Mad Men - Series 3 details
| Formats: | 15 DVD, Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, Bryan Batt, January Jones, Michael Gladis, Aaron Staton, Rich Sommer, John Slattery, Robert Morse |
| Directors: | Lesli Linka Glatter, Phil Abraham |
| Genres: | Drama - Crime, Television - American, Series/Miniseries |
| Studio: | LIONS GATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Collections: | FavouriteTV Series |
| Name | Discs | |
|---|---|---|
Mad Men - Series 3 - Disc 1 |
15 Disc 1 | |
Mad Men - Series 3 - Disc 2 |
15 Disc 2 | |
Mad Men - Series 3 - Disc 3 |
15 Disc 3 |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 9 hours 52 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 26 Apr 2010 |
| Main languages: | English |
| Hearing impaired subtitles: | English |
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Shut the door. Have a seat
By Robinski (152 reviews) from Glasgow , 17 Jul 2010[Highly rated reviewer]
It is so rare these days to find a drama that is not hackneyed and dumbed-down, or characters that are not cardboard cut-outs, a pastiche of stereotypes or ‘zanily quirky’ (c). At first glance I thought Mad Men was an unlikely prospect, and I dismissed it as a historical soap at the cost of a three year gap before discovering it. The loss was entirely mine, because Mad Men is a hidden gem. It does for Ad Execs what The West Wing did for public servants, etching fascinating characters that bleed, sweat and cry. They are so human, so individual, that they must be real, chock full or vices and virtues as they are. Drinking and womanising are tools of the trade, chauvinism and discrimination of every flavour are rife, men are men and a woman’s place is in the home or a seedy hotel room possibly. But MM is not a lecherous romp, it is very much what is advertised, a way of life in 60’s America.
It is also an enthralling saunter through a seismic period of history, a crossroads in so many ways. It is just starting to be revealed that smoking is harmful. MLK speaks and America listens whether it likes the message are not. Kennedy defeats Nixon, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Dallas Texas. The issues of the period are woven into the fabric of the Sterling Cooper agency and its staff. They are shaken by these world-changing events in a way that we can only imagine.
But it is not the breadth of the canvas but the detail, the nuance the charming, hateful humanity of the characters and their workaday lives that give MM its true power. Roger Sterling is an arrogant bully who inherited his success, and yet he falls in love. Bert Cooper is a true eccentric and yet his judgement is incomparable. Pete Campbell is a grasping, jealous young executive but truly skilled at what he does. Peggy Olson is an anachronism, a talented, ambitious young woman who does not fit the new Barbie image, achieving success in a man’s world.
And then there is Donald Draper. How can anyone have sympathy for Don? The serial infidelity to model wife Betty, lies upon lies and the near-callous disregard for his staff, the charmed, seemingly effortless career – Don is fated to succeed, a genius in his field, the man with the golden tongue. And yet for me there is something fragile about him and a fascinating background, and there are secrets, oh boy are there secrets. You won't like Don Draper, but if you are a bloke you just might want to be him.
Not since The West Wing has there been a drama from the US that has been so keenly observed and utterly immersing. In my view its creation was seminal in the field of TV drama. Mad Men is unashamedly TV for grown-ups.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(13)Every season is an improvement
By ArgentoArmy (7 reviews) from Wokingham , 19 Dec 2011Another great season. We tore through the episodes at a frantic pace. I wish Season 5 wasn't so far away. Bravo!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Adult drama with real style!
By JonathanR (40 reviews) from Peterborough, England , 27 Nov 2011It took me a long time to get into Mad Men but now I've just completed series 3, I'm completely hooked! This series goes against the grain of current television and gives you drama that is aimed at an intelligent adult audience. The characters feel fully rounded and reel - imperfect people in an imperfect world. I find the pace and 60's style refreshing in this fast paced modern world. The breakup of Don and Betty's marriage I found particularly moving as it felt very organic and realistic. The only negative point I have is that the story lines too often go off at tangents that go nowhere. About to start on series 4 now, hope it continues to maintain high standards.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Beats everything else on TV at the moment.
By JG96 (1 review) , 19 Oct 2011The third series of Mad Men is the strongest yet, while the first two series were brilliant and the last episode of the first is probably the best episode yet, series 3 felt like it was what the last twos series had been building towards. The central characters are all fascinating and the performances are brilliant (particularly Pete Campbell and Joan, Jon Hamm has won plenty of awards and doesn't really need mentioning). For those who say that nothing happens or it is too slow, you are missing out on so much, and if you think that nothing happens watch the last two episodes. There are other great shows on at the moment (Peep Show, The Thick Of It, 30 Rock, Breaking Bad and Boardwalk Empire) but Mad Men is head and shoulders above the rest.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Amazing can't get better
By a customer , 14 Jul 2011I just cannot get enough. Every character gets me feeling something good, bad but draper....he has it all. Every time we finish watching a disc I can't get to the post box fast enough. I can't believe the whole world still hasn't seen this show. If you havnt seen it....you lucky thing. Wish I could start all over again.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Mad Dogs and Englishmen
By Samoza (225 reviews) from Reading , 16 Feb 2011‘Mad Men’ is the kind of show that nothing much happens in, but it makes nothing much happening look cool. Season 3 was the first time some of the elements of the show were shaken up. The Brits have taken over the company and placed their own team into some of the key positions. Don Draper is still the golden child of creative, but the likes of Sterling and Cooper find they no longer have a place expect for their names across the door. The culture class between the Americans and the Brits slowly seeps throughout the company as feathers are ruffled and ambitions trampled. Can the staff of Sterling and Cooper still produce their best work under this pressure?
As well as being a realistic glimpse into the advertising industry during the 1960s, ‘Mad Men’ is also a great comment on the culture of the time. The personal lives of Don and Betty Draper come to a head once more and the friction leads to some of the best scenes in the show to date. These two flawed characters reflect why the show is so good – they are not particularly likable, but their charisma makes them compelling to watch. With Season 4’s changes around the corner, Season 3 does feel a little in the comfort zone for creator Matthew Weiner, but even a slightly lighter season of ‘Mad Men’ is amongst the best things on TV.
The DVD box set includes a few featurettes that look at advertising in the 1960s, as well as some cast/crew commentaries on selected episodes.
Sammy Recommendation- Was this review helpful to you?
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