| | | Their Differences Make Them Human. Their Bond Makes Them Family.
Features: DVD
Enter the complex world of the Walkers, and explore what it means to be an American family in the 21st century. Though they live very different and conflicting lives, the Walkers find unity under the family roof. Relationships bend but never break as they strive to find their own identities and embrace each other's differences. It's "an encounter to look forward to," says The Wall Street Journal.Get caught up in one of television's most reflective and sophisticated dramas. Calista Flockhart, Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Ron Rifkin, Balthazar Getty and Patricia Wettig lead a stellar cast in ABC's critically acclaimed hit Brothers and Sisters. Experience every episode of Season One, including exclusive, in-depth bonus material, in this six-disc DVD set.
"...vastly superior to the tired (but trying to rebound) "Desperate Housewives."" Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
"...[the cast] is excellent and well matched. It represents some of the finest actors on the scene today." Home Theater Info
"...a literate soap opera that almost seems like real life. Watch it and you're almost guaranteed to get hooked." Jonathan Boudreaux, TVDVDReviews.com
"...filled with brilliant dramatic plot lines...[Brothers and Sisters] delivers an ensemble family drama in spades." Kent Dixon, DVD Verdict
"...Dynasty without the camp...Watching Brothers and Sisters is like having an afternoon soap opera on continuous IV drip." Rachel Kipp, PopMatters
Editor's Note
ABC's drama BROTHERS & SISTERS is centered on the lives of the Walkers, a Californian family who seemingly lead idyllic lives--until the death of patriarch William Walker (Tom Skerritt) unearths some unpleasant truths. The aftermath of William's death resonates throughout the first season, as his wife, Nora (Sally Field), comes to terms with the revelation of her husband's infidelity. Their five children, gay lawyer Kevin (Matthew Rhys), Justin (Dave Annable), Sarah (Rachel Griffiths), Kitty (Calista Flockhart), and businessman Tommy (Balthazar Getty) also struggle with increasingly strained relationships and the running of the family business, Ojai Foods.
| Features | Audio Commentary | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Bloopers | | Bonus Episode: A Different View Of The Walkers | | Deleted Scenes | | Featurettes: Walker Family Tree - The Story Behind The Making Of The Compelling New Series, Behind The Scenes With The Brothers - Exclusive Set Tour With Stars Balthazar, Dave & Matthew, & The Family Business - Meet The Olins, The Real Family Behind The Success Of This All-New, Popular TV Family | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 12/26/2008 |
| Running Time: 988 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2006 | | Catalog ID: 5328903 | | UPC: 00786936722956 | | Number of Discs: 6 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (2007) | | | People's Choice, Brothers & Sisters, Favorite New TV Drama | |
Golden Globe (2008) | | | Rachel Griffiths, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | | | Sally Field, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | |
Screen Actors Guild (2008) | | | Sally Field, Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | |
People's Choice (2007) | | | Brothers and Sisters, Nominee, Favorite New TV Drama | |
Emmy (2007) | | | Jeanie Bacharach, Gillian O'Neill, Nominee, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series | | | Rachel Griffiths, Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |  | Sally Field, Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "A family-themed drama with a surprising political edge....The cast reads like a power list of people from our favourite series." 10/01/2007 p.112Variety 6 of 10
After creative fits and starts that included juggling producers, reshaping the pilot and recasting some roles, "Brothers & Sisters" tosses very talented actors into a flaccid family soap, chronicling the lives and loves of the Walker clan, who seek to prove that blood is thicker than politics. At the show's core is the thrill of realizing that TV's Gidget grew up to be the mother of Ally McBeal, but even with a "Desperate Housewives" lead-in, there's initially precious little sizzle surrounding these philosophically divided siblings...In short, "Brothers & Sisters" will need to be considerably more compelling for ABC to cash in its "Desperate" dividend. Because if the show's most distinguishing feature is simpleminded political banter with an ampersand, hey, there's always "Hannity & Colmes." - Brian Lowry
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