Alias: The Complete Third Season [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Customer reviews

review by: chasingshadows date: 2005-03-28 rating:
The Red-haired avenger is back!!
You've got to admire this show- every year is different, every year the rules are re-written, so for good reason it's very difficult to compare this season to the previous two. But all I wanted to know before I purchased Alias-year 3 was exactly that, so that's what I'll attepmt to do now for everyone else in that same position...

This third season picks up precisely where the second season left off and that memorable cliff-hanger, and let me tell you...our non-stop all-action girl is back with avengeance! The emotional resonance is still in tact as one of the show's vital statistics along with the wigs, beaurocracy and high-kicking. Let me say first though- I really liked the way Sydney's return was handled following her mysterious abscence and so in my view this season gets off to a good start, despite the difficulty of following on from that last shocker of an episode. But even though the initial impression is good, after a few episodes I was seriously worried that that Alias magical ingredient was a little lacking and maybe even irretrievable. It was episode 9 that completely changed things around for me and made me ashamed to have doubted J. J. Abrams even for a second- this episode blew me away and is probably my favourite episode in Alias history, mainly because of the briliant performances, the beautiful look of the episode and also the unpredictability of the story. And from this point on it's plain sailing right through to the impressive season finale. Concerning Sydney's 2-year-gap...when it gets up some momentum it does surprise and entertain, but as it's not the entire focus of the season it isn't a big disappointment when at times it gets below entralling.

The whole point of Alias long-term seems to me to be character development, so while some of my favourite characters from the first two seasons have either departed or moved on as characters, there's also fresh blood injected into the show's dynamic with new characters both permament and guesting, the most notable of whom is Lauren. Lauren (Sydney's rival for Vaughn's affections) is probably the most important character in the entire season apart from Sydney herself, but sadly (in my opinion) she's been the main reason for most of the negative reviews of this season. My opinion of Lauren- she makes a really bad first impression as somewhat of a black-hole at the beginning of the season who doesn't have a strong enough presence in the Alias landscape. But as the season progresses I definitely felt she improved, as the writers gave her more personality and inserted her into the action, so at the very least she becomes a credible and interesting character by the end of the season.

Part of the problem in rating this boxset is that everyone, myself included, has high expectations for Alias and when it doesn't perform above and beyond what we know it can be there is definite disappointment. But I think only one star should be forefit, because despite some minor difficulties at the start of the season we all know Alias is still as cool as ever. So absolutely no question- this is a MUST-HAVE show and season!

(P.S. You cannot fault the presentation of this dvd, the attention to detail that has gone into its assembly is obvious to see. I would even say it sets the standard for dvd boxsets in the future.)

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review by: date: 2005-03-03 rating:
Absolute Quality!
I had heard so many stories about this series not being as good, blah blah blah. But so far (half way through) I'm blown away. The stories and twists are excellent! This series - in my opinion - is easily as good as the first two.

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review by: date: 2005-01-19 rating:
Brilliant As Usual
For some reason I didnt expect season 3 to be so good, after the ending in season 2 when Sydney wakes up without any recollection of the last 2 years of her life. But it was brilliant. There are still the usual twists-which can really leave you baffled and desperatly wanting to see the next episode. For Alias lovers, I dont want to spoil it by telling you what happens, but I can asure you, it remains to have an excellent script, excellent acting from all the main characters and excellent action! Saying that about the action, there is just a teeny weeny disappointment-not as much disguises and fights for Sydney (Garner).

Also worth pointing out, throughout the series, there is Melissa George (Ex Home And Away), Ricky Gervais (The Office) is in for an episode and Quentin Tarantino is back-only briefly in one episode.

I hope that Alias season 3 is released in box set format soon in the UK/Europe!!!

Enjoy!

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review by: date: 2004-12-06 rating:
REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD
I HAD NEVER SEEN ALIAS BEFORE BUT MY COUSIN LOVED IT SO WHEN SEASON THREE AIRED IN THE UK I DECIDED TO WATCH IT AND IM GLAD I DID!!
I WATCH QUITE A LOT OF TV BUT I DONT WATCH JUST ANYTHING BECAUSE ITS ON I AM VERY SELECTIVE ABOUT WHAT I WATCH BUT I LOVED ALIAS. IT HAS EVERYTHING I LOVE AN INTRIGUING PLOT, EXCITING TWISTS, AN EXCELLANT CAST AND EVEN FUNNY MOMENTS.
AFTER WATCHING SEASON THREE I BORROWED SEASON 1 AND 2 ON DVD FROM MY COUSIN AND I CAUGHT UP AND NOW I WILL ALWAYS WATCH IT IT IS JUST SO GOOD AND I WOULD RECOMMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO LIKES A LAUGH, EXCITING ACTION AND A GOOD CAST


review by: alf-life date: 2004-10-07 rating:
Sub-par for the show, but still great.
The 3rd Season starts off brilliantly but by the end fades slightly.
I would still highly recommend the boxset though because although it isn't as good as Seasons 1 or 2, compared with other shows, or even the standard of television in general, it's still great.
In fact, one of the quotes from an actor in this sums Alias up perfectly "It's like making a movie every week for every episode".

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