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Fun I think is how I could sum up this soundtrack in one word! It's currently all I'm listening to! Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day have beautiful voices and really bring the musical to life! "Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog" CD is a soundtrack to Joss Whedon's brilliant musical that is on DVD by the same name :D It's about a villian, Doctor Horrible, who is trying to get into the evil league (and take over the world if he can) while trying to win the heart of Penny. This gets complicated when Penny starts to date Captain Hammer, Doctor Horrible's archenemy. My favorite song on this is "My Freeze Ray," which after watching it I hadn't recognized the title and then when I listened to it, I was like "oh yeah..." and was even more impressed by Joss Whedon's brilliance in putting this together and bring it to DVD and CD! Though this wasn't like a big publicized and put into theatres everywhere kind of thing, the production of both the DVD and CD are amazing! It is clear and beautiful and really captures the talented singing well! I would definitely recommend this for a friend!

Dr Horrible's sing-along blog is a nice musical. The cast is really good and I got it because of the cast in the first place. But the story is really good too, currently it's one of my favorites show ever watched, and I would really like a sequel. The only bad point I see is that it's only around 40 minutes long, I wanted more!

I love Dr Horrible and it's so great to have the music available to me now. My only complaint is that it doesn't play in my car CD player. Not entirely sure why but I ripped it to my Zune and play it through there now.

If you like the movie (/show), than you will like this. If you like other Joss Whedon work, than you need to check this show out (at the least). It's all the music in the entire series (including intro and exit instrumental's). It's a little pricey as it's all the shows 14 songs, but half are shy of 2 min (quick songs). However, it was 100% independently written, performed and funded (mostly by Joss Whedon's family and friends). In those regards, you can consider this actually pretty well done and profits pretty much going to only them. There's not much more to say. In the end, those who are fairly big fans, or something more, of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog will definitely want to have this.

This short musical film (40 minutes long) is one of the most creative refreshingly-entertaining films I have seen in a very long time. The writing is witty, the characters are colorful and the acting is amazing. It is well worth a watch!

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As the title of the review states, this was the only worthwhile episode in the entire last two seasons of what had once been a fantastic series. The songs are great fun, the episode crackled with the kind of excitement you used to be able to depend on from Buffy. Unfortunately, even the good can't totally erase the fact that it started that abomination known in the fandom as Spuffy, where Spike, showing what a true monster he is, takes advantage of the fact that Buffy is suffering from PTSS (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome), and in no way shape or form in her right mind, rapes her for the remainder of the season. Of course, Buffy isn't the only character who was badly mistreated in the last two seasons, none of the characters, except Tara, come off really well, and we all know what happened to her!

This is GREAT! Loved this particular episode, and its so nice to have the music. I actually bought two - one for me, and one as a gift for a buddy. All original music, and the actors sing their own songs. There's also some extra tracks with music from other episodes. If they reprint it, I hope they include the song that Anya sings later in another episode that flashes back to this one. Too fun!! Only thing to watch - one CD was fine, the other acted a little oddly, spun very noisily, when used in the car. Oh, well, totally worth it.

I searched all over for this soundtrack and I was so excited when I finally found it. Not only does it have the music from Whedon's Buffy musical but it has the music from the episodes "Restless" and "Hush"!

I really love this soundtrack.It has a few extras besides just the music from the musical and it's worth the price.

I brought this soundtrack as a gift for my mother and she loved it. This product was in great condition and not a scratch on the cd. I was completely satisfied with this product.

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I bought this CD because I liked the song "L.A. Song" that "Angel" cast member Chrisian Kane sang on one episode plus the theme song is cool too. But most of this soundtrack is just instrumental and kind of boring unless you like gothic music with no words.... In addition to the "L.A. Song" I like A LOT the song "Touched" by Vast. Cast member Andy Hallet, who has since passed away, sings two songs, "Lady Marmalade" and "Its Not Easy Being Green". The last song, with words, "A Place Called Home" by Kim Richey is a nice soft ballad. I'd buy this CD again just to get these few good songs.

I absolutely love my Angel: Live Fast, Die Never cd. I listen to it practically everyday. Purchasing my 'Angel' cd was so easy. I just found what I wanted and followed the steps provided. I received my cd within a couple of days and in perfect condition. I couldn't be happier.

I purchased just for LA Song by Christian Kane...found the rest of the album on this soundtrack to be a bonus. A must for any Buffy or Angel fan!!! 4 stars!!!!!!

