Sweet Land - A Love Story

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Adapted from a Will Weaver story, Ali Selim's Sweet Land is a truly sweet story about unlikely immigrant lovers whose struggle for integration into 1920's America earns them a work ethic more American than many of their narrow-minded neighbors. Set in rural Minnesota, the sentimental film focuses on tribulations that Scandinavian settlers experienced, with a cinematic serenity reminiscent of Terrence Malik's Days of Heaven. Norwegian farmer Olaf Torvik (Tim Guinee) invites a non-English speaking German siren, Inge Alltenburg (Elizabeth Reaser), to relocate and marry him, but discovers that neither the town's Lutheran pastor (John Heard) nor the local judge will marry a German into their community for fear of wartime German spies. Inge finds friendship in neighbors Frandsen (Alan Cumming) and his wife, Brownie (Alex Kingston), who disregarding local gossip, welcome her into their home. Finally, Inge proves herself, settling in so that Sweet Land's historical narrative is framed by Inge, fifty years later, speaking to her adult son about her husband's death and their plot of land. This multi-generational tale of social acceptance and land ownership is ultimately the story of America, though the regional specificity of Sweet Land will speak especially to those familiar with Midwestern culture. --Trinie Dalton

Description

Inge (Elizabeth Reaser) is a feisty German mail-order bride who has come to Minnesota to marry Olaf (Tim Guinee), a young Norwegian immigrant farmer of few words. But in a post-WWI, anti-German climate, the local minister (John Heard) openly forbids the marriage. Inge and Olaf fall in love despite the town's disapproval. But when the town banker (Ned Beatty) attempts to foreclose on the farm of his friend Frandsen (Alan Cumming), Olaf takes a stand...and the community unites around the young couple, finally accepting Inge as one of their own.

Customer Reviews:

Great love story!.......2007-09-06

This movie was beautifully written, directed and acted. I was very impressed with the soundtrack as well. Though the movie is not action packed, it is filled with well developed characters and interesting plot turns. The gradual love story that builds through the entire film is entertaining right up to the end. I would highly recommend this movie!

Sweet Land - sweet movie.......2007-08-25

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the steady, quiet, loving pace of this movie. There are many issues of acceptance, faith, and determination that are woven into the story. It is beautifully filmed and we loved the characters. We highly recommend this movie for just about anyone.

Hypnotically Quiet, but No Less Passionate. .......2007-08-24

"Sweet Land" is an unusual love story set among homesteading immigrants in Minnesota farm country shortly after World War I. Olaf Torvik (Tim Guinee) came to the US from Norway in 1910, moved west, cleared some land, and became a farmer. A decade later, his parents in Norway find him a wife. Inge Allenberg (Elizabeth Reaser) arrives by train with 2 suitcases and her indispensable phonograph. But Inge is a German national. Post-war sentiment toward Germans prevent the minister and judge from marrying the couple. Olaf is frustrated by the situation, but Inge is determined to be his wife.

"Sweet Land" director Ali Selim adapted the film from Will Weaver's short story "A Gravestone Made of Wheat". The story of Inge and Olaf provides an window on an American culture rarely seen in film. The farms' placid beauty defies the harsh realities of eking out a living in this fickle environment. I was entranced by the quietness that results from Olaf's laconic nature and Inge's inability to speak English. The actors do a splendid job of conveying Inge's resolve and Olaf's frustrated longing and fear of this stranger with few words. "Sweet Land"'s framing device is awkward, but it does give the story context and leaves the audience satisfied to know how things turned out.

The DVD (20th Century Fox 2007): There is one featurette, a theatrical trailer (2 ½ min), and an audio commentary. "Sweet Land: A Labor of Love Story" (11 min) interviews director Ali Selim about his intentions and talks with the cast about their characters and themes. The audio commentary is by writer/director Ali Selim, actors Tim Guinee and Elizabeth Reaser, editor James Stanger, and producer Gil Bellows. Selim and Stanger discuss the framing device. Selim talks about adapting the story. Also discussed are locations, the score, performances, shooting anecdotes, and the actors share their experiences. Subtitles for the film are available in English, Spanish, and French.

A Smart and Enjoyable Film.......2007-08-13

Sweet Land is a film which is enjoyable time after time for the nuances of the writing, the acting and the beautiful cinematography. Because of the focus of the film on immigrant brides, and the reality of the language barriers, my second viewing was like seeing a sequel. The actors brought real depth to the subject matter and I especially appreciated the development of the relationships in the community. A great film for the whole family.

