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Heroes - Season 2 - Complete [2007]

Directors: Adam Kane, Greg Beeman, Donna Deitch, Allan Arkush
Actors: Hayden Panettiere, Leonard Roberts, Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka, Ali Larter
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

17 reviews
Sales Rank: 3

Format: Pal
Rating: To Be Announced
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 462
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1

EAN: 5050582556742
ASIN: B001870VMG

Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: July 28, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Condition: SEALED

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
Truncated to a slim 11 episodes as a result of the writers' strike that was ongoing in America during its production, Heroes' second season nonetheless packs enough in to keep the momentum rolling on one of the most exciting Stateside shows of the moment.

Heroes is, at heart, the comic book tale of a varied group of people, each with special powers that they struggle to come to terms with. With such powers, of course, come troubling foes and situations to face, and that proves to be the case here. So this time, we pick up four months after the events of the first series, and there's the small matter of the Shanti virus to contend with. This provides the main thrust for the series' story arc, and allows room for several interesting sub-plots to develop too.

Yet while, in the world of Heroes, you suspect that this second series will never rank with the best, there's easily enough here to justify the asking price, and the show emerges easily with its reputation intact. Even when it's not at the top of its game, Heroes is exciting, interesting and polished entertainment. --Jon Foster

Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best shows on TV July 31, 2008
This second season of the brilliant Heroes TV show was sadly curtailed by the writers strike and the first half was widely slated by both critics and fans but personally I feel it is just as good as season one. I would admit that this season is not without its problems; Peters' amnesia plot is terribly cliched, many of the new characters aren't terribly interesting or well acted (especially anyone with an `Irish' accent), and Hiro probably stayed in the past slightly too long. These are all little things however and they are far outweighed by the brilliant and involving writing and competent performances by most of the main cast.

Although it does go on for a bit too long, one of the highlights of the season for me has to be Hiro's adventures in feudal Japan. Despite the plot of this part of the season being somewhat predictable, it is nonetheless a greatly interesting and well made story. It is also a shame that season was cut short as it was definitely hitting its stride during the latter episodes of season two. Overall despite a few missed steps, season two is a great season that is definitely better watched on DVD rather than weekly. Heroes easily remains one of best shows on television at present.

5 out of 5 stars

Heroes Series 2 - Continuing brilliance. July 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Watching Heroes series 2 on tv was compelling in a subtler way to that of series 1. It built up to an amazing climax and, I think, used the ensemble cast extremely well. The DVD comes with brilliant extras, including an audio commentary for each and every episode with lead members of the cast and crew. It also comes with an alternative episode 11 and also multiple featurettes which are as revealing as we have come to expect from the first season set. I think this particular series of heroes works better on DVD where you can see the story unfold at a more rapid rate. Like the best novels, this series builds and builds and I think will prove paritcularly effective when series 3 airs and we see the various repercussions hinted at here. In short, it's a must buy.

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing season so far July 13, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

A lot of fans got pissed due to all the new characters they lost sight that this is clearly a great season. The creators clearly had a rough gig with the writers strike so they hammered out these fine episodes to wet our appitites and wanting more by bombarding us with questions. Dont fear the creators intend on delivering on this perplexing second season and you may find that the new characters you hate maybe your new favorites in the following seasons. So lets all hope that they dont have another strike.

4 out of 5 stars

Would have been AMAZING July 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Sadly because of the Writers Strike hitting and the producers of the show not being smart enough to just put season 2 on hold and continue as originaly planned, Heroes season 2 isn't as good as the first. But knowing that only the last 5 minutes of episode 11 were changed.

Originally the virus was supposed to break out at the end of episode 11. Had this happened I don't doubt season 2 would have been better than the first, but season 2 is still a good watch, though no where near what it could have been.

I'll still be buying it.

5 out of 5 stars

Volume 2 - Generations... What Is Everyone's Problem? July 5, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful

I understand that people are annoyed by the Writer's Strike ripping our favourite show from 24 episodes to a mere 11. But what I don't understand is why this series has been slammed by critics.
This series has a DIFFERENT feel to it than the first series - and I think that's good! It's great we can get such a variety through Tim Kring's use of volumes within seasons. All of these critics seem to be frightened of change. And if they are all so annoyed about the shortened series being "rubbish", then maybe they should direct their anger to the real source of this shortened series. The Writer's Strike.
Anyway, I think the volume provides an interesting insight into the last generation of Heroes, the Company and the Shanti virus. The stories build up the themes and ideas well until episode eight, "Four Months Ago. This excellent episode reveals what happened in the four month gap between the end of "Genesis" (Season 1) and the beginning of "Generations" (Season 2). After this episode the remaining three are all action and culminate in a huge finale with a ridiculously amazing lead into the next volume, "Villains". I'm sure even the critics drooled when they saw the beginning of the new volume. I just hope Season 3 will shoot back up to the critics' standards.
All in all, this was an excellent season and I will definetely be buying this. If you are reading this and wondering whether you should buy it or not, ignore the critics and just buy it because it is truly awesome!