The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Complete First Season | 
| Actor: Elisabeth Sladen
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1659
Format: Color, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 337
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.9
MPN: WARD040882D
UPC: 883929031344
EAN: 0883929031344
ASIN: B001993YCM
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: October 7, 2008
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/07/2008 Run time: 360 minutes Rating: Nr
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The presence of Elisabeth Sladen in the role that made her famous--intrepid reporter-turned-space adventurer Sarah Jane Smith--is one of the chief joys of The Sarah Jane Adventures, a delightful Doctor Who spin-off for younger viewers from series producer Russell T. Davies. Sarah Jane, once and forever companion to Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker's Doctors, steps capably into the lead for this series, which finds her partnered with a young neighbor (Yasmin Paige) to investigate and combat alien menaces in their comfortable London suburb. Who fans will recognize many of the foes, including the chaos-driven Trickster and the unpleasant Slitheen, both of whom menaced David Tennant's Doctor, but the new villains make their mark as well, most notably the Bane, an alien forced disguised as an ingredient in a soft drink. It's bright, breezy fun, well played by its cast of younger and more mature performers, and quite true to the mix of cheeky charm and outright thrills that has been the earmark of Doctor Who since its origin. And it's a genuine pleasure to have Sladen back as Sarah Jane; her spot-on mix of absolute conviction and gentle tongue-in-cheek humor make her the dream aunt or teacher of every adolescent science fiction fan. Extras on the four-disc First Season set are plentiful, though perhaps not as in-depth as those typically found on Doctor Who DVD releases. The lack of commentaries is perhaps due to the concept that younger fans might not be interested in listening to them, though that strategy short-changes older viewers who have been charmed by the program. Also, the very active menu animation, which depicts the interior of Sarah Jane's house, tends to get a bit tiresome when one tries to navigate the various options. But the featurette "From Journalist to Time Traveller and Beyond" should be a real pleasure for the Who faithful; it's a 30-minute tour through Sarah Jane's adventures with the Doctor, complete with scenes from many Pertwee and Baker serials. Sladen is naturally featured in several interviews, and there are behind-the-scenes clips from the UK children's program Blue Peter, as well as a plethora of info-heavy character profiles and even clips from a pair of audio books. --Paul Gaita
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 Great Doctor Who spin-off! November 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure I would like this new series because the side-kicks were kids ... so I figured it would be too young for me ... but I was pleasantly surprised!!! I love K-9! I love that some of the Doctor Who monsters made an appearance!! I like how they grew SJ's character in the 1st season. It is a family show ... probably more in line with the scariness of the orignal series ... definitely something you could watch with your kids and enjoy!! If you liked the original Doctor Who you will probably like this series ... it is sort of New Doctor Who Lite. Not quite as scary ... but still VERY well written and acted!!!! This spin-off series seems to be targeted at families and/or younger viewers the Torchwood series seems to be targeted at adults. All three shows are great and a welcome addition to my Original Doctor Who DVDs and video tapes :o) ... Highly recommended!
Dr. Who & Friends October 28, 2008
I had heard that past members of the Doctor's crew had gone on to have their own shows. It was a delight to find this true and to have a copy of The Sarah Jane Adventures in my Dr. Who library. Sarah has grown older, but then so have I, but K-9 was just the same, good doggie.
GREAT All Ages Series October 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're a Doctor Who fan, you know that series is targeted at a family audience (In theory at least, I think it's more for teens and adults.). Sarah Jane is very much for the kids. But for adults, it's still a helluva lot of fun. Smart scripts, talented young actors, the beautiful lady that is Ms. Sladen, and a daft tin dog that everyone loves. Pick this up, it's great for the kids and parents are going to have a good time with it too!
Not Just Enjoyable for Kids October 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was so happy to see this released on DVD here. I am a 26 year old female with no kids and I adore this series and I am not ashamed at all. Personally I think The Sarah Jane Adventures is a much better series than Torchwood and I find it more consistent in terms of quality than the New Doctor Who series.
Admittedly the 1st two stories (invasion of the Bane and Revenge of the Slitheen) are sort of weak which is why I gave this set 4 stars but as the series progresses the stories definitely improve. I especially enjoyed Eye of the Gorgon and Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?
Another thing I love about this series is the main heroine is a single middle aged woman. That's something you don't see every day.
So if you are just looking for a fun science fiction series with well written characters and stories that don't try to be all dark and edgy then I definitely recommend this.
 A fun spin-off September 30, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
From the producers of Dr. Who, this spin-off, starring an older (much older) Sarah Jane (from the 80s version of Dr. Who) is much more keyed toward kids but on its own merit, it is still very engaging and fun. It won't win any awards, but the pace of the series and the tie-ins to Dr. Who make this a decent series to enjoy.
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