewis is a marvelous actor - we loved him in Forsyte Saga and Band of Brothers - and this is a perfect role for him. We're always looking for a show that we can watch with our teenage son, and this fills the bill. Enjoy!
Rating: - I love LIFE
I would say this is the best TV show ever!!!! I cant watch the TV show when its on, plus the DVD is so much better...no commercials!
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