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As usual, the series centers on the anything-but-normal life of Salt Lake City businessman Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton). Bill’s a study in contrasts: while he has plenty of objections to modern Mormon mores (he and his family are no longer active members of the church), he’s committed to the practice of polygamy, which remains the single most controversial aspect of Mormonism despite having been officially banned. Bill, his three wives, Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn), Nicki (Chloë Sevigny), and Margene (Ginnifer Goodwin), and their various children find themselves waging constant skirmishes on several fronts: with their nosy, judgmental neighbors, with the splinter Mormon clan headed by the evil, self-proclaimed holy man Roman Grant (Harry Dean Stanton), and with the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. But the Henricksons' most pitched battles, and they are legion, tend to be amongst themselves. Though the wives generally get along with one another, the jockeying for position is endless, and Bill's desire for a fourth spouse this season definitely doesn’t make things any calmer. Other ongoing storylines include Grant’s trial for rape (similarities to the real-life prosecution of Mormon fundamentalist Warren Jeffs are no coincidence), which presents a serious conflict for Nicki, who happens to be Grant’s daughter; Bill and his partner’s ongoing efforts to open a Mormon-friendly casino on Indian land; and sub-plots involving teen pregnancy, kidnapping, adultery, and a host of other lurid behaviors. And while there’s a certain amount of what may be perceived as Mormon bashing going on, the edifying sixth episode, "Come, Ye Saints," in which the family visits Mormon landmarks from Utah to New York, features several of the season’s most moving scenes. --Sam Graham
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Big Love, Big Entertainment!,
By Sigrid Macdonald (Ottawa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Big Love: The Complete Third Season (DVD)
When I first started watching the show, I found it to be a bit confusing. There were so many characters and the concept seemed so far-fetched that I almost abandoned it after the first episode. There were two reasons why I didn't. One, it was produced by Tom Hanks. Two, he stated very clearly in the first episode that somewhere between 20,000 to 40,000 people in the United States practiced polygamy. Holy Mama! I know there are also sects in Canada where I live, and the topic is certainly intriguing. So I continued to watch and I'm so glad that I did.Big Love traces the life of one man, Bill, who was kicked out of Juniper Creek, a polygamist cult, at a young age so that he did not serve as competition for the older men. Bill proceeded to establish a fairly "normal" life for himself in the community with a wife and several children. But then he was forced to take on another wife, and suddenly he found himself living a polygamist lifestyle outside of the compound, where it could present all kinds of complicated problems. First, he and his family, who are trying to live by the "principle," are forced into becoming constant liars. Second, his wives live in the modern world and consequently, they talk back to him, unlike the more subservient women at the compound. Third, his children are growing up in mainstream schools. They have friends and they date. They are torn about their feelings for their parents and the lifestyle. This is a show that I think about after I flick off the TV, which is rare, because it poses so many interesting ethical issues. How far should people be allowed to go to practice their religion when it conflicts with social norms and the law? Does polygamy always exploit women, and child brides, or is there a downside for men too? How long can people lie to others without feeling like hypocrites or have a knot inside their stomach like a cancer? How many of us can relate in our own way in terms of being or doing something different -- many gays still need to hide their lifestyle. Those who have affairs do the same. How well do we know our neighbors? These are great questions and if it sounds as though the show is just sociologically fascinating, it's not true. It's got a lot of great laughs and terrific acting. Fine entertainment. I'm so happy I got past the first episode.
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This review is from: Big Love: The Complete Third Season (DVD)
Once again we find our favourite extended family dealing with multiple enemies and loyalties. The Compound never completely leaves the picture and the modern Utah with Church of Latter Day Saints against polygamy is always a threat. Strange alliances are drawn by Bill Hendrickson as he tries to diversify his business into gambling. Gambling...I don't think there could be a better metaphor for the season as Bill is constantly gambling with his family and their future. The strength of this show is often the women as we see them maneuver for their place in Bill's world, while trying to find a place to be comfortable themselves. Great drama, well worth watching. Much like the Sopranos, you find yourself cheering for Bill, even though his sense of morality is all over the map.
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The product came in a timely fashion and was new and exactly what I had ordered
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