| Boston Legal: Season Four | 
| Actor: Boston Legal
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (28 reviews)
Sales Rank: 260
Format: Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 888 minutes
Number Of Items: 5
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1
MPN: 2253331
UPC: 024543533313
EAN: 0024543533313
ASIN: B001B18716
Release Date: September 23, 2008
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Description
The quirky characters at Crane, Poole and Schmidt are at it again, bringing the most outrageous and often times improbable cases to court.
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As in Munchkinland, people seem to come and go so quickly at the law firm of Crane, Poole & Schmidt. Out the door as Season Four begins are cast members Mark Valley, Julie Bowen, Rene Auberjonois, and Constance Zimmer (a tough loss). But the more things change the more they stay the same. Introduced to sweet, pretty and capable new lawyer Katie Lloyd (Tara Summers), it takes Alan Shore (James Spader) all of one second to come on to her. It takes Denny Crane (William Shatner) five. The most stellar addition to the firm is Night Court Emmy-winner John Larroquette as Carl Sack from the New York office. He has come not to shake things up so much as to tone them down, and "wring out some of the madness." "We are in the business of law," he pronounces. "A law firm has to be discreet, conservative." Good luck with that, Carl, especially when one of the lawyers keeps popping up on YouTube dressed as his female alter-ego, and the senior partner is one minute arrested for soliciting a prostitute, and the next caught in his own Larry Craig bathroom incident, and the next courting a discrimination suit after firing a female associate for being overweight. That, of course, would be addled loose cannon Denny Crane, who seems to be more of a distraction this season, but who rises to the occasion in an excellent episode in which he and Alan find themselves on opposite sides in the case of a Massachusetts town that wants to secede from the United States. "Every time someone counts me out of the game, I surprise them," he tells Carl. Boston Legal is nothing if not surprising, as witness the story arc involving a woman (former Saturday Night Live ensemble member Mary Gross) with Aspergers whose budding romance with Jerry Espenson (Christian Clemenson) is threatened by her romantic love for inanimate objects (the condition exists; look it up). Another new addition to the firm, Lorraine (Saffron Burrows), herself an object of Alan's obsession, reveals explosive secrets from her past. But more compelling is the dramatic case of a woman (guest star Mare Winningham) who efficiently plots the murder of her daughter's killer, but wants Alan to plead temporary insanity. Spader, a three-time Emmy-winner as Alan, is at his best when he is on his (and series creator David Kelley's) "soapbox" ("Don't you get tired going on and on like that?" Denny affectionately chides him). His verbal smackdown of the United States Supreme Court justices in the episode, "The Court Supreme," is one of the season's most memorable moments. Carl Sack may not succeed in making Crane, Pool & Schmidt "a normal law firm," but as one is heard to remark, "It's not everyday you encounter compelling characters, is it?" --Donald Liebenson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 boston legal season 4 January 6, 2009
we love the show and is sad that it went off the air. we are collecting the whole set of dvd's of the show,
Review of DVD January 6, 2009
We have all the previous Boston Legal series and are still enjoying this "spoof". However, they are going further to the left than even before and I, having been in the legal profession, understand that none of their antics in court would be tolerated nor the cases won. The acting continues to be great and the addition of new cast members is equally great. It is a good comedy with a message!
Another good season December 28, 2008
...but the characters and the plots are starting to slug along. I like the addition of John Larroquette, but after a two episodes it was clear that Mr. Kelley didn't have anywhere really to go with the character. I continue to be amazed that Brad is even a part of this crew-we've only seen him in court maybe twice. Shatner, Spader and Bergen are the true gems at this law firm. Though the cases are often left-wing sermons, it's still a good show.
One of The Classic T.V. Series.....continues to entertain! December 20, 2008
I am a picky T.V. viewer. Too much of the slop on the airwaves today (including cable!) is not worth our attention. Add to that fact that the writing seems geared for teenagers bores me to tears. Along comes David E. Kelly and his co-horts, add to the mix the outstanding cast that is "Boston Legal" and you have a winner. Comedy and Drama co-existing in a well written and well acted T.V. series that is geared towards an adult audience.
There are so many great episodes in this collection. Amongst my favorites:
1.) The Chicken and the Leg
How this made it to the airwaves is beyond me. Just keep a straight
face as the Nun, interpreting for a defendant, explains "things." If
you don't laugh out loud........have someone check your pulse.
2.) Green Christmas
An episode that is funny and poignant.
3.) Tabloid Nation
Shows the power of it's dramatic side and a little hilarious part
where Denny "sheds" tears for Shirley.
4.) The Mighty Rogues
An episode that characterizes the real and tragic world of Alzheimer's
while putting in a perspective we can all relate to.
There are, of course, many, many more fine episodes. All of which you're sure to enjoy. This is a definate winner.
A Pleasant Surprise December 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I didn't get to see most of these shows when they were originally broadcast, and I had wondered if the series was beginning to wear out, but no, when I did finally get the time to work my way through this fourth season I was pleasantly surprised. The wackiness was still there, and the pointed topics were still as sharp as ever. The Supreme Court episode was so clearly the manifestation of what David E. Kelley would like to say to the Court if he ever had the chance - which was pretty much what I would like to say to the Court. Outrageous, but right on target, like so many of B.L.'s episodes. I am constantly amazed at how William Shatner's character is developing over time, and Shatner's acting is wonderful. He says more with his facial expressions than many actors can say with their voices. He's come a long way from Star Trek days. While there have been some great woman characters on the show, IMO there still hasn't been a woman character who stands equal to Denny Crane or Alan Shore. Even Candace Bergan's character hasn't been written to the depth and strength of the others. But even so, this show remains one of my favorites and I have watched the DVD's through several times and haven't tired of it yet.
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