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Laura Linney stars in her Golden Globe®-winning role as Cathy Jamison, a 42-year-old schoolteacher who has always played by the rules. That is, until she receives a life-changing diagnosis. But instead of giving up, Cathy decides to live it up! Nothing and no one is safe, including her self-absorbed family, her cantankerous neighbor, and her smart-ass students. Oliver Platt (TV’s Huff) and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) shine in this talented ensemble. Brutally honest, unapologetically funny and perfectly profound, The Big C is a surprisingly different comedy that reminds us that life is always worth living on our own terms.
1. Pilot - A diagnosis of terminal cancer inspires Cathy to live life to the fullest, free and uninhibited, for as long as she can. A pool in her backyard is at the top of her to-do list.
2. Summertime - After Dr. Todd tells Cathy just how little time she has left, she insists that her son Adam stay home with her instead of attending summer soccer camp.
3. There’s no C in Team - As she fends off both Paul’s pleas to revive their marriage and a cancer support group’s cheery efforts, Cathy is stunned to learn that Marlene’s dog can sense her cancer.
4. Playing the Cancer Car - At the suggestion of his therapist, Paul jump-starts his single life by returning to rugby. Cathy tries on impulsiveness by cashing out her retirement fund to buy a new sports car.
5. Blue-Eyed Iris - Cathy looks to reclaim her sexuality with a “Trip to Brazil” and a new man. While Paul gets the attention of a Rugby groupie, Sean gets a “new” suit courtesy of Marlene’s dead husband.
6. Taking Lumps - When a new lump reveals that her cancer is getting worse, Cathy questions her dalliance with Lenny as she looks to reunite her family for an annual charity bathtub race.
7. Two for the Road - Cathy persuades Sean to join her on a trip to surprise their dad for his birthday, leaving Adam and Paul at home for a long needed boys’ weekend together. Paul gets a sobering wake-up call from Marlene.
8. Happy Birthday, Cancer - When Paul throws her a surprise party for her 43rd birthday, Cathy is conflicted about her plans to join Lenny for the weekend in the Bahamas. Sean begins an affair with Rebecca (Cynthia Nixon), Cathy’s old college friend.
9. The Ecstasy and the Agony - As things continue to heat up with Lenny, Cathy decides to experiment with Ecstasy. After witnessing her affair, Paul tells Cathy he wants a divorce.
10. Divine Intervention - Realizing that her recent decisions have real and lasting consequences, Cathy finally tells Paul that she has cancer as she looks to make amends with those around her.
11. New Beginnings - Adam meets a girl at the bus stop. Cathy, Rebecca and Marlene enjoy lunch at a strip club. Paul’s spontaneous display of solidarity prompts Cathy to seek out a cure.
12. Everything that Rises Must Converge - Cathy and Dr. Todd head to Canada to try an alternative bee venom treatment from the “Bee Man” (Liam Neeson). Paul moves back home.
Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.28 ounces
Item model number : 17193489
Media Format : Subtitled, NTSC
Run time : 6 hours and 3 minutes
Release date : June 7, 2011
Actors : Laura Linney, Oliver Platt
Dubbed: : Spanish
Subtitles: : English, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Thai, French, Spanish
Studio : Sony
ASIN : B003R4ZMS6
Number of discs : 3
Reviewer: Carlos J. Martinez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Big C
Review: Enjoyed watching this series. The cast did a great job.
Reviewer: Jeanie Reidhar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Season three did not disappoint
Review: You have to watch this. It is a very good series.
Reviewer: LTB1701
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great series.
Review: My wife and I bought all seasons of this and watched it each evening, a couple episodes at a time, until we were done. Really good story with twists and turns, ups and downs that keep you interested. We laughed, we were sad, we were surprised and we shook our heads and said WTF. Highly recommend.
Reviewer: zemo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Enjoyed this
Review: After reading a few reviews, I thought I would add mine. I realize some people could not imagine keeping cancer a secret but I don't have to imagine it. I found out about my kidney cancer the night before Thanksgiving and there was no way I was going to ruin the holidays for my family. I also know intimately what it is like to have a cancer that does not respond to treatment and it is possible to look just fine and get around well but also be dying. This is how people reach stage four without knowing, it is because until cancer becomes painful or grows into your lungs and makes it hard to breathe, there just are not any symptoms. Most of the illness that people associate with cancer have more to do with the treatments, not the cancer itself. I know plenty of stage four people that have been on vacations etc. I loved when she started the coffee enemas, it made me laugh because I do them too and it is the greatest gift. It takes me from exhausted to normal. I love Laura Linney and dislike her husband intensely.. keep wishing they would find a way to get him off the show. Now that my family knows I'm dying, they really would not find anything about this show funny or entertaining. My spouse runs the other way when I watch an episode. It just all rang true for me, who also found out late in the game, who also has a cancer that will not respond to chemo and therefore is not bothering to do anything but make the best and most of each day. Good job showtime, thank you.
Reviewer: CJ Chichon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Loved Both Seasons
Review: I so enjoyed this movie. Captured my interest right from the start and all the way to the end and highly recommended.
Reviewer: C. P. Gilmore
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This Woman Has Problems!
Review: My wife recently endured "The Big C" herself in real life and wanted to see this show, so I bought the first season for her to view. Having gone through her ordeal with her (and thus being labeled a "caretaker"...who really took care of whom?, is my question) I sat down and watched these DVDs with her. This is a very entertaining series! Bravo, ShowTime, for creating a great show! However, this woman has problems. She's in denial, she wants no one to help her, she doesn't want other people to know about her condition...the exact opposite of what my wife endured. My wife let EVERYBODY know that she had cancer, and as a result friends and family came rushing to her aid; her support group meant everything to her and made her ordeal that much easier to handle. Three years later she's not only a survivor, and meaner than ever at that (I'm proud to say that I'm back to getting my much deserved weekly beatings), but she's an advocate for other cancer patients who do not have the friends and family to support them in their time of need. Perhaps the moral of this series is that no one can suffer the disease alone...everyone needs a support group...and by denying her condition to herself and others she's doing herself a disservice. Watch this series if you want to know how NOT to act if you have the Big C...you'll not only learn a few lessons, you'll be entertained as well.
