Warner Bros. Home Video // Released November 2, 2010 // Unrated
The Pitch
They arriVe. Earth’s first alien encounter begins when huge motherships appear over 29 major cities. The visitors – the Vs – are human-like beings who know our languages and bring awesome gifts of healing and technology. People everywhere welcome them as saviors. But a fledgling resistance is on the rise, determined to reveal the shocking truth. Among the underground cadre: an FBI Counter Terrorism Agent who uncovers a terror cell no one ever expected…and finds that her teenage son is drawn to the beauty and promise of the Vs. Get in the know with the amazing first season of the series that combines sci-fi thrills with the uncertainties of the post-9/11 world. Here. Now. AdVenture begins.
The Review
Unlike the original mini-series, this first season wastes no time revealing the dark side and the hidden agendas of the Visitors after they arrive on Earth. Considering that the original has been influential on everything from District 9 to Independence Day, I was curious what twists would be incorporated into this reinvention.
As it turns out, not many.
The acting is stronger, with excellent performances from the entire ensemble including Elizabeth Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch, Logan Huffman, Lourdes Benedicto, Laura Vandervoort, Morena Baccarin and Scott Wolf. The media and technology have evolved considerably from the original series debut, and both of them are at the forefront of this interpretation.
Extras include featurettes, deleted scenes and commentary tracks. V: The Complete First Season provides a solid nostalgic update on a beloved property and well crafted, highly entertaining science fiction for new viewers. Highly recommended.
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