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The Sopranos - Season 6, Part 2 
Actors : James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Frank Vincent, Steve Schirripa
Director : Tim Van Patten, Alan Taylor
Studio : Hbo Home Video
by Hbo Home Video
Release Date : 2007-10-23
Publisher : Hbo Home Video
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 4
EAN : 0026359424120
UPC : 026359424120
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 111 reviews)
List Price : $59.99
Our Price : $30.74
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Last year, Tony Soprano cheated death when he was shot by his now institutionalized Uncle Junior. While Tony continues to muse about his second chance at life, he faces a myriad of immediate, stress-inducing crises at home, at work and from the law. Tony's wife Carmela plans for a future she's not sure will arrive, and son AJ and daughter Meadow find that adulthood holds its own surprises. Meanwhile, at work, Tony comes to doubt the allegiances of many of those closest to him ¿ no one, not Paulie, Bobby, Silvio or even Christopher is above suspicion. The clock is ticking. Time is running out. But on who? |
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Completing the run of one of the most acclaimed television shows in broadcast history, season 6, part II of The Sopranos will be remembered mostly not for what happened during the season, but for what didn't happen at the very end. Creator David Chase pulled off a series ending that was as controversial as it was surprising and unforgettable, leaving countless fans to look away from the show and to blogs and articles for answers to the biggest mystery since "who shot J.R.?": what happened to Tony Soprano? But before we get to that point, there are nine episodes to digest, and they are some of the best in the run of the show since season 3. As Tony's (James Gandolfini) paranoia and suspicions grow, his family makes choices that are threatening to bring big changes to his personal life, and his other "family" is crashing headlong towards an inevitable showdown with Phil Leotardo and the New York crew. Episode 1, "Soprano Home Movies," starts off peacefully enough with Tony and Carmela (Edie Falco) enjoying a relaxing summer weekend at Bobby and Janice's (Steve Schirripa and Aida Turturro) bucolic lake house, and by the end of the episode Tony has effectively taken Bobby's soul, proving Tony's ruthlessness and ending any doubt about his will to maintain dominance over those around him. In "Kennedy and Heidi," one of the season's signature episodes, Christopher's (Michael Imperioli) drug use continues to spiral out of control, forcing Tony to take matters into his own hands and resolve things with his nephew once and for all. Inevitably it's all leading up to that big finale, and it's deftly handled over the last two episodes, "The Blue Comet" and "Made in America" (an episode replete with subtle references to The Godfather). Things finally start to get resolved with Phil's crew, Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), Uncle Junior (Dominic Chianese), A.J. (Robert Iler), and Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), and as for Tony… Cut to black. To quote from another hit HBO show of the same era, "everything ends," even The Sopranos, and while the way Chase chose to end The Sopranos may not be to the liking of fans hoping for a definitive resolution, give the man credit for not stooping to clichés or tired old scenarios. As A.J. says in one of the last lines of the entire series, quoting his father, "Try to remember the times that were good." That's good advice. --Daniel Vancini |
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Good Show, Lousy Packaging |
5-star show with 3-star packaging. Extras include "The Music of the Sopranos" and "Making of Cleaver"? Really. Gimme a freakin' break! That and putting two episodes on an entire DVD is, to paraphrase a poor song, "They Hardly Work for the Money".
Other than that, a good TV show. As PT Barnum said, "Always leave 'em wanting more!" And this show did just that. Way better than a lot of other excellent series have ended. |
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Great final season |
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I held off for a while on buying this season. The sticker price is a bit high considering its only 8 episodes. Every 2 episodes I had to get up and switch the DVD out. I got it used and still feel i over paid only considering how many episodes came in this *cough* season. Regardless it was a great season far better then 6 part 1. The ending was ruined for me because I never saw this on TV so being such a hit everyone talked about it. Even so I was still disappointed to see the series ended. As a fan its worth getting if you can justify the price. |
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A satisfying end to a fantastic series |
The final season of The Sopranos is a satisfying end to a fantastic television series that has captured my interest for nearly a decade. This show was the reason I subscribed to HBO and Sunday nights at 9 pm were a sacred hour when this show was on. While I am well aware of the criticism that the series finale drew for its abrupt end; it certainly is not a bad episode and it is much better after a second viewing. The season as a whole contained many gripping story arcs and once again the writing is top notch. Over the years I have developed a liking towards many of the characters; therefore, it was sad for me to see this show conclude and see the demise of many characters I have grown to like. I equate the first half of the show as a farewell tour that sets up the plot for the riveting second half which crosses the Rubicon in terms of war between the two families. The last five episodes of this show are among the best in the series' history but the true gem of the bunch is the penultimate episode The Blue Comet. I equate that episode to DEFCOM 1 as an absolute state of emergency ensues for the Soprano crime family. I was on the edge of my seat during much of that episode due to the fact that I didn't know what would happen next. I recommend purchasing this series on DVD simply it has a lot of replay value. I have watched this show countless times in comparison to just about everything else in my DVD library. I have found that re-watching this season on DVD to be more enjoyable to watching it when it aired in the spring of 2007. This is due to the fact that I can pick up on elements that I overlooked the first time I watched it. All of this said, I probably don't even have to recommend purchasing this season because chances are if you are a true fan of the show you probably own the previous seasons of the show and will buy this one anyway. Owning this show on DVD is much better than watching the abridged edition which airs on A&E. Watching the syndicated version is about as satisfying as drinking a can of Natty Light with a fine meal. Without sounding like a hired gun for HBO the only other shows that can hold a candle to the great writing on this show are The Wire, Six Feet Under, and The Shield which is on FX. I also recommend those three shows but The Wire certainly can hold its own and even best the Sopranos in some ways. Even though I am a big fan of The Wire, I enjoy the character development of The Sopranos more so and it is essential to view this season to see how things end for Tony Soprano and other characters we have grown to either love or hate.
