Plot: What’s it about?
When rich bitches Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie spent time on a farm in The Simple Life, a cult hit was spawned. The girls shirked their duties, pulled pranks, flirted with local boys, and seemed more out of place than ever dreamed possible. After all, these two ladies have millions to squander, so some manual labor and responsibility were enough to send them into a panic. But Paris and Nicole are back and this time, the farm is safe, but the rest of America isn’t, as the two princesses take their show on the road. Just as in the second season, the girls will visit numerous homes across America, but this time around, they try their hands at internships. The girls will work in various jobs and be graded on their work, with the grade reflecting how much cash they earn to use on their trek. And this time, the two have to travel by bus, with the general public. We know the girls will duck out on work when possible and raise as much ruckus as possible, but will this trip across America with these two spoiled brats be as entertaining as their previous antics?
I loved The Simple Life. I know this will shock some folks, but based on the ratings and a second season, I wasn’t alone. The show wasn’t great, or even that good, but Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie were too priceless. Bad actresses? Yes. Spoiled bitches? Yes. Good Television? Yes. The show was hilarious throughout the episodes, as Hilton strolled in a vacant daze and Richie never seemed to realize that her actions had consequences. I suppose when you’re that rich however, you forget the little troublesome things in life, right? The Simple Life 2 was a given and now, we have The Simple Life 3. I enjoyed this season, but situations seemed too staged for my taste, which lessens the fun. Nicole continues to steal scenes from her more famous friend, but Paris steps up her game and has a lot of hilarious moments. So while not as consistent as the previous seasons, The Simple Life 3 is still a lot of fun and as such, is recommended.
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in full frame, as intended. The show looks terrific, as it should, since it is brand new and made a quick jump to home video. The image is clean and sharp from start to finish, even better than when originally broadcast. The episodes look great and offer minimal reasons for concern. The bright, bold colors come across well, so all those hot pinks and other exotic hues shimmer as intended, while flesh tones remain natural throughout. No issues with contrast or softness either, so the series looks quite impressive.
Audio: How does it sound?
This is a “reality” show, so the audio has no real duties outside of the show’s main element, dialogue. So the musical soundtrack sounds good and the basic sound effects come through, but the sole spotlight here shines down on the vocals. From Hilton’s raspy observations to Nicole’s outlandish remarks, all the vocal work is in excellent form here. The whispers even sound clear as a bell in this release, so you won’t miss a single dumb remark. This disc also includes subtitles in English and Spanish.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This release includes no bonus materials.
