Ugly Betty - The Complete First Season | 
| Actors: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Category: DVD
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Rating:  60 reviews
Sales Rank: 5224
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd, Special Edition, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 992 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 1.2
MPN: DISD53288D
UPC: 786936722949
EAN: 0786936722949
ASIN: B00005JPII
Theatrical Release Date: September 28, 2006
Release Date: August 21, 2007
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Genre: Television
Rating: TV14
Release Date: 21-AUG-2007
Media Type: DVD
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Based on the popular Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea, Ugly Betty is a biting comedy with plenty of heart. There are several ongoing plots, including murder, illegal immigration, infidelity, a vendetta, and death. And yes, this really is a comedy. Golden Globe winner America Ferrera (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Real Women Have Curves) stars as Betty, a whip-smart assistant at a women's magazine who is clueless when it comes to fashion. While her size 0 colleagues parade around in haute couture and stiletto heels, Betty shows up for work in her mismatched outfits, complete with thick glasses and awkward braces. The series, which made its debut during the 2006-2007 season on ABC, could've relied on physical humor for laughs. But the sharp writing and likeable cast bring the show to life. There's a lot going on in the first year. Besides setting Betty up as Mode magazine's ugly duckling overachiever, the first few episodes introduce viewers to a superb supporting cast that includes Betty's frenemies Amanda (Becki Newton) and Marc (Michael Urie), the hysterical duo that aligns themselves to whoever can best advance their careers. As for Betty's womanizing boss, Daniel (Eric Mabius), he's not the brightest bulb in the package. Recalling childhood outings with their mother, he says, "She used to like taking us to clothing museums." To which his sibling says, "Those were stores! She just called them museums to get us out of school." Salma Hayek--one of the show's producers--guest stars in an arc as a powerful editor who beds Daniel to prove a point. But it's her unexpected turn as an actress on Ignacio's favorite soap opera that is the real treat. About halfway through the 23-episode series, it appears that the writers switched gears with one of their main plots revolving around a possibly undead fashion editor. But in a typical over-the-top Ugly Betty way, they make the plot switch work. The heart of the show is when Betty returns home from work. She still lives with her father, Ignacio (Tony Plana), older sister Hilda (Ana Ortiz), and nephew Justin (Mark Indelicato). Justin is one of TV's best kid characters. Not only is he equally adorable and wise, but he is most probably--or will grow up to be--gay. The way his family accepts him for who he is--rather than who they wish he was--is incredibly loving and thoughtful. Betty also is navigating a love life that she makes more complicated than it has to be. Instead of dumping a boyfriend who cheated on her, she allows her sister to manipulate her into staying with him. When she finally realizes she has strong feelings for Henry (Christopher Gorham), the adorable accountant at work who has a huge crush on her, it may be too late. The season finale will leaves viewers with several cliffhangers revolving around Ignacio, Justin's father, and (of course) Betty. For most fans, season 2 can't come fast enough. --Jae-Ha Kim More Ugly Betty 
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 Forever an ugly duckling. June 21, 2009
ADRIENNE MILLER (TENNESSEE)
Ugly Betty - The Complete First Season had a killer, sweet pilot episode but after that, I lost interest in this critcs darling comedy. America Ferrera is 100% Betty, her character is intelligent, sensitive, and anything but a fool. The first five episodes were really strong but the show got hokey and the jokes grew to be lame. I watched a couple of episdoes from season 3, the show has only gotten worse - what happened to Betty's hair? Looks like Ugly Betty will never transform into a beautiful swan.
Very entertaining! May 3, 2009
abbee normal (Oregon coast)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The situations Betty gets into are very funny. I will enjoy watching Betty for many years to come.
Faster than I thought March 11, 2009
B. Gomez (Portland, OR)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I would order from this place again! I received the DVD right away, and in great condition! Thanks!
I love ugly betty! January 28, 2009
Jamie (Indianapolis,Indiana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This by far one of the best and most cleverly written television shows out there right now. I love it!
Not so ugly. December 12, 2008
R. Kramp (Parow East South Africa)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've seen a few episodes of Ugly Betty. I think the series doesn't really live up to its name. This is because I don't think Betty is so ugly. I've seen worse. That's from a man's viewpoint. Virtually the only features that make her ugly are braces and red frame glasses. She should change to black frame glasses. She e.g. has a nice figure, and nice hair.
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