Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]

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1. Dennis A. Amith (kndy) says:

   September 2, 2010 at 5:57 am

   Review by Dennis A. Amith (kndy) for Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]
   Rating:
   I’m not going to go through the plot of “LOST” but want to focus on the overall Blu-ray. By saying that, I did enjoy this sixth season and loved the finale. But again, I’ve debated this enough on “The Fuselage” and other forums to know that this series and its finale has striked a chord among the viewers (positive and negative). Here is my feelings of the overall Blu-ray release of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” (note: Didn’t find many easter eggs this time around on the BD release).

   VIDEO:

   “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” is a series that looks incredible on High Definition. Featured in 1080p High Definition (aspect ratio of 1:78:1), the detail of the island is captured quite vibrantly. The green lush plants that surround the island, the blue skies, the blue ocean. Personally, most of the video footage shot in Hawaii tend to be vibrant in colors and “LOST” is no exception. This final season’s offering continues its wonderful presentation on Blu-ray. You can see the skin pores much more closely, even the stubble or sweat on the faces of the characters, the mucky water, detail of the plants in the dense jungle, the rocky earthtones, the brownish/reds inside the Dharma buildings and just regular objects, the stained blood on the skin of the characters, you can actually see that the blood is actually dry and much, much more.

   There is a lot of detail that you just don’t see on television and when you see it on Blu-ray, especially for “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season”, you can’t help but be amazed. The colors are just fantastic as blue oceans and blue skies are surrounded by beautiful lush greenery. Blacks are nice and dark and skin tones are natural.

   Another wonderful presentation of “Lost” on Blu-ray!

   AUDIO & SUBTITLES:

   As for the audio, “LOST” is featured in DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1. The dialogue is quite clear but one thing that caught my attention is how magnificent the audio is in terms of capturing the ambiance of the island when each person is moving through the jungle. This season tends to have used more panning and audio directional to certain speaker channels much more evident than the first season. Also, sounds of the smoke monster and the growls to the ambiance of the island, explosions, earthquakes, the chanting of the voices of the island and if anything, they really went all out in destruction and chaos with this latest season.

   Audio comes quite clear through the various surround channels. Also, good use of surrounds and LFE. Dialogue is crisp, clear and understandable and the music also comes out alive during certain scenes.

   I love how the music for the series sounds and how it really brought an overall mood to certain scenes. The music by Michael Giacchino and the way the orchestra creates that tension for the scenes was awesome. So, music plays a big part in the series and the music soundtrack is just wonderful! So, once again, “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” delivers in lossless audio. Fantastic!

   Subtitles are featured in English SDH, French and Spanish.

   SPECIAL FEATURES:

   The Blu-ray edition of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” is featured in 1080p High Definition and 480i Standard Definition. Audio is in English 2.0 Dolby Digital with subtitles in English SDH, French and Spanish. Included are:

   DISC 1:

   * Lost Starter Kit – (8:26) Get up to speed on what has happened in “LOST” from the last five seasons.
   
   * Audio Commentary for “LAX” by Executive Producers and Co-Creator/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof and Executive Producer Carlton Cuse.

   DISC 2:

   * Audio Commentary for “Dr. Linus” with commentary from Executive Producers and Writers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz along with actor Michael Emerson.

   DISC 3:

   * Audio Commentary for “Ab Aeterno” with commentary from writers Melinda Hsu Taylor, Greggory Nations and actor Nestor Carbonell.

   DISC 4:

   * Audio Commentary for “Across the Sea” by Executive Producers and Co-Creator/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof and Executive Producer Carlton Cuse.

