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Editorial Reviews
At an ER party, Nurse Chuny Marquez recalls, "I still remember when Mark Green and Doug Ross were running the place." "Who?" asks a newcomer. So much has happened in 14 seasons, so many people have come and gone, but the chaos of saving lives and the dedication of the people who make County General run remain. In this penultimate season of the powerful, award-winning series, personal tragedies threaten - and sometimes strengthen - relationships among the staff. And the patients bring their own compelling stories. A boy genius diagnoses his mysterious illness, a cancer-ridden prison doctor is haunted by the men he put to death, a woman arrives in the ER expecting her 13th baby. Triumph, loss, tears, joy... next!,
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Season 14 was originally intended to be the last for ER. Thank God it wasn't.
One of the few positive effects of the 2007-2008 Hollywood Writers Strike was
delaying ER's demise so that this mediocre (by comparison to other seasons) year was not the way the most emmy nominated drama of all time signed off.
We'll never now how the second half of season 14 would've gone if there wasn't a writer's strike, but I can say with certainty that the first half of the season,
which was written pre-strike, wasn't up to the challenge of sending ER out
with a bang. Too many subplots are end abruptly and uneventfully (example, Archie's
relationship with Hope). Maura Tierney gets a great storyline with Abby
falling off the wagon (much harder than that wink and you miss it season 8 sub plot) and her performances are excellent. The problem is, the writers seem to put all their effort into that storyline, and don't balance it out enough with patient storylines or well developed arcs for the other characters. The 300th epsiode
is decent, but pales in comparison to other milestone ER episodes.
After the 300th episode, things improve somewhat. We get fantastic guest appearances by Gloria Rueben, Hal Holbrook and Steve Buscemi, and more fast paced medical storylines (the first ten episodes os season 14 are very soapy).
It's still an entertaining season. But I'm glad the writers strike gave
the pwoers that be some time to plan a stronger final season.
One of the few positive effects of the 2007-2008 Hollywood Writers Strike was
delaying ER's demise so that this mediocre (by comparison to other seasons) year was not the way the most emmy nominated drama of all time signed off.
We'll never now how the second half of season 14 would've gone if there wasn't a writer's strike, but I can say with certainty that the first half of the season,
which was written pre-strike, wasn't up to the challenge of sending ER out
with a bang. Too many subplots are end abruptly and uneventfully (example, Archie's
relationship with Hope). Maura Tierney gets a great storyline with Abby
falling off the wagon (much harder than that wink and you miss it season 8 sub plot) and her performances are excellent. The problem is, the writers seem to put all their effort into that storyline, and don't balance it out enough with patient storylines or well developed arcs for the other characters. The 300th epsiode
is decent, but pales in comparison to other milestone ER episodes.
After the 300th episode, things improve somewhat. We get fantastic guest appearances by Gloria Rueben, Hal Holbrook and Steve Buscemi, and more fast paced medical storylines (the first ten episodes os season 14 are very soapy).
It's still an entertaining season. But I'm glad the writers strike gave
the pwoers that be some time to plan a stronger final season.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rons Reviews
Format:DVD
In a season scheduled to be its last, fans actually benefitted by the writers' strike, as ER was brought back for a fifteenth season. Unfortunately the fourteenth season, released on DVD from Warner Home Video on January 11th, 2011, is extremely uneven in its storytelling. Luckily the performances of the actors both guest and regular, make this season worth watching.
Most notable of the excellent performances by a guest is that of Stanley Tucci as Dr. Daniel Moretti whose subtle brilliance as the new head honcho brings a sense of class to the show from his appearance in the season opener: The War Comes Home. Despite the fine performance of Tucci, the impact of a new chief on the ER has simply been seen too many times before, and thus the first few episodes of season fourteen seem dissappointingly familiar. Like many of the storylines throughout the season, that of the restrained Dr. Moretti takes an abrupt turn as writers struggle to get rid of someone who had not signed on for a fifteenth season. The same can be said for many relationships throughout the season, as storylines begin and end awkwardly.