I am a die hard Angel fan. I have watched the series about 100 times by now and know where each of these songs fit in the episodes. Who knew Christian Kane had such a sexy voice to match his good looks? LA, the Main title Theme from Angel, and anything sung by Andy Hallet are worth the price of the CD. Plus peppered in are the full length background music from episodes such as Apocalypse Nowish and their journey to Pylea. An Angel fan "must have".

I would hear the theme song for Angel playing (reruns) while I was getting ready for work, and mentioned to my son, I wish I could hear that beautiful music more often. So I sat down that evening , pushed a few buttons on the computer..... and waaalaaa. I only wish I had thought of it sooner. I simply love it! There's no guessing IF you'll like it! You loved the show? You'll love the CD!

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I got this movie cause I saw the TV show and I wanted to see what the movie was like. This movie is not that great and if it were not for the TV series, it would probably fall off the face of the planet. Do yourself a favor and just try to rent it from somewhere.

Very teen movie. Accurate valley girls, real air heads. Simple plot. Luke Perry's 4th movie before SNL. Hilary Swank's frist movie before they both did 90210. Don't expect much from this 1992 movie and you'll find it's a laugh riot. It's how the whole Buffyverse got started.

As fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer the television series know, this movie from 1992 does not function as a prequel to the series. Creator Joss Whedon did write the script, but all the freshness and creativity was sucked out by the director, lines were read badly or completely misread, and the entire production team just didn't get what Whedon was trying to say. After this introduction, comparisons between the movie and the series will cease, but I just thought I should warn anyone who might be new to Joss Whedon's work that this movie is nothing like Joss's vision of Buffy. That can all be found in the TV series and, currently, the comics. But as for this movie... One would think that this could be an adorable, cheesy movie. One would think the bittersweetness of a bad director messing up Joss Whedon's vision would fade once the film started. One would think that the movie might be so cheesy that it, like all of the corniest films, would be entertaining because of the overt cheesiness. But... no. The scenes that are supposed to be hilarious--the extra long death of Paul Reubens's character--was so awfully unfunny that I seriously debated turning off the movie, even though there was only ten minutes left. The scenes that are supposed to be dramatic--Buffy's "big win" at the end, as well as the major death scene--fell entirely flat, due to out of place dramatic pauses, bad readings of good lines, and the--sorry, all--bad acting of Kristy Swanson. While the movie is devoid of quirk or real understanding of the feminist message Whedon wove into the script, it's not all bad. As a reviewer said, it did indeed pave the way for things to come, because without the movie, there would never have been the show. Also, Luke Perry gave a nice performance as Pike, and Hilary Swank's talent was able to shine through the badness of this movie, despite how small her role was. But aside from those actors, some gems in the script, and a hilariously random cameo from then no body Ben Affleck, this movie isn't worth seeing, no matter how much you love the REAL "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." 3/10

If you're a fan of the tv show, you might be really disappointed in this one if you're looking for more of the same thing. The tone, pacing, and overall feel are very different. The original movie is much more of a comedy and a bit of a silly one at that. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's much more for a fan of fun 80s movies thatn for the BTVS series. Some of the lines are very cheesy and haven't aged well, but the fun of the movie is still there. It's entertaining and can keep you in good spirits for nearly 2 hours. Fun for fans of light comedy, not for the horror fanatic or diehard BTVS fan.

This is a great movie for the lighthearted, cheesy, comedic angle. I prefer this type of thing to the TV series, which takes itself WAY to seriously. This movie is a great lighthearted laugh or two.

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The VDO is good i like the angel episode:D...the puppet show wz ok but the VDO is worth it 4 just the Angel episode:D

This third and final tape in the collection of episodes from the first season of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" presents "Angel," one of the pivotal episodes, along with a rather pedestrian effort "The Puppet Show." What this means of course is that like most aficionados of Buffy I am stunned that the set concludes with "The Puppet Show" instead of the pivotal "Prophecy Girl" which wrapped up the whole story arc regarding the Master. Fortunately, Joss Whedon has been more selective in his collections for seasons two and three."Angel," written by David Greenwalt, really completes the initial set up for the series as Buffy learns that the mysterious man in her life is not only a vampire, but also a vampire with a soul. What a difference a kiss can make. This is where the ascent to the epic heights of "Becoming," which ended the second season, really begins as Buffy and Angel are established as two of the most star-crossed lovers in history. After the shattering revelation in "Angel," the adventure of Sid the talking dummy in "The Puppet Show," written by Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel, is something of a let down, although the tag sequence of Buffy, Willow and Xander butchering "Oedipus Rex" is truly memorable. But when it comes to significant episodes in the Buffy mythos, "Angel" is definitely on the short list.