Moving, poignant, timely, and a keeper.......2007-08-12

A friend recommended we see this movie so we drove 90 miles to the nearest theatre to view this independant flick. Wow! Now, we have the video and are every bit as impressed. Filmed on location in the vicinity of Montevideo, MN Sweetland exudes a rare authenticity that simply grips the heart and soul. Pastoral settings, migrating geese flying by, the harvest the old fashioned way...it's all there, with great magnificence and integrity. We tend to forget life tensions around 1920, emigration pressures, foreign language miscommunications, ostracism, hard work, the influence of the church and minister...While you're immersed in the story it suddenly hits you that certain contempory issues also echo within this unfolding drama. How many films have you seen lately that are bold enough to go a full ten minutes before the main title comes to view? It's 1 hour 50 minutes long. The ten minute behind the scenes feature reveals what inspired the writer and the director, adding additional dimensions to the moving story. We haven't yet taken in the audio commentary, that'll be next. Buy it, watch it, show it to your kids. Keep your hankies close, it'll tug powerfully at your heart, especially so if you have roots in the great midwest. You'll find why the land can be sweeter than money.

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season

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L&O SVU 3
Some improvements for Season 3
Law & Order SVU Season three
Law&Order Special Victims Unit 3rd Season
EXCELLENT

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Third Season
Starring: Law & Order-Special Victims Unit
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000KGH00W
Release Date: 2007-01-30

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One of the few spin-offs that actually equals the original in terms of quality, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has another stellar season in its third year. Detectives Olivia Benson (Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) continue to investigate sexually-based crimes with compassion and vigor. There are a slew of guest stars playing roles we're not accustomed to. Former Saved By the Bell child actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar makes a heartbreaking appearance as a newlywed who gets involved in the gay porn industry to support his baby and indifferent wife. John Ritter guest-stars as a doctor who may have been involved in his pregnant wife's death. And Diane Neal--who joins the cast in the show's fifth season as attorney Casey Novak--plays a cocky businesswoman whose friend is found dead after a wild girls' night out. With a supporting cast that includes detectives Tutuola (Ice-T) and Munch (Richard Belzer), as well as Captain Cragen (Dann Florek), and psychiatrist George Huang (B.D. Wong), SVU tackles cases so heinous that viewers are never certain whether the detectives will be able to make it to the next case. Good storytelling aside, the biggest draw to the show are the characters of Benson and Stabler, whose chemistry is based on fierce loyalty and trust. That they haven't slept with each other is a testament to the skilled writing on the series. The show is so good that a romance between the two doesn't have to be forced on the viewers to keep us interested. From the first episode (involving a therapist who may have encouraged her patient to commit a crime) to the last (where the detectives uncover a sex scandal in the Catholic church), the stories stick with the viewer long after the episodes have been watched. The third season ran from 2001 to 2002 on NBC, but time hasn't tempered the impact of this powerful series. --Jae-Ha Kim

Customer Reviews:

L&O SVU 3.......2007-05-14

THIS IS MY FAVORITE OF THE L&O GROUP. GREAT ACTING WITH STORIES THAT ARE MEANINGFUL AND COMMPASSIONATE. I PLAN TO OWN EVERY SEASON AS THEY COME OUT.

Some improvements for Season 3.......2007-04-07

I love this show. My review is not about the show, however. It is about the DVD itself.

1. The box art is identical to season 2 with Benson & Stabler reversed. Was it that hard to find other pictures of the cast?

2. FINALLY, no more double sided discs! Thank God! This set is 5 single sided discs packaged in 3 slim-cases. A huge improvement.

3. Still no widescreen aspect ratio and 2.0 sound. That's disappointing. If this was in 5.1 surround sound and anamorphic widescreen, the set would be much better. Those with Widescreen HDTV's and Home Theatres know what I'm talking about.

All in all, however, the show itself is great, so it's worth picking up if you're and L&O fan. I just wish Universal would make a more quality DVD package. Look at CSI, Lost, The Office, etc. DVD seasons. They are much better!

Law & Order SVU Season three.......2007-03-19

I enjoyed the DVD. It came on time

Law&Order Special Victims Unit 3rd Season.......2007-03-18

Ilove the Law & Order series on TV and the SVU the 3rd Season is the best buy. To pop in and watch the entire 3rd season on a rainy or snowy day was the best. I recommend it highly and would give it top rately. LL from RI

EXCELLENT.......2007-03-15

I like so much this program,it's so intense and I love Mariska Hargitay, she's wonderful actress.

