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4.0 out of 5 stars
The continuing madness..., April 18, 2004
This review is from: Lexx - Series 2, Vol. 2 (DVD)
4.5 stars. First off, the DVD transfer has improved considerably from the first volume, for some odd reason. Volume 2 finds "The Lexx" in full stride, using savage satire and even more sexual innuendo than before. I will break up my review into four parts, each one concerning a different episode.
2.5 Lafftrak--This is my favorite on the DVD for the undeniable fact that it is a satire on the television industry. It starts out with two elite warriors of TV World in spacecraft trying to shoot one another down, all the while claiming that the other network faked their ratings. They are the only two remaining inhabitants and they do everything to win the fight. Later in the episode Stan, Xev, and 790 all drop down to TV World and take part in a carnival of television shows with robots as actors. If they fail to get good ratings they will have their heads severed and become permanent members of the studio audience. This all makes for some bizarre moments and some great dark humor.
2.6 Stan's Trial--This is a refresher course on Stan's history, and his apparently dire need to find willing females. It seems some things never change. This is the least funny of the 4 episodes, but it is still worth watching for some jet black humor.
2.7 Love Grows--I was absolutely howling with laughter on this one. Three Space Truckers (2 men, 1 woman) are eaten by The Lexx, cargo included. The cargo holds a strange and deadly gene-altering virus that changes errogenous zones into their opposites. It was simply masterful to hear Xev call out after the high-pitched Stan in a low, manly voice, after making love, to make her something to eat before he leaves. This has some crazy camera effects and biting satire on the tendencies of both sexes. Even The Lexx, itself, becomes female and wants reassurance. Brilliant!
2.8 White Trash--"You'll never find me!" cries the hillbilly stowaway to Kai, who he thinks is the Law out to get him. This final episode on the DVD has some very funny moments and witty double-entendres like "You touched my bone!" For the record, Pa is referring to a leg-bone club he likes carrying around to intimidate Stan. Stan finally finds a girl to give him the time of day and is soonafter forced to agree to marry her under threat of a pummeling death. Why the hillbilly clan is there in the first place is a mystery, but just go with it. They have some crazy moments worth remembering.
This is, without a doubt, the most original Sci-fi series ever created.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Sci-Fi Show On T.V., June 10, 2001
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Lexx - Series 2, Vol. 2 (DVD)
I have to say, this show has made me like sci-fi television all over again. If you've seen LEXX, you know what I'm talking about. It's way worth your money. For those of you who have never seen LEXX, give it try, it's funny, in depth {at times}, and very action packed. Trust me, I've seen every episode, you'll love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
true sci-fi~~ at its best!, July 17, 2010
This review is from: Lexx - Series 2, Vol. 2 (DVD)
The first time I saw this I thought to my self what the heck is this? it was so bizzare! But I could not stop watching it. and after the second show I was hooked!! I then got my spouse to watch it and she also fell in love with it! It was one of the few things we did together! So watch a couple of shows it is what sci-fi was meant to be. Why the sci-fi channel stopped showing the re-runs is beyond me and I wish they would make more episodes again even with a new cast and/or new writers.... it has quite a cult following. I cant remember who quite the show but Oh well at lest I can watch every made episode on dvd!
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