   DISC 5:

   * Lost University: Master’s Program – For those who have Blu-ray 2.0 profile players and are hooked up to the Internet can be part of Lost University. An excerpt from the explanation of “Lost University”: Viewers will be able to join LOST executive producers Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, the cast of “LOST,” and a panel of esteemed experts for a vast array of courses at LOST University, delving into the themes and storylines regularly explored on the groundbreaking television series. The main campus of “LOST University” will live on the “LOST: The Complete Fifth Season” Blu-ray disc and will be powered by BDLive. Upon launching the innovative interface, students immediately get access to their personalized lesson plans, compelling HD Audio-Visual presentations and communication from the LOST University faculty and staff. Like any real university, campus life at LOST University is not solely focused on higher learning, pop quizzes and homework. Through an extended web experience, students will be able to pay visits to the campus bookstore to purchase LOST U merchandise, or discuss their school experience and “LOST” theories through study-groups on the LOST University message boards. Potential students will even have the opportunity to prep for the LOST U experience in advance on [...] with story and character refresher courses and advanced reading suggestions.

   With that being said, I did try out a few classes, watched a few professors (actual college professors) give their lectures on several subjects such as literature and then I took two exams on the first day. I actually like the concept of how the Lost University is implemented on the Blu-ray releases and probably one of the best uses of BD-Live thus far. The video streaming was fine and I didn’t have any problems with this feature at all.

   * The New Man in Charge – (11:55) The epilogue which has been hyped in many publications in which executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof have been teasing us with. Answers to a few questions that people have had. This epilogue features Dr. Ben Linus, Dr. Chang, Hurley and Walt. The questions regarding the polar bears and also with Walt is revealed and let’s just say that I had a smile on my face after watching this. Presented in HD.
   
   * Crafting a Final Season – (38:33) Featuring the cast, executive producers, writers and crew working on the final season of “LOST”. Everyone reflects on working on the last episode. Presented in HD.
   
   * See You in Another Life, Brotha – (8:38) A featurette about the flash sideways and the return of previous cast members. Presented in HD.
   
   * A Hero’s Journey – (8:52) A featurette about the hero’s of “LOST” and to see how certain characters have evolved through the series. The cast discuss the concept of hero’s in the show. Presented in HD.
   
   * Lost on Location: (28:40) Featuring “LOST” shot in different locations in Hawaii and how certain episodes were created. Scenes featured in this featurette are: LAX, The Substitute, Recon, Ab Aeterno, Happily Ever After and The Candidate. From the stunts and cliff shots, the Other’s temple, the Sawyer police scenes, the Alpert past history scenes, Desmond’s car accident scene, the flooded submarine scene and more. Presented in HD.
   
   * Deleted Scenes: (9:39) A total of nine deleted scenes presented in standard definition. Featuring the deleted scenes: On Guard, Bearing Fruit, Maternal Instincts, Parched, A Helping Hand, Fatalities, The Lab & the Well, Epiphany and Desmond’s Task.
   
   * Lost Bloopers – (4:09) “Lost” season six outtakes.

   EASTER EGGS:

   * On Disc 5, hit left on “Season Play” and the dot will go to Jacob’s head. You will access the following easter egg: (:53) Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim and Josh Holloway goofing off behind-the-scenes in the submerged sub.

   JUDGMENT CALL:

   “Lost” was an amazing experience since the beginning. Meeting new friends and debating topics that I have never done with a TV series before, it was just a fantastic ride with its ups and downs and each episode just capturing my attention and for the most part, just embracing everything that had come out. From the audio books, the web episodes, the videogame, the podcasts, the magazine, you name it…I was loving every minute of “Lost” and what the writers had to provide for us.

   And then it came to this final season and I admit that the flash-sideways episodes were a bit confusing. In fact, I was wondering where this was all heading and right after each episode, I would head to the Fuselage to see how everyone else was interpreting these flash-sideways storylines. Was I missing something? Was I not enjoying these flash-sideways as much and I was more into the original timeline?

   But the more we got into the series and to see how Desmond had this connection between the two timelines, I just started to have this silly grin on my face while watching this series because we had a sense that Desmond had to play an important part in this series and then things slowly started to unravel.