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)

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Rotten
riveting
Love the Law and Order Marathons but now on DVD!
My favorite show
Where are 3 and 4???

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The Fifth Year (2003-04 Season)
Starring: Law & Order-Special Victims Unit
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ASIN: B0002CX224
Release Date: 2004-09-14

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, the hard-hitting and emotionally charged second series from the critically acclaimed Law & Order franchise, chronicles the compelling cases of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, this award-winning series follows the investigations of Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), a seasoned, seen-it-all veteran of the unit, and his tough but compassionate partner, Det. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), as they try to solve the city's most heinous crimes. Directing their intense efforts is Capt. Donald Cragen (Dann Florek, reprising his Law & Order role), whose tough but supportive approach guides the entire squad - which includes Detectives John Munch (Richard Belzer) and Odafin Tutuola (Ice-T), forensic psychiatrist George Huang (B.D. Wong) and ADA Casey Novak (Diane Neal) - through the dangerous challenges they face every day.

Customer Reviews:

Rotten.......2007-07-10

The whole concept here is rotten,not just this particular season,but since I have seen all of these episodes and have not seen every episode from every other season I will zero in on this set...To begin with Mariska,the female lead,has too much attitude...Nice for the"I-AM-WOMAN' crowd but far from realistic..I have people in my family who work for the NYPD..They say that Mariska's performances are about as much like any cop they know or have ever worked with as Santa Claus,but then who are we going to belive,real cops or the P.R. crew from Wolf Films? Indeed,most New York cops that I am either related to or know personally say that the late Jerry Orbach fits thier bill as a"real"cop,and that Mariska is just an actress making believe..Then there is the gender issue..Sure,the show wants to rope in as many viewers as possible,hence Mariska's starring role,but the NYPD is STILL an oasis of male domination,with men calling 99 per cent of the shots,even if there are women in the ranks...Another sore spot is ice-T..Most REAL cops view this guy as a thug rather than even a carictature of a fellow officer...but what can one expect when a role is cast to attract viewers rather than to reflect accuracy?The plotlines tank,especially as most of them are far-feteched,and depend upon gimmicks to"succeed"..Better one should watch science fiction than to be misled into thinking that this show in any way reflects reality..The first three or four seasons of the original LAW & ORDER were real,or at least as close to real as television is going to get..This show,while popular,is about as real as imitation cheese,and about as tasty..

riveting.......2007-03-09

I have found that all the law and order series are brilliantly conceived shows that have established themselves as mainstays of television viewing. I am collecting all the dvd's that have been released so far, but am frustrated that they allow so long to elapse between releases.
We watch at least 3-4 episodes of the different series daily, and need more so that we can keep up. Foxtel caters to our addiction well, but never well enough.

Love the Law and Order Marathons but now on DVD!.......2007-01-21

So what if you see them over and over! When you love Law and Order doesn't matter. I have a friend who too loves Law and Order. When she and I work and can't sit and watch TV I bought her this set so she can just sit down and watch when she misses out. SVU and CI are my favs. Got really upset when Elliot and Olivia split as partners for awhile. And favorite on CI is Bobby and Eames! Who ever picked these casts did an incredible job. Bobby reminds me an updated version of Coloumbo. Some of the one liners and issues brought up are priceless!

My favorite show.......2007-01-07

Law and Order SVU is by far the best of the law and order series'.

Where are 3 and 4???.......2006-10-02

I love this series, but I refuse to buy season 5 until 3 and 4 come out. Call me crazy, but why would I not want to watch the episodes in order? I've been waiting for years for them to fill in the gap between 2 and 5. What are they doing?!

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year

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Law and Order SVU Season 1
Best of all the L&O
Riveting and compelling
La mejor serie policíaca
Wonderful opening!

Law & Order Special Victims Unit - The First Year
Starring: Law & Order-Special Victims Unit
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ASIN: B0000AVHCA
Release Date: 2003-10-21

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Originally called Sex Crimes, executive producer Dick Wolf wisely opted for something less lurid when the second in the inexhaustible Law & Order franchise hit the air in 1999. Still, as the opening voiceover makes clear, the "sexually based offenses" investigated by New York's Special Victims Unit can be "especially heinous." This six-DVD boxed set includes all 22 episodes of the first compelling season.

