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The Closer: The Complete Fifth Season | 
| Actor: Kyra Sedgwick
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.98
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Seller: CYork Sales
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 310
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 660 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: 883929100736
UPC: 883929100736
EAN: 0883929100736
ASIN: B0027VST2Q
Release Date: June 29, 2010
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Product Description
A female detective from Atlanta becomes the head of a special murder investigation unit in Los Angeles.
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Some of the best writing and acting on TV March 16, 2010
M. J. Merchant (St. Paul, Minnesota)
60 out of 62 found this review helpful
We own all the seasons of "The Closer" on DVD. In fact, we own them in the most expensive possible way, because we buy the individual episodes on iTunes so we can watch them on the computer while we're waiting for the DVD to come out. A frequent scene in our household: my wife and I are thumbing through a deck of Netflix, and we will say, "Oh, let's just watch a Brenda." I will suggest an episode. She will say, "Is that the one where ..." (and here she describes the entire plot). I reply, "Yes, where ..." (and here I add some plot details). "Okay." Then we watch the episode again and throughly enjoy it.
I've been told, in some English class long ago, that the mark of a "classic" is that you can read it over and over and still get something new out it of each time. There is only one other TV show ("Monk") that I've ever enjoyed watching repeatedly like that, and the reason is the same: the writing, acting, and directing are superb. Even when I know what is going to happen, I enjoy watching all the characters.
Kyra Sedgwick is a thoroughly believable as Brenda Leigh Johnson. In fact, I was floored when I saw her do an interview and realized that she doesn't really have a Georgia accent! Brenda is so human. Yes, she is great at extracting confessions, one way or another, but she also has her foibles, like her penchant for chocolate, her reluctance to throw away old love letters from Will Pope, her rather high-handed and ineffective parenting style with her niece, Charlie (played by her real-life daughter, Sosie Bacon, which is pretty funny).
It's not just Brenda, though. All the characters are fascinating. Personally, I identify with Lt. Provenza because, well, he's me. But Sgt. Gabriel, Flynn, Fritz, Lt. Tao, Buzz, and all the rest are just interesting, believable characters, brilliantly portrayed. And J. K. Simmons, as Chief Will Pope is a delight. That man can say more with one brief facial expression than many actors can in an entire speech. And I look forward to visits from Brenda's mother (Frances Steenbergen) as much as Brenda dreads them.
As a writer, what grabs me most about this show is the writing. The plots are always realistic, the story lines tightly interwoven. For instance, frequently, some little detail in Brenda's "real life," some little detail arising out of a sub-plot about her relationship with Fritz, or her mother, will give her the sudden insight that lets her close her case. But these story points never seem contrived. The interwoven subplots never seem out of place -- you don't realize until the end how neatly everything fits together.
If you are new to "The Closer," I recommend starting with Season 1, to get the background on Brenda's being in L.A., and her relationship with Will Pope. If you are familiar with the show, then this review is probably unnecessary except to say that Season 5 is better than ever.
It's here we are WATCHING it.... July 4, 2010
Lincoln County MT (Extreme NW Montana)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Here we go again.....these gems are released and we watch marathon fashion over a few days until all are consumed and we are going...what happened..no we can't wait another year until the next.....sniffles. Meantime we are so having fun....can't do a spoiler cause of course we are only through disk 1. On to disk two now and no I won't tattle or say anything....suprised at what wasn't addressed such as much to do about Fritz and the Chiefs after wedding or honeymoon time...wasn't even addressed. Just jumped right back into the same fun show without missing a beat.
Oh gotta go....the next disk is in place...and on hold till I get down there....later and enjoy! PS we don't have paid TV up here so depend on the DVD sets
but think perhaps this is the way to go. Even if someday we actually are forced to buy TV via Cable or Satelite......love the series...as good neighbors we all share them.....in fact that reminds me....our neighbors still has the last Prison Break set.....gosh I hope The Closer goes for at least 10 years...as long as the writers stay fresh and the actors have fun too.
You don't need pay TV or DVDs July 10, 2010
larryhat (Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We do not have pay TV but do love The Closer. TIVO makes a unit that you don't need Cable or Satelite TV to operate. So, we have our TIVO hooked into our outside antenna, and wireless to our computer. We then go to Amazon/TIVO and download a "season pass" for $1.89 per episode. Like magic they then show up on our living room dvr (TIVO) in HD. BTW...you do not "rent" the TIVO series 3 box...you own it for life. Like I said, free TV.
Closer compliments my collection. March 18, 2010
Nettie C. Finn
12 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is one of my all-time favorite programs. Don't have to remember to "tune in" -- just pop in a CLOSER DVD & enjoy! I have all the collections so far & hope they keep 'em coming!
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Amazing Shows July 2, 2010
Looney Bookworm and Gamer
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'll begin with this show is amazing! All of the actors/actresses are a delight and portray each character with style. Many new cases are opened up with this season of the Closer. We delve into deeper crimes than ever along with new transitions that have to take place. The dvd packing is well designed but the only flaw I see is the dvds being tough to pull out of the actual holder. It takes a bit of force to pull them out. Above all the overall plot in this season was amazing and many of the murders that take place are full of twists and turns. One moment you think you know who the killer is but then something throws you off and you are left with a new suspect.
Great Show! Keep them coming Mr. Duff and Crew!!. If you are a closer fanatic, like I am, you'll buy this dvd set. Enjoy!
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