   But then the original timeline also started to unravel and we didn’t know who would turn evil, we don’t know what would happen with Sayid and what will happen between Jack, Kate and Sawyer. And for me, I was so happy to see Jin and Sun back together but then to find myself devastated and sad after watching “The Candidate” where favorite characters we have followed for years, were killed off. We knew something was going to happen, we just didn’t know who. And I admit, I was so bummed out, it affected me the day after.

   And then it was time for the final episode and I just felt it was the most fantastic ending for a series on television that I have seen. Granted, the final episode had a lot to do with faith and if anything, your appreciation for the series as a whole. I found myself going online and having to explain the finale to so many people. But it was quite interesting to read of how the finale affected people. Many, like myself, who absolutely loved it and then those who were upset with the finale and a lot of loose ends not being tied up.

   And here we are with the Blu-ray release of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season”. Hyped by many publications and even brought up on the night after the finale on the Jimmy Kimmel “Lost” special about how Executive Producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof will tie up those loose ends on the Blu-ray and DVD release. So, needless to say, many fans of the series have been awaiting this release. And with all said and done, the 12-minute epilogue was satisfying. It may not answer all questions but it does answer the question that relates to Walt (and also the polar bears).

   Like every previous release of “Lost” we are treated with a good amount of special features. I wish there were more audio commentary featured (especially for the final episode) and I wish the web episodes or even the Jimmy Kimmel special was included on this Blu-ray but overall, you do get many special features like the previous season box sets and you also get the latest version of “Lost University” (note: you must have a Blu-ray 2.0 player to play this. So, if your Blu-ray is connected to the Internet, you can view this feature).

   As for the Blu-ray release of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season”, the picture quality is again, amazing. The detail can be easily seen on Blu-ray and things that never caught my attention when watching the episodes on television, have now caught my attention this time around. From the skin pores and even the hair on one’s arm, to the lush plants and the coarse rocks, the blood, the sweat… the amount of detail that pops is simply amazing. Audio quality is also used very well through all channels and because we see the smoke monster quite a bit and also quite a bit of explosions and destruction in this final season, lossless audio was well utilized and sounds fantastic on Blu-ray.

   Overall, this series was a fitting conclusion to this fantastic series. Many months since the conclusion of the series, people continue to debate the series finale and I’m sure with the epilogue, there are people who will continue to debate the series throughout the rest of the year.

   But in the end, the series did touch millions of people worldwide. May they be content or upset of how the series unfolded throughout the six seasons, it’s all subjective. But overall, for me, I was quite content with how the series played out from beginning to end. Do I still have questions in regards to the series? I sure do (especially when it comes to the characters of Eloise and Jacob). But on the grand scale of how the writers resolved many of the important questions of the series, I was content with how the final season played out and I admit to feeling a bit saddened that this series, which had become a favorite of mine for six years, is now over.

   “Lost” is definitely the most compelling, entertaining and enthralling drama series to air on television and the cast and crew made sure to end the series on a positive note. If you have purchased all seasons on Blu-ray, this is a no-brainer and easily a must-buy. Highly recommended!
2. Robert A. Esbenshade says:

   September 2, 2010 at 6:45 am

   Review by Robert A. Esbenshade for Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]
   Rating:
   first off let me say this,LOST is an amazing show to be on network tv. it is probably one of the best ever on abc,nbc,or cbs.
   
   i did not watch one episode the entire time,preferring to wait for the dvd. the dvds are stunning. great picture and vibrant colors. i got caught up in this show and give every season but 6 five stars, i would have given season 6 a better rating if not for the ending, i mean, come on, this is the exact ending we all HOPED wouldn’t happen, right? so cliche, certainly not up the the standards the show had set right up to that point. but ending a great dramatic show must be very difficult.
   
   i can only think of two that ended with grace and the dignity that the shows deserved. they were SIX FEET UNDER and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. LOST, at least in my mind, deserved a better ending. does that negate the entire series?
   
