TotalTelly.co.uk

Devoted to Popular, Cult and Retro TV

House - Series 4 - Complete [2007]


RRP: £34.99
Our Price: £22.97 (subject to change)

Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

How do you keep a medical show, entering its fourth series, fresh for another round of episodes? If you?re House, it?s easy: get rid of the main team, and have a new bunch come along and audition to be doctors. It?s a very House thing to do, and it makes the first half of season four an absolute blast.

Much of the reason for that of course is Hugh Laurie, in the title role. As House, he manages to turn himself into the medical Simon Cowell, chucking out outrageously sarcastic asides, while also giving space to the intriguing collection of supporting players. It?s a stunning performance. On top of that is the usual assortment of medical mysteries, including a brilliantly constructed remote diagnosis of a patient stuck in the South Pole.

Even when the audition phase is over, House has plenty to offer, not least a terrific concluding two-parter that continually pulls the proverbial rug. And the ingenuity of the scriptwriters shouldn?t go without praise, continually delivering a series of brilliant medical whodunits for Laurie and his team to solve.

If there?s a problem with House season four, it?s that it tries to cram too many characters in there, but it?s not a serious concern. For it?s a show that knuckles down and gets on with things quickly, continually managing to surprise and entertain. You may never want to be treated by Dr House, but it?s enormous fun watching him treat others? --Simon Brew


Super!
Review date: 2008-11-11 Rating: 10 out of 10

I bought te set in August from amazon.com. We live in Japan which is really slow at showing new programmes from the US and UK and in the summer of they were still showing season 3! We couldn't wait and weren't disappointed. The medical cases as really bizarre and the new situation of House creating a new team is highly entertaining (although Foreman's position is not quite clear and doesn't quite fit the new situation it seems ... and its a bit strange to see Cameron more smiley and jolly). You do lose a bit of fizz towards the end of the series (the new team don't have that snap crackle pop like the old ones). However, the last two episodes are brilliant! It's just a shame the series was so short. The extras on the DVD set are a bit better than previous DVDs as you get snippet interviews with the cast. I would certainly recommend this set.

Similar Products

Reviews


Brilliant as usual
Review date: 2008-11-05 Rating: 10 out of 10

At the end of Season 3 I was really, really scared that Season 4 would turn out to be a dissapointment. I was scared that the loss of the old team would ruin the show, but I turned out to be oh so wrong. At first the season is rather confusing and lacks real emotion, but as it progresses and we find out new team, the season really begins to shine. In particular, the episode "Frozen" shows us what House is like when he cares, even slightly, for his patient. Who of course happens to be at the south pole.

This review is targeted at those House fans who, like me, didn't like the ending to last season. Trust me, "No Reason" doesn't stand a chance in comparison to this season finale. It is a pure, unadulterated ride of emotion and intensity. Season 4 is definately worth buying. The only negative thing to say, is that it should have been longer (it should also be cheaper! Less episodes = less cost?) although it's at a fair price for a truly amazing season of a truly amazing show.

Poor DVD for a nice serie
Review date: 2008-11-01 Rating: 6 out of 10

I like the serie but was surprised there was no subtitles at all.
Amazon sites should be more informative on the language features of the DVDs.

Subtitles?
Review date: 2008-10-18 Rating: 10 out of 10

I loved it but... Can someone let us know if this version has got English subtitles? This has been a common flaw (the absence of subtitles) in previous House English versions and I would like to know before ordering...

A renovated format sees House's value go through the roof
Review date: 2008-10-16 Rating: 10 out of 10

House is first and foremost a show about the character of Dr Gregory House and how he interacts with others. Yes it's a medical mystery / drama series too, but take House away and that would be it - no more show. Realising that in order to keep the show fresh and Hugh Laurie's character from getting repetitive or predictable, what the show really needed was 40ccs of fresh blood. Hence, the writers took the bold decision to cut the roles of his established team back considerably and allow House free reign over an entire roomful of wannabe assistants.

It was a brilliant and inspired idea, and it makes this fourth series possibly the best ever. House's reasons for firing the doctors to whittle them down and the ways he has of playing them off against each other never fail to surprise and provide priceless moments of entertainment. Best of all, the actors who play them are all extremely talented and they make you care, understand and wonder about the histories of their characters with very little lead in time.

Don't worry about Foreman, Cameron and Chase though - they're still there, and make enough appearances to justify the actors names remaining in the title sequence. In fact, their periods of absence actually allow them to grow a little as characters, and you can see the way that being distant from House has allowed them to change.

There are some unexpected moments too, especially come the last couple of episodes, but I won't give anything away - suffice to say that you should be prepared for one of the most moving scenes you have ever seen in a drama series.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Michael Michele
Mira Sorvino
Frank Whaley
Lisa Edelstein
Hugh Laurie

Creators:
Hugh Laurie (Primary Contributor)
Mira Sorvino (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
EAN: 5050582571974
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 4
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-10-27
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 672 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

Add to Cart

© 2006 Darren Hester, DesignsByDarren.com, Some Rights Reserved.
Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional