Great series, lousy DVD
D. Engstrom | Portland, OR | 11/28/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The first three seasons of Ballykissangel are top notch. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the DVD's which are very poor quality. There is an overall graininess throughout and compression artifacts are visible to the point of being a distraction. If you are a Bally-K fan your options for owning the series are limited, but I would hold out for a remastered DVD, perhaps an anniversary edition down the road..."
An even better collection of BallyK
D. Engstrom | 03/29/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anyone who enjoyed the first season of Ballykissangel will definitely love the second! All of the characters are more fully developed and new ones are introduced. The storyline is never dull, and some of the episodes delve into more serious issues. My only question is, when is the third season coming out?"
'Heavenonearth'
Roy Anderson | Mount Brydges, Ont. Canada. | 07/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In a show which appears to abound with possible anomalies, unexpectedly comes the most profound commonsense and, with it, immense enjoyment.
In a most unlikely Irish village, live a most unlikely group of villagers. A group which includes the good, the bad, and the rather stupid. Overseer, at the top of the hierarchy, is a non too pleasant, but feared, senior Priest. The foregoing would hardly make an aceptable show - let alone a great one. Ballykissangel is made great, truly great, by the inclusion to the above characters of a raw English born Priest, an attractive but atheist female Publican, a conscientious but fallible Policeman, a caring Schoolmaster and, lastly but crucially, a lovable rogue of a Businessman.
It would be unfair to pick any one actor as superior. The main characters are superbly played by the cast, while the 'lesser lights' are no less deserving of high praise.
Ballykissangel is a 'Fairy Tale', in that good invariably triumphs over evil but, the convoluted stories which evolve from the behaviour of the residents of this small community are suspenseful and highly entertaining. The writing, like the acting, is first rate.
This must be one of the most viewable of all the Drama/Comedies ever produced. One wishes one could live in Ballykissangel!"
Ballykissangel series 2.
Little One | Australia | 04/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just find this a wonderful entertaining and enjoyable series. All the different parts played out in the series are exceptionally well done.I also find it most relaxing and a great way to put in a few hours to just sit back and enjoy."