Audience Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 7321900593762
Format: Box set, PAL
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Discs: 30
Number Of Items: 30
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: October 02, 2006
Running Time: 22 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 1994

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
A US sitcom behemoth with a global brand, Friends shot out of the gate in 1994 with snappy writing and an attractive cast. The exploits of sensitive paleontologist Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), his obsessive-compulsive sister Monica Geller (Courteney Cox); Monica's roommate Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), a spoiled rich girl trying to live on her own; earthy aromatherapist/masseuse Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow); and Monica's neighbours across the hall -- sarcastic Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and his struggling actor roommate Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) became a nationwide obsession, a pop-culture icon (remember "The Rachel" haircut?) and a ratings hit for its entire run.

The first two seasons were mostly centered on the on-off saga of Ross and Rachel, and while their relationship remained a strong presence through romantic rivals and even a baby, the other characters eventually moved from sideshow players into a shared comedic lead. But Friends was not without its heart. Most of the cast had dysfunctional relationships with their parents and went through loss, divorce, marriage, parenthood, and love triangles. The emotional pregnancies of Rachel (by Ross) and Phoebe (surrogate to her half-brother's triplets) won the actresses Emmy Awards, and Joey's tender feelings for Rachel in Season 8 won LeBlanc, the most improved actor in the series, a nomination.

Most sitcoms run out of ideas by the fifth season, but Friends gave itself a refreshing jolt the minute Monica and Chandler wound up in bed together. Their budding romance was not only the one of the funniest arcs of the series, but one of the most sentimental, as they planned a wedding, struggled to have a child and eventually turned to adoption. By seasons seven and onwards, the characters had each "grown up" from young singletons to thirtysomethings finding permanence in their careers and love lives but never losing the laughs.

Friends featured a parade of celebrity guests, but utilised most of the stars as more than mere cameos: The sextet's parents were all brilliantly cast, particularly Kathleen Turner as Chandler's drag-queen father and Teri Garr as Phoebe's dizzy mom. Everyone from George Clooney to Sean Penn to Julia Roberts to Bruce Willis has appeared on the sitcom, and Tom Selleck certainly enjoyed a career resuscitation after his recurring role as Monica's older man.

But no star power ever penetrated the bond between the six stars and their unmatchable chemistry worked for ten seasons. Even though the show is probably repeated somewhere in the world every day, this boxed set of Friends remains watchable over and over again -- even if that theme song eventually grates on your nerves! --Sally Giles




Rating: - All you could ever want
Just every episode in full, with a few bonus on the final disc including bloopers and Friends of Friends documentaries/interviews about recurring characters. Definetly a must have for ANYONE.

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Rating: - I could watch it all day!
This is and has always been my favourite programme on TV, in my opinion every episode is just as good as the last. I really could watch it all day. The last episode of each season in particular are generally really good, especially the end of seasons 7, 8 and 10.
I own every episode from every season and have no intention of selling them at any point in my lifetime!
Each character is relatable, the situations they fall into are realistic and overall it is an extremely enjoyable programme. ... Read More

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Rating: - A "Must Have" for Friends fans!
This is an absolute "Must Have" for any Friends fans... I always watched the episodes on Channel 4 and E4 and although I was convinced I'd seen them all more than once, after collecting the whole ten series and spending many Sunday afternoons watching them there were loads that I hadnt seen.
I have read other reviews on this site and I think its fair to say that there should have been more extras... especially with buying every series but nevertheless its a collection of timeless DVD's that can ... Read More

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Rating: - I love it!!
I got this last christmas for £160 from WHSmiths. And 1 year on i still find the episodes funny and exciting, This is a perfect gift for a friends fan.

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Rating: - I just don't get it
I must be missing the point with this series,really I must.I watch it,a character makes an inane comment and the audience burst into uncontrollable laughter while I sit there stoney faced.I mean,the series ran for a few years so millions must have loved it.It is so unfunny that it goes beyond my comprehension.I know everyone has different tastes but why is this so popular?From what I have seen it's a group of pretty people sitting around drinking coffee.Then one of them starts to sing an incredibly unfunny ... Read More

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