Glee, Vol. One: Road to Sectionals |  | Actors: Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 610 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
MPN: FOXD2263467D
UPC: 024543643678
EAN: 0024543643678
ASIN: B002AMVEF6
Theatrical Release Date: May 12, 2009
Release Date: December 29, 2009
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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 12/29/2009 Run time: 580 minutes Rating: Nr
Few shows bottle pure delight like Glee, a Fox TV series about the ups and downs of a high school glee club, or show choir. The show lures you in with its musical numbers, a mix of classic rock and Broadway show tunes performed by a cast of marvelous singers and dancers--but what keeps you watching are the wonderful characters, ranging from Rachel (Lea Michelle), whose self-obsession is as uninhibited as it is annoying; to Emma (Jayma Mays), a germ-phobic guidance counselor hopelessly in love with a married teacher; to Kurt (Chris Colfer), a cherubic young gay man who discovers he's got a fantastic football kick. The center of the show is Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), the earnest Spanish teacher of McKinley High School, who's determined to guide the glee club to victory at a national competition. He sees this collection of overemotional misfits as heroic, but they're looked down on as losers by the rest of the school--especially Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Best In Show), the ruthless cheerleading coach who will stop at nothing to destroy the glee club before they can take even a fraction of her extravagant budget. Glee fuses adolescent soap opera, the comic pettiness of academic politics, and exuberant song and dance. (While it would be better if the songs weren't so glossily produced, it's impossible to deny the pep and talent of these young performers.) Somehow, the characters manage to be cartoonish yet multidimensional; even the nicest characters are capable of being jerks and the most manipulative have moments of sympathy or grace. For example, Will's wife, Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig), fakes a pregnancy because she's afraid Will is about to leave her for Emma--but as absurd as this scenario is, it's carefully grounded in enough moments of desperate yearning that it becomes completely compelling… particularly when Terri seizes on the unwanted pregnancy of lead cheerleader Quinn (Dianna Agron) as the solution to her problem. Throw in vividly colored costume designs and blisteringly funny rants from Sue, and it's easy to see why Glee became an unexpected hit. Volume One: The Road to Sectionals collects the first 13 episodes, along with a smattering of extras that range from charming (the principal leads the audience on a tour through the school) to inane (bland factoids about the actors' favorite colors). --Bret Fetzer
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 Glee, Part 1 Of Season One November 4, 2009
Stephanie Cao
57 out of 64 found this review helpful
Utterly brilliant, insightful, poignant and astounding! Although it hasn't been the full season yet, the first 13 episodes and the outpouring of support on I-Tunes with the show's songs have proven that "Glee" is a force to be reckoned with. Created by Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck), the show follows the William McKinney HS club led by Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison)who finds something special and wonderful in each of the Glee members. Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) is head of the school's cheerleading team and part co-sponsor who hilariously never ceases to scheme to take out the Glee club. Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), the "doe-eyed neat freak", is the school's counselor who finds herself becoming closer to the club than expected. Jessalyn Gilsig (who portrays Will's wife, Terri), is supportive of her husband's decision to take over Glee but becomes selfish in her hopes to start a family. Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) displays her abilities as a diva and proves that she is confident in her talents and goals. Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) reluctantly joins the club and ends up having to make a decision between Glee and football. Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley) is proud of having an independent spirit and her vocals are out of this world. Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) struggles to admit his sexual orientation but his passion for the music is inspiring after he joins the football team and teaches them a thing or two about dancing. Noah Puckerman (Mark Salling) is Finn's best friend who at first, dislikes the club for it's flamboyancy, but has a change of heart for a very different reason. Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) is the all-American cheerleader who is head of the celibacy club and joins Glee to assist Sue in taking the club down. Tina Cohen-Chang (Jenna Ushkowitz) is another fellow Glee-ster who wears Gothic clothes regularly and has a speech impediment who becomes a worthy adversary for Rachel. Artie Abrams (Kevin McHale) is a handicapped student who reaches out to the club in proving that his disability hasn't limited him in being an outstanding guitar player and singer. There were so many moments that were so touching, funny and all-around joyous that it's hard to completely mention. From laugh-out-loud musical numbers of Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" to the momentous hit of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'", the tie-in soundtrack is a MUST for any die-hard fan of the show! The ultimate breakout smash of the '09-'10 TV season, "Glee" is THE show you don't want to miss.
