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Queer as Folk - The Complete Third Season (Showtime) Customer Reviews (13 - 15 of 33 Reviews)
the greatest show on earth!
regardless of your sexuality this programme is brilliant!! its funny, sad, happy-go-lucky it has everything that a good show should have! the characters are easy to get to know, and the actors behind them are amazing! gale harold, and randy harrison hold the main basis of the story during this season, and each episode gives you more of an insight into their lives, as well as the rest of the group. i have seen the whole series already, and hopefully will be the first person in the uk to own it on DVD!!! if you love watching people jus doing what they do then watch this, its just so real of the gay community, and the troubles we are faced with. 5 star product, and a 5 star review!!! lol!!
Only 4 stars because of the story dragging down
Even though the story started dragging this season, it's still a brilliant show with outstanding acting. It's nitty gritty and to the point and those who think the gay community doesn't act like this on a regular basis is either living in a guilded cage and never leaves their house or they live in a city of 25 people, bolted in the closet and doesn't realize what the real world is like and they really need to visit San Antonio on a regular basis.
Anyway...the DVD is great, the transfers are beautiful with slight pixel funk on the black tones in some scenes. The menus are easy to navigate, but, the only problem I have with all of the sets is the pumped up music on the audio. When you watch the DVDs after midnight when everyone else in the house is trying to sleep, riding the volume control on the remote between scenes isn't fun. To me the best and greatest addition on the extras by the BigWigs was including the Kristine W. video, "Some Lovin'"...originally used as a promo for the show at different times between the movie gaps on ShowTime. Awesome song and very entertaining video of the cast just having fun, with some of them showing some very impressive dance moves. For those few that haven't watched it yet, the blonde toward the end of the video is actually Peter Paige in drag, which I didn't catch until the 2nd time I watched it.
For the DVD collector and QAF lover, this set is totally worth the cost.
Queer As Folk Continues To Please
"Queer As Folk" continues entertaining audiences as proven in this DVD set. When the show debuted on Showtime in 2000, many wondered how long it can maintain its surprise and shock value. Before its debut, only "Will And Grace" and "Ellen" had expored GLBT issues to such heights. This offered issues that the community can relate to. It's since earned numerous nominations from the GLAAD (Gays, Lesbians, and Allies Against Defamination) Awards for Outstanding TV sitcom. The third season proves that it sustains its great quality while comprising new and interesting ideas. It expresses many views that many unfortunately consider taboo and places it into their faces in great magnitudes. Such daring techniques earn the cast and crew tremendous respect for doing what many would never consider. The third season explores numerous issues for the first time: politics, hustling, drug abuse, and others. The brilliant plot continues to entertain audiences as it has in the past.
Those who have watched the first two seasons will notice some change in events and settings. An unexpected hero arising to save a town from being led by a homophobic mayor candatite and crystal meth beginning to tumble the life of an unexpected man are only two events that will shock and mesmerize longtime fans. Justin's break-up, the future of "Rage" comic book, and if best friends Ted and Emmitt's relationship blossoms into romance. Viewers will notice a broader prospective on HIV/ AIDS as Ben suffers a life crisis after his friend/ ex-boyfriend dies of AIDS, leading to steroid use, and helps a 15-year-old hustler, later discovering they can relate to each other more than they planned. Such chilling chain of events and others lead to a surprising conclusion that leaves audiences anxiously awaiting for season four.
The variety of personalities within the characters offer greater viewing entertainment. Without it, "Queer As Folk" wouldn't have as much impact. The actors express their individual character's traits wonderfully. Michelle Clunie (Mel), Thea Gill (Lindsay), Robert Gant (Ben), Scott Lowell (Ted), Peter Paige (Emmitt), Gale Howard (Brian), Hal Sparks (Michael), Randy Harrison (Justin), and Sharon Gless (Debbie) star. Their talents alone greatly express the characters' development throughout the season.
After viewing the whole season, those pleased with the DVD set should also watch the bonus features. Kristine W.'s new music video is great to dance to. The features and facts about the show's background and the creation are interesting. Viewers will learn about the creation and the secrets of Babylon, the actors' history before and during the show, and more. Specials on some actors' activism, participation in gay parades, autograph signing festivals offer more of their background on their acting influences.
"Queer As Folk" third season edition proves that it will remain on the air for a while longer. This series of episodes is sure to pleases audiences. Those interested in this should watch the first and the second season first. Otherwise, the chain of events will be confusing.
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