World Famous Comics: Grosse Pointe - The Complete Series Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe - The Complete Series Grosse Pointe
Directed By: Dennis Erdman, Jake Kasdan, Allison Anders, Jim Fall Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC Label: Sony Pictures Number of Items: 2 Region Code: 99 Release Date: November 07, 2006 Running Time: 359 minutes Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 2000
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
hilarious loved 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
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!
Grosse Point comedy This 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
Great series! I was so happy to receive this as a Christmas gift. I remembered liking the series when it was on. I watched it all in two days and then brought it to work to share with my coworkers. We watched an episode each day during our lunch break. We all laughed so hard that other people came in to see what was so funny. We looked forward to watching the series each day. Since it ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, we made up an ending for it. :)
It really is too bad they canceled this show! The acting is superb and the writing is hysterical.
Hilarious and irreverant Another opportunity missed. This show had so much potential. I think that maybe it was a bit before it's time.
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