   hardly! this was a very good dramatic series. i certainly looked forward to getting each new season on dvd, usually watching it in four or five nights. i was very into it. i highly recommend it.
   
   i just wish they had reached beyond the TWILIGHT ZONE and OCCURENCE AT OWL CREEK to find a more fitting and creative, as well as maybe give a few explanations, ending. apparently, from reading other reviews, many people are happy with the ending, and that is fine. also, there are many people who feel very ripped off by the ending. i can understand that.
   
   in a nutshell…i loved the series. i do no care for the ending and had definately hoped for something different. the writers really seem to have taken the most obvious course to end the show and that is exactly what i had hoped they would not do.
3. kjenfan says:

   September 2, 2010 at 7:35 am

   Review by kjenfan for Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]
   Rating:
   Lost is a show that had everything in abundance – drama, suspense, mystery, love, humor, poignancy, terrific acting, beautiful scenery — well you get the idea. I loved this show. From the heartpounding Pilot episode on, I was hooked. When other people stopped watching and said it was too confusing, I stuck with it. When the writers announced a few years back that they were going to set a time limit to this series, I was thrilled. Things were getting a little too crazy and Lindelof and Cuse had introduced a few too many mysteries. This was a golden opportunity to wrap the story up, answer dozens of questions, etc., and there was plenty of time to do it.

   Season Six started off with a bang for me with LAX. I loved it and it felt like things were indeed going to come full circle with the characters. There were lots of episodes to come. And then of course, came ‘What Kate Does’ and even though I really disliked it, I’m the forgiving sort and I figured things would get better. I did find myself disturbed by the introduction of yet even more new characters (Dogen and Lennon) when we still lacked resolution for most of the familiar ones. C’mon, guys, there isn’t THAT much time to get to all the Island Mysteries!

   And I couldn’t help some misgivings over what seemed the needless, rather baffling torture of Sayid. But I’m easy to please and I forgot about all that for the next several episodes. Dr. Linus featured some brilliant acting by Michael Emerson. Of course, eventually we got to ‘Recon’ and as much as I adore Josh Holloway it was a pretty sub-par episode that really added *nothing* to the plot. Nothing. Besides, I never liked Charlotte anyway.

   But things picked up again with the next episode (and the *true* highlight of the season) with Nestor Carbonell’s incredible, career-defining episode, ‘Ab Aeterno’. Holy cow, what a performance! It was like a big screen moment on the small screen and one I enjoy watching each time. That brilliance was followed by several more good to very good episodes.

   Then, of course, as all true Lost fans know, came ‘Across the Sea’ which quickly demonstrated that turkeys aren’t just confined to Thanksgiving. I actually felt embarrassed for Titus Welliver and Mark Pellegrino. The woman who played the mother was dreadful as was the whole episode. Thankfully, that was followed by ‘What They Died For’ which (hopeful Lost fan that I was) had me convinced that ‘The End’ would really provide some soul-satisfying answers.

   Now, you have to understand that I actually liked almost all of Season 6. There were some great performances – Nestor Carbonell in Ab Aeterno, Matthew Fox delivering some of his best acting of the whole series (“want to try another stick?” was great), the always brilliant Michael Emerson, Josh Holloway in the dock scene when he was talking with Kate (they didn’t give Josh enough to do Season 6 [very disappointing], Terry O’Quinn for his dual role as Locke/MIB.

   That being said, I can’t overlook all the flaws. It doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the show or that I won’t ever re-watch my DVDs (I’m buying Season Six if that tells you anything) BUT for me, The End (of Lost) was horribly unsatisfying.

