Weeds: Season Two
by Burr Steers, Tucker Gates
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Actor: Mary-Louise ParkerDirector: Burr Steers, Tucker Gates
Brand: Lions Gate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 283 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-24
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Lionsgate
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- Condition: Average
- Format: DVD
- AC-3; Closed-captioned; Color; Dolby; DVD; Subtitled; Widescreen; NTSC
DVD Reviews of Weeds: Season Two
DVD Review: Lots of Fun But Not Much Else
Summary: 3 Stars
One of the worst kept secrets in the entire world may be that the American suburbs are fueled by one very green plant. And who can blame them really seeing as how these neighborhoods function as basically totalitarian police states that thrive off of petty feuds, boredom, racism and exclusivity. Not that this show has any interest in ripping open the belly of the beast and leaving the entrails around for us to feed on, rather it is a surprisingly sweet show that actually idealizes many of the bizarre habits of the suburbanites. And there in lies the magic of the show, it is not about dealing drugs but rather about nothing more than this set of quirky characters. We hang out with generally likeable, downright relatable characters (who all happen to be narcissists) as they engage in the emptiness that is their lives. The dialogue is witty and filled with aggrandizing monologues that were probably a dream for the writers and were certainly a treat for me. Like "The Sopranos" it is an alternate, criminal take on the American Dream. And really, how did you earn your money? Was nobody stepped on, exploited, killed, or maimed, directly or indirectly, because of your quest for a high standard of living? I certainly can't say that.
The basic story arch this season deals with Nancy's (Mary-Louise Parker) decision to date a DEA agent named Peter (Martin Donovan). The overtly obvious set up actually produces some real results because the writers envision the characters as real people with real emotions. Lust begets love which begets betrayal which begets vengeance. Of course he would really use his governmental tools to eavesdrop on her; we're only taken aback by it because TV characters aren't supposed to be that smart. As the season progresses you realize that there was actually a big picture in place all along and that the writers weren't just sitting around baked for the first half. But after seeing how good things get in the end you look back on the first five episodes and feel as though they were squandered. I also loved the way that the personal interests infringed upon the business interests. All the characters make bad decisions, but they make these bad decisions in the name of a greater good and that is what keeps things interesting.
Mary-Louise Parker, after all these years, is truly more radiant than ever. She also turns in a strong yet underwhelming performance. Nancy is the soul of the show and Parker plays her up as the most likeable drug kingpin you could ever imagine. The show does little politicking for the legalization of pot but it is clear that that is where they stand. We can say free market all we want but isn't Nancy chasing the Armenians out of town the same as the pharmaceutical companies pushing for the illegalization of drugs that actually work? I will admit that the show never rises above the level of fun diversion. The episodes fly by (which is a good thing) but good luck placing this show into a specific genre. Comedy? Probably....but how many comedies do you know involve the elements that are found here? And the season ending cliffhanger shows that while their may be laughs for us the ticket holders in the future things in Agrestic are not looking all that humorous.
Description of Weeds: Season Two
No description available for this title.Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 07/24/07
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve
The first season of Weeds ended with a shocker: Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) found a dreamy new boyfriend, but he turned out to be a DEA agent (Martin Donovan). Luckily, she manages to find some pretty creative ways to "deal" with it. Despite that new obstacle, she decides it?s also time to "grow" the business to higher levels, and all these risky moves lead up to another fabulous season finale cliff-hanger. Elsewhere in suburban utopia, comic relieving brother-in-law Andy (Justin Kirk) tries to dodge his army commitments by joining Rabbi school, while the hilarious Doug (Kevin Nealon) battles it out with Celia (Elizabeth Perkins) to maintain power over the Agrestic City Council. Plot aside, Season 2 of Weeds took this potentially great show to the next level. No matter how hard they tried in the first season, the show?s makers had a heck of a time trying to shake the impression that they were mimicking the edginess of HBO?s original programming. (Some might have gone as far as to say they were trying a little too hard.) This time around, the characters and the story have grown into their own skins, and they offer something much more authentic and convincing. The second season also starts a great new tradition: Malvina Reynolds ?s "Little Boxes" is still the opening theme song, but it is performed by a different artist for each episode (from Elvis Costello to The Shins). Just one more thing to keep us "addicted." --Jordan Thompson
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