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11 episodes on 3 DVDs. 2007/color/8 hrs., 4 min/NR/widescreen.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By John Capute
Format:DVD
For months it wasn't clear if CBS would bring back The Unit after its third season. It's an atypical show in this era of reality tv and the more popular and esoteric fare like Lost and Heroes. The Unit, after all, when you get right down to it, is a series about war produced in a time of war. And the lack of success films about Iraq and Afghanistan have had (Redacted? Stop-Loss?) on the big screen on some level points to the reluctance of the public to yet engage in depictions about this war. Of course, many of the movies haven't been that good to begin with...Nonetheless, here's The Unit, whose text is ultimately about the war on terror. And yes, one may disagree with its generally pro-war on terror perspective, or at the least question it. That said, when Mamet and company directly address this war, as they do in the back-to-back episodes "5 Brothers" and "Play 16," the end result is two of the most heart-wrenching hours of television to have been broadcast last year. Mamet has never shied away from the moral and ethical issues war and soldiering present--check out his underappreciated Spartan with Val Kilmer; and while there is never any doubt that his team of warriors are heroes, he is not afraid to show dramatically the price that comes with that heroism. This price is show to devastating effect in these two particular episodes. For this reason alone, this box-set is worth purchasing.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By A. Brashears
Format:Amazon Instant Video
After having been in combat (2 yrs) and later serving in a SWAT team for 7 yrs, I can confidently say that this series rings true with reference to technical and tactical concepts. My wife says that the wives portrayed aren't too far off the mark concerning the "war at home" either.
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Unit during the first season was an excellent series. Each episode had two action packed operations going on at a time. Everything looked believable and there was enough personal dynamic included to make the team members human.
The second season was nearly as good. The season end episode had me on the edge of my seat....but at the same time wondering how the series could continue with the corner they had been written into.
The third season opening episode answers the questions of the second season finale and reunites the unit....although one would have to suspend bits of reality to swallow the outcome. The rest of season three seems to play more like a soap opera than a drama about an elite military team. The writing and story lines were much weaker than the first two seasons.
I'm still a fan....but for me to continue to watch the series it will have to return to it's roots of the first and second season.
The second season was nearly as good. The season end episode had me on the edge of my seat....but at the same time wondering how the series could continue with the corner they had been written into.
The third season opening episode answers the questions of the second season finale and reunites the unit....although one would have to suspend bits of reality to swallow the outcome. The rest of season three seems to play more like a soap opera than a drama about an elite military team. The writing and story lines were much weaker than the first two seasons.
I'm still a fan....but for me to continue to watch the series it will have to return to it's roots of the first and second season.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't beat for good military action
This was my favotite TV series of military action. I have all four seasons. The action which switches from combat back to family life, makes the show more believable.
Published 23 days ago by Leonard A. Calderone
5.0 out of 5 stars
The UNIT Collection Is Complete!
Prior to buying Season Three, I was in limbo between seasons two and four. Finally got to confirm my suspicion regarding who was responsible for getting the 303rd shut down hard,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by waterburner
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Unit: The Complete Third Season
I love the unit; interesting how the families were living such a secret life and had to move around so much. Good for any age to enjoy.
Published 2 months ago by Mira Bourne
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Unit
Received very quickly and love the unit. Was surprised by how fast it arrived. Should have stayed on the air longer
Published 2 months ago by Red
5.0 out of 5 stars
great series
my husband and I have loved watching these shows together. Great series. We also bought the other dvds in the series
Published 3 months ago by RKCM
5.0 out of 5 stars
A+
Delivered promptly. I bought this as part of the complete series collection. My wife and I loved the show when it was on the air and wanted to watch it all again from the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by david jasinski
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cannot watch the movie
It's not that I hate it. The second and fourth season plays in my dvd player, however, I cannot get a copy of season three to wokrk in my dvd player. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CLM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
This was an excellent tv show. All 4 seasons had a lot of good drama and well thought out plots.
Published 3 months ago by Joe Prochazka
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Just plays. Packaging was clean and new. Arrived on time. No scratches on DVD. What more can I say? Its just a DVD!
Published 4 months ago by Amos Hoe Hong Hua
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unit 3
My son has been looking for this season for some time now, so I thought it would be a good present for him this year. I liked the Unit so I'm whating my turn to get to see it.
Published 4 months ago by Connie
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