| Damages: The Complete First Season |  | Directors: Allen Coulter, Daniel Attias, Ed Bianchi, Greg Yaitanes, Guy Ferland
Actors: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Zeljko Ivanek, Noah Bean, Tate Donovan
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 99
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 581 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: COLD24441D
UPC: 043396244412
EAN: 0043396244412
ASIN: B000YW8RPE
Release Date: January 29, 2008
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Smart, sleek, and more than a little wicked, the Golden Globe-winning series Damages proves that legal programs don't have to follow a well-worn formula in order to prove completely addictive. In fact, the show (from Todd and Glenn Kessler and Daniel Zelman, whose credits include The Sopranos) steers clear from nearly all courtroom drama clichés over the course of its 13 episodes, and hews closer to classic film noir with the slowly-spun web of deceit that is woven around fresh-scrubbed lawyer Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). After joining the legal firm headed by uber-powerful litigator Patty Hewes (Glenn Close, who won a Golden Globe for her performance), Parsons lands a career-making case--a class-action lawsuit against millionaire Arthur Frobisher (Golden Globe nominee Ted Danson)--but discovers that digging deeply into the case not only reveals layers of corruption, cover-up, and potential scandal, but places her own life in jeopardy as well. Smart, mature writing and note-perfect performances, most notably by Danson as the perverse and complex Frobisher, but also by Tate Donovan, Zeliko Ivanek, Peter Facinelli, Philip Bosco and Peter Reigert, make Damages a genuine pleasure for law and mystery show fans, but also those craving a challenging series that delivers water cooler chat material in every episode. The three-disc set includes all 13 episodes as well as deleted scenes; among the featured extras are two choice commentaries, one with Close, the Kesslers and Zelman, and the other with Ivanek and the creators, both of which are chock-full of production and technical insights. A 30-minute making-of featurette, discussions about the characters by the creators, and a guide to class-action lawsuits rounds out the fine supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 25
 Damages...Sopranos for Lawyers July 31, 2010
R. Tscherniwetz (Lake Orion, MI USA)
Got into the TV series from Season 2 on, but being able to catch up from Season 1 and in Hi-Def no less is a treat. Acting is well above par, with Glenn Close winning for best actress for this season. The picture quality and sound give the entire series the feel of a cinematic experience.
A 13-hour High-Tension Thriller Ride.. June 14, 2010
C. Rocklein
..done with style and grace. Wow, this started off as interesting but was full-blown riveting by mid-season. The characters develop with the story and it's amazing how well-acted and nicely written the first season is. Ellen (Rose Byrne) started off ok for me but became fascinating as the story thickened. As tension boils over her character seems only to grow more and more subdued in expression, if not with a touch of melancholy, yet with power underlying an understated performance. G. Close is excellent, as usual, having mastered the art of Queen b*tch, and Danson puts in a fantastic performance - wow, it's been so long since I've seen him in action. His character is simultaneously sympathetic and corrupt - a likable bad guy, though for all his corruption he still doesn't generate the contempt that Patty Hughes does (Close). He hasn't shined like this since Cheers, and it's great to see him step back into such a convincing and full-bodied role even this late in his career. Danson's charm still works to great effect here. His lawyer Ray Fiske, is multi-faceted and excellent, as are nearly all the other supporting actors in the series. What's not to like?! Didn't I catch somewhere that Soprano writers or producers were at work here? Wouldn't be surprising. This first season is of similar caliber.
Creepy and convincing March 20, 2010
Robin (Bethesda, Moldova, Republic of)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The strangest thing about Glenn Close's character. Patty Hewes, in Damages is this. If you have been close enough to observe uber-successful, powerful people at the top of their fields, you have probably met someone like her, at least once. You know the type. When any two people who both know Patty are together, they are talking about Patty, trying to figure out what is going on in that head. This isn't just a dramatic device. With this kind of person its a fact of life.
Nationally known litigator, Patty Hewes, makes her money on class action law suits. She's is the kind of charismatic leader who strokes employees one minute and barely recognises them the next--the kind who does her level best to instill, as least a little insecurity, into each and every one of her people. This kind of boss is a recipe for an ulcer. Young staff members never know when to sit or stand in her office because on a bad day sitting is a bad idea, and on a good day she acts like you're being silly. One day she's telling an employee that he or she has contributed nothing to a major effort--only to invite that same person over for a family dinner so they can "get to know each other." Patty keeps people off balance and if an employee is smart she won't believe the compliments because she might feel thrown off her game when the insults come, and they will come.
Patty Hewes is seen through the eyes of associate lawyer Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). Ellen is a recent law school grad with a life outside of business. Ellen's boyfriend provides solid, sensible advice, when Ellen is sucked into the creepy web of this law firm.
Patty is only part of what makes this first season of Damages so good. The plot twists and turns. The cast creates a wonderful ensemble, so good that you are happy to see any one of them on screen.
Close's performance is amazing and I recommend this series to everyone I know who loves a creepy but good corporate story.
Damages 1 March 19, 2010
Edward A. Nord (Moline, Il)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A well thought out legal mystery story with a dynamite star in Glenn Close. Her supporting cast is excellent being filled with very good actors/actresses. These people are well developed characters and are people that you care about or root against. The plot is compelling and is carried forward at just the right pace and the finish is satisfying.
Drama? You got it! February 25, 2010
Russell Mills (Sydney, Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
So - you want good drama right? Tight script. Thinking person's story line. Great direction. Brilliant acting. You got it in this Season One of 'Damages'. Just outstanding.
If you want simple narrative, straight forward 'baddies' vs 'goodies', shoot 'em up, unintelligible mumble, bad language etc etc. This is NOT for you.
On the other hand, should you want intelligent structure; interweaving storyline; themes grounded in reality and above all, something to look forward to when you come home to watch each episode, this is your series!
Great acting by leads and the whole ensemble, realistic and stylish sets with high production values, very tight scripting and production, and edge of your seat drama - just a real winner. I hope the rest of the series lives up to Series One. In any case, this series stands well enough alone as a sentinel, quality, serialisation drama.
My advice? Just don't miss it.
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