Tour of Duty - The Complete First Season
by Stephen Caffrey
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Actor: Joshua Maurer, Stephen Caffrey, Steve Akahoshi, Terence Knox, Tony BeckerDirector: Stephen Caffrey
Brand: Tour
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1003 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-06-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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DVD Review: The Vietnam veterans' story, finally on DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
"Tour of Duty" came on TV in 1987, a time in which Hollywood began to address the Vietnam War with a deluge of movies, many of them memorable, others not. "Tour of Duty" was unique in that it lacked the sensationalized stories of films like "Platoon" and "Full Metal Jacket," but it was also missing the realistic, graphic battle scenes of the later "We Were Soldiers." "Tour of Duty" focused on a company of young men in Vietnam, beginning in 1967. The episodes revolve around the camraderie and teamwork of the men, their attitudes towards the war, their inner frustrations, and ultimately the bold actions that keep them alive. The attitudes, feelings, and exploits of the Vietnamese forces (NVA, VC, and ARVN) are also examined.
Strong acting all-around gives life to the characters. In particular, viewers can see Sgt. Anderson (Terrence Knox) as a father figure to the young infantrymen, and watch Lt. Goldman (Stephen Caffrey) as he develops his leadership abilities over the course of the show.
The plots of the episodes range in quality from average to excellent. In the best episodes, viewers feel genuine suspense and develop a sense of despair from watching the soldiers of Bravo Company fight for their lives. Of all the first season episodes, a few really stand out: "Notes from the Underground," "Brothers, Fathers, and Sons," "Nowhere to Run," "Roadrunner," "Under Siege," and "Soldiers." However, none of the episodes are really bad.
The weakest aspect of this DVD was the music. The original show played popular songs from the Vietnam era at various points in the episodes. For the DVD, a composer tried to substitute instrumental versions of these songs. Often, they come on at inappropriate times and detract from the mood of the scene. Disappointingly, the show's original theme song ("Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones) has been purged from the show. The instrumental closing theme has been substituted instead.
As a DVD compilation, this collection is average in terms of conversion to the DVD format. All 21 episodes from the first season are here (including the pilot episode, which reveals significant retooling took place before episode 2.) There aren't any special features, aside from trailers for other DVD's being sold by Columbia Tristar.
Overall, this is a solid but under-appreciated TV show that has finally made it to DVD to be enjoyed by new generations. I can't wait for seasons 2 and 3 to show up on DVD.
Description of Tour of Duty - The Complete First Season
Follows a platoon in the field during the Vietnam war.Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 8-JUN-2004
Media Type: DVD
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