Product Details

• Actors: Ellen DeGeneres, Casandra Ashe
• Directors: Joel Gallen
• Writers: Ellen DeGeneres, Karen Anderson, Karen Kilgariff, Kevin Seccia
• Producers: Ellen DeGeneres, Joel Gallen, Bill Urban, Frank Garritano, Kathy Blake
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Hbo Home Video
• DVD Release Date: October 11, 2005
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000A88ETQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,104 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Ellen DeGeneres - The Beginning / Here and Now" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 10/11/2005 Rating: R

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Person Alive!, August 14, 2006

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laurie "Honestly" (S. California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ellen DeGeneres - The Beginning / Here and Now (DVD)

I recently got the chance to attend a taping of the Ellen Degeneres show (she danced with me, ha!) and I have to admit that I teared up when I actually got to see her in person. It has been a dream of mine for quite a while. Not only are these DVDs extremely funny and original, but they have some very touching moments, as well. The interpretive dance in "The Beginning" gave me chills, even as it made me laugh. And seeing Ellen tear up when she came out (ha) in "Here and Now" was beautiful. I admire this woman's strength and ability, and I strive to be like her. If you have a chance, buy this DVD set, you won't, can't possibly, be sorry. :)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comedy Queen, June 16, 2007

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J. Gable - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellen DeGeneres - The Beginning / Here and Now (DVD)

For those of you living under a rock, Ellen Degeneres is the host of her own hit talk show. Of course, she wouldn't be where she is today if she hadn't gained national fame through her comedy.

The Beginning is extremely funny. Especially since it was taped only three years after she came out. She makes alot more references to her sexuality in it than in Here and Now. The topics range from losing attention during conversations, to her stops at a health food store and a sex store, to even God herself. Here and Now is alot more family friendly than The Beginning, but both will make you laugh at how accurate they are to the everyday world.

Whether you're a fan of her talk show, a fan of her in general, or just enjoy a good comedy set, this DVD will not disappoint.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS, March 15, 2007

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C. Leibrandt (Sac., CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellen DeGeneres - The Beginning / Here and Now (DVD)

i watch alot of stand up comedians and ellen blew them all away she is one of the funniest comedians out there. both of these dvds are great theres never a dull momment she keeps you laughing the whole show.