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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Sony EAN: 0043396120976 Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC Item Dimensions: Label: Sony Pictures Languages: Manufacturer: Sony Pictures MPN: 12097 Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Sony Pictures Region Code: 99 Release Date: November 07, 2006 Running Time: 359 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 2000 Editorial Review: Product Description: The onscreen melodrama is nothing compared to what happens when the cameras stop rolling on the fictitious primetime soap Grosse Pointe. The comedy follows the lives of six young actors trying to adjust to the demands of instant stardom as their hit show launches them into the world of premieres paparazzi and power. There s the two-faced diva her insecure best friend the wide-eyed newcomer who threatens the offscreen balance of power the surfer stud the show s heartthrob and his stand-in/gofer. Guiding these "innocents" through the savage world of network presidents and last-minute rewrites are the producers who live in constant fear of the one misstep that would send ratings plummeting and their careers into oblivion.System Requirements:Run Time: 416 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396120976 Manufacturer No: 12097 Amazon.com: Like Fox's Action, Grosse Pointe is a single-camera, behind-the-scenes comedy that didn't get the chance to find the audience it deserved. With the success of HBO's Entourage a few years later, it's possible that the timing was simply off as this devilishly entertaining melodrama should've been a hit with fans of Darren Star's Beverly Hills 90210 and Sex and the City. It's essentially a spot-on satire of the former, as well as the actors who made it into a cultural touchstone in the 1990s. Created by Star, the show-within-a-show played the game while breaking the rules. In other words, the five attractive leads, all actors on high school soap Grosse Pointe, aren't exactly model citizens (and the occasional in-jokes at the WB's expense can't have won Star many points with the network brass). There's dumb stud Johnny (ex-model Al Santos), terminally insecure Marcy (Lindsay Sloane, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch), fresh-faced Courtney (Bonnie Somerville, NYPD Blue), scheming Hunter (Irene Molloy, Andy Richter Controls the Universe), and 30-year-old teen Quentin (Kohl Sudduth channeling Luke Perry). Plot developments include a shoplifting arrest for Hunter ("Thieves Like Us"), opportunistic boyfriend for Marcy ("Halloween"), gay fan for Johnny ("Boys on the Side"), and Japanese beer commercial for Courtney ("Star Wars" with George Takei). Short run aside, Grosse Pointe attracted name directors, like Jake Kasdan, Peyton Reed, Allison Anders, and 90210 alum Jason Priestley, who plays himself. In addition, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh composed the jazzy score. Recurring characters include writer/producers Rob (William Ragsdale) and Hope (Joely Fisher) and perennial second bananas, Dave the Stand-In (Kyle Howard) and Kevin the PA (Nat Faxon). This two-disc set includes an interview with Star, plus commentary on four episodes. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Average Rating:
 Rating: - grosse point - great great & greatIf you didn't get a chance to watch the aired original (and you like the genre - a teen soap having a huge dig at itself) then do yourself a big favour and get your hands on the complete series now that is available. Every role is well postioned and excellently acted with top verbal humour, magnificent facial expressions (hunter is a hoot), and a good old "will they - wont they romance" playing out deliciously. Sure the series ended abruptly, but it don't matter really. ... Read More Rating: - Great showA great satire of 90210. Watching the whole series lets you see how the WB interfered with show. Excellent performances and great writing. Irene Molloy is outstanding. Great to have the whole series on DVD. Rating:  - hilariousloved this show when it was on tv and watching the 2nd time around was just as good. hilarious show. too bad it wasn't picked up for a 2nd season Rating: - One of the best shows ever!Yes, definitely, one of the best shows EVER in its category, if you like making fun of yourself, you will surely like Grosse Pointe... Too bad it didn't meet the success it deserved! Rating:  - Grosse Point comedyThis is "light entertainment" pulls you in but is disappointing that it is not ended in a proper fashion. Characters are good, quirky and entertaining. 7out of 10comedy |
