Beauty and the Beast - The Second Season
by Bethany Rooney, Bruce Malmuth, Daniel Attias, Gus Trikonis, Michael Switzer
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Actor: Jay Acovone, Linda Hamilton, Ritch Brinkley, Ron Perlman, Roy DotriceDirector: Bethany Rooney, Bruce Malmuth, Daniel Attias, Gus Trikonis, Michael Switzer
Brand: PARAMOUNT HOME VIDEO
Writer: Alex Gansa
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1043 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-10
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
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DVD Review: A darker season heralds a plunge into madness
Summary: 4 Stars
Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman return in the second season of the fantasy series Beauty and the Beast. Season Two features grittier storylines that probe the worst that humanity has to offer, including street gangs, drug addicts, gruesome murders, and the sick revenge of a twisted mind that threatens to shatter Vincent's sanity. There were several episodes that I really enjoyed, such as "God Bless the Child," where a frightened teenage prostitute seeks sanctuary for her unborn child and falls in love with Vincent, "A Fair and Perfect Knight," where Michael, a very bright young tunnel dweller, falls in love with Catherine before starting college Above, "Brothers," featuring the return of Vincent's brother Devin, a master at reinventing himself, and "Remember Love," a Capra-esque look at what life would have been like if Vincent hadn't met Catherine. Several characters from the first season return, including Mouse, Laura, Elliott Burch, and Paracelsus.
The main story arc of season two revolves around outcast mad genius John Pater, aka Paracelsus (Tony Jay). After being expelled from the tunnels and nearly killed in a fire in the last season, Paracelsus plots his ghastly revenge against Father and Vincent, first in the episode "Dead of Winter" and in the final season-end trilogy "What Rough Beast," "Ceremony of Innocense," and "The Rest is Silence." The dark, gory storyline in the final three episodes sets up a cliffhanger for the final season, which in turn was even darker and more violent than the second. I really disliked the direction that the show was taking at the end of season two; this subject had already been covered in season one's "The Alchemist" and I would have preferred to see a stronger focus on Catherine and Vincent's relationship. The writers essentially ruined their special relationship by placing Vincent in increasingly more violent situations that shred the delicate balance between man and beast.
But there are several bright spots: the writing feels more consistent, there is more physical contact and less awkwardness between Catherine and Vincent, and there are several good episodes here, such as "When the Bluebird Sings," which stars the (possible) ghost of a playful painter, and "A Distant Shore," in which Vincent is largely absent, but there is some gorgeous dream scenery of Catherine and Vincent walking together in the rolling surf. Ron Perlman emotes extraordinarily well even under Rick Baker's superb makeup and bulky clothes; in the later episodes, his eyes capture the madness and torture inside of Vincent. Set design is gorgeous as usual, calling to mind Brian Froud's work on The Dark Crystal (25th Anniversary Edition). Extras are scarce, but there are several new introductions by Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman on select episodes. The packaging is great: it's easy to access each DVD, and they're separated so they don't get scratched. This is a wise investment for fans of season one, but if you're new to the series, start with Beauty and the Beast - The Complete First Season. If you're a diehard fan, you're probably better off buying Beauty and the Beast - The Complete Series. As for myself, I was so disappointed in the direction that the series was going that I didn't bother watching the final season, which saw the departure of most of the original cast.
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