Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT EAN: 0024543461487 Format: AC-3 Item Dimensions: Array Label: 20th Century Fox Languages: Array Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox MPN: FOXD2246148D Number Of Items: 4 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: 2007-09-25 Running Time: 508 Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: 2005-09-20
Editorial Review:
Earl continues his mission to right the wrongs heâ??s committed in his life. After cooking up a winning formula for the first season, NBC's karmic comedy could afford to shake things up. In Earl's equally successful second, there's an episode incorporating clay animation ("Robbed a Stoner Blind" with Christian Slater), an homage to Cops ("Our 'Cops' Is On!" with Kathy Kinney), a two-parter set in Latin America ("South of the Border" with John Leguizamo), and a Tarantino-style whodunit with narration split between Earl, Randy, Joy, and Crab Man ("Buried Treasure").
As before, Earl (Jason Lee), in cahoots with brother Randy (Ethan Suplee), continues in his quest to become "a better person." He starts by turning to Camden County strip club owner Richard Chubby (Burt Reynolds) to get ex-wife Joy out of a jam involving stolen merchandise ("Jump for Joy"). Joy's struggle to evade prison will last all year, during which Earl falls for her "hot professional" lawyer (Marlee Matlin). Other highlights include "Sticks & Stones," in which Earl gives a bearded lady (Judy Greer) back her confidence, and "Larceny of a Kitty Cat," in which the allergic Randy dates a feline fancier (Amy Sedaris). When that comes to an end, he finally works up the nerve to tell motel maid Catalina (Nadine Velazquez) how he really feels about her ("Foreign Exchange Student').
From the start, Earl attracted a colorful array of talent. That trend continues with Roseanne Barr as a nun ("Made a Lady Think I Was God") and John Waters as a funeral director ("Kept a Guy Locked in a Truck"). Emmy nominees Giovanni Ribisi and Beau Bridges also return for a few episodes, along with other first-season favorites, like Patty, the Daytime Hooker (Dale Dickey). As with the previous set, there's a bushel of extras, including deleted scenes, commentary, and a blooper reel. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Customer Reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Like I bought it from the store but cheaper Comment: We're big fans of this series so I bought it for my husband as a gift and when I received it and gave it to him no one would have been the wiser about me buying online rather than at our bullseye. Don't be afraid to buy videos advertised as "new" online thinking that it might not be presentable. I've purchased many here and have been pleased. Customer Rating: Summary: Full of Laughs Comment: Very entertaining! I have become a true fan. Would recommend to all my friends. Customer Rating: Summary: Stupid TV types for LYING is BAD KARMA Comment: Once again TV Types get it WRONG Lying is Lying is LYING .... and so the whole premise of a person becoming better TANKS ... watch the rest on the internet for free .... don't support these writers ... Customer Rating: Summary: Earl is the man! Comment: This is the funniest show... if you like to laugh at someone else's misfortunes and tailor trash. I can't get enough of this show! Customer Rating: Summary: My rating for fairly new tv comedy series Comment: This tv show is laugh out loud funny. My husband & I are often looking at each other laughing with tears in our eyes.