In Collection
#409
Seen It:
No
Owner:
Ben
Drama
USA / English
Dylan Walsh |
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Julian McMahon |
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John Hensley |
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Valerie Cruz |
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Joely Richardson |
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Roma Maffia |
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The turbulent lives of two handsome and high-priced Miami plastic surgeons may be one of the more unusual premises for a television series, but the FX Channel's
Nip/Tuck combines sudsy sex and biting wit with the emotional quandaries involved in body modification in a way that makes for an engrossing--and occasionally gross--hourlong drama. The show benefits greatly from its two leads--Dylan Walsh as the troubled "good" surgeon and Julian McMahon as his predatory (but equally troubled) "bad" partner--as well as Joely Richardson as Walsh's wife and Roma Maffia as the surgeons' nurse. If
Nip/Tuck does have a stumbling point, it's in its occasionally glib dialogue (series creator Ryan Murphy was a writer for the verbally flashy high school series
Popular), which can clash with an episode's more dramatic and poignant moments. The show also doesn't shy away from showing the more gruesome aspects of plastic surgery, but viewers can often see more stomach-churning images on the top-rated
CSI. But the strength of the performances and the originality of the premise make these rough spots manageable for viewers looking for an interesting spin on the usual "doctor show." The five-DVD set offers an extended version of the pilot and all 12 episodes of the first season as well as a trio of documentaries (one on the show itself, another on its special effects, and a third, "Realistic Expectations," on real-life plastic surgeons). A gag reel (amusingly titled "Severed Parts"), a selection of deleted scenes for most episodes, and a music video for the title theme ("A Perfect Lie" by the Engine Room) round out the box.
--Paul Gaita
Edition |
TV Series |
Barcode |
085393226022 |
Region |
Region 1 |
Release Date |
6/15/2004 |
Screen Ratio |
1.77:1 |
Subtitles |
English; French; Spanish |
Audio Tracks |
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround |
No. of Disks/Tapes |
5 |
Disc 1: |
"The Making of..." Documentary
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Music Video
Teaser Trailer
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Purchase Date |
10/20/2005 |
Purchase Price |
$24.99 |
Store |
Circuit City (Bay Shore) |
Condition |
New (Still Sealed) |
Current Value |
$49.99 |
Links |
Amazon US
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