|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product Details
|
Product Description
Amazon.ca
White Collar cleverly fuses the delicate thrills of the heist genre (where everything has to go just right) with the dogged pursuit of the police procedural (where the police dig until the criminals do something wrong). The ridiculously good-looking Matt Bomer stars as reformed (well, maybe) con artist Neal Caffrey, who works for the FBI under the guidance/control of strait-laced agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay). This odd-couple pair investigate con games, bank robberies, jewel smuggling, political corruption, counterfeiting, corporate skullduggery, and much more, often featuring sneaky undercover activity. The first season ended with Neal's girlfriend getting blown up in an airplane; the thread through the second season follows Neal's investigation of that explosion--along with the mysterious music box, which Neal's partner-in-crime Mozzie (Willie Garson, still best known as Carrie's best pal Sanford from Sex and the City) finally deciphers. At the season's end, an old mentor of Neal's emerges from the shadows, pulling an amazing treasure up from the depths… a treasure that Neal may not be able to resist.
Bomer and DeKay have a nice rapport, and the supporting cast members (including Tiffani Thiessen as Burke's sensible wife, Marsha Thomason and Sharif Atkins as FBI agents, Diahann Carroll as Neal's landlady, and Hilarie Burton, an insurance investigator who becomes a new love interest for Neal) play their parts with a light touch. White Collar is a sprightly show; even its more dramatic scenes are played more for plot momentum than real drama. But, much like with the rogue covert agent show Burn Notice, that lightness is part of the charm. Think of it as the snack cracker of television; nothing you want to see all the time, but when you get a taste, it's hard not to empty the box. --Bret Fetzer
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most helpful customer reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Secrets and lies,
By E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: White Collar: Season 2 (DVD)
Neal Caffrey's beloved girlfriend has been blown to bits in a plane explosion. So it's not surprising that the former gentleman thief spends "White Collar Season 2" searching for whoever killed her, even as he struggles to help Peter with even more elaborate cons, thefts and murders -- as well as an ever-twisting game of trust.Devastated by Kate's death, Neal (Matthew Bomer) goes back to working with Peter (Tim DeKay) and the FBI. But now he isn't just trying to stay out of prison -- he's trying to find out who is responsible for his girlfriend's death, and why she had to die. The secret lies in the mysterious music box that the FBI has in its custody, which holds the key to a long-buried secret. And in the meantime, Neal and Peter solve some very elaborate crimes -- corrupt politicians, bank robbers, a copycat criminal, a disappearing waitress that Mozzie is attracted to, adoption extortions, corporate espionage, FBI corruption, an aging conman, corporate espionage, diplomatic disasters in Burma, an old enemy who has Peter kidnapped, identity-switching to uncover a power company scam, and Peter being framed for a crime he didn't commit... The second season of "White Collar" actually feels more like the second half of one reeeeaalllyy long season -- the running subplot of Kate's death and the mysterious music box run all the way through it. Those subplots add a lot of suspense to this season, particularly since we never quite know what the music box is for until the end. The writers maintain a solid balance of solid action and detective work, but they keep an eye on the warmer side of the show -- such as Peter's loving relationship with his wife, or Neal and Diana goofing around in bathrobes. And as always, there's a small but healthy dose of comic relief, mostly from the ever-entertaining Mozzie. He's always doing something strange and/or hilarious ("Hiter clones!" "Please tell me he's joking"). The one writing downside is that the writers clumsily shoehorn not one but TWO love interests for Neal at the end of the season. It feels like a forced attempt to have a love triangle. Bomer and DeKay still have great chemistry -- they have that buddy-cop atmosphere, where there's just a little tension and witty sniping to spice things up, but they really are solid friends. Willie Garsona and Tiffany Thiessen round out the main cast very well. And they thankfully got rid of.... whoever the female FBI agent was last season, in favor of the wry, witty Marsha Thomason. "White Collar Season Two" plays out the various subplots that the first season set up, and introduces some solid new crimes. And yes, it leaves you itching for the third season.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta) Amazon.com:
4.7 out of 5 stars (43 customer reviews) 37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling, mysterious and funny all in one,
By andayingy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: White Collar: Season 2 (DVD)
I found this show by watching the marathon on USA. The show is one where you can't wait to see what happens next. There is a definite "hook" with all of its mysterious twists and turns. We bought Season 1, and my teenager is now hooked on it. The characters are fun and believable and the cast brings such a wealth of talent to the show. The show itself is a rarity in Hollywood because it beautifully portrays the proper mix of mystery, sexual intrigue and danger without being overdone - allowing the viewer to use their imagination.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Absolute Winner !!!!!!,
By a journalist - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: White Collar: Season 2 (DVD)
Somehow I never heard about this show when it first came out. Now I'm addicted. The show's loaded with twists & turns, brilliant capers, suspense, and some laughs as well. The cast and writers are clearly having lots of fun ... and they're pulling it off flawlessly. I imagine it's a joy to work on such a smart show. It's certainly a joy to watch.Highly recommended ... and also highly addictive! 26 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best New Series on TV,
By ginger415 "ginger" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: White Collar: Season 2 (DVD)
This is one of the best "Catch Me if you Can" series I have ever seen. I can hardly wait for the new season. You can't help but fall in love with the characters. The humor, drama and educational aspect of this show are remarkable. I hope this new series lasts for at least least 20 seasons.This show, like Neil, Matt Boomer, is too hot to pass up. |
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Movies & TV > Drama
- Movies & TV > TV Shows > TV Series > Drama
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
