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 Barnes & Noble Having proven itself to be both smarter than the average Mafia story and better than a Freud-by-the-numbers family drama, the second season of HBOs Emmy-winning gangster soap opera, The Sopranos, continued to break new ground. For the most part, things pick up where they left off in Season 1 for Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). Heavy-hitting characters such as Tonys mother, Livia (Nancy Marchand), and Uncle Junior (Dominic Chianese) move into the background to make room for denser ensemble conflict and, in Marchands case, to give the actress a rest during her battle with cancer (which eventually took her life after production wrapped). A handful of new antagonists are introduced, the most treacherous of whom is Richie Aprile (David Proval), the embittered brother of former boss Jackie Aprile and Tonys No. 1 rival. Tonys once-estranged sister, Janice (Aida Turturro), returns to New Jersey, motivated by...who knows? Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) also gets more of the spotlight, boosting her presence from mere sounding board to that of a well-developed character. Causing further agita for Tony are the usual family and work crises, most of which are shadowed by the return of his close friend and colleague in crime, Pussy Bonpensiero (Vincent Pastore) -- who secretly wears a wire for the F.B.I. This tense story line fuels the entire season, climaxing in an emotional finale reminiscent of The Godfather: Part II. These highlights only scratch the surface, however, as The Sopranos tries to best itself after an almost mythical first-season success; supporting characters Carmela (Edie Falco), Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), Anthony, Jr. (Robert Iler), Christopher (Michael Imperioli), Paulie (Tony Sirico), and the rest are also given their due focus. The four-DVD set affords director commentaries for several episodes, two featurettes, and much more. Tony NigroEntertainment WeeklyAs usual, crack character acting abounds, in Alicia Witts turn as a skin-deep film executive, Peter Bogdanovichs shrinks shrink, and The X-Files star Robert Patricks arc as a happy wanderer with a gambling problem. Mike Flaherty Customer ReviewsWrite your own online review >Number Of Reviews: 4 Average Rating: A viewer (gregsaffady@webtv.net) SECOND COURSEAfter the intensity of the first season, you wonder when the show is going to crash. It doesnt. There are a few clunkers in the second season (Episode 9: From Where to Eternity, the most noticeable), but the arrival of Richie Aprile (David Proval) and Episodes 6 (THE HAPPY WANDERER), 8 (FULL LEATHER JACKET) and the David Lynch-esque finale smooth it over. Where else can you hear Sinatra sing Baubles Bangles and Beads?Also Recommended: THE SOPRANOS-SEASON 1A viewer Brilliant ShowThis is a brilliant series. I am rivited. I have watched many, many mob stories, but this is so real, you feel the Sopranos are next door. You fear it and you hope for it.Anthony (Tony), a person with open tastes in film Best Show On Television...EVER!There will never be another show like this, no matter what anyone tries in the future. Everything from the stories, the acting, the drama, the comedy, even the violence that just happens to make everything in it seem that much more real. Anyone who loves mafia related stories or just family drama stories should buy this. Especially if you have a DVD player. And dont forget the first season.Also Recommended: Goodfellas Casino Scarface True RomanceA viewer Nice Show!!!Very interesting with a veriety of motions.Also Recommended: Scarface and HUNTING THE DEAD By Brian Roesch-soon to be a movie from the book. Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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