Wolf penned series premier "Payback," which sets the scene, but not the tone. It's a lively, if uneasy mix between horror (rape) and comedy (risqué banter). As the show progressed, humor would be written out altogether (leaving Richard Belzer's Homicide-derived John Munch with increasingly less to do). Less emphasis would also be placed on the home lives of this "elite squad of dedicated detectives." Mostly, "Payback" introduces us to the unit, centering around partners Olivia Benton (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). For two people with so little in common, they make a terrific team--arguably one of TV's best. Stabler is married with four children; Benton is single and her closest relationship is with her mother (Elizabeth Ashley). While Stabler can get a little rough with suspects, Benton tends to over-empathize with the victims. They report to the no-nonsense Captain Cragen (Law & Order vet Dann Florek). Like the parent program's Lenny Briscoe, he's a recovering alcoholic. Dean Winters and Michelle Hurd round out the rock-solid cast.

As it would continue to do in successive years, SVU's first season proved that network TV could explore sex crimes without being salacious or exploitative. "Uncivilized," for instance, concerns a child murder that is automatically pinned on a local sex offender, when the actual perpetrator isn't quite so obvious. "Disrobed," in which Brian Cassidy (Winters) leaves the department and Benson (with whom he had a brief affair) shoots a suspect is another standout in a strong year. SVU was followed by Criminal Intent in 2001 and features several guest appearances from Jerry Orbach (Briscoe) and Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael) from the original Law & Order. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

From the popular and award-winning Law & Order franchise comes Law & Order: Special Victim's Unit. This hard-hitting and emotional series chronicles the exciting cases of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit as they try to crack the city's most heinous crimes. With a celebrated cast that includes Christopher Meloni (Twelve Monkeys, TV's Oz), Mariska Hargitay (Lake Placid, TV's ER), Dann Florek (Beautiful Joe, The Flintstones), Richard Belzer (Jump, TV's Homicide: Life on the Street), Dean Winters (TV's Oz), and Michelle Hurd (Random Hearts), and featuring such notable guest stars as Angie Harmon (TV's Law & Order), Jerry Orbach (TV's Law & Order), Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink), Bebe Neuwirth (TV's Frasier, Cheers) and Camryn Manhein (TV's The Practice), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The First Year is a must-have DVD collection.

Customer Reviews:

Law and Order SVU Season 1.......2007-07-12

This Series has many pluses and minuses.

First of all the minuses. The writers of this series have a PC preachy world view. ALL of the bad guys are white males. If a victim's family happens to be conservative or traditional, they are presented as partly at fault for the victim's demise. One episode was contrived (to reveal it would be a semi spoiler). A foot patrol cop was invited to a party of glitterati and he brought his camcorder, how convenient! Even the illegal immigrants are white East Europeans. In NYC are there not even cases that only involve people of color?

However, just like Liberals who watch 24 for its virtues; L&O SVU has its strong points. Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni do well as Benson and Stabler. You believe that a single career woman and a father of four can work well together without asking how. There is also the crime solving mystery elements in the episodes.

The PC detracts but it is enjoyable.

Best of all the L&O.......2007-03-15

I love this show. I can't wait for the rest of the seasons to come out. Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have great chemistry. I would watch this show off and on, but when I got the first season on DVD I couldn't stop watching and then I got the second, third and fifth. I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning one night to finish it. What happend to Season 4? Why did they put out season 5 before 4? Anyway, this is such a great show. It gets more and more interesting.

Riveting and compelling.......2007-03-09

La mejor serie policíaca.......2007-02-15

Espero que pronto salga a la venta en nuestro país, donde se emite a altas horas de la madrugada. A pesar de ello, creo que es la mejor de todas las series que se emiten hoy en día. Sin recibir una promoción desmesurada, como otras tantas, para mí se ha convertido en una serie de culto por su formato clásico y extraordinaria calidad.
Gracias a sus productores, realizadores, guionistas y al estupendo reparto.
¡Seguid así por mucho tiempo!

Wonderful opening!.......2007-02-07

I just love this show. The actors as very skilled and take on their rolls almost as though they are real detectives. Their charisma fits the subject manner, and their behavior is not as stereotypical as one might think for an evening show. The end of the first season leaves you hanging, so I was very happy that I had season two already. I would have been disappointed if I had watched it on television and had to wait! All in all, great acting, great content, great show!

