The Sopranos : Complete HBO Season 3 [1999] | ![The Sopranos : Complete HBO Season 3 [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4103MZEDJ8L._SL160_.jpg)
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| Actors: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 2420
Format: Pal, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled), Croatian (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 780 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.8 x 1.3
EAN: 7321900251396
ASIN: B00006L9UC
Theatrical Release Date: January 10, 1999
Release Date: November 24, 2003
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The Sopranos is more than just a suburban Godfather, it's a modern-day I, Claudius with all the consanguineous conflict of the Caesars translated to New Jersey. At the beginning of the third series--just as brilliant and compelling as the first two--the Soprano clan are under close surveillance from the FBI; but, as ever, that's the least of their problems. Anthony Jnr is getting into trouble at school, Meadow's romantic liaisons at college are a cause of friction, Carmela is having a crisis of conscience and Tony trades one dangerously neurotic mistress for another. Livia's death does nothing to help Tony's psychological problems, and his relationship with therapist Dr Melfi is increasingly strained, especially after she undergoes a shocking ordeal of her own. There's tension in Tony's other "family", too, as Christopher finally gets made but then chafes at the extra responsibility, much to Paulie's disgust. In one magnificent episode (directed by Steve Buscemi) the two become stranded in the snow-filled woods overnight where all their mutual resentment boils over even as they both freeze. But Tony's real problems emerge from the Aprile family: Jackie Jnr is becoming a dangerous loose cannon, actively encouraged by his borderline psychotic stepfather Ralphie (a marvellous Joe Pantoliano), whose erratic behaviour threatens to ignite a deadly feud ("He disrespected the Bing", says Tony after punching him). When Jackie Jnr and Meadow become an item, both of Tony's dysfunctional families collide with devastating consequences. On the DVD: The Sopranos, Series 3 arrives in a neat fold-out four-disc set, with four episodes on a double-sided first disc and three each on the remainder. The contents are an improvement on previous releases, with three separate episode commentaries, which are all informative and worthwhile: costar and sometime writer Michael Imperioli (Christopher) talks us through his own script for "The Telltale Moozadell"; Steve Buscemi appears on his directorial effort, "Pine Barrens"; and series creator David Chase chooses the penultimate episode, "Amour Fou". In addition there's a tiny three-minute backstage featurette. Picture and sound are up to par as ever. --Mark Walker
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
Y' want cawfee? April 29, 2008
Udeen (Northumberland)
Series 3 of the Sopranos is magnificent. Nothing I can say can do it justice.
PINE BARRENS April 20, 2008
Brendan O. Clarke (Edinburgh)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
"So," Tony asks Dr. Melfi in the wake of not-so-dearly-departed Livia's death, "we're probably done here, right?"
Sorry, Tone, not by a long shot. Unresolved mother issues are the least of the Family man's troubles in the brutal and controversial third season of The Sopranos. There are some major plot developments in this third (and best) season. Starting off slowly, the first episode chronicles the synchronized, often comical efforts of the FBI, which is trying to get an electronic surveillance bug in place in the Soprano's household with a'Police' song playing in the background...."Every breath you take, every move you make, I'll be watching you...."
Livia Soprano's death brings daughter Janice back from where she had fled, after she had bumped off her manic boyfriend, Richie Aprile, last season. Janice returns with a narcoleptic, musician boyfriend who is the antithesis of Richie. As always, Janice likes to stir up trouble, and her mother Livia's wake and funeral services are fertile country for her new machinations and self-importance. When she tries to stir up trouble with Livia's one legged, Russian caregiver, which leaves the caregiver searching for her missing prosthetic leg, however, Janice soon discovers that she has gone too far, and her chickens come home to roost with a vengeance.
Meadow Soprano, a college student, gets a new boyfriend, Noah Tannenbaum. He is handsome, intelligent, and articulate, and African-American Jew boy. Tony hates him on the spot for obvious reasons concerning his skin-colour and religion. Uncle Bens stir-in sauce makes a cameo appearance. This will create a certain amount of tension between father and daughter, and an estrangement ensues. When Noah breaks her heart, Jackie Aprile, Jr. is waiting in the wings with her parent's blessing, and Meadow goes from the frying pan into the fire.
