Format:PAL Language:English (Original Language) Rating:Suitable for 18 years and over Region:2 Number Of Discs:6 Running Time:1017 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs):0.8 Dimensions (in):7.5 x 5.4 x 1
EAN:5050582714814 ASIN:B001PR1QDW
Release Date:October 5, 2009 Availability:Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Amazon.co.uk Review Who wouldn’t want to see a doctor like House? Quite a lot of us, we’d wager, as Hugh Laurie’s ultra-sarcastic never-pleasant Dr House continues to chuck out wonderful, biting one-liners and insults to anyone who steps in his way. Season five has no shortage of them, but there are also signs here that an already impressive show is maturing extremely well.
This time, we get to find out quite a bit more about House himself, as season five digs into the sides of his character that we’ve rarely seen before. Around him, others aren’t having the best of times either, and with that in mind, the comedic elements that have been a trademark of the show since it began are gradually turned down here. As it happens, that’s no bad thing, as instead House’s fifth season adds depth and development to the set-up, all the while trying to solve seemingly-impossible medical cases.
The evolution of House himself also gives a platform for Hugh Laurie to demonstrate just why he’s one of the most in-demand television actors on the planet. He’s just brilliant here, utterly owning the role and showing a real range to his performance. His supporting cast are fine too, but this is very much Laurie’s show.
While the plot and character developments may isolate one or two who look for an easier 40-odd minutes from a House episode, season five wins its gamble to shake things up, leaving you tantalised on a major cliffhanger that pretty much guarantees you watching the first episode of season six. It’s a real achievement from one of the best shows on American television right now, and with season five, it’s just got that little better. --Jon Foster
HOUSE RULESFebruary 28, 2010 Mr. D. L. Rees(DORSET) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Arguably the strongest season yet. It starts with the quitting of Wilson, House's best (and only?) friend after the death of Amber. It ends with House facing an unprecedented personal crisis. En route is a death so out of the blue that staff (and viewers) are left reeling.
The format is usually much as before: a mysterious collapse before opening credits; a solution before the credits that close. Occasionally the eventual explanation defies belief, but everything has been thoroughly researched - some of the most bizarre inspired by actual cases.
Why does House so fascinate? The man is a control freak, spying on colleagues, riding roughshod over all, even stealing their food. His pain is the key. Without it his judgment is impaired. That pain is his stimulant, leading to success where all before him have failed, goading colleagues into ever improving performances.
All this sounds very serious, but do not be put off. Humour abounds, there laughs in plenty. Increasingly fellow staff stand up to him, their exchanges crackling. Particular exhilarating is House's sparring with Wilson and hospital head Cuddy, he not always getting his own way - as when trying to back out of attending his father's funeral. (By the way, make the most of that hilarious private detective for he is not around long.)
Twenty four episodes, all of them good. Two of the most unusual deserve special mention. One throughout is from the patient's point of view - he not brain dead as diagnosed, but frantic to communicate. Then there is the armed siege where an unstable man, passed from doctor to doctor for years, waves a gun and demands treatment or hostages will die.
Everything impresses, but Hugh Laurie's portrayal of the troubled genius makes the series even more special. Wholeheartedly recommended - but perhaps not as you eat.
Great seriesFebruary 28, 2010 C. Page I really enjoyed this series. Lots of surprises and great humour, as usual. The disc has plenty of special features as well.
House fanFebruary 24, 2010 garaboto(france) If you're a House/Hugh Laurie fan, you'll love the cynical wonder doctor - good entertainment...
Why there are no English subtitles?February 8, 2010 Piotr(Poland) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Dr House series is perfect, but this particular DVD has the drawback - there are no English subtitles, which decreases it's value in my opinion.
Season 5January 27, 2010 Sadgasm(Wales) A very enjoyable season with some great episodes. They really capitalise on having an extremely hot bisexual woman on the team in this season; a blatant appeal for male viewers but hey, I'm not complaining! The thing I found rather strange was that the characters go from experiencing a heart-wrenching and highly emotional tragedy to drinking vodka from a strippers boobs in no time at all!
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