Product Details

• Actors: Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, Jeremy Akerman, Jane Adams, Saul Rubinek
• Format: NTSC
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• DVD Release Date: August 17, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003VIWSA8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,310 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Selleck is Jesse Stone, a former L.A. homicide detective who left behind the big city and an ex-wife to become the police chief of the quiet New England fishing town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Stone's old habits die hard as he continues to indulge in his two favorite things - scotch and women. When a series of murders take place, he's forced to face his own demons in order to solve the crimes.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Six Times The Mystery, Six Times The Charm--Selleck At His Laconic Best September 9, 2010

By K. Harris HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

Tom Selleck is Jesse Stone! I don't know who author Robert B. Parker might have envisioned inhabiting his iconic small town police chief, but Selleck has certainly owned and perfected the role over the course of these 6 made-for-TV movies. Stone must surely be one of the most laid back heroes to ever grace the small screen and Selleck has perfected the minimalism necessary to make this character stand out. In the film world of quick cut editing, these films defy expectation by unfolding at a very leisurely pace. For the most part, the mysteries place a distant second in importance to the characterizations and the humor developed in the scripts (for which Parker does share a writer's credit). For the Stone series to be successful, you've got to care about the principals. So while Selleck is as comfortable as an old slipper in his role--it is also important to single out the recurring cast that helps to sell these tidy mysteries. With stellar talents like Viola Davis, William Devane and Kathy Baker providing back-up (not to mention a quietly impressive Kohl Sudduth), it's easy to become invested in this small community of characters no matter what challenge they're faced to solved.

Starting with 2005's "Stone Cold" through this year's (2010) "No Remorse," each of the six films obviously has its own central plot and mystery. While the earlier films are probably regarded as stronger entries plot-wise (I found the convenience store diversion in the last film almost painful), I do think each chapter has enough to recommend it on its own merits. You'll appreciate the films to varying degrees as with any serialization--some you may love, some just like. However, to my way of thinking, what has made this series terrific is the continuing back story and its respect to the characters. Jesse Stone and team have evolved through the years and their interactions, relationships and growth in the totality of these six films is what is so very special.

In truth, there is nothing ground-breaking here. Just old pros putting on some great entertainment. Lacking hysterics and over-the-top action set pieces, the Jesse Stone series is a quietly compelling throw-back to when stories and people mattered more than special effects. And, as always, the icing on the cake is the pitch perfect Tom Selleck who paints Jesse as both lovable and excruciatingly frustrating. It may be his best role ever, so it's no surprise he's come back 6 times! Enjoy.

60 of 67 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Aren't sets supposed to be better deals than buying DVDs separately? September 25, 2010

By R Schmidt VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

This Jesse Stone Collection has the following six movies:

- No Remorse
- Thin Ice
- Stone Cold
- Sea Change
- Night Passage
- Death in Paradise

Tom Selleck, as Jesse Stone, was a good selection as an actor, and I encourage the reader to read the reviews for the individual movies. For this set, however, the price really isn't better than buying the movies individually. I'm surprised at this. I literally got a shrink-wrapped package of the six individual movies.

Again, I enjoyed the movies. I just expected there to be something special in a "collection," especially price-wise.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Rebert B. Parker's books or Tom Selleck this is for you November 17, 2011

By groundfire

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

All nicely done with good production values. The first one, Night Passage is good but you can see that Tom Selleck is just getting into the role. Faithful to Bob Parker's crisp/spare/wry dialogue, but don't expect the book in film form. There are cuts and changes as needed but still good stories. Shot on location in Nova Scotia. That was smart... beautiful! Good value and worth every penny.