Season 6 Part 2 Grade: A - (92%)
DVD special features: B - (82%) Although the main menu has a slick interface.
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59 bux well spent |
The first TV series since Seinfeld and Married With Children that I waited for. Checked the schedule. And waited for. Didn't see it originally on HBO, so I waited for my local cable to schedule it. Watched every episode until about the last 9 and then...bada bing....nothing. I chased it around the remote [formerly known as the "dial"] for weeks. Ok. Ok.
Not in the least bit disappointed. I think those final shows were among the best.
I think of The Sopranos as a combination Soap Opera/Crime Series. To my knowledge, that was never even done in the movies.
I'va had reservations about what I surmise [based upon 621 viewings of "Goodfellas"] to be flaws in writing and concept: (1) Why would a "Boss" (a 5 o'clock News celebrity) drive up in his own car, looking exactly like himself, using his real name, to a Pschologist's office where he's expected to pour his guts out? (2) Why would he openly display the discord in his own home, to his "Crew"? Why would he even *think* Divorce in his world? (3) Why would his Daughter be allowed to roam unprotected through a rough section of town in her Social Worker Intern role? (4) How would "Cleaver" have even gotten past the conference stage? Also, I don't understand all the footage inside toilets; other bits of business which make the viewer want to look away.
Not all of the above criticisms are really reflected in the final nine, though.
The DVD quality is awesome. And if I say it's awesome, considering my ancient entertainment system, it's gotta be. The viewer obviously has the chance with this boxed-set to watch the show muninterrupted by the commercials (more violent than the show), and so it takes on a more *movie* feel.
Each Disc has one running commentary, with a total of five voices. The voice of "Uncle Junior" is the most impressive. A very insightful, and moving dialogue. He's not particulary emotive, but his calm and cool technique only enhances the detail.
I was disappointed that Lorraine Bracco did not have a Commentary. (Gotta check the other packages). "Dr. Melfi", like "Junior", is a very soft-spoken character, an interesting counterpoint to the often explosive behavior of the other principals.
I'm not comfortable with how the Dr. and The Boss ended. Ultimately, she was to blame for not doing better research on a situation that could only work against her...and society. She basically slams the door on Tony...he replaces the torn out recipe page from the magazine in the waiting room...and leaves.
Not to be overcritical of this amazing series, but I wish that a small romance would have developped with them. Although, on a deeper level, it was a "telepathic" romance. She expressed to *her* Advisor that, yes, in the beginning, she was taken by Tony's masculinity. The fan can decide if that feeling grew even sronger.
Features include the above-mentioned Commentaries, plus a "mock" Documentary on the making of "Cleaver", and the making of the music soundtrack to the show (David Gray's comments about the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Costello are brilliant and can make their fans swell with pride).
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Great end to a landmark television series |
The Sopranos is my favorite television series of all time. It first aired on January 10th, 1999, and after seventy-seven episodes it finally came down to the final nine episodes that make up "Season 6, Part 2". I definitely miss the series. The combination of great writing, acting, drama, and even humor made me want to never miss an episode.
Season 6, Part 2 is not necessarily my favorite season of the entire series, but that is being picky because all of the seasons are excellent, and some of the episodes in Season 6, Part 2 are among the best in the series. These are the episodes that comprise Season 6, Part 2:
Soprano Home Movies
Stage 5
Remember When
Chasing It
Walk Like a Man
Kennedy and Heidi
The Second Coming
The Blue Comet
Made in America
My personal favorites from this season were Soprano Home Movies, Kennedy and Heidi, The Blue Coment, and of course the finale, Made In America.
As far as the finale goes, David Chase never went by the rules during the Sopranos run, and the last episode was no different. Personally, I thought that the ending was brilliant. A lot has been made about what exactly happened or didn't happen in the final episode, and many people have some very strong opinions about whether or not they approve of the way it ended. I guess we now know why Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" is playing during the last scene:
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Some people liked the finale, while others did not. No matter how the series were to end, there were going to be some people who weren't going to be happy. It is simply too difficult to please everyone. When Tony is looking through the jukebox to play Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'", the song "Anyway You Want It" is clearly visible. Ultimately, the purpose of the ending is for you, the viewer, to decide what happened, and you can have it any way you want it. Some might find that extremely frustrating, while others will see the genius of it all. |
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