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)

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Brilliant as ever!
Outstanding show
If you are a fan of Dective Goren then why don't you own this?
Law and Order CI the third year
Up to standard... Just.

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Third Year (2003-04 Season)
Starring: Law & Order-Criminal Intent
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ASIN: B0002CX22E
Release Date: 2004-09-14

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Brilliant as ever!.......2007-09-02

What can I say.... This series is as brilliant as the previous ones, if not better. Watching the thought processes of Robert Goren and the team is always a pleasure. I particularly like watching Law and Order CI as they are not perfect, mistakes are made. Also the on the odd occasion the way Goren manipulates the protagonists, (or even the victims) thoughts and fears for the "greater good" verges on the downright devious. That being said Goren is an intelligent man with great compassion and fully understands that nobody, himself included is perfect.

The other members of the team are also brilliantly played. The maternity replacement for Eames had her work cut out for her and she played the subtle friction between her and Goren perfectly. It was a relief for Goren to have Eames (and her dry wit) back later in the series.

I can heartily recommend this series of DVD's to all.

Outstanding show.......2007-05-12

This is my favourite Law&Order show.
Like a lot D'onofrio performance as Bobby Goren, a modern Holmes.
Worth the money.

If you are a fan of Dective Goren then why don't you own this?.......2007-04-18

I love this show but really enjoy it better when the cast is not disturbed as it was done when dect.Eames had her baby so Goren had a diffrent partner for a few episodes and she just didn't flow well with him and even though the story lines and growing knowledge of what makes Goren tick continue to keep you watching, when ever they interact you have this nagging thought like when is she going to get a clue or something . She holds back what normally is a wonderful partnership but thankfully Eames comes back before the show is a lose for the season. I still rated this a 5 because I love Goren's personality and have not found another actor on T.V. that is so interesting and continuies to keep me interested without becoming campy or predictable.

Law and Order CI the third year.......2007-03-10

AS always an added plus to the collection.

Up to standard... Just........2007-03-09

This was not my favourite series of Law and order, possibly due to the fact Eames was out of action for some of the episodes and I never really took to the temporary partner. Most of the episodes were as good as usual but some of them lacked the creative thinking outside the box elements that keep me interested.

Well worth a watch if you're a fan but not a very good start for new watchers!

Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)

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Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)
I want more seasons of Law and Order
Love Law and Order - Love year 5
Excellent season
law&order 5

Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season)
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ASIN: B000MCH5AO
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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Return to the scene of the crime with Chris Noth in his final season of the show honored by 11 consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series! All 23 compelling episodes of Law & Order: The Fifth Year are now available on DVD for the first time in this must-own 5-disc collection. Joining Detective Mike Logan (Noth) and his dedicated colleagues who investigate and prosecute crime is a powerful lineup of guest stars, including Regina Taylor, Edie Falco, Gina Torres and John Cameron Mitchell. Ripped from today's headlines, Law & Order is the gripping phenomenon that will captivate you again and again!

Customer Reviews:

Law & Order - The Fifth Year (1994-1995 Season).......2007-09-07

i ordered for my Dad and he was pleased with them .. however felt it was a bit expensive .. however he did not know when you by these tpye of full season shows they are more expensive ... other than that he was pleased ... Joy

I want more seasons of Law and Order.......2007-08-23

Love the series, but there are so many seasons not available yet. Where are they??

Love Law and Order - Love year 5.......2007-08-16

To me this is possibly the best years of the show, the writing was excellent and the cast really knew where they were! Can't wait for Year 6. A must for all fans...

Excellent season.......2007-07-03

This is probably the best L&O season. The combination of Chris Noth, Jerry Orbach, Sam Waterston and Jill Hennesey makes for excellent teamwork. There is definite chemistry between them. Of course, as always, Jerry Orbach is missed terribly. He was a fine actor and a good person.

law&order 5.......2007-05-14

i received it on time, in perfect shape and as always the episodes are of the usual high quality. i hope to collect every season as they become available.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year

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Law & Order Special Victims Unit 2
**
My favorites
Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year
Speedy & Great Condition

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year

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ASIN: B000A7DW7Q
Release Date: 2005-09-27

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Rejoin the detectives of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit in all 21 gripping episodes from the powerful second season, available for the first time on DVD! Mariska Hargitay returns as the unit's veteran Detective Olivia Benson: the role that earned her a Best Actress Golden Globe. Joining her are Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch, captivating newcomers Ice-T and B.D. Wong, and television's hottest guest stars, such as Eric Roberts, Margot Kidder, and Chad Lowe. Law and Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year is packed with a roster of cases ripped from today's headlines and includes fascinating bonus features such as cast interactions with real detectives, character profiles and never-before-seen deleted scenes. Law and Order: SVU, the recipient of seven Emmy Award nominations in just four years, is the captivating phenomenon that critics call "indestructible."

