| Lost - The Complete Fourth Season | 
 enlarge | Actors: Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia, Naveen Andrews
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  95 reviews
Sales Rank: 10
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 604
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 1.3
MPN: 5789203
UPC: 786936769838
EAN: 0786936769838
ASIN: B0018CWEYY
Release Date: December 9, 2008
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Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 12/09/2008
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Season four of Lost was a fine return to form for the series, which polarized its audience the year before with its focus on The Others and not enough on our original crash victims. That season's finale introduced a new storytelling device--the flash-forward--that's employed to great effect this time around; by showing who actually got off the island (known as the Oceanic Six), the viewer is able to put to bed some longstanding loose ends. As the finale attests, we see that in the future Jack (Matthew Fox) is broken, bearded, and not sober, while Kate (Evangeline Lilly) is estranged from Jack and with another guy (the identity may surprise you). Four others do make it back to their homes, but as the flash-forwards show, it's definitely not the end of their connection to the island. Back in present day, however, the islanders are visited by the denizens of a so-called rescue ship, who have agendas of their own. While Jack works with the newcomers to try to get off the island, Locke (Terry O'Quinn), with a few followers of his own, forms an uneasy alliance with Ben (Michael Emerson) against the suspicious gang. Some episodes featuring the new characters feel like filler, but the evolution of such characters as Sun and Jin (Yunjin Kim and Daniel Dae Kim) is this season's strength; plus, the love story of Desmond (Henry Ian Cusick) and Penny (Sonya Walger) provides some of the show's emotional highlights. As is the custom with Lost, bullets fly and characters die (while others may or may not have). Moreover, the fate of Michael (Harold Perrineau), last seen traitorously sailing off to civilization in season two, as well as the flash-forwards of the Oceanic Six, shows you never quite leave the island once you've left. There's a force that pulls them in, and it's a hook that keeps you watching. Season four was a shorter 13 episodes instead of the usual 22 due to the 2008 writers' strike; nonetheless, the set comes with two discs of extras. One of the best features is "LOST in 8:15," which is a rapid-fire summation of the series thus far in eight minutes, 15 seconds. Narrated by a hilariously droll female, it includes lines such as "Jack meets Kate. Kate stitches up Jack. They bond." and "They see Jack play football with Mr. Friendly. Mr. Friendly throws like a girl." The featurette "The Right to Bear Arms" takes a fun look at the prop masters responsible for supplying the castaways with guns--and keeping track of who has one and who doesn't (best here is Sawyer's (Josh Holloway) assertion that characters often cock their guns just to look cool). Cast members Lilly, Garcia, Yunjin Kim, and Daniel Dae Kim provide a few of the commentaries, and the set even comes with an amusing safety guide for Oceanic Airlines. (Example: "if you notice black smoke emanating from the plane, please alert the captain. It is either a problem with the engines or a mysterious creature.") Finally, for those who bought the standard-def DVD, take a closer look at the front cover after you've removed the O-sleeve; you'll notice the entire cast has been blacked out save for a few: the Oceanic Six. --Ellen A. Kim
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 Another Excellent Season January 10, 2009
I'm not one of those fans who didn't like season 3. In fact, I thought season 3 was pretty good, so I don't really understand all the trumpeting of 'the return of Lost,' but I will agree that season 4 is one of the leanest, most gripping seasons of the show's run. Every episode is filled to the brim with great acting, twists and turns, and every episode moves the plot along nicely, which I have to admit wasn't always the case in season 3.
The extras in this package are, typically for Lost, a nicely rounded bunch. The commentaries are good for the most part, and the other extras are great. I loved the featurette on the music of Lost because it is one of my favorite things about the show. It was supremely interesting to see all of the offbeat 'instruments' that they use to achieve the unique auditory signature of the show.
Overall, if you're a fan of Lost, you're going to pick this up whether I recommend it or not. Luckily, it gets my highest recommendation.
Lost 4th season January 9, 2009
Purchased as a gift. Arrived before Christmas, Person receiving gift is very much into Lost, very interesting series, always makes you want to know what is going to happen next. Has been hard to wait for new season to begin.
Lost - The Complete Fourth Season January 8, 2009
Purchased Lost as a pre-sale item. What a great way to purchase in demand items. It arrived here in very quicly and in perfect condition.
LOST SEASON FOUR January 8, 2009
AS I ALREADY OWN SEASONS 1 THRU 3 I HAD TO PURCHASE SEASON FOUR AND I REALLY ENJOYED WATCING IT IAM LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING SEASON FIVE AND BEING ABLE TO PURCHASE THE WHOLE SEASON NEXT YEAR ALSO
Lost January 7, 2009
It was great. I really got a lot out of watching it without interruptions. Things made more sense to me. The extra's are really good. I think I enjoyed watching those just as much as the TV series. Very interesting and informative!
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