Glee Season 1: Volume 1 DVD Review

The much anticipated initial DVD release of one of TVs hottest new series is available December 29th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  Glee Season 1: Volume 1 Road to the Sectionals celebrates the first 13 episodes of the hit fox show about a high school glee club.

Loaded with musical numbers, “Glee” is both comedy sitcom and musical entertainment as presented by the students of William McKinley High School.  At one time a championship glee club, the school now lacks the same talent and enthusiasm it once had.  Idealistic Spanish teacher, Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison of “Music & Lyrics”) wants to change that and commits to turning his group of misfit singers and dancers into champions.

“Nip/Tuck” Ryan Murphy is the man behind “Glee”, which also co-stars the brilliantly talented Jane Lynch (The 40 Year Old Virgin).  Lynch plays the antagonistic leader of the schools cheerleading team who has taken up the role of opposition the glee and its leader.  Lynch is an excellent role player who seems to have been in every new TV and comedy movie out in the last year.

Jessalyn Gilsig (“Nip/Tuck”) is another of the more experience cast members of Glee, but the show also marks the launching pooint for many actors including Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer. Along with the show’s first 13 episodes, Glee Season 1: Road To Sectionals DVD also comes with the Director’s cut of the pilot episode; exclusive behind-the-scenes featurettes; audition videos from the talented cast and the hit music topping the charts at iTunes such as cast versions of Queen’s “Somebody To Love,” Heart’s “Alone,” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Céline Dion’s “Taking Chances,” Rihanna’s “Take A Bow,” Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name,” Jazmine Sullivan’s “Bust Your Windows,” Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” and REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling.”.

“Glee” was a much hyped show that initially lacked a little punch in plot.  The show has always been strong on the music side as evidenced by the recently released Glee: The Music, Volume 2 CD.  However, it took a while for the characters to become intriguing and for the storylines to take grip.  During the first 13 episodes, you get to meet the key members of the ensemble cast and learn about the important relationship roles that drive the show.  You also see the developing stand-off between Will and Sue (Lynch).  The music is great and the shows are upbeat and funny with a nice blend of drama and comedy.

Glee Season 1: Road To Sectionals will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $39.98 U.S/$49.98 Canada.

MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 580 Minutes
DVD Release Date: December 29, 2009

Creator: Ryan Murphy
Starring: Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch

DVD Review by Neil of Movie Room Reviews

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