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 1-2 business days
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
Why are there no subtitles?July 19, 2010 Patries(Belgium, Ghent) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Since I'm Flemish and Dutch speaking, and used to subtitles everywhere, in Dutch or English, it is very tiresome to have to follow the story without the aid of them. I miss the finer shades of the dialogues and I hate having to turn the volume up to catch it all. If Amazon had mentioned in the description that the dvd's came without subtitles I wouldn't have bought them. So I am now very wary of buying any DVD's on Amazon again.
Love House! Just another addition to my collection!July 1, 2010 D. Turner Great, great, great!!!
Obviously arrived safely and intact without damage and is now on my shelf next to the first four seasons bought cheaply from Amazon!!! Thanks again!!!
House season 5June 1, 2010 Flo(France) Subtitles in English would be useful (earing issues or mother tongue other than English)... Apart from that, well... House is House! Hugh Laurie is fabulous as ever in this fascinating character, so endearing in the season finale. The second part of the season emphasizes even more the thoroughness of House's inner thoughts and feelings. Laurie is so good at expressing such complexity! I have seldom seen so good a TV series...
house season 5May 19, 2010 Hazel This is the best House series so far.the complexity of the House character is really well developed to the extent that you actually start getting to like him! I was really disappointed when the last episde ended, and can't wait for the next lot{though I'll have to!}
Still superb but getting far fetchedMay 1, 2010 MacKenzie1(UK) Having watched series 1 to 4 back to back in just a few months, I was excited at the arrival of season 5. Its still superbly acted and directed but the story lines are getting a bit more unbelievable and each episode more formulaic. Maybe that's due to watching box sets intensively over a short time compared to watching once a week on TV. Will definitely be buying season 6 next however.
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