In anticipation of the end of the series, the cast of regulars had been whittled down to just six (Parminder Nagra as Dr. Neela Rasgotra, Linda Cardellini as Nurse Sam Taggart, Scott Grimes as Dr. Archie Morris, John Stamos as Dr. Tony Gates, Maura Tierney as Dr. Abby Lockhart, Mekhi Phifer as Dr. Greg Pratt) and that allows for not only the audience to truly appreciate those that are there, but also for each of the talented actors to be given plenty of time to shine. Tierney takes full advantage of the opportunity as Dr. Abby Lockhart runs the gambit of trials and tribulations throughout the entire season. One could only hope that Abby would find happiness in season fifteen, cuz there is not much to be had here.
Season fourteen includes the 300th episode which is celebrated with a unique episode in which Dr. Morris wagers three hundred dollars that the ER can treat 300 patients in one twenty-four hour period. This storyline is wrought with forced comedy that fails to payoff. Other disappointments in this numerically historic episode include a return appearance by former regular Goran Visnjic as Dr. Lukka Kovac and a guest appearance by legendary actor turned infomercial host; Peter Fonda. Fonda's character is dealing with a terminally ill wife and an introduction to a son with Downs Syndrome that he had given up at birth. Visnjic and Fonda never share any screen time in this episode but still manage to compete for the most stoic and one-dimensional performance. Episode 300 does include a pleasant but far too brief look back and some of the more memorable patients that have stopped in to the ER.
Other guest appearances in season fourteen include: Charlotte Rae, Eddie Mekka, Hal Holbrook, Patrick Cassidy, Jesse Borrego, Howard Hesseman, and Steve Buscemi who appears in the final episode of the season. Buscemi works well with what he is given, but the cliffhanger to ponder over the course of the summer, like most of season fourteen, is far too contrived.
The bonus features include ER at 300: Highlights from the ER 300th Episode Tribute at the Paley Center for Media featuring cast and crew, Gag Reel, Outpatient Outtakes: Unaired Scenes, and Subtitles. Like in previous season releases, the gag reels seem staged and simply aren't enjoyable to watch. Even more disappointing is the tribute which is poorly edited and will leave you wondering why they didn't give us the whole event. The reasons for exclusion of the Outpatient Outtakes: Unaired Scenes will be obvious when you watch them.
Recommendation: This release has potential to irritate the most loyal of fans for many reasons, the least of which is that Warner Home Video changed the size of the packaging from the previous thirteen releases. Thanks for ruining the uniformity of the collection guys. The episodes are a mixed bag full of good performances lost in poor storytelling.
Season fourteen is worth buying for the performances and for the true fan that needs to complete the collection and does not care how it looks on the shelf.
Most notable of the excellent performances by a guest is that of Stanley Tucci as Dr. Daniel Moretti whose subtle brilliance as the new head honcho brings a sense of class to the show from his appearance in the season opener: The War Comes Home. Despite the fine performance of Tucci, the impact of a new chief on the ER has simply been seen too many times before, and thus the first few episodes of season fourteen seem dissappointingly familiar. Like many of the storylines throughout the season, that of the restrained Dr. Moretti takes an abrupt turn as writers struggle to get rid of someone who had not signed on for a fifteenth season. The same can be said for many relationships throughout the season, as storylines begin and end awkwardly.
In anticipation of the end of the series, the cast of regulars had been whittled down to just six (Parminder Nagra as Dr. Neela Rasgotra, Linda Cardellini as Nurse Sam Taggart, Scott Grimes as Dr. Archie Morris, John Stamos as Dr. Tony Gates, Maura Tierney as Dr. Abby Lockhart, Mekhi Phifer as Dr. Greg Pratt) and that allows for not only the audience to truly appreciate those that are there, but also for each of the talented actors to be given plenty of time to shine. Tierney takes full advantage of the opportunity as Dr. Abby Lockhart runs the gambit of trials and tribulations throughout the entire season. One could only hope that Abby would find happiness in season fifteen, cuz there is not much to be had here.
