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Release date: 2008-04-01
DVD
Director:Jeremy Podeswa
Actors: Rebecca De Mornay, Willie Garson, Luis Guzmán, Keala Kennelly, Ed O'Neill
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JFC is not for everyone. I know numerous intelligent folks who absolutely loathed the show. However, I also know a number who think it's a stunning piece of work. I count myself among them. I have watched the entire season 4 times and each time discover more. It is a very complex work that bobs and weaves in and around itself, revealing new layers of emotion, understanding, and wisdom with each viewing.
I can't say that I can't understand why HBO cancelled the show, but I'm very disappointed that they did. The fact that the same man that created this also created Deadwood (my favorite tv show) is stunning to me. Milch is absolutely at the peak of his powers with JFC and DW. I cannot wait for what he'll offer next. However, things being what they are, HBO will probably cancel that show too early as well.
John From Cincinnati was one of those miraculous shows that come around once in a blue moon. It was continually enthralling and puzzling and hilariously entertaining and uplifted me at a time when that was exactly what I needed. I was so sorry to see the season cut short and the series ended so prematurely, but I treasure having the DVD.
Unlike some other five star reviewers of JFC, I won't pretend like I"m in some special club because I "got" this show. It took me a while to realize what I was looking at-going to wikipedia and getting a brief character background helped make a little order out of chaos. I'd say the pacing is like "Deadwood" with content more similar to "Carnivale". That is, its not really casual viewing, some things you'll need to draw your own conclusions from, it does not guide you to any. At this price, get it because who knows how long it will be around....