Reviewer: samantha dingman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love it
Review: Great series. Definitely recommend watching!!!!
Reviewer: Hank Clemson SC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pretty funny
Review: Pretty funny with a dark sense on the side
Reviewer: Tim Hinrichs
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Diese Serie ist ein Meisterwerk!Sie behandelt ein durchaus schwieriges Thema auf eine so liebevolle Art und Weise, dass wir sie an einem Abend verschlungen haben.Es geht um die Mutter und Ehefrau Cathy Jameson, die an Krebs erkrankt. Lange Zeit weià sie nciht, wie sie es Ihrem, gerade getrennt von Ihr lebendem Ehemann und Ihrem, sich gerade in der Pubertät befindenden Sohn berichten soll.AuÃerdem nehmen Ihr Bruder, ein extrovertierter und von Resten lebender Protestler gegen die Konsum- und Wegwerfgesellschaft sowie die Nachbarin, eine Rentnerin wichtige Rollen ein.Dabei wird das Thema extrem gut behandelt. Man kann sich in die Personen versetzen und deren Handlungen nachvollziehen.Es gibt Situationen zum lachen und zum Weinen (Passend zu einer Mischung aus Drama und Comedy, wobei die beiden Seiten perfekt vereint werden). Cathy wird von Laura Linney so stark gespielt (vollkommen zurecht ein Golden Globe!), dass sie einem direkt ans Herz wächst.Ich weià nicht, was ich noch weiteres schreiben soll, ohne was von der Handlung vorweg zu nehmen. eswegen einfach eine klare Kaufempfehlung. Für mich eine der besten Serien aller Zeiten!
Reviewer: Muffet
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I had read some rave reviews about The Big C, but when our local library didn't have it in, I bought it from Amazon. Laura Linney is brilliant as a woman facing the last year of her life. It is not maudlin in any way,(it is billed as a comedy)but details a complex, fascinating journey as the main character finally takes control of her life and lets herself be open to experiences she never would have contemplated prior to being diagnosed. The reviews were right. It's worth watching, but be prepared to ask yourself what you would do in her shoes.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The big C est l'histoire d'une femme d'une quarantaine d'années qui apprend qu'elle est atteinte d'un cancer. Sa façon d'appréhender la vie va évidemment s'en trouver modifiée. Elle va se focaliser sur l'organisation du plus de bonheur possible pour elle, sa famille et ses amis (Un peu genre Amélie Poulain, mais en plus raisonnable). Elle va aussi être confrontée à toutes sortes de gens, de situations et d'évènements. Impossible d'en dire plus sans dévoiler les péripéties de la série.Tout d'abord, la maladie elle-même n'est pas le sujet du film, c'est l'élément déclencheur. Ensuite, l'histoire n'est ni larmoyante, ni au contraire traitée genre grosse rigolade, gros gags. De l'émotion, de la sensibilité, et beaucoup d'humour, de l'énergie et du positif. Le casting est réussi (le fils, l'oncologue, le frère, la voisine, la copine), sauf à mon avis pour le rôle du mari, mais Laura Linney est parfaite dans le rôle principal. Excellent casting aussi pour l'ensemble des voix françaises qui jouent réellement leurs personnages. A noter Liam Neeson en guest star dans l'un des épisodes.Pour un fois qu'une série n'est pas composée principalement de tirs de pistolets ou de fusils d'assaut, ni de cadavres atrocement mutilés et d'autopsies.... Profitons en !Le coffret contient 2 boitiers slim qui accueillent 3 DVD, soit les 13 épisodes de 25 mn (VF & VO en 5.1)+ les bonus : making of, interviews, bétisier (VOST).ATTENTION : Si vous voulez avoir le plaisir de découvrir les péripéties de Cathy au fur et à mesure des épisodes, ne lisez surout pas le verso des 2 boitiers DVD : toute l'histoire de cette saison 1 y est décrite.
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Jörg-Michael Sohn
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Die Serie kreist um die Frage: Was würde ich tun, wenn ich wüÃte, dass ich Krebs habe und findet dafür bei der beeindruckenden Hauptdarstellerin, aber auch in ihrer Umgebung sehr viele unterschiedliche Antworten. Zumindest diese Season findet dabei eine gute Mischung zwischen Komik und Ernsthaftigkeit und lebt von der groÃen Bandbreite von teilweise skurrilen Figuren und Lebensformen. Zudem überraschen die einzelnen Episoden immer mal wieder durch ein beeindruckend unbefangen behandeltes Tabuthema: Selbstmord, Rassenvorurteile, Ãbergewicht, Drogenkonsum, Exhibitionismus, Arzt-Patient-Verliebtheit. Eindrucksvolle Schauspieler und eindrucksvolle Szenen balancieren auf der Grenze zwischen Slapstick und erhobenem Zeigefinger - aber die meiste Zeit mit gutem Gleichgewichtssinn. Auf jeden Fall sehenswert, auch wenn die Geballheit der Problemthemen manchmal etwas gewollt wirkt. Aber der Film führt nicht nur Klischees vor, sondern ist wirklich neugierig auf die persönlichen Antworten: Wie geht ich mit dieser Diagnose bei mir oder Nahestehenden um?