Any Early Reviews of CSI:Season Two?

Tony Scello · 08-21-2003, 07:47 AM

I never watched the show when it originally aired on TV but got absolutely hooked on the show when my wife suggested we pick up the Season One box set. I know Season Two will be in widescreen (anamorphic?) and have more bonus material. Anybody know of any early reviews or know when we might expect them? Thanks.

Scott Kimball · 08-21-2003, 09:49 AM

Reviews will start to appear on Friday.

I just got my screener yesterday, so my review won't make it up by Friday - but maybe by Sunday.

It is anamorphic. Haven't checked the bonus materials, yet.

-Scott

Tony Scello · 08-21-2003, 10:18 AM

Scott,
Thanks for the quick response. It was nice of you to confirm that the set will be in anamorphic widescreen. My wife and I eagerly await your review. Thanks again.

Paul_Stachniak · 08-21-2003, 10:56 AM

Here's mine:

It's f'in amazing. Mind you I don't have the set yet. I just love the show.

Scott Kimball · 08-21-2003, 11:09 AM

Actually, I had never seen the show prior to popping disc one in my player last night. I watch very little network TV, and even less if it's on CBS (nothing against CBS, except the reception I get OTA from my local affiliate is terrible, and Dish Network doesn't carry my locals yet.

Judging from two episodes, it's a good show.
... and a nice looking set.

Anyone know what the OAR is for this? Was it shot in 16:9?

-Scott

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Paul_Stachniak · 08-21-2003, 11:20 AM

^^^ Yes it was shot in 16:9 from Season One. However, the producers choose to leave it 4:3 for some reason. Its nice that the forthcoming sets are with the OAR.

Rob T · 08-21-2003, 04:40 PM

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^^^ Yes it was shot in 16:9 from Season One. However, the producers choose to leave it 4:3 for some reason. Its nice that the forthcoming sets are with the OAR.

It has dual ARs so it can be seen in either 1.33:1 or 1.78:1. Both are correct.

Jenna · 08-21-2003, 06:08 PM

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Yes it was shot in 16:9 from Season One. However, the producers choose to leave it 4:3 for some reason.

Chalking up one hell of an error in judgement IMO.

Rob Tomlin · 08-21-2003, 06:13 PM

What really got me was that nearly all reviews of the season one set gave it very high marks [rant]despite the fact that the DVD's were 4:3 when the show was shot at 16:9 for high definition![/rant]

Glad they saw the errors of their ways.