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Law & Order - Criminal Intent - The Premiere Episode

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

The episode contained here is a very good one. And I can think of nothing bad to say about it. And the documentary is very good as well. But you get the SAME episode and the SAME documentary {no other extra's though} PLUS 22 more episodes with the first season set. If you can not afford the first season set this would be better than nothing. But if you can afford it, avoide this and buy the first season. Had I known the first season DVD's were comming 5 months ago I WOULD HAVE!!

This is typical of a bad DVD release. It looks like a crude attempt to extract as much revenue as possible from large base of loyal fans. Some reviewers who wax lyrical over the 'special' interview features and "insight into the show" in this single episode DVD either work for the publisher or miss the point that any of these items could have been included in a 'full season' release. This piecemeal approach is frustrating for real fans of the series who, to date, have seen only one complete season released. I for one will protest with my wallet. It stays shut until the complete seasons are released.

I realize that $20 seems like a lot to spend for a single LOCI episode that you probably already have on tape. But there are two reasons why you should buy this DVD today. First, the interview featurette is a rare opportunity to see D'Onofrio out of character and hear him talking as himself. We also get interesting trivia and fun behind-the-scenes details from Dick Wolf, Rene Balcer, Kathryn Erbe, Courtney Vance, and Jamey Sheridan. Second, the best way to get the LOCI first and second year box sets released fast is to show the depth of the fan base by buying this item. It's a cherry on top bonus to get the original L&O pilot, which is very rarely shown on TV. V-sisters and Gorenistas (and you know who you are), you need this in your collection. Trust me!

This is included on the first season DVD. Using the word "premiere" makes it seem like it is something other than the first episode. I should have read the reviews - there is nothing new on this DVD.

This is the premiere episode of a great show where the audience is introduced to two detectives, who use the deducting method, psychology and intuition more than a gun.

It is intriguing and sometimes funny the way detective Robert Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) plays with the offenders the cat and mouse game.

Through the years, the initial picture of the main characters remains the same and, even though some episodes are a little too slow, it is the best of the shows created from the original Law & Order.

This DVD contains 2 sets of interviews totalling approximately 41 minutes. One is with the Criminal Intent cast, Rene Balcer and Dick Wolf. The other set includes the original Law & Order cast, with the exception of Steven Hill. The DVD is well worth the price, just for these interviews alone.

This was a great episode...it was about 45 minutes long due to where they would have put the ads. It wouldhave been nice had it been longer. I had seen the episode several times but I never realized it was the premire episode.

I guess they felt guilty for the episode being so short because they also included the Premiere Episode of Law & Order...almost as if they could get you hooked to that show by giving us the first episode of that. It didn't work in my case.

I bought the first three years of L&O CI. This is one of my favorite shows. I am especially happy with my purchase because V. Donofrio & K Erbe are leaving the show next season.


My purchase of these three DVDs was simple. The choices were readily avilable and I received them post purchase in a timely manner.

Every video I have ordered from various sources have been in excellent condition and very crisp picture quality. They have always been delivered in a timely fashion within their delivery schedules...sometimes even earlier that anticipated. I have only been associated with the Amazon "family" for a short while, but I always know the quality will be there whether it is a new or used product.

I wish all of the seasons were available on DVD. When they are I'll buy them pronto!