   Some people say to those of us who didn’t like it: you just didn’t get it. The fact is, I did. I still found it disappointing and frustrating. There weren’t just a few unanswered questions. There were dozens. Some of the answers were rushed (the Whispers for instance), some didn’t make any sense, and some just weren’t answered satisfactorily (if Walt was so “special” why did he become so “dispensable”, why was Widmore so determined to get back to the Island? why, instead of exploring Claire’s three years on the island were we introduced to characters like Zoe, Lennon, Dogen, whom we didn’t care about?, how did Sayid end up with Shannon instead of Nadia? what was the origin of the statue? how did Jacob make all that money to finance his off-island travels/ventures? why did “mother” kill “real mother”? what was so special about Aaron? one that I forgot the other day — what on earth was the point of Ilana, the backstory of her being in the hospital at the beginning of Ab Aeterno? etc., etc., etc.)? And most pressing of all — why do Lost admirer’s hate having these questions asked? It’s not disloyal. It’s just realistic.

   I did like the Sawyer/Juliet reunion scene at the end. I think it was the only one that really hit home for me. As for the rest, the scene with Vincent was great…

   Overall – great series with a disappointing ending. I’ll watch it again, but the thrill is gone.
4. Poe Argento says:

   September 2, 2010 at 8:08 am

   Review by Poe Argento for Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]
   Rating:
   Season 6 of Lost, on its own, is frustratingly rushed in spots, and at other times meanders on with side characters who may or may not mean anything to the show. If this sounds like the first 5 seasons to you (particularly 4 & 5), then you know what to expect. And you’ll know in your heart that all of your answers will not be forthcoming with season 6. If you’re expecting season 6 to answer…well…anything, then you obviously haven’t been watching the same show as me. However, I was sufficiently satisfied with the ending, and I never felt ripped off, or conned. I watched this show for the mysteries, and they kept me watching for 6 seasons. So the final “answer” only addressed one aspect of the show, so what? How could anyone who has watched and loved this show think it would be any different? And on this “theory” that the writers are con men, every show is a ‘con’ if taken to that level of cynicism, because the shows are not real life…they’re meant to entertain, and they have to kind of fool you into watching. Every piece of media released does the same thing. And if you feel disappointed in the ending, that’s fine, and I won’t say you didn’t “get it” (which is really just a person who liked the endings way of saying “you’re an idiot”). I will say this: after every season, there were questions, and it was obvious from season 3 on that there was never going to be a way to answer all of them. It’s just not possible unless you used each subsequent season to answer the previous seasons mysteries. Knowing this was the path they chose early on, I am fine with the ending, because there would be nothing worse than jamming 185 ‘answers’ down our throats in a finale, or even a full season. The ending wasn’t necessarily ambiguous, but it made the prior season/s very much so. And to me, that was the feel they were going for the entire time. Without the mysteries, I wouldn’t have kept watching. Even without the answers, I’m glad I did.
5. CJ says:

   September 2, 2010 at 8:47 am

   Review by CJ for Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]
   Rating:
   Everyone has their opinions. That is a simple fact. But here’s mine: I loved the end of the show. LOST has always been one of my favorite shows due to the strong characters, creative story lines, and the deep mythology. I always found it enjoyable to think about solutions to the mysteries and what the show actually meant. So, going into season 6, I was excited to see if any of my predictions came true. Although not all of my questions were answered, I was deeply impressed with the CHARACTERS’ stories within the show. Some of these episodes were so beautifully written, it amazed me how characters on a TV show could make me feel so emotional. Thus, I was extremely pleased with “The End”, as it resolved the characters’ stories. No matter what way you look at it, the show was about these characters and their adventures. Not all of the mysteries were answered, but I think that is what the point of the ending was: not everything is going to be given out to you in life. Sometimes you have to think about what certain things mean and come to your own conclusions. I’m not going to lie, was I somewhat dissappointed that not all of the mysteries were answered? I was. Did the season pan out like I had anticipated? No. However, I still respect the jobs that the writers did, and I especially commend the “final reveal” of the show. To me, it was not a cop out; instead, I felt that it really touched upon what LOST was all about: the characters. Overall, I highly reccomend the Sixth Season, as it is a fitting end to a truly great series.
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