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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Las Vegas - Season 6 Part 1
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Still the original and best CSI by far
Review date: 2007-07-17 Rating: 10 out of 10
Isn't it great when you discover a programme yourself without any hype and end up really liking it. Love it or hate it, I don't think that there is anybody on planet earth that hasn't heard of CSI, but when I first saw this one Saturday night on channel 5 in either 2000 or 2001, I had never heard of it and I don't think many people had, this was one of those programmes that I accidentally watched by channel hopping and I just really enjoyed and thought how fresh it felt.
It is not always true that original is best but in my opinion it is definitely true with this because CSI: Vegas is by far the best of the CSI series, I still like CSI Miami but I have tried and now completely given up on the extremely boring and shallow CSI: New York, I just find it more like a fashion show plus everybody has to be good looking, even the main cop, I wouldn't mind so much but most of the characters are so wooden that I am suprised that they don't get attacked by woodpeckers. I know that people will disagree and some people will obviously prefer either Miami or New York but I am only saying what I think.
Thankfully CSI: Vegas is as good as ever. I just find it much more enjoyable, yes this does have good looking people in it but at least they have got some charisma and I find all of the characters in this likeable plus the chemistry overall between the actors is much better in this. I also think that there was a very good reason for filming this in Sin City because to me it just adds to the enjoyment and gives it a much more darker feel and it also makes good use of atmospheric music.
Nobody ever said that this is a believable programme but who gives a flying circus, it is enjoyable and that is all that matters.
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Reviews
Faster, Sharper and Slicker
Review date: 2007-03-17 Rating: 10 out of 10
The original returns for the first half of season six with a re-vamped opening sequence which is a taster for a new-feel for the series. The camera-work seems to be sharper, cramming more visual images into each 42 minute episode. The sound-work is superb, and is the subject of one of the few extras available on these discs; which as always is the only disappointment given the unbelievably brilliant and gripping line-up of episodes produced for this first half.
The range of story-lines is as diverse as in previous series, ranging from real-life "were-wolves" to a mass suicide in a secluded fallout shelter in the Nevada desert. Interspersed are some extremely powerful acting performances, particularly by Paul Guilfoyle (Capt. Jim Brass), in the awesome double episode " A bullet runs through it."
If you have been an avid fan of this series, which must be considered some of the best TV around at the moment, then the development in the personalities of each character is now at a point where real empathy can be felt by the viewer.
The best news of all is that after Ecklie's splitting up of the team during the last season, the group is back together again under Grissom (minus Sophia who has returned to the Sheriff's department but continues to assist her ex-colleagues as part of her new role).
There have been several other developments, but I will leave them for you to discover whilst watching the episodes. Rest-assured that the team are not resting on their laurels and continue to push the boundaries to leave the viewer wanting more.
CSI Season 6 Part 1
Review date: 2007-02-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
A lacklustre start to this series, the first two episodes aren't exactly mind-blowing but from then on the series builds up some real steam and it becomes one of the best CSI series. Some very emotional episodes follow (A bullet runs through it) and (Gum Drops) and some of the greatest moments of television history can be found here; but of course in order to enjoy these episodes to the maximum, you have to buy Part 2.
Enjoy!
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Recording label: Momentum Pictures
Manufacturer: Momentum Pictures
EAN: 5060116721508
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 3
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-02-26
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 500 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)