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intereact!Directors: Michael DeCarlo, Laurie Lynd, Russell Mulcahy, Bruce McDonald, John Greyson
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Retail Price (not our price): $49.99
Release Date: 2002-01-08
Theatrical Release Date: 2000-12-03
Studio: Showtime Ent.
Run Time: 1205 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Discs: 6
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
They're here, they're queer, and they make Sex and the City look like a demure tea party. Showtime's quintessentially American Queer As Folk--based on the British miniseries--pours on copious amounts of hot and steamy sex. This slick (and slickly entertaining) series shares the same basic concept as its British counterpart--centering on a group of gay friends living in a primarily industrial city--but after that, all bets are off. Whereas the British version focused on the gritty, realistic drama of its characters, the American QAF is a glossy, fun soap opera that occasionally tackles big issues but never lets you forget that life at times can be a party, and you shouldn't be one of those poor suckers starving to death. A good part of the show's charm lies in its cast--boy-next-door Michael (Hal Sparks), ruthlessly seductive rake Brian (Gale Harold), out-and-proud Emmett (Peter Paige), wallflower Ted (Scott Lowell), and nubile teen Justin (Randy Harrison)--who grew from standard gay prototypes to intriguing characters by the first season's end. And while some subplots didn't work (such as Emmett's farfetched foray into gay-conversion therapy), others were quietly affecting, including Brian's coping with his father's death. Some may object to the show's relentless fixation on sex (and gay men--there are just two lesbian characters), but this is a series that in its own polished way is both engrossingly fun and truly groundbreaking. It's liberating to watch an American TV series in which the straight world is only peripheral. Let's hear it for the boys! --Mark Englehart
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Edgy and Sexy -- not for those uncomfortable with either [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I was first exposed to this show on the tv channel LOGOS this summer but I knew they were cutting out language and scenes. The DVD has everything so if you are uncomfortable with same sex action, male-male or female-female stay away. That said this is not pornography in that the sex while highly suggestive does not show penetration and rarely full frontal. The show is also not for anyone who has tender ears because the characters swear up a storm. If you like to see characters struggle with their everyday lives, society, and a solid dose of hot male bodies then I highly recommend season 1 on DVD. I most also commend the writers and producers for doing a lot of foreshadowing for later seasons which bespeaks of quality work and committee to the project from everyone.2) the start of something great [Rating: 5 out of 5]
First of all, someone's previous review reads "Justin makes me root for the football player bullies." That may just be the most immature, rude thing I have ever heard, considering just what happens at the end of this season. And what happens in real life, for that matter.The first season really was the start of something great, and something that I immediately became attached to. There are not a lot of shows out there like this. None are as daring or as truthfully blunt about things. Don't sugarcoat it, that's stupid. Don't hide something because it might make someone uncomfortable, that's also stupid. If you're uncomfortable, that's your own problem. The characters are well developed and they are each special in their own way. The first season introduces us to them and gets us comfortable for what's to come in later seasons.They still show these episodes on tv from time to time, but this DVD set is really a must have.3) The show is great... the package's condition was not. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This show is absolutely, 100% amazing. It showed me a side of the gay community I'd never seen, and it's an interesting and intriguing show. I really am glad that I bought this because I was afraid that I'd watch the whole season and then not ever watch it again. This did not happen. I've watched every episode at least three times, and certain episodes I've watched at least seven times. The show is just great.The package, however, was not in the greatest of condition. When I recieved it in the mail, it was all beat up, and the box was coming apart. Not to mention I didn't recieve the product shown. Instead of recieving the fold out DVD case, I got a box with DVD boxes inside of it. When I recieved it, I didn't exactly care about the condition of the box since I was so excited about watching the show. I kind of forgot about the condition of the box, since the DVDs ran pretty well. By the time I got to the last disc, which was a few weeks later, since I was watching all the episodes in succession and I didn't have time to watch them all quickly. I was watching the 21st episode and I got about halfway through it, and it skipped like half a scene. I took out the disc, thinking I perhaps got fingerprints all over it, so I could wipe it off. When I looked at the disc, however, there was a large, circular scratch around the outside of the disc. I tried cleaning it off, but it didn't come off. Fortunately, after cleaning it out, it only digitized a little at the part, and the sound was unaffected. Also, none of the other episodes were affected, so I really don't think it's that big of a deal.However, next time I order something from Amazon, if it's damaged, I'm sending it right back. I'm not going to take any risks.Still. It's a wonderful thing to have in my possession, so I'm happy.4) So Far So Good! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I have always known about qaf but I never actually seen the series but I just recieved seasons 1&2 and I have to see that so far what I have seen I am totally hooked!! I plan to purchase seasons 3&4 next month!! Whatever your sexual oriantation you have to see this series! You will fall in love!5) Atrocious writing, despicable characters, awful show [Rating: 1 out of 5]
I absolutely hate this show with a passion. Brian and Melanie are possibly the two most hateful, sickening characters I have ever witnessed on TV. Justin makes me root for the football player bullies. Debbie is the most ridiculous caricature and her brother is a sickening creep. Equally loathing things could be said about pretty much everyone else in this show. The writers of this trite, pointless crap should be banned from ever penning a screenplay again. This worthless nonsense should do wonders for groups like Focus on the Family cataloguing every scene to use as ammunition against the "gay agenda." Heinous, pointless, hateful, sickening, offensive tripe. No gay person with any ounce of self-respect should give this idiotic load of nonsense one second of their time.