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Birds of Prey: The Complete Series [2008] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Cancelled too Soon
Review date: 2008-07-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
This show ran for 13 episodes but deserved so much more. The story ideas are solid but some dialogue tends to be too sentimental. Each episode sees one of the character's learn a lesson of face their issues. They live and they learn. It was a great start to what could have evolved into a great entertainment show.
It stuck relatively true to the comics. The only issues on that regard were Dinah's age and powers and perhaps depowering Lady Shiva but in that case we could assume she would have gotten better skills in the future.
The only problem I see with the show is that it needed more money. The make up of the joker even though he is only on screen for a minute needed more work and its very obvious that they had a collection of 'set up' shots such as the zoom into the clocktower or the obviously CGI sweep into the school building.
The DVD is great. It is lovingly put together in a way that very few cancelled shows are. The set comes with 3 seasons of the animated short tales 'Gotham Girls' inspired by Bruce Timm's Animated Universe. Extremely entertaining featuring Batgirl, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn and Zatanna. It also features The unaired pilot of the show and a written introduction by DC Comics President Paul Levitz who I can assume we can thank for such a great package.
I would recommend this to people who enjoy shows like Smallville, Buffy, Angel and Charmed or of course if you enjoy the comics.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Ashley Scott
Shemar Moore
Ian Abercrombie
Rachel Skarsten
Dina Meyer
Creators:
Ashley Scott (Primary Contributor)
Dina Meyer (Primary Contributor)
Adam Armus (Producer)
Adam Horowitz (Producer)
Bob Kane (Writer)
Bob Layton (Writer)
Hans Tobeason (Writer)
Jerry Robinson (Writer)
Joe Staton (Writer)
Paul Levitz (Writer)
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 0883929012954
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 4
Format: Box set, Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC,
Release date: 2008-07-15
Universal product code (UPC): 883929012954
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 541 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002
Language: English (Original Language)