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Average Rating:  out of 161 Reviews
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Price: $49.98
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Sale: $23.97
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Brand: Universal
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Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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UPC (Universal Product Code): 025195017329
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EAN (European Article Number): 0025195017329
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Number of Items: 4
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Description: Is a season of The Office with less episodes still a great season? That seems to be the debate among the Emmy-winning sitcom's faithful audience in regard to season four, which like every program in 2007 and 2008 suffered due to the Writers Guild strike. But even a truncated season can't dispel the fact that The Office remains one of television's funniest and most consistently inventive programs. If a theme can be grafted upon season four, it's Things Fall Apart: former temp Ryan (writer-producer B.J. Novak) is promoted to executive position and then squanders that power, while Dwight (series MPV Rainn Wilson) attempts to recover from his breakup with Angela (Angela Kinsey) and her apparent relationship with the hapless Andy (Ed Helms). Elsewhere, HR's Toby (writer-director Paul Lieberstein) finally flees Dunder Mifflin for that long-threatened vacation to Costa Rica (and is replaced by Oscar nominee Amy Ryan), and Stanley (Leslie David Baker) reaches his own breaking point in "Did I Stutter?" The center of office entropy is, of course, boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell), who is knocked off his pedestal throughout the season; his sweetly naïve television spot is disparaged in "Local Ad," he's passed over for the executive outing in "Survivor Man," and in the season's highlights, he is forced to twice endure humiliation at the hands of his own girlfriend Jan (Melora Hardin), first in the heartbreaking "Deposition," and then immediately after in the Emmy-nominated "Dinner Party," which puts their disintegrating relationship in sharp focus. Even office lovebirds Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) experience some rocky moments as Jim anguishes over the right time to propose to her. But don't let that laundry list of disasters fool you into thinking that season four is a downer; if anything, many of the episodes are among the funniest the show has produced to date. Most notable among these are the opener "Fun Run" (the Scranton team participates in Michael's charity race for rabies prevention), "Job Fair" (Michael attempts to hawk Dunder Mifflin to high schoolers, while Jim struggles to land a client), and the aforementioned "Dinner Party" and "Goodbye, Toby." Longtime viewers may wince at some of the broader gags in the season, like Michael and Dwight driving into the lake in "Dunder Mifflin Infinity," but the best episodes are so strong--and Carell and his fellow players so dead-on in their performances--that it's hard to make a case against the season for those relatively few low points. Extras in the season-four set are fewer than in previous releases, though that may have to do with the reduced number of episodes. Deleted scenes are offered for every episode, and many are real gems, most notably those in "Dinner Party" and "Goodbye Toby." A smattering of commentaries is also included; Carell and Krasinski are noticeably absent, but Wilson, Fischer and the writing and directing staff more than make up for their absence. And the featurette "Writer's Block," which includes footage of the writers' panel at an Office convention, gives an amusing alternate to the usual behind-the-scenes coverage. Michael's complete ad for Dunder Mifflin, a battery of amusing faux PSAs for rabies, and a gag reel do much to fill out the supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
Stills from Season Four of The Office (Click for larger image)
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Super fast shipping!!! |
Date: 2009-01-06 |
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Details: This item shipped very fast and was in the condition that was stated. it was a good experience. |
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Review Summary: Amazon.com Infinity |
Date: 2009-01-06 |
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Details: I purchased the first three seasons of The Office on sale at a local store for cheap... under $15 each. I was disappointed, though, that I could not find season 4 on sale anywhere... anywhere except Amazon! I was totally thrilled that I could have Season 4 shipped to my door for WAY less (almost half price) than I could have purchased it at any local store. I was doubly thrilled when I was given an estimated arrival date of five days after purchase (ordered friday evening, shipped monday, to arrive on wednesday) and unexpectedly received the order in less than three days (two weekend days, half a business day)! Through no action on my part (I specified standard shipping) my order was shipped out on a saturday, overnighted, and delivered to my door at noon on Monday--two full days ahead of schedule.
I know that this may be an isolated incident, but I have always gotten great service from Amazon, and I wanted to share my experience with other potential customers. |
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Review Summary: Season Four not as good |
Date: 2009-01-06 |
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Details: Lovely show with smart wit and most enjoyable if you are like me and take everyday annoyances and try to find the good/fun in them. Season 4 wasn't quite up to par, but still worth having in the collection. I gave it a 4 star because of that and because Amazon packaged it very very badly (I did get free super saver shipping but that doesn't justify the enormous dent in the side of the box). It looked like the shippers played football with it... |
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Review Summary: Office Season 4 |
Date: 2009-01-06 |
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Details: This DVD is hilarious! And, it came at a great price. It was a great purchase overall! |
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Review Summary: Shawn Mesa's Review |
Date: 2009-01-06 |
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Details: Very humorous and witty! You'll fall in love with each character!! Can be watched over and over again! Great family entertainment!
Can't wait for Season 5! |
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