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Geena Davis deserved the Golden Globe she won in her first season as the first female American President on Commander in Chief. Though best known for quirky or comedic roles in films like The Accidental Tourist or Thelma and Louise, Davis has summoned terrific gravitas, leavened by just enough wry humor, to be perfectly believable as President Mackenzie Allen, blazing political trails and trying to be present for her family--while never, ever letting down her guard. Her arch-nemesis is played with Snidely Whiplash devilishness by Donald Sutherland, the Speaker of the House with his own powerful, possibly destructive, agenda. Davis is by turns steely and contemplative, and self-possessed in a way none of her previous roles have shown her to be. "What a town," the President mutters during yet another political crisis. "You can't even trust the back-stabbers." But you can trust that Davis is simply smashing in the lead role and makes the series a must-watch for fans of political dramas and of series with great roles for women. This two-set disc includes the pilot and nine other episodes. --A.T. Hurley
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Geena Davis lights up the screen as President Mackenzie Allen, earning a Golden Globe„µ award for Best Actress* in the show¡¦s inaugural season. Experience the first ten thrilling episodes of the captivating drama, starring Davis, Emmy„µ Award winner Donald Sutherland and an acclaimed cast. When the President of the United States dies in office, his independent Vice President ventures into territory no woman has ever entered before. Now, the nation¡¦s first female Commander In Chief must balance the pressures of running the country and the responsibility of raising a family ¡V while facing a sustained torrent of underhanded attacks from the Speaker Of The House (Sutherland).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This FANTASTIC Show was CANCELED....,,
By K.A. Steveson "WIAPilot" (Tucson) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Commander in Chief: Part One (The Inaugural Edition) (DVD)
What WERE the network execs thinking of???! I have to admit that I seldom watch any series on television as I have such an erratic schedule, but this one was definitely a keeper. Ironically, I've had this set since March and just now watched it and afterwards - I couldn't believe that I had waited so long.I LOVED this series. I've always thought that Gena Davis was a pretty good actress in various movies. After watching this series (for which she won a Golden Globe award) - I am AMAZED at her acting abilities. She managed to take lines that could have been delivered in such a trite manner and absolutely TRANSFORM them. The series was just brilliant. The cast (esp. Donald Sutherland) was magnificent as well. You will NOT go wrong in ordering this series. I've already passed it along to several in my family....with the strict understanding that I want it returned. It is worth watching again and again. And to the network executives: You absolutely blew it with canceling this series. It was one of the best series that I've seen.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Integrity and impeccability on TV,
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This review is from: Commander in Chief: Part One (The Inaugural Edition) (DVD)
It is very refreshing to watch a TV series whose central character is played with such integrity and impeccability, especially in the role of the President of the United States, and even more so, because the president is a woman. The president is constantly confronted with difficult situations in both her work and family life, and she consistently makes choices based on what she senses is the correct decision, without taking responses from others personally. Even though she is sometimes swayed by what might seem best for her, in the end she makes decisions based on what is good for the American people and the world. I have given this series to several people and they cannot stop watching it.
4.0 out of 5 stars
"What a town. You can't even trust the backstabbers",
By M. B. Alcat "Curiosity killed the cat, but sa... (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Commander in Chief: Part One (The Inaugural Edition) (DVD)
"Commander in chief" is a tv series I love, and that unfortunately has been cancelled by a network that couldn't see a little beyond ranking and that didn't give this show a fair opportunity to shine. I hope it gets aired again, but just in case it doesn't, I think that purchasing this dvd is a good idea in order to be able to remember the "good old times" :)For those not fortunate enough to have seen this show, "Commander in chief" is a political drama that has a bit of comedy, a great cast of actors and a good plot. It is based on an interesting premise: what would happen if, due to unforeseen circumstances, a woman were to be president of the United Stated. That is what happens to Mackenzie Allen (Geena Davis),that becomes president after President Teddy Bridges (Will Lyman) dies. Without political support of her own, she will have to learn how to survive Washington politics and balance her time-consuming new position with her family. Not an easy job, but something that is quite entertaining to watch! All in all, I can say that I love this show, and that I can recommend it to you. If you are not sure you will like a show more or less centered on politics, rent this dvd instead of purchasing it, but don't miss the opportunity of watching "Commander in chief". Belen Alcat
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