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Starring: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi Director: Anthony Russo, Greg Mottola MPAA Rating: UNRATED
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Winner of the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy its first year out, Arrested Development is the kind of sitcom that gives you hope for television. A mockumentary-style exploration of the beleaguered Bluth family, it's one of those idiosyncratic shows that doesn't rely on a laugh track or a studio audience; it's shot more like a TV drama, albeit with an omniscient narrator (executive producer Ron Howard) overseeing the proceedings. Holding the Bluths together just barely is son Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman), the only normal guy in a family that's chock full of nuts. Hardworking and sensible, Michael's certain he's going to be given control of his family's Enron-style corporation upon the retirement of his father (Jeffrey Tambor). The fact that he's passed over instead for his mother (Jessica Walter) is only a blip when compared to his father's immediate arrest for dubious accounting practices, and the resulting freeze on the family's previously limitless wealth.

Bereft of money, and even less family love, the Bluths have to band together in their moment of need--not easy when everyone's looking out for number 1. In addition to his scabrous parents, Michael has to contend with his lothario older brother (Will Arnett), his basically useless younger brother (Tony Hale), his greedy twin sister (Portia DeRossi), and her sexually ambiguous husband (David Cross). Michael's only comrade in sanity is his son George Michael (Michael Cera), but then again, the teenage boy harbors a secret crush on his cousin (Alia Shawkat). A peerless ensemble led by the brilliant Bateman (who ever knew he could be this good?), all the actors are pitch-perfect in their roles, delivering the dryly funny, sometimes absurdist dialogue with the speed and flair of classic farce. The unusual tone of Arrested Development takes a bit of getting used to--it's far different from anything you'll see on TV, even HBO--but once you buy in to the Bluths' innumerable dysfunctions, you'll be laughing your head off for hours.--Mark Englehart

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ccAll 22 Season One episodes - plus never-aired extended pilot
Audio commentaries on selected episodes
"Breaking Ground: Behind the Scenes of 'Arrested Development'" featurette
Ron Howard's inside look at "Arrested Development"
Deleted/extended scenes
The Museum of Television & Radio cast panel discussion
Original songs by David Schwartz
TV Land featurettes
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5.0 out of 5 stars it's all been said before but..., Aug 6 2009
By C. Leduc (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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it's all been said before but... Arrested Development is indeed the best thing that ever was on TV. Bring it back!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This show is PERFECT!, Sep 26 2005
By Kevin Deluca "KDakota630" (London, ON) - See all my reviews
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There's not a ton to add that others haven't already written, but this show truly is a gem. It was supposed to have been cancelled after season one but winning the Emmy for best new comedy series probably gave it a bit of a reprive. I believe it was supposed to have been cancelled after season two, but luckily again, Fox renewed it. I'm not sure what they're commitment to the show is, but hopefully they'll keep it around. I believe DVD sales have been good, so maybe they won't screw up and and cancel it only to have to put it back on the air like Family Guy (another outstanding show).

The only potential drawback to Arrested Development would be that you have to pay attention. The jokes and set-ups come fairly quickly and if you're not watching, you'll miss them.

This is, however, the best original sitcom to come around for a LONG time, and it easily one of the best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Let's teach them a lesson...., Sep 8 2005
This is the best TV show I have seen in years. The cast is excellent and they work very well together. I was sick and tired of all of the reality shows that have been on recently and had to find something else before I went crazy. This show has me laughing every episode. This show has many subtle jokes so if you just don't "get it", then don't purchase the DVD. I'm sure everyone who watches this DVD will love it. I can't wait until October for season 2.
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1.0 out of 5 stars In The Minority Here...
Nothing but 5 star reviews and a friend that said it was hilarious but I thought it was just poor taste. I love Jason Bateman and whatever actress it is that plays the mother. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Victoria Lechler

5.0 out of 5 stars All good things must come to an end
To say first: I agree with most of what has already said. The show is great, beginning to end. However, that being said, I must say two words: The Office. Read more
Published on April 25 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars This show is PERFECT!
There's not a ton to add that others haven't already written, but this show truly is a gem. It was supposed to have been cancelled after season one but winning the Emmy for best... Read more
Published on Sep 26 2005 by Kevin Deluca

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best show to come out in years
I don't really watch TV anymore. Between American Idol, reality shows, and bland, new, unoriginal sitcoms, television just doesn't have much to offer anymore. Read more
Published on Sep 1 2005 by theoriginalvitaminj

5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLY FUNNY
You get so much more from this series by watching it on DVD. It is fantastic, and unbelievably funny.
Published on Aug 16 2005 by Canadian Fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Comedy on TV right now...
Season 1 of this excellent is totally worth any price on DVD. It's hilarious and creative from the pilot right down to "Let Them Eat Cake", the season 1 finale. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2005 by Sarah

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and unpredictable
In an era where good tv shows abound, it is harder and harder to find shows where you can't guess everything that is going to happen before it does. Read more
Published on May 3 2005 by Mélomane

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant show
This has to be the most innovative and funniest show to exist on television. The entire production is a fabulous portrayal of the best television has to offer. Read more
Published on April 24 2005 by R. Gordon

5.0 out of 5 stars Best gift EVER
Received this set as a Christmas gift and we've already watched the whole season twice! Amazingly funny, quick and original. Can't wait until season 2 is out. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2005 by SM

5.0 out of 5 stars The Funniest Show Totally Ever!
I cannot believe this is not the number one show in the world. It is absolutely hysterical and should be an hour a week instead of a 1/2 hour. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2004 by niuq@yahoo.com

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