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| View Larger Image | Life on Mars: The Complete Series | DVDStarring: Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol, Jonathan Murphy
Directed By: n/a
| List Price: | $39.99 | | Price: | $14.99 | | You Save: | $25.00 (63%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 60 minutes | | Format: | Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen | | Studio: | ABC Studios | | Number of Discs: | 4 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.78:1 | | Release Date: | September 29, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 126th |
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Product Description
From the studio that brought you Lost, comes the groundbreaking series that captured the imaginations of fans from coast to coast. With an irresistible soundtrack and one of the most celebrated casts on television, including Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol and Jason O Mara, Life On Mars is a smart, suspenseful drama with a finish that will blow you away. Its one of those endings I believe will make you watch the series again, says Executive Producer Josh Appelbaum. There s a fine line between delusion and reality. NYPD detective Sam Tyler finds himself walking both sides of that line when he is suddenly hurtled back in time to 1973 after being struck by a car in 2008.Journey back to the 70s and uncover the secrets of Life On Mars. It s a strange and exhilarating ride raves the New York Times. Plus, with unique and exciting bonus features including an insiders view of where the shows concept began, a six million dollar moment in which 1970s legend Lee Majors steps back into the past with the cast and crew, and much moreBonus Features Include: Time Warp, The Joint, Getting Their Groove On, Lee Majors Six Million Dollar Man. |
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Life on Mars wallows in glorious 1970s fashion and music as it follows Sam Tyler (Jason O'Mara), a police detective who gets hit by a car in 2008 and wakes up in the same spot in 1973. The local police precinct, headed by Lieutenant Gene Hunt (Harvey Keitel, who fits seamlessly into the period surroundings), is expecting Tyler, but Tyler doesn't know why or how he's there--or why he's receiving messages from his previous life, as well as mysterious phone calls from the beyond. Life on Mars blends this science-fiction premise with story lines that would fit in some classic '70s cop show, but Tyler's future knowledge (and his past life) are essential to solving every case, even if it features a missing rock star groupie or a murdered newspaper columnist. Many episodes focus on the mystery surrounding Sam, including meeting his own mother, father, and childhood self, as well as tiny robots, strange men on TV screens, and a hippie chick who speaks in ambiguous koans. The supporting cast includes Michael Imperioli (rocking a serious '70s 'stache) and Gretchen Mol (fetching in Farrah Fawcett wings); guest stars range from Wallace Shawn to Gina Gershon to an uncredited Whoopi Goldberg. It's regrettable that, in adapting the original British version of Life on Mars, the producers replaced its understated focus with swagger and overstatement; a fantastical premise is more persuasive if the moment-to-moment story makes sense--regrettably, the narrative logic here owes as much to 1970s cop shows as does the production design. Everyone twinkles to excess, wooing the audience and undercutting any sense of grit. The cast is a charismatic bunch who don't need to spend so much time with rueful smiles and approving looks. The producers knew they'd been canceled in time to resolve the mysteries in the final episode, which diverges significantly from the British version. Also included are a number of cheerful audio commentaries and featurettes, including a tour of the set with '70s icon Lee Majors. --Bret Fetzer |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 72 reviews)
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"The Other Life on Mars" by Barbara J. Mullaley (Roslindale, Ma United States)  2 Stars
November 17, 2009
I have to say that I have always checked out both British TV and the American remakes. Most of the time, they were pretty good. But in my opinion here, there should have only been the BBC version of this show. Other than the music, I found nothing to keep me watching thsi version. I am not sorry that I bought it, I was curious about the show. I never knew that a remake was made.
The BBC version actors were more in tune with the emotions that should have been played out in the American version but missed by a mile.
Actor John Simm conveys the emotions that probably would have hit all of us were we suddenly back in 1970. I know that I would freak...
The second season of the British version of "Life on Mars" comes out next week, I can't wait to get my copy.
I would not say don't see this. If you have not checkout the BBC version, you might like this. But please check out the BBC version, it will be an emotional ride you'll not forget.
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Simplistic, watered down, unrealistic, G rated by J. Etter (Ann Arbor, MI) 2 Stars
November 17, 2009
After reading about the series I was excited. Good actors, cool story line, etc. Ends up it was very simplistic. It never made you think, I was never craving another episode, etc. The characters were cliché' to the extreme and incredibly 1 dimensional. Another problem was the writers played off of the time period far more than they needed to. The time period was used as part of the "product" opposed to the reality that the story took place in. This left the story side weak. If you want to turn your brain off and watch mind numbing, boring TV that requires 3 brain cells this is the series for you.
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Life on Mars: The Complete Series by Stephen M. Bowers  5 Stars
November 14, 2009
Shipping was fast as advertised. have not viewed the DVD yet, but the transaction was easy and I will buy again. Thanks
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humorous sifi and detective show all in one by tomasjt (Manitowoc, Wi. United States) 5 Stars
November 11, 2009
One of the most original and entertaining series I have had the privilege to view. Great character development and the perfect actors for the roles. The ending episode was a bit lame, but it still was overall a winner. It should have been given a better chance to make it (their bad).
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Life on Mars - Out of this World! by Michael T. Bender 5 Stars
November 09, 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed watching this series. The story line, the music, and the '70 authenticity was outstanding!
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