Summary of "The Complete 1st Season - Abed rocks!": I was really happy to discover this is a single-camera comedy, not a sitcom. I don't like being told when to laugh, and I find that many sitcoms write their jokes to get the big laugh, not the little snicker, and it's often the snickers I like the most. At first I found the show funny, but not hilarious, however that changed further along in the season. The characters all have their little quirks, some more than others, and I appreciated that the writers never took it too far with any of them. Pierce could become annoying, Abed could become totally insane, and Britta could become overbearing, but they never did because the writers knew when to reel them in. I think Abed was my favorite character, simply because of the way he viewed the world; as an episode of a TV show, or a movie. It's wonderful because it allows the writers the ability to comment, through Abed's dialog, on how a scene relates to a movie, so the viewer is left with the idea that the show is paying homage to the show or movie instead of ripping it off. Brilliant!
I commented that the show started a little slow for me, and I thought maybe the characters needed time to develop. After re-watching the first 6 episodes I discovered it wasn't a problem with the characters at all, as they were fully developed right from the pilot, I just needed time to understand them. Those first episodes I re-watched were funnier the second time, most likely because I already knew the characters. Try re-watching some episodes for yourself and see if they're funnier the second time around.
Sony isn't really known for loading their sets with extras, but they've done a great job with this one. Commentary on every episode, tons of outtakes, mini-episodes, and some funny behind-the-scenes material will make fans of this show smile. If you haven't already, go out and pick this one up. (read entire review)
Although Newly-Airing, 'The Complete 3rd Season' is Added to the DVD Curriculum
Just this past month NBC began broadcasting the newest season of NBC's sitcom, but Amazon has already begun taking pre-orders for a release of Community - The Complete 3rd Season on DVD! This listing... (read entire news item)
7/21/2011
'The Complete 2nd Season' DVDs: Press Release with Actual Date and 3D Packaging
For Immediate Release
"...flat-out hilarious." - James Poniewozik, TIME MAGAZINE
Starring Joel McHale, Ken Jeong, and Emmy Award Winner Chevy Chase
Community:
The Complete Second Season
Arrives... (read entire news item)
7/18/2011
Amazon Shows a New Date, Front Cover Art for 'The Complete 2nd Season'
A few weeks ago we reported that Amazon's pre-order listing (see button link below) for Community - The Complete 2nd Season on DVD was showing a release date of September 6th. Now the listing has been... (read entire news item)
6/27/2011
Possible Release Date for 'The Complete 2nd Season' on DVD
We said this past February that Amazon.com had begun taking pre-orders for Community - The Complete 2nd Season on DVD, and early this month we also passed along word from Twitter about the bonus material... (read entire news item)
6/02/2011
Show Creator Tweets New Info About 'The Complete 2nd Season' DVD
As we've reported, Amazon.com has been taking pre-orders for Community - The Complete 2nd Season on DVD. We're still waiting on Sony to formally announce this title, but today show creator Dan Harmon... (read entire news item)
2/10/2011
DVD Release Plans for 'The Complete 2nd Season' is Added to the Curriculum
Season 2 of Community kicks off with a guest appearance by the legendary Betty White ("The Golden Girls"). The six-time Emmy Award winner and cultural icon plays Professor June Bauer, an esteemed, but... (read entire news item)
7/22/2010
Season 1 Press Release: Date, Packing, Bonus 'Kickpuncher' Comic!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"One of the best new comedies of the season..." - TV Guide, Matt Roush
"...absurdly funny..." - Entertainment Weekly, Ken Tucker
Featuring Joel McHale, Ken Jeong, and Emmy... (read entire news item)
7/05/2010
Possible Street Date, Extras Spotted for The Complete 1st Season DVDs
We reported way back in mid-March that Amazon.com had begun taking advance orders for a DVD release of Community - The Complete 1st Season, even though Sony Pictures Home Entertainment hasn't officially... (read entire news item)
3/15/2010
You May Enroll Now for 'The Complete 1st Season' on DVD!
Amazon.com has begun taking pre-orders for Community - The Complete 1st Season on DVD. The listing is prior to Sony's official announcement for this title, so instead of a street date the entry only... (read entire news item)
