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Seinfeld - Seasons 5 and 6

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Seinfeld - Season 5

The fifth season of Seinfeld is without a doubt the series' best. By their fifth year, the Seinfeld gang had ironed out the bumps from the first two seasons, further developing characters. The loyal fan base that had been accumulating over the years was now more or less the entire nation's viewing audience. The pressure was on to give this new, mega fan base a high dose of their unique, misanthropic comedy, and Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander), Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Kramer (Michael Richards) delivered in spades. Yes, other seasons may have funnier individual episodes, but as a whole Season Five consistently delivers the goods, including many of the show's all-time classic episodes. In the season opener, Jerry discovers the secret, sexual power of "The Mango." While holidaying in "The Hamptons" we not only learn that George's date likes to sunbathe topless in front of his friends, but also that cold water has the power to shrink. In! "The Stall" Elaine is rejected while trying to share toilet paper only to learn that the selfish neighbor is Jerry's girlfriend. In order to really make a life change, George decides to do "The Opposite" of all his instincts and surprisingly everything in his life falls perfectly into place. And of course, who can forget the ridiculous puffy shirt Kramer's low-talking girlfriend talks Jerry into wearing on The Today Show.

Seinfeld - Season 6

By Season Six, the Seinfeld crew had their formula and character development down pat, making it easy to churn out one classic episode after another. Not only do we learn a lot about Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer in Season Six, but we also learn a wealth of life lessons. For instance, just because you wear a toupee doesn't mean you won't be rejected by bald women ("The Beard"). If you think everyone is giving you the finger, they probably are ("The Pledge Drive"). As ridiculous as is sounds, just because a woman has a Chinese name doesn't make her Chinese ("The Chinese Woman"). Eating out of trash is AOK, as long as your girlfriend's mother doesn't catch you ("The Gymnast"). If you try to make the "switch" and date your girlfriend's room mate, you just may get more than you bargained for ("The Switch"). If someone offers you an Armani suit in exchange for a meal, make sure you tell them that soup is indeed a meal ("The Soup"). Just because you are a "beard," doesn'! t mean you are dating ("The Beard"). Bringing crib notes in the bedroom may not be the best idea ("The Fusilli Jerry"). And just because Mel Torme sings to you, doesn't make you "special" ("The Jimmy"). We also learn phrases such as "re-gifting," and are introduced to new characters like Elaine's new boss J. Peterman (John O'Hurley) and boyfriend, and face painter, David Puddy (Patrick Warburton). --Rob Bracco

Not nearly as good as previous seasons
Review date: 2006-03-29 Rating: 6 out of 10

I think, like most British viewers, I did not catch the Seinfeld craze until long after they finished showing in the States. As a result, all that I had ever seen before I started watching the DVDs was Season 9, which is an excellent and very funny collection of episodes. I've been getting the Seinfeld DVDs as they have been released, basically watching the episodes for the first time.

Seinfeld changes as the seasons go on, and, from the perspective of someone who has only seen up to season 6, and as a result of this box set, I must say that it gets *worse* and not better. The best episodes I've seen are in seasons 3 and the first half of season 4. These really are hilarious, and worth watching again and again. However, it was with some disappointment that, when I sat down to watch season 5, I just wasn't laughing as much any more. They seem to be repeating themselves a bit, and it has the slightly "pally" feeling of a sitcom, a feeling which Seinfeld had, until now, successfully veered away from.

Ok, there are the occassional very funny moments - Kramer cavorting with an effigy of Elaine comes to mind - but it seems that its lost that special sparkle, at least in my heart. Let's hope Seasons 7 and 8 rekindle my affection for what has, until this disappointing box set, been my favourite TV show.

Reviews

Love the Seinfeld
Review date: 2006-02-08 Rating: 10 out of 10

i have ordered all 6 seasons from Amazon and would like to say that the service is next to none. I didn't get to see the series when they were on the BBC as the times were inconsistent and on very late. Now i have them on DVD and watch them all the time!! whenever i have a spare moment, it's a Seinfeld moment. My husband hates american comedy's but has become totally hooked!!!!! My only hate is time between each release!!! it's driving me crazy waiting!!!!

Superb
Review date: 2006-02-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

Seinfeld is back on DVD, with two great seasons. Theres over 40 episodes here and some great extra features. Seinfeld gets better as the seasons go on and this is no exception.

Essential viewing for comedy fans.

Just remember, it's not a lie if you believe it
Review date: 2006-01-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

The years of waiting for the Sein DVDs have been well worth it. All the DVD releases so far have included tons of extra stuff that any Seinfeld fan will enjoy enormously and a lot of thought has obviously gone into the production of them. The commentary on the episodes is fascinating to hear especially when actual cast members are doing them. For me, seasons 5 & 6 provided some of the best Seinfeld moments with episodes that you can watch over and over again that will guarantee a laugh every time. "The Puffy Shirt", "The Hamptons", "The Opposite", "The Jimmy" and "The Big Salad" are just a few of the classics that are on this box set. Watching them now it's funny to think that they were made over ten years ago. With the exception of perhaps 'The Office' and Seinfeld co-creator Larry David's "Curb you enthusiasm", nothing has come close to the marvel that is Seinfeld.

Product Details/Specifications

Actor(s):
Jason Alexander
Michael Richards
Jerry Seinfeld
Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Director(s):

Recording label: Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK
EAN: 5035822296213
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 8
Format: Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2005-11-28
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 999 minutes
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Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Dubbed)
Language: German (Dubbed)

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