Customer Reviews:

Law & Order Special Victims Unit 2.......2007-09-02

This series is excellent & I can't wait to receive season 3 from you.
Thankyou.

**.......2007-08-09

The second year is by far the best one. You can get in to the episodes a lot better.....

Also a compliment to Amazon... It arrived perfectly on time

My favorites.......2007-07-18

Episodes were all different, and considering all are cops after the bad people, that's something. Never bored and there were no glitches in the DVDs. That's better than rentals, anytime.

Order: Special Victims Unit - The Second Year.......2007-06-09

Received in good condition and in good time

Speedy & Great Condition.......2007-02-27

I received my item within a week of ordering. It was still wrapped in the protective cellophane and it was in great condition with everything intact and accounted for.

Law & Order - The Fourth Year (1993-1994 Season)

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Law & Order - The Fourth Year
A great cast combines with great stories to create a golden year of L&O
Freezing
Law & Order At Its Finest
Law & Order, one the best franchise series of all time!!!

Law & Order - The Fourth Year (1993-1994 Season)
Starring: Jerry Orbach , and Jill Hennessy
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ASIN: B000BGR1AK
Release Date: 2005-12-06

Description

Honored with over 50 Emmy nominations since its groundbreaking first season, Law & Order continues to excel at bringing powerful stories to a devoted television audience. Now, all 22 captivating episodes of Season 4 are on DVD for the first time ever. Relive each gripping moment as New York's toughest detectives and prosecutors take on the hard-hitting cases that make the news - from blackmail to mail bombs to murder. It was during the fourth season that Emmy nominee S. Epatha Merkerson and Jill Hennessy joined New York's toughest team of prosecutors and investigators: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, Michael Moriarty and Steven Hill. Loaded with 43 never-before-viewed deleted and extended scenes, this dynamic three-disc set is a must-have for fans everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Law & Order - The Fourth Year.......2007-02-12

This series is a "Classic". You can watch over and over again. Acting is superb. Writing is definitely a rip from recent headlines. I must own the entire series.

A great cast combines with great stories to create a golden year of L&O.......2006-12-17

The fourth year of Law & Order saw the replacement of ADA Paul Robinette and Lieutenant Don Kregan with Jill Hennessy as ADA Claire Kincaid and S. Epatha Merkerson as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren. Both did an excellent job in their respective roles, and the replacements seem to have been done on the virtue of merit and making a good fit with the rest of the cast versus some of the "eye candy" casting decisions that have been made on Law & Order in recent years. The absolute worst of these was the casting of Milena Govich as Detective Nina Cassady to replace Dennis Farina in season 17, a slot that has been reserved for the "old cop" half of the old cop/young cop dynamic since the show's beginning in 1990. Don't get me started. At any rate, the chemistry between all of the cast in the fourth year clicked wonderfully, making this one of the golden years of Law & Order. Not only that, it seems the writing made a real uptick in quality.

"Profile" was one of the best episodes ever, and really gave Michael Moriarty a chance to shine as Ben Stone. After a number of neighborhood residents are murdered, the police follow the investigation to a local man who is murdering people he doesn't feel belong in his neighborhood. James Earl Jones guest stars as a black defense attorney defending a white supremacist. Most notable is the performance of a victim shot by the defendant, who gives a spot-on example of how to testify on the stand: "I remember the voice of the first white man to tell me he didn't serve my kind. I remember the voice of the doctor who told me I had a healthy baby boy. And I sure as hell remember the voice of the man who took a shotgun and shot me in the back" - this is his reply when he is asked if he can be sure that the defendant's voice is that of his assailant. The episode also wraps up very poignantly, ending on a note that serendipitously echoes the sentiment that led to the series of murders.

