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• Actors: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois, Mark Valley
• Directors: Bill D'Elia, James R. Bagdonas, Michael Lohmann, Mike Listo, Robert Yannetti
• Writers: Amanda Johns, Corinne Brinkerhoff
• Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: May 5, 2009
• Run Time: 607 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001SMC9IU
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #884 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 05/05/2009 Run time: 607 minutes Rating: Nr

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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boston Legal - Pure Genius, April 28, 2009

By	abelaro98 (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

The genius that is David E Kelly and Boston Legal. There have been a handful of shows that I consider to be the very best of what television has to offer and Boston Legal is at the very top of the list.

At the centre of the show is the relationship between Alan Shore and Denny Crane. These charachers have so richly been brought to life by the remarkable talents of James Spader and William Shatner.

Who would have thought William Shatner of all people would go on to play one of the truly wonderful and eccentric characters on TV. You never know where the character is going to go, but you know you're in for one unbelieveable ride!

He is equally matched and more so in my eyes by that of James Spader. He continues to amaze me as to how he delivers superlative performances episode after episode. It's just staggering to watch his talent at work and it has been an absolute plesure to watched him in all his Alan Shore glory. During the 5 year run, he was at the very best of his game and not many could truly match him in this regard.

The relationship between the two is what makes the show truly great. Having watched the characters develop over the years, starting with "The Practice" has been pure joy and something that doesn't come along often.

I have also enjoyed watching the other characters througout it's run. It's great to see Candice Bergen display her wonderful talents yet again on the small screen. She gets better as she gets older! Her first episode on the show, "Schmidt Happens" is still one of my favourites and the banter between Bergen and Spader is one to behold.

Christian Clemenson and Tara Summers both deserve a special mention for both drawing out and making the characters of Jerry and Katie all their own. I could so easily watch both of them in their own spin-off!

And finally, the show would not be what it is without the glorious writing talents of David E Kelly. I just marvel at the writing and without it, there would be no Boston Legal.

As much as I hate to see the show disappear from the small screen so soon, it is better to get out on top and that is where it will always be!

36 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Big Loss of Creative Humor, March 22, 2009

By	J. W. Lins (Springfield, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not much to say really -- this kind of intelligent humor and character development will be sorely missed. Thank goodness for electronic preservation.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Good Things..., May 3, 2009

By	Captain Jag (Juneau, Alaska) - See all my reviews

This is the final season of Boston Legal, one of the most intelligent and funny shows ever to air. It will be sorely missed by those desiring tv shows with actual substance, but judging by the continued popularity of dreck such as American Idol and Dancing with the Stars those people are few and far between.

The fifth season is wonderful, albeit short. Aside from the slightly awkward "Thanksgiving" there is not a weak episode to be found. I highly recommend this and all other seasons of Boston Legal.