BLU-RAY
REVIEW:
HEROES
season 3
08/31/09
OVERVIEW: Experience
all the explosive action and shocking twists as Heroes:
Season 3 comes to DVD! Rediscover the phenomenon in this
six-disc set that includes all 25 suspenseful episodes, from
the series redefining third season's volumes, Villains and
Fugitives. Plus, go behind the scenes with the show's
writers, stars and artists as you explore hours of exclusive
and revealing bonus features.
SEASON REVIEW: Of all the
series on television today, Heroes used to be one of my top
3 favorite, one of the ones that I waited for as more than
just a program on TV, but as an event. Now we are on the 3rd
Season of this series, and the rules have changed. There are
now more series on TV than ever before, and now we even have
more, great series, popping up on channels like Showtime and
HBO and the bar is even higher for these series to hold our
attention. That being said, even if this was not the case,
even if the status quo was identical to what it was when
this series began, I would have to say, to my dismay and
with much disappointment, that this series has had a slow
downward decline and now fails to hold even my slightest
attention. My favorite show has now become one that I would
not even put on my TV as background noise while I do
something more interesting.
Most of our favorites have returned this season, such as
Peter Petrelli and Clair Bennett, but they have brought in a
few new characters to "enhance" the show. The problem? Most
of these characters are just fluff, totally unnecessary to
the plot of the series, and I use the term "Plot" very
loosely because if there is one, I had a hard time figuring
out what it was. The program has become more about thinking
up and showing off new character's cool new abilities, than
actually telling a story, and that has made them turn one of
my favorite shows into a confusing mess. They started the
third series in what seemed like one direction and it has
gone in at least 3 or four different directions since then.
It definitely lacks the excitement and fascination it once
held for me, now its just this mess of characters and micro
plots that don't quite fit together. The fourth season is
set to start at the end of this month, and I'm still trying
to decide whether it deserves even a chance at catching my
attention, especially considering all the really good shows
that have done their job and kept my attention, and of
course there is the new programming of shows set to begin,
that deserve a chance and look vastly more promising than
Heroes. Besides, do I really want to invest in a show that
looks like it may be canceled this season?
What the Heroes series lacks in content it makes up in
features. The Blu-ray is loaded with features and if you are
a fan of this show this is a much have. Each disk contains
U-control which gives the user the ability to have picture
and picture with just one click, access to cast and crew
video commentaries while you watch the episodes. The disk
also contains tons of deleted scenes, alternates stories,
and lots of other features including access to BD live
center with the chance to download an exclusive sneak peek
at season 4.
Review By Brad Peterson
brad@smartcine.com
VIDEO:
1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen 1080P
AUDIO:
Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround - English French Spanish
Subtitles - English, Spanish,
French
BONUS FEATURES:
• Deleted Scenes
• ALTERNATE STORIES:
Heroes: Going Postal and Nowhere Man, Pinehearst Commercial
• THE SUPERPOWERS OF
HEROES: Stunt Coordinator Tim Gilbert gives insight to
designing the hard hitting stunts of “Heroes.”
• COMPLETING THE SCENE:
An overall look at the visual style of “Heroes” Season Three
is discussed. Including the tricks used on set and in
post-production.
• THE PROP BOX:
Introduction to the “Gold Room” where all of the props used
for “Heroes” are stored. Relics from the first season to the
present are shown and the methods of a prop master are
revealed.
• TIM SALE GALLERY OF
SCREEN ART
• GENETICS OF A SCENE:
An ongoing service in which the episode’s director and cast
give an indepth look at the production process.
EXPLORING CLARIE’S MIND: This segment reveals the
graphic scene of the “Heroes Season Three” opener. Optic
Nerve demonstrates the props designed for the scene
“Sylar steals Claire’s powers.”
SPEEDSTER STEALS THE
FORMULA: Allan Arkush highlights directing the
Speedsters’ speed effects and the time stopping qualities of
Hiro. This segment features on-set
footage of Daphne and Hiro and how their powers collide.
THROWING THOUGHTS: A
quick, fun look at the shooting style used to create a
specific scene from Episode 322. Director Jeannot Szwarc
reveals the camera tricks used to
create the visual look when Matt thinks for the villain
Danko.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, BEEMAN:
This fast pace segment features George Beeman working on
set. Fun on-set footage is used to demonstrate the
sometimes-frantic shooting schedule of “Heroes.”
• THE WRITERS’ FORUM: Creator Tim Kring and selected
writers/producers discuss the story-lines of Season 3,
outlining inspirations for character developments, story
plots and the changes that took place along the way.
• AUDIO COMMENTARIES
• PICTURE-IN-PICTURE: Audio commentaries.
• ALTERNATE STORIES:
Three alternate stores are presented here The Recruit, Going
Postal and Nowhere Man. The most interesting one is Nowhere
man with the puppet master.
• HEROES CONNECTIONS:
Bios & character profiles.
• U-Control:
Universal’s exclusive signature feature U-Control allows
viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click
of the remote without ever leaving the movie.
• BD-Live – The new
technology that allows viewers to connect to the Internet
and access new exciting exclusive online and interactive
features.
• BUILDING COYOTE SANDS:
This is a fun, fast paced segment revealing the complete
building and shooting of the Coyote Sands Internment camp
featured in Episode 321 “1961.” Coverage includes: building
of the on-location set in the rain and the shooting of
scenes with actors and crew.
• SEASON FOUR SNEAK PEEK
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