A very strange and ironic case was "Big Bang" in which a woman is killed when she opens a package sent to her in the mail. The bomb ordinarily may not have been big enough to kill her, but it launched her letter opener into her neck. Logan and Briscoe initially focus their investigation on her ex-husband, a highly regarded nuclear physicist, who seems to have a large motive for wanting her dead: she was purposely making their divorce as difficult and expensive as possible. It turns out that the actual murderer was after the nuclear physicist himself. He was angry at the physicist for taking credit for his work, and not knowing about the divorce, assumed this was still the physicist's place of residence. It was just an unintended benefit for the physicist that his legal and alimony troubles were put to rest by his rival. This episode was directed by Dann Florek, who played Captain Kragen during the first three seasons.

"Mayhem" departed from the traditional formula on Law & Order - one crime from start to finish, with the first half being dedicated to police work and the last half the courtroom. Instead, this is a fast-paced and unusually structured episode in which Briscoe and Logan attempt to solve five consecutive murders which take place all over the city. The saddest of these murders, to me, was murder #5. Scotty, a man resembling Roger Ebert, is picked up and held as a suspect in a murder when he refuses to be clear about where he was that evening. It turns out the man is hiding his true sexual orientation and doesn't want to admit he was visiting a male friend. When this becomes clear to the police, Logan and Briscoe go to the jail to get him released. They are too late - Scotty was stabbed by a fellow inmate wielding a sharpened toothbrush. He's dead, and the fifth and final murder of the evening.

The final episode of the season, "Old Friends", is Michael Moriarty's last episode as Ben Stone. In it, a truck hits a pedestrian and the investigation reveals the victim's link to a baby-food company in which a new partner has connections to the Russian mob. The victim's original business partner in the baby food company has seen something that definitively connects the hitman to the mobster who is on trial. When she learns the Russian mob is involved, though, she is reluctant to testify. She changes her story at trial, and says she never saw the hitman before. Stone is furious, and threatens her with felony perjury. Eventually, she accepts Stone's promise that he'll get her into witness protection. She testifies, and the mobster is found guilty of orchestrating the murder. Shortly thereafter, the witness is shot dead. Stone blames himself, since he pressured her so much into testifying. Stone tells Schiff he's resigning. They share a moment. Stone's last words to Schiff are "I'm clear as a bell." He affectionately puts his hand up around Schiff's ear and then exits. The episode's title refers both to the Russian mob's interconnections, and, of course, to Schiff and Stone.

I think besides the chemistry of the cast and the good plots, what I liked most about this particular season is that it seemed less "ripped from the headlines" than usual. There were an inordinant amount of truly original stories with odd twists and very good opportunities for the cast to shine.

Freezing.......2006-11-05

This one of a few Law and Order dvd's that I bought, In sent one back because It wouldn't play at all but two others freezes that I bought. Other than that I do enjoy watching the dvd's some of them are doing just fine.

Law & Order At Its Finest.......2006-07-02

One of the best seasons for Law & Order fans. The cast was
at its best with Noth, Orbach, Hennessy, etc. Great story lines
and drama. A definite addition to the DVD collection for
Law & Order fans!

Law & Order, one the best franchise series of all time!!!.......2006-04-01

Dick Wolf is the MAN!!!
Not only that but the cast is superb..what an ensemble!!!

I've grown to love these characters over the years as has my family.
My husband loves to watch the courtroom scenes, esp. those with Jack McCoy and loves it when the true criminal is caught in one of McCoy's "GOTCHA!"'s.

We were most saddened by the passing of Uncle Jerry Orbach *not a real uncle...just wished I had one like him*
with these DVDs...we get to keep him always!!

Thank you TPTB for giving us these treasures to keep!!!

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year

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Criminal Intent
Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year
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Law and Order CI
Law and Order Criminal Intent at its very best!

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year
Starring: Kathryn Erbe , Vincent D'Onofrio , Jamey Sheridan , Courtney B. Vance , and Leslie Hendrix
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000IONJP6
Release Date: 2006-12-12

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From the most successful franchise on television comes Law & Order: Criminal Intent - The Second Year. Experience life on the wrong side of the law as perpetrators plan and execute the crimes that lead them into the fascinating, frustrating and sometimes frightening justice system. This highly collectible 5-disc set contains all 23 powerful episodes and features the original cast - including Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance. Law & Order: Criminal Intent - The Second Year is mastermind Dick Wolf's most innovative creation yet.

