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Branded as "The real Orange County," this tepid yet easily addictive MTV series follows a group of wealthy high schoolers from Laguna Beach, California. Their lives are almost too perfect to be real: good looks, houses by the beach, even close relationships with their parents. They shop, plan parties, and get brand-new cars wrapped in a bow for graduation (and you thought that only happened in commercials!). But it's a reality show packaged as a teen soap.
At the center of season 1 is the love triangle between good-girl narrator LC, her childhood friend Stephen, and his beautiful but cold girlfriend Kristin, who likes to mention at any chance possible how much she "hates" LC. Other highlights for the seniors include spring break in Cabo, birthday bashes, one character's embarrassing audition for a Broadway show, and the repetitive mantra of "Can you believe this is the last time we'll be together like this?"
One's envy of young rich kids who are just like you--but not--is certainly what Laguna Beach likes to tap into (you find out they even have weekly O.C. viewing parties!). Unfortunately, it's also what makes it so vanilla. Since there aren't producers auditioning the most colorful personalities to home-grow drama, you're left with pals so alike you get them confused. Not only that, their "conflicts"--limited to gossip and drunk confrontations--don't really make for great television, at least by the reality-TV standards we're used to. But kids who thrive on the gossip of their own friends will likely continue chatting about this show like it's their own high school.
DVD features include an MTV cribs-type tour of LC's massive mansion (still being built in season 1) and many deleted scenes, which include the technical glitch that got Morgan into BYU (see? It's not just money) and Trey's argument with a midget. --Ellen Kim
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
So I admit, there are tons of teen shows out there trying to prove that they are the epitome of teen agony and can best represent what 'really' goes on in the lives and minds of this century's teens. Being a teen myself, of course I started watching shows like Degrassi: The Next Generation, or the popular The O.C. I must admit, Degrassi caught me because it was set in the city I call home, and The O.C. was intriguing with it's witty dialogue and it's hot characters (that seems almost too good to be true). But when I finally landed upon Laguna Beach, I was amazed to see how much I found myself engrossed in this series, even though I could absolutely not relate to the character's luxerious life in The O.C. There's no 'witty dialogue', and it doesn't feel like the events have been set up for the characters in this reality series just to move through, sequence by sequence. And like in real life and very much unlike the show The O.C., ridiculous things like mansion fires and gun-toteing heirs don't come up in our every day lives. At least not that I know of. So even though this show probably isn't relatable to most of you, which these days teen shows are striving to achieve, it's definitely a guilty pleasure to get caught up in. So mix yourself up in the world of The O.C., Laguna Beach.
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3.6 out of 5 stars
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the die hard fans.. but there's a problem...
July 21 2005
By Marissa Cooper
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Format:DVD
Like many people, I was sucked into the Laguna bubble, and became a die hard fan of the series, so it only made sense that I buy this set. The packaging that MTV did is beautiful, the quality and sound is great, and all the extras are well worth watching.
The only problem I have with this set, is that MTV made a bunch of music changes. Some songs that were used in the original broadcasting of the show have been replaced, and in my opinion, the changes stuck out like a sore thumb. If you watched all the reruns, and are enough of a fan to buy the set, I'm sure you'll notice them too. Personally, I can't stand when the original music of episode has been altered. But what really annoys me, is that MTV didn't even put a warning anywhere on the box. "Features brand new music," would have been a nice warning to those willing to fork out $30 for their set, but apparently they kept it a close guarded secret. At least with "Dawson's Creek," ( original music was also changed for the dvd ) they let the consumers know about it. Bad move MTV.
The only problem I have with this set, is that MTV made a bunch of music changes. Some songs that were used in the original broadcasting of the show have been replaced, and in my opinion, the changes stuck out like a sore thumb. If you watched all the reruns, and are enough of a fan to buy the set, I'm sure you'll notice them too. Personally, I can't stand when the original music of episode has been altered. But what really annoys me, is that MTV didn't even put a warning anywhere on the box. "Features brand new music," would have been a nice warning to those willing to fork out $30 for their set, but apparently they kept it a close guarded secret. At least with "Dawson's Creek," ( original music was also changed for the dvd ) they let the consumers know about it. Bad move MTV.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not the OC but a whole different view
Jun 21 2005
By C. Grey
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
Laguna Beach is a great show to watch while hanging out with your friends or just having some down time on a Saturday afternoon. It is mostly made up of fueds between friends and dramas that occur with regular teenagers around the world. I for one love this show and TiVo it every time it appears on television. I used to think it was just abut some stupid kids running around spending money but when I started to watch it more and more, I got hooked! I can't wait to see the next season! I would definatley recomend this show and would encourage you to buy the DVD set.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, I admit, I LOVE this show!
Oct 18 2005
By ElaineReads
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
I never really watched Laguna Beach while it was in its first season. After watching a few partial episodes of the second season, I, of course, became addicted. When I finally faced that fact, I was looking for some background info on the LB gang so I went out and bought the first season.
I'm glad I got it, because I saw some things about certain cast members that I'd never have known about if I hadn't seen the first season. In my opinion, Jessica in season 1 and Jessica in season 2 are really different people. I'm not sure which I like best, because they both annoy me, but still...
I recommend anyone who started watching Laguna Beach during the second season to at least rent a copy of season one.
I'm not sure what I like more about this show, the drama, or the amazing scenery. That town is beautiful (and I'm really not talking about the people).
I'm glad I got it, because I saw some things about certain cast members that I'd never have known about if I hadn't seen the first season. In my opinion, Jessica in season 1 and Jessica in season 2 are really different people. I'm not sure which I like best, because they both annoy me, but still...
I recommend anyone who started watching Laguna Beach during the second season to at least rent a copy of season one.
I'm not sure what I like more about this show, the drama, or the amazing scenery. That town is beautiful (and I'm really not talking about the people).
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