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X-Men - Season One Part One (Marvel Originals Series - 90s) [1992]


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Marvel's best.
Review date: 2008-09-02 Rating: 8 out of 10

Its been a long wait and just as we are slowly moving to the next format we get Marvel's back catalogue. This contains 7 episodes of season one listed above in the product description. Be aware though that a collection of seasons one a two together will be available in November. X-Men Complete Seasons 1 & 2 Box Set As of right now there is no extra features mentioned not available on the single disks.

You may also like to visit this site www.DVDsuperheroes.com for more information on future releases and special features.

On to this release. I've heard it criticised for being sparse on features and it is but we have to remember that there are 5 seasons to go through. Compare this to other releases where the early seasons are filled with extras that dry up and the run continues. What is on the set is a brief comparison collage of how the original tapes were restored for a better quality transfer. While watching this its astounding the work they have done but when watching the episodes themselves its taken for granted and unnoticable as we are immersed in the story.

As for the episodes themselves, some dialogue is over the top but the plots are great. Stylistically the show is the early 90's comics brought to life. Its a show that both kids and adults will enjoy. It works on multiple levels, funny jokes and good action but also thematic issues.

I would give this 5/5 if it had had more bonus features. Its excellent but it could have done more.

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Product Details/Specifications


Artist(s):
X-Men

Recording label: Liberation Entertainment
Manufacturer: Liberation Entertainment
EAN: 5060131391618
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-08-25
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 154 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1992
Language: English (Unknown)

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