Underbelly - The Trilogy

Three Riveting Seasons Of Australia's Popular Crime Franchise Ready To Be Discovered By A Wider International Audience
The fascinating television import "Underbelly" finally gets a U.S. distribution, and it's about time! I first became aware of "Underbelly" when I read that it was Australia's answer to "The Sopranos." Since that first comparison, I've heard the same point made countless times. To be frank, other than the fact that they are two adult series set in the criminal underworld, I don't think that generalized statement is very apt or has much bearing on whether or not you'll enjoy this show. If you are expecting a rich "Sopranos" type narrative and continuing storyline, this isn't quite going to fulfill your expectations. But that doesn't make it any less intriguing. The general tone of "Underbelly" is a bit more lurid. The show itself has much more of a docudrama feel, recreating significant true events in Australia's criminal history complete with plenty of gratuitous nudity and violence. With edgy camera work, quick cut editing, and a propulsive soundtrack--this is a show that aims...

This freakin rocks! Fair Dinkum mates.
Americans rejoice, if you want down & dirty criminal entertainment these 3 seasons of various Australian crime waves kick... you know what! There is none of the navel-gazing-Mafia-Don-on-a-couch-with-a-shrink that ruined The Sopranos for me here. All 39 episodes were a heckuva lotta fun to watch. The Aussie flavor gives it a nice spin, but the appeal is universal. If you like stories about bad guys, drug dealers, good cops, bad cops & innocent people caught in their cross hairs you won't go wrong here. Thank whoever for making it available on our DVD players in "The States".

Underbelly
Excellent movies, they should not be compare to the Soprano,which had the same character for each season. Each season had new storyline, new characters role but overall a good gangster series.

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