5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great but not the greatest, Feb 8 2008
By A. E. Hyde - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 3rd Rock from the Sun Best Epi (DVD)
I first discovered 3rd Rock while living in Spain. I'd been there for almost twenty years and great American series came piecemeal but also commercial free. The first time this particular gem caught my eye, probably some time during the second season, I was seduced. In Spain it came on Monday through Friday, after siesta time, at 5 pm so it also became somewhat addictive especially when the episodes began to take on something of a story line. While this four piece dvd is delightful, it serves more as a good intro to what is a nearly flawless series with the four best almost impossible to rate. How can you leave out any episode that includes William Shatner, whom I had never thought of, until then, as anything but commanding and dignified. Even more of an anomalie was John Lithgow, who up until this first sighting had always struck me as the classic serious actor with the grace a distinguished theatre career imparts on any actor. Watching Third Rock shinnanigans was sheer joy. So, yes, these are four great pieces. But only if you've never watched at least one season. Buy it if you need convincing. But I would recommend going for an entire season dvd.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!, April 15 2007
By H. Chandler - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 3rd Rock from the Sun Best Epi (DVD)
Gotta love those aliens! I could not stop laughing. If you are a fan of the series (or have never seen it), this is a great buy. Just enough to give you a taste if you have never watched it or just enough if you are like me and miss the show. I especially loved the two episodes about taxes and insurance - brilliant!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
No longer a relevant product, Feb 26 2012
By T. Gabriel "tegabriel" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 3rd Rock from the Sun Best Epi (DVD)
As of this writing, 2/2012, one can purchase the first couple of seasons cheap (e.g., new at Target @$5 each.) Seasons 3 - 5 seem out of print and are available only second hand or via associated vendors. I have been able to obtain all but season 5 at a reasonable price. I ask myself why they couldn't both to at least fill the disc, adding 2 to 6 more episodes. This tiny group of 4 episodes seems like a slight rip off. You'll get more bang for your buck purchasing a single season.