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Sweet Valley High - The Complete First Season
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Rating:  - a review from a die-hard sweet valley fan
I have been a fan of the sweet valley book series ever since I was a little girl, and grew up reading all of the books. And now, even though I'm 19, I still enjoy reading the books frequently, going back in time to the magical world of sweet valley.
I also watched the show when it was on TV, but only saw a few episodes here and there, so I was ecstatic when I saw it on DVD.
The show is definitely completely different than the books, having only a few of the same storylines in the episodes. But nevertheless, the show is fun to watch, from the hilariously corny storylines, to the bad fashion choices. So keep in mind, if you are looking for a more serious, realistic high school show (the oc or 90210) then this isn't the show for you.
The most ridiculous part of the show is during the first episode, at the the dance part where hilariously bad actors are trying to figure which twin is which, when its clear which one is jessica, and which one is elizabeth, just from looking at the outfits they are wearing.
Cynthia and brittany daniel make THE perfect Jessica and Elizabeth wakefield, despite the fact that they look way too old to be portraying 16 year old high school students.
The actor who plays Winston Egbert also his role down perfectly. He both looks, and acts, just as you would imagine him in the book series.
Two characters that I'm a little bit disappointed with are Todd Wilkins and Lila Fowler. Todd is completely different than the Todd you read about in the book. The amount of jealousy he has everytime another guy even looks at elizabeth is completely ridiculous, and I've lost count of how many times he has said "I'm gonna kill that guy!" I've gotta say, he's probably the worst actor on the show.
And Lila isn't a whole lot better. First of all, she looks nothing like she is described in the book. And she acts nothing like she does in the book either. I can see why she was replaced later on in the show with a different actress (I think her name is Shirlee something?) who is a much better Lila.
All in all, if your looking for a fun, goofy version of the book series, then I would recommend that you watch this show.
I was disappointed to hear that the other seasons wouldn't be put on DVD, because of poor sales. But I'm really hoping that they eventually do because I'd love to see the rest of the episodes!
Rating: - sweet sweet valley high!
the books rock they are exciting romantic and all around great elizabeth is so down to earth jess is so exciting lilas a bratt todd is romantic jenny is geaky enid is dull
Rating: - Oh My GOD!!!
This is a childhood favorite of mine and I didn't think I would ever get a chance to see it again. Thank goodness EVERYTHING is going to DVD these days!!!!
Rating: - S W E E T....A S S E R T I V E N E S S....T R A I N I N G !
SWEET VALLEY HIGH is a miraculous piece of work! I saw all that I could, when it was on network TV...and loved 99% of it!
PLEASE....CAN WE HAVE THE OTHER SEASONS ON DVD AS WELL? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would buy them immediately? (If they can't be put on DVD...how about audio CDs or cassettes? As you can see, I REALLY, REALLY WANT TO OWN THE E N T I R E SERIES!
The hallmark of this series...what sets it apart from most other teen shows, (or any TV shows, for that matter), is the GREAT WITTY WRITING! I kept a long list of the witty, delightfully non-politcally correct repartee of this show, and still have it. Such phrases as "I don't want to be politically correct -- I want to think for myself!", "Do you have a licence to be rude?", "Why do I need a 'sense of closure'?", "Other people can think the way they want, cause I don't care!", "I am SO over this 'selfless' thing!", "Everything here is just so small, and insignificant, and ugly!", "Too much is never enough!", "I'm worth it...I'm worth it ALL!", "When did you go mortal?", "I am NOT your way-average worker!", "It takes time to look this good!", "It's NOT that I don't have a work ethic...it's that I despise manual labour!" "Do I look as good as I think I do?", "Make sure your dress and hair are right -- that's all anybody cares about." "How is the air up there on Olympus?", and the immortal, "Limos, LIMOS....L I M O S !"....might not be what is taught in Sunday school...but it IS what goes on in the minds of (too?) many teens and pre-teens. It's good to see it come out...for usage in dealing with real-life bullies, ("How is the air up there on Olympus?", "Do you have a licence to be rude?), and also to see how Too Much Egoism can lead to bad consequences...as Jessica Wakefield. the more opportunistic of the two twins in this series, often finds to her chagrin, (and the viewers satisfaction). The kinder Elizabeth Wakefield, (her twin), also seeks fame and fortune...but not quite so much at the expense of others, as her twin would do.
I haven't read any of the "SVH" books, (so far)...so I am still confused as to where the girls' parents are. One never sees them, and they are never mentioned. Are they alive or dead? Are they millionaires who have given their daughters their own home, and gone on with their own lives? One is left in limbo as to this....and it does have a deleterious effect on the believability of the show. If the parents aren't there...please tell us why, and where they are!
I like the idea of the sweet, simple, happy-go-lucky guy friend of the girls...who turns out to come from a very, very wealthy family. It's nice to know that all rich people are not totally stuck up. (Reminds me of the time that Richard Nixon tried to marry off one of his daughters to Prince Charles...but that Prince Charles found Ms. Nixon "too royal" for his taste!
It's not money, but character, that makes anyone the person he or she is....)
Anyway, this is one great series! I'm glad the first season is on DVD! And since I just bought my first DVD player, I'm going to buy it! I suggest that anyone else who is looking for some great dialogue, fine acting, teen-age capers, and wonderful phrases for assertiveness training, and who can afford the price of this priceless set, do so as well!
To repeat: PLEASE MAKE THE OTHER SEASONS OF THIS GREAT SHOW AVAILABLE AS WELL!!!!! : )
ADDENDUM: I have just bought and viewed some of the episodes of the first season, and realize that some of the phrases used, and characters described may not be in the first season...but from
further seasons. The very indelibility of these phrases and characters attests to how wonderful they are. Hopefully, when these other seasons are released, they can be viewed, (in all their glory!), as well!
Rating:  - Sweet Sweet Sweet
OK. This series is based on the book, yet the episodes don't really with the book plots. It is worth the purchase, especially if you do not have great Tv channels, like me. The acting is not fab, as some of the actors aren't really hot until season 3 (Todd)lol.
For people who enjoy the books, this is worth the purchase, as there are no more SVH books to read. I own almost all of them!
the DVD set alows you to see a different side to the book, where you can actually view the actions, instead of reading them. The only downside is that it is 20min per episode.
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