Season fourteen includes the 300th episode which is celebrated with a unique episode in which Dr. Morris wagers three hundred dollars that the ER can treat 300 patients in one twenty-four hour period. This storyline is wrought with forced comedy that fails to payoff. Other disappointments in this numerically historic episode include a return appearance by former regular Goran Visnjic as Dr. Lukka Kovac and a guest appearance by legendary actor turned infomercial host; Peter Fonda. Fonda's character is dealing with a terminally ill wife and an introduction to a son with Downs Syndrome that he had given up at birth. Visnjic and Fonda never share any screen time in this episode but still manage to compete for the most stoic and one-dimensional performance. Episode 300 does include a pleasant but far too brief look back and some of the more memorable patients that have stopped in to the ER.
Other guest appearances in season fourteen include: Charlotte Rae, Eddie Mekka, Hal Holbrook, Patrick Cassidy, Jesse Borrego, Howard Hesseman, and Steve Buscemi who appears in the final episode of the season. Buscemi works well with what he is given, but the cliffhanger to ponder over the course of the summer, like most of season fourteen, is far too contrived.
The bonus features include ER at 300: Highlights from the ER 300th Episode Tribute at the Paley Center for Media featuring cast and crew, Gag Reel, Outpatient Outtakes: Unaired Scenes, and Subtitles. Like in previous season releases, the gag reels seem staged and simply aren't enjoyable to watch. Even more disappointing is the tribute which is poorly edited and will leave you wondering why they didn't give us the whole event. The reasons for exclusion of the Outpatient Outtakes: Unaired Scenes will be obvious when you watch them.
Recommendation: This release has potential to irritate the most loyal of fans for many reasons, the least of which is that Warner Home Video changed the size of the packaging from the previous thirteen releases. Thanks for ruining the uniformity of the collection guys. The episodes are a mixed bag full of good performances lost in poor storytelling.
Season fourteen is worth buying for the performances and for the true fan that needs to complete the collection and does not care how it looks on the shelf.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
i have had the pleasure of seeing every single season, more times than i care to admit. however, there may be some seasons i enjoy more than others, and at the time i might have been angry or upset with what they were doing with the writing, but now as i look back and watch each episode, each season, i realize the writers did what they were supposed to do. they invoke emotion, all kinds, and they took the characters and story lines into places that no other drama, has done. they kept the characters growing, but with current events, and events going on around the world such as darfur. and of course the wonderful insurance companies and the good fight the doctors put forth daily dealing with insurance vs good quality care. i find myself like many im sure, missing some of my favorite characters and the story lines. i wish they would have given it a few more years, the ratings were still good enough to be on primetime, and their replacement will not be with us long, and long forgotten before you even get to the end of this review. i have purchased every season, except the last three, only because they are not available yet. no matter what season, what year you pick to purchase, you cant go wrong, they are all wonderful, and compelling television. me personally, im still waiting for the last three seasons so i can have them all.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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For Class
I wanted to see a particular episode from this season after viewing a You Tube clip, "Atonement. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Craig C. Krueger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
It was the best season I've seen I really love the episode actors and the way the put the show together its awesome
Published 19 days ago by Joy
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...As the Day She was Born
I enjoyed the nude scene. She sure is one healthy ER doctor. It was exciting and tastefully done. I highly recommend this episode.
Published 22 days ago by Joe Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Series
Once again a great series, Starting to get a little soft, but still worthwhile, especially if you are a fan.
Published 25 days ago by DocJerry
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ER
Bought for my sister to help complete her ER collection. We all watched it on TV & she liked it so much she started collecting the whole series
Published 1 month ago by Carol Tilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
ER - a classic
Great show- relaxing to watch without television commercials . If you missed the last few seasons - enjoy. Decently priced.
Published 2 months ago by Kelly Uhland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Totally incomparable to all the other series out there these days. There's never a dull moment. Every episode has something interesting and fresh to offer ... Read more
Published 2 months ago by ER fan from Seattle!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this show!!
I purchased seasons 12-15 to finish the series. When I received my package and unwrapped the cases, there were cracks and pieces broken inside. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sheli L. Beall
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ER: The Complete Fourteenth Season
It's ER - what can I say? If you don't watch this series, you don't know what you are missing!
Published 3 months ago by Alan Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars
ER Season 14
I had missed many episodes. It was good to catch up before the final season. The writing was not the quality of previous seasons but still well worth watching.
Published 3 months ago by Joan M. Ferrer
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