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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 09/13/2011 Run time: 1001 minutes Rating: Nr
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With music that's arguably even better, Glee also takes a dramatic turn in its second season, mixing some tough issues into its combination of musical performance and offbeat comedy. Most prominent is the topic of gay bullying, as Kurt (Chris Colfer) becomes the target of a macho football player. Around the same time, Kurt's trip to scout a rival group from nearby Dalton Academy leads to the season's most electric moment, a rendition of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" by a men's group called the Warblers, which became the show's bestselling single ever, and the relationship between Kurt and the Warblers' lead singer, Blaine (Darren Criss), becomes the season's heart. Other relationships develop and become complicated, involving Rachel (Lea Michele), Finn (Cory Monteith), Quinn (Dianna Agron), Artie (Kevin McHale), Brittany (Heather Morris), Santana (Naya Rivera), Puck (Mark Salling), Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), and Mike (Harry Shum Jr.) as well as new additions Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Lauren (Ashley Fink). And the relationship between Will (Matthew Morrison) and Emma (Jayma Mays) runs into a roadblock in the person of a handsome dentist (John Stamos).
The season is an uneven one, losing steam with the Britney Spears tribute episode and some excruciating plot lines, then having slightly more success with themed episodes (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Christmas, and the cleverly handled episode involving Justin Bieber, of all people). Fresh energy came from the new students, guest star Gwyneth Paltrow as substitute teacher Holly Holliday, and new football coach Beiste (Dot-Marie Jones), who even inspires a temporary alliance between Will and Sue (Jane Lynch). The show relied less on Broadway tunes and more on classic rock and contemporary pop (Lady Antebellum, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga) and even introduced its own original songs, the best of which ("Get It Right," "Loser Like Me") are unveiled in the regionals. Morrison and Michele aren't featured nearly as prominently as they were in the first season, but Michele still crushes her big numbers like "Get It Right" and Katy Perry's "Firework," and she participates in dazzling duets with Amber Riley ("Take Me for What I Am") and Agron ("Unpretty/I Feel Pretty"). Other showstopping moments from the season include Rivera's "Valerie," Rivera and Riley's "River Deep, Mountain High," Overstreet and Agron's "Lucky," Paltrow's "Forget You" and "Landslide," the group rendition of My Chemical Romance's "Sing," and almost anything by the Warblers (voiced by Tufts University's Beelzebubs), especially Pink's "Raise Your Glass" and Neon Trees' "Animal." (Parental discretion advised due to mature themes) --David Horiuchi
Glee: The Complete Second Season [Blu-ray] Reviews
| 143 of 170 people found the following review helpful:  Like "A Midsummer Night's Dream"...For Better or Worse., By This review is from: Glee: The Complete Second Season (DVD) There's been quite a bit of truly justified criticism of "Glee"'s second season. I myself had to force myself to wait a few weeks after the airing of the "New York" finale to actually try to write a coherent review on this sophomore season. Bearing that in mind, let's take the route of this season's first episode and recap what was the first season of "Glee": "Glee" tells the story of a tiny, bullied glee club (a show choir where the participants sing and dance to either pop or showtunes or both without actually performing a musical) and how both the power of music and a kind mentor who believes in them helps twelve misfits forge a family and strive to share how special they are with the world, no matter how much is stacked against them. Although it sounds like a strangely cheesy premise and an unlikely TV show, "Glee"'s madcap formula, amazing music performances, terrific acting, intriguing characters, and potently quotable one-line zingers launched it into the... Read more 30 of 40 people found the following review helpful:  Ups and (mostly) Downs of Season 2 (Spoilers), By Dom (Phoenix) - See all my reviews This review is from: Glee: The Complete Second Season (DVD) Season One of Glee was amazing. It had humor, it had great songs, and the characters were one of a kind. I assumed that Glee would be able to continue it into Season Two, and in some ways it did. But for the most part, season two was a huge let down compared to the first. Let's start off with the good things first. -Naya Rivera's Santana Lopez. This was one of the best things of the season. Though she is in season one, she isn't really developed as she is in season 2. Rivera is phenomenal and delivers an Emmmy performance as the bitchy and misunderstood cheerleader who hates all her fellow Glee Club members, but has a soft spot for them at the same time. She kicks it into high gear especially in the second half of the season where the character struggles with her sexuality. Her performance in some ways rivals Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester. She is truly awesome at it, and is this years MVP of the cast. If there is anything worth watching this season, it is her... Read more 102 of 150 people found the following review helpful: Not quite on par with Season 1 yet, By Label (Indianapolis) - See all my reviews This review is from: Glee: The Complete Second Season (DVD) Glee Season 2 started off with a great self-effacing recap that I thought bode very well for the season. The writers had clearly listened to some of the feedback on the web and from critics and anytime you become self-aware about your work, it stands to reason it will get better. This has turned out to be somewhat true for Glee in it's sophomore season but there are definitely a few problems that have developed that have given me a reason for concern. However, first the good: The Positive: + Coach Beiste is a welcome addition and is a better fit than Tanaka. More opportunities there. + Chord Overstreet as Sam is also a nice addition and replaces Matt in the group. + Naya and Heather being promoted was a good call. Both bring some great things to the table and add to the diversity in the group. In the same light, Harry Shum also getting promoted was a good call. + The Rocky Horror tribute was well handled + John Stamos fit in with the... Read more |
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