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Criminal Intent.......2007-08-27

I am an avid watcher of Law and Order especially Criminal Intent. It is different from other detective shows which I enjoy. I especially like the way that D'Onofrio works his character as well as Kathryn Erbe whose personality & skills compliments Vincent D'Onofrio.

Law & Order Criminal Intent - The Second Year.......2007-08-06

I was happy to receive the DVD set because ever since I looked at this series I being liken it so I wanted to be a collection for my home and I was glad that you have the series. I wish that I could receive the fourth and fifth if they have it as well. Thanks

Awesome.......2007-08-01

Best show ever! Vincent D'Onofrio is a GOD!!!! My intents toward him are in fact criminal.

Law and Order CI.......2007-05-12

A must own for Law and Order CI or Vincent Dinofrio fans.

Law and Order Criminal Intent at its very best!.......2007-04-18

On of the best Criminal Intent's to be released on dvd, but I will say I am kind of byas to all the Goren episodes . This season he really shows his personality more and the cast seems to flow togther greatly. I wish Criminal Intent would have stayed with this cast instead of adding new dectives, new bosses ect . This is truely the way this show should have remained .

Law and Order - The Third Year (1992-1993 Season)

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A must-have for "L&O" fans
Top-notch TV
I love L&O
dEFECTIVE DISKS
Law and Order - The Third Year (1992-1993 Season)

Law and Order - The Third Year (1992-1993 Season)
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ASIN: B00080Z5FM
Release Date: 2005-05-24

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Law & Order's third year marked a transitional one for the top-rated drama. In 1992, Jerry Orbach (Prince of the City) joined the cast. His Det. Lenny Briscoe would turn out to be one of its most enduring characters. After Sgt. Phil Ceretta (Paul Sorvino) is shot by a gun dealer in episode eight ("Prince of Darkness"), Briscoe teams up with Det. Mike Logan (Chris Noth) in the next ("Point of View"). It wasn't meant to be a permanent change (Ceretta was injured, not killed), but the two would continue to beat the streets until Logan's departure in 1995 (Orbach, meanwhile, would remain part of the Law & Order universe until his passing in 2004).

The line-up was otherwise the same: Capt. Donald Craven (Dann Florek), ADA Paul Robinette (Richard Brooks), ADA Benjamin Stone (Michael Moriarty), and DA Adam Schiff (Steven Hill). In the following season, however, Craven will be replaced by Lt. Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson), the show's first regular female character (not counting Carolyn McCormick, who was billed as a featured player). The third season would also be Robinette's last; he will be replaced by Claire Kinkaid (Jill Hennessy) in the fourth. Meanwhile, Florek would go on to join Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999 (while Noth would join Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2005).

During Law & Order's third season, a number of soon-to-be-famous TV actors would put in appearances. They include Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Claire Danes (My So-Called Life), Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives), Edie Falco and Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Adam Arkin (Chicago Hope), Michael Badalucco and Camryn Manheim (The Practice), Ron Rifkin (Alias), and Julianna Margulies (E.R.). The Emmy for Best Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, however, was reserved for Broadway dynamo Elaine Stritch in "Point of View." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

A must-have for "L&O" fans.......2007-08-03

"Law & Order": The Third Year, once again containing cases ripped from the headlines, brings you 22 digitally remastered episodes of one of the longest running crime dramas on television. Led by Paul Sorvino and later Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty, Richard Brooks, and Steven Hill, there are cases ranging from rapes to murders. Orbach, Noth, and Florek attempt to solve these cases while Moriarty, Brooks, and Hill try to prosecute the cases.

If you're a "L&O" fan, this DVD set is a must-have for your collection!

Top-notch TV.......2007-07-30

One of the best years of this exceptional television series. A must for all fans.

I love L&O.......2007-03-17

If you are a law and order fan you have to have this one for your collection. I thought I ahd seen all of them but there were a few that I hadn't sen. Also the extra stuff on the set is great. The intreviews give you a up close and personal look at the different characters.

dEFECTIVE DISKS.......2007-01-19

VERY FRUSTRATING TO BE WATCHING AN EPISODE AND HAVE THE DISK GET STUCK OR HUNG UP AND HAVE TO PLAY AROUND WITH TRYING TO GET IT TO GO FORWARD AND THEN FIGURE IT ISN'T GOING TO WORK!

Law and Order - The Third Year (1992-1993 Season).......2007-01-04

The discs that did work were amazing! However, the episodes are played on the front and back of the discs and approximately 3 sides of DVDs were duds. Mass production has its downfalls!

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