Hands DOWN the best new show of the year! maybe Decade? November 30, 2009
James Deibert (Fremont, CA USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Yes I said it, "Best new show of the decade?!?!?" Never in recent memory can I think of a show that I have fallen so madly and quickly in love with as I have with Glee. Everything about this show is utter perfection! This is the second show I can say that I watch RELIGIOUSLY right behind "Ugly Betty". The cast is just so talented beyond words, especially Rachel (Lea Michele) she has one of the best voices I have ever heard come out of a human body and I am always looking forward to what song she is going to sing each week. Another character that really has my heart is Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch). I have loved Jane ever since I saw her "40yr old Virgin" and I was delighted to see her in this because I now how funny she can be. And OH MY GOD is she funny in this show!!! I can almost say that I live to hear what she has to say every week. She has the funniest lines every single episode she is in and in some cases she can actually make the episode for me. The rest of the cast is outstanding as well. Everyone has great vocals, some a lot better than others obviously, but as a whole they are a real delight to witness. I cannot praise this show enough, if you cant already tell from my review I am a die hard GLEEK! (glee-geek for anyone who didn't know) and I really hope that Fox can keep this show going for as long as they can! Lets just hope it doesn't get the "Arrested Development" treatment and get canceled way before its times (i know how you like to roll Fox!)
Pleasantly Surprised November 30, 2009
M. Brillhart
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I watched the first episode of this show because I was bored. I didn't expect much. I am sooooo glad I was bored that day!
This is a great show. It is definitely not your typical high school show as it doesn't showcase the popular kids. This is the high school show that showcases the rest of us-- the handicap kids, the over achievers, the geeks, the gay kids, the big girls, the pregnant teens-- the high school outcast population. The show is funny and heartfelt, and the music is often better than the original versions of the songs.
My only complaint is that I don't know how far this can be taken. I can see a season for sectionals (this season), a season for regionals, a season for state, and a season for nationals. I can't see it lasting longer than that and that makes me sad.
The ONLY option for new Glee addicts..... January 4, 2010
Learning All The Time (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a new fan of Glee, having caught my first episode on December 23rd. I've seen 4 episodes through DVR, and I caught the last 5 episodes on Hulu, but that means I am missing 4 episodes!! I haven't seen 1, 2, 3, or 8.
Yes I could sit there and have my DVR record the episodes and hope that eventually the powers that be will cycle through the show again (in fact, I am fairly confident Episode 8 will air this week), but that completely misses the point about how utterly FANTASTIC this show is and how I will absolutely DIE if I don't see episodes 1, 2, and 3 as soon as it is humanly possible.
So. While on the one hand I am peeved that I will end up purchasing these DVDs twice (since I will get the complete season as soon as it is available), on the other hand I am insanely grateful that the DVDs are available for purchase now so that I don't have to WAIT an undetermined amount of time to see the early episodes.
Okay. About Glee. I just wasn't interested since I figured it was a show targeted for teens and would therefore be completely boring to me. But I know people who love it, and I always like to check out popular culture stuff, (albeit grudgingly), so I recorded an episode and it just blew me away.
The show is a bit of a spoof and situations/characters tend to be a bit stereotypical and extreme (Sue, the maniacal cheerleading coach is HILARIOUS), and there are a few dramatic situations that were right out of Desperate Housewives (a faked pregnancy for starters), but this show reveals the vulnerable, human side of its characters in such a beautifully honest way that I just fell in love with it. For example, Quinn, the gorgeous and vicious cheerleader, has an incredible, poignant story line involving teen pregnancy and given how much I loathed her initially, I just can't believe how much I've grown to care about her and what happens to her.
I will say that the show is pretty edgy in terms of subject matter, and some of the dancing (I'm thinking of the bootyliscious dance) is suggestive, but I allow my 11 and 12 1/2 year old children watch it with me because I think the positive values Glee promotes outweighs some of the other more confusing (to my kids anyway) choices that the characters have made, and it has launched many great conversations about honesty and deceit and problem solving and winning and losing and acceptance, etc...
Plus the music is great! We all enjoy the performances so much. And many of the songs are very cleverly integrated into the story line.
Definitely my new fave. Highly recommended.
the best feel good show of the year ! November 16, 2009
C. Victor (Boston, Ma)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I heard some hype about this show...I missed the early showing of the pilot in the summer, However I noticed the free download of the pilot episode on itunes and thought I would give it try ( hey, it was free ) The fall season is a very busy month for me , so it was in my library for a few weeks before I had some time to view it. All I could say was WOW !! I was totally addicted.This has got to be the best feel good show of the year.! How could you not love it ? The characters ( love sue...she cracks me up ...how can someone so comically evil can have soooo much humanity..( which you see in the "Wheels " episode and she pulls it off) the plots, the music the excitement of getting to sectionals. This is my Wednesday night show...my feel good show, It makes my week go by faster and puts a smile on my face :-)I've already purchased the cd and have already pre-ordered the DVD. What more can I say...watch it, you will be addicted too!
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