Marvel's Daredevil [DVD]

Marvel's comic character Daredevil made it to the big screen in 2003 in a film version with Ben Affleck in the lead. This is a tv series for the character. And a completely fresh take on him at that. With no connection to the film version at all. Daredevil is really Matt Murdock. A blind lawyer. Although he can't see, all his other senses are incredibly heightened. And he's had a fair bit of fight training which leaves him very capable of some amazing gymnastics as well. He and best friend and fellow lawyer Foggy Nelson work together in the Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood of New York. Not the nicest of areas, with rival gangs fighting for turf. Where stories are starting to spread of a man in the mask, who fights to help people. But at the same time a man called Wilson Fisk [Vincent D'onfrio] has his own vision of what the place should be. And he will stop at nothing to make that happen... This is set in the same fictional universe as the Marvel comics movies - and for that matter, the show 'Agents of SHIELD'. But this is a corner of the Marvel universe, street level, that the avengers and their ilk don't often see, if at all. So besides from a handful of references and newspaper covers re certain events in the movies, there is no crossover between them. The show is also very dark and violent, not pulling it's punches with the fight scenes. There's also a lot of strong language and occasional adult moments. So this is a 15 certificate dvd and really not suitable for anyone younger than that. There are thirteen episodes to the season. Spread across four discs. As a first season, this is an origin story for the character. But it doesn't focus too much on that to the detriment of anything else, since it does fill the exposition in as it goes along. And this is a different kettle of fish to the movies, because as much as it's a story about a costumed vigilante, it's equally strong as a drama as well. Full of moral dilemmas for the characters. A lot of which get into some interesting religious grounds. And as much gets done via using the law and investigation as beating people up accomplishes. Full of superb acting from the entire cast, with a plot that twists and turns right to the season's end, this is superb and riveting tv. And just the showcase that the character deserves. It's well worth five stars. The dvd has the following language and subtitle options: Languages: English, German, French. Subtitles: English, German, French. There are absolutely no extras.

Good story line, very well made. Like this version of Daredevil. Graphic novel origin worthy. Better than what you get with other marvel series.

Great. There,s a lot of violence in it, but despite that, I love the vigilante part and the hero that the man with the mask tries to be. Eventhough fighting the corrupt system is a task thats impossible, he never stops his dream, his war against the wrong doings of evil. I didnt know daredevils stories and history, and I don,t like the real devil so it took a while before watching it on netflix. It ls about the fact that he has a sort of like a devil inside. A force almost stronger than himself and he,s afraid of it but he admits he needs to fight to feel his true identity or part of it. So saying as a christian: it has nothing to do with idolising the devil. This first season is just as good as dexter series one and two. Dark, clever and thrilling.

Overly-long fights and overly-violent moments detract from a potentially great product. Capturing the essence of the comic - somehow with the tone of Colan,Quesada and others - but taking the mood, story and concepts further for the small screen, the show grew on me. With the range of writers and directors, the consistency is surprising and stories smoothly transition as characters develop and Daredevil reaches heights it didn't in the comics. For me, the TV drama is better. Not quite hooked yet, the story lines are engaging and I care, a bit, for the characters. Vincent D'Onofrio is excellent and Ayelet Zurer, equally captures my fascination - which is saying something because Fisk is such a scene-dominant character. (I've got to give a mention of respect to Romita and of course Miller but the writers and actors have more than done the characters justice). Elden Hensen, Deborah Ann Woll and Charlie Cox (needs to work on his boxing skills) are really doing the business - I wonder if they have the parts and presence to keep the viewers' attention. I liked Vondie Curtis-Hall. Love the Spanish dialogue and Rosario Dawson's character is one that could be shaped in all sorts of ways. Season 1 is full of promise and takes DD to a level I thought the comic might have gone to. For me, DD never reached its full potential as a comic (yet I enjoyed it very much) and wonder if DD will reach its full potential as a TV show. I think I'll watch season 2.

A Must watch tv series 13 Excellent episodes, Marvel Kill it on the big screen, now they are on the small screen This just shows you don't need CGI or a big star to tell a good superhero story, this tells the story of how Matt Murdock became the Daredevil and his fight against the Kingpin for the battle for the soul of Hell's Kitchen.

The first MCU outing for Daredevil and it was a hit and i understand why as well. The stories were brilliant and gripping leaving you wanting more and the characters had depth and were involved in the plots dragging you in and fully immersing you. MARVEL and Netflix hit the nail firmly and truly on the head

Heard about this TV show on netflix but as I don't subscrib I hadn't seen it yet but I got this DVD mainly in the hope that marvel could at least Match the success DC have had with arrow Gotham the flash and the legends of tomorrow And they have to my delight pulled it off I highly recommend

Enjoy this before Disney get to water it down.