AJ Soprano, (Jr), the angst ridden teenager, who has turned out to be an unexpected gridiron wonder, is also sowing his wild oats, getting himself in deep trouble at school, much to his parents' anger and dismay. When Anthony, Jr. continues in this vein, there is a big surprise in store for him, causing him to undergo a major life change. He is not, however, the only Soprano family member to do so.
Tony finds himself head over heels with Gloria (Annabelle Sciorccio), a Mercedes car salesperson, Gloria, the new light of Tony's life, is gorgeous, passionate, and a totally loose cannon. She will cause quite a bit of conflict for Tony as their affair heats up, as Gloria likes to fight fire with fire. Gloria has to watch out that she, herself, does not get burned.
Carmela finds her thoughts increasingly absorbed by Tony's henchman, Furio, the sexy, pony tailed Italian. The problem is that Furio, too, is experiencing deep feelings for Tony's wife, a situation that can only become increasingly dangerous for all concerned. How Furio and Carmela handle their feelings and resolve this potentially dangerous development is of great interest.
Dr Bee Clarke. 10/10
The best season (of any show) September 19, 2007
Matty (London)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Sopranos season 3 blew me away. A friend lent me the first four seasons on DVD and this one was comfortably the best. I think I watched it all in about 3 days, it was absolutely compulsive viewing. I never believed a TV show could be this good. After season 3 The Sopranos was never as good. It was still brilliant, but nothing can match the sheer quality and consistency of this season.
Brilliantly written and acted, this is razor sharp with it's humour as well as it's storylines.
Class.
Faith Restored July 4, 2007
Chessman (Malta)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
No matter that the world is a place of anger, revenge, relentless profit and concommitant need - The Sopranos present it all for our greedy appetite to glory over. Each series unfolds at a wonderfully unhurried pace, allowing the eccentricities to manifest, and the dialogue to enrichen our own speech with the occassional gems that litter the screenplay. Stereotypes are hung on the line to drip which merely strengthens our appreciation of a very American institute. It is one we welcome and would not suffer to have undermined by inferior copies.
The acting gives life to vivid writing. James Gandolfini and Edie Falco are the epitome of a married couple who love and resent each other in the same breath, whilst remaining standard bearers for the institute of family. The supporting cast, each given their own stake and moment of attention, elevate the series to one that will long live in the memory and regard of the appreciative viewer.
Watch out for Steve Buscemi's "Pine Barrens". Think the bizarre moments of 'Fargo' mixed with the familiar of the Sopranos, and you have a piece of television that resonates long after the credits have rolled. Enjoy the series and give profuse thanks to David Chase's vision in creating a work that rivals anything on our screens.
out of this world May 11, 2007
sean paul mccann (ireland)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Series one and two of sopranos were different class,but what superlative can i throw at series 3 for it puts those two to bed,this is tv that is best described as godly,tv that defies logic in as much as how can it be so good,well readers series 3 destroys all who challenge it in the same genre.
So much happens in series three that it would take me a week to write it all down but then i would be giving the game away and i wouldnt want to do that,but if you are reading this then you have series 1 and 2 and maybe just want to make sure that series 3 is a fitting follow up,well worry no longer for it is.
i aint in the practice of reviewing of blowing the lid on plots,however in series 3 tonys mum dies,well its hardly a secret,she died in real life prior to this,however the cgi used to end her part in this properly is a shambles and looks cheaper than a ripped jumper,however the funeral that she gets on the show is a moving and tense affair.Also we are introduced to a new character in ralphie who has a few problems with tony along the way and we also see a tension building between pauly and tony that the show could never have hinted at before,the stories involving tonys wife and kids also progress in style among others.
Special tribute must be given to the episode 'pine barrens' which is as good as the majority of films you may ever see and thats some praise and with 13 episodes and more drama and comical moments than you coulld shake a stick at this is again the very meaning of class.
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