"Angel" is a very pivotal episode from the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer when Buffy discovers her boyfriend is a vampire with a soul, but "The Puppet Show" is a below average one, although the tag sequence is a hoot. Why you would want just this tape instead of the entire boxed set is beyond me.

In all of television history, I can't think of a better love story than that of Angel and Buffy, the mismatched lovers on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." It has passion, sex, violence, all the angst of youth tormented by parents and a world that contrives to keep them apart. The episode "Angel" introduces us to that romance and it's a great way for newcomers to the series to catch up. "The Puppet Show" is creepy but also a real riot. The strength of "Buffy" has always been its knack for portraying high school as a horror movie. Sure, vampires are scary. But so are high school principals with Napoleon complexes. I only hope the WB releases more episodes on videotape.

I like this video the most out of the slayer 3-pack because it contains one of the funniest angel and buffy moments in "angel." Angel has been hiding in her bedroom while Buffy was in school. When she comes back, she sees her diary on the table and freaks out. Accusing him of reading it, she rambles on that when she called him a hunk in the diary, she meant it in a bad way and that when she described his eyes as penetrating, she really meant to write bulgy. I just think this moment was well-written, which is the norm for the show anyway. In this episode, she discovers that angel is a vampire but that doesn't really seem to throw her off too much as buffy and willow discuss a possible relationship with angel. Their first kiss occurs in this show. "Puppet show" was also funny with the trio forced into participating in the school talent show while trying to find a murderer. As the end credits roll, you'll see how horrible xander, willow and buffy are in the talent show. Also, if they can put the whole 1st season of sex in the city on video, they can certainly do the same for buffy (which is a better show anyway). Or at least produce more videos for us buffy fans. This is my favorite show on TV because of its sarcasm, humor, action, and drama.

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These are two great episodes from season three and set up what proves to be an explosive story arc showcasing Faith - who is what Buffy could have been without the support of friends and family. However, DON'T buy it. Season two DVDs are going to be released in the US come June 2002 and the wait will be well worth it. See the episodes in the context of the entire season. Sure, you'll know what's going on if you buy this video, but the previous episodes help show just how Faith came to have such a chip on her shoulder when it came to Buffy and the Scoobs.

Where to begin? The series has often been scoffed at for its title, but here 'Buffy' is again proving itself to be one of the most intelligent, thought-provoking and emotional pieces of dramatic work on television. In the two episodes here we see Buffy's forays into the darker side of her nature, the Slayer side of her nature that was to become a bigger feature later on. Faith's always been a bit of an outsider, someone who refuses to let herself be constrained by society's rules. She's exciting and before long is tempting Buffy away from her friends.Basically what we have here is the allure of evil. In this episode it's not a demon or a vampire but herself that Buffy is fighting. The scenes at the end show that the dark that is so evident in Faith is also right there in Buffy. Not only is Buffy seen to come off the rails a little but is also given a glimpse at Faith's life, the fact that evil may be attractive but what does it lead to? The series steered away from conventiality here by suggesting that Buffy isn't the perfect girl after all, she's not the goody-two-shoes that she might seem. Unlike any other series before it, 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' has human characters, ones that change and grow as time passes. Whilst obviously having links to a teenager getting in with a 'bad crowd', this also a forbidding tone by suggesting that the Slayer's power is rooted in darkness, that evil needs to be fought to rid yourself of the image of what could be you.Besides all the drama though, there is a nice touch of humanity in all this. The audience is made to feel sympathetic towards Faith, a character that is dangerously close to the edge. In creating a fantasy show that not only embraces various genres - comedy, drama, tragedy - but also imbues itself with a realistically human feel to it, 'Buffy' beats other shows hands down. This two-parter is yet more evidence of this, containing every element of a TV show that anyone could ever want.

Faith was always an edgy character from the moment she was introduced on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In "Bad Girls" she takes the first step over the edge and in "Consequences" she actually joins the forces of evil in Sunnydale by allying with the Mayor. However, the most memorable sequence on this entire tape is when Buffy and Faith are dancing together at the Bronze in "Bad Girls." That alone is worth purchasing this tape.