Myron Clemons
A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
Brenda
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Roxie
The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
Jackson Booth-Millard
I had seen many bits and pieces, mainly various outtakes on Blunder shows, and one full episode (the final one, "Delivery"), and when I finally decided to get the whole lot, I was very pleased. The series started with BAFTA winning (and nominated), British Comedy Award winning, and National Television Award nominated Martin Clunes as Gary Strang, Leslie Ash as Deborah and British Comedy Award winning (and nominated) Caroline Quentin as Dorothy, but originally Harry Enfield was the fourth member of the gang, as Dermot, but he apparently wasn't comfortable, and replacement Neil Morrissey as Tony Smart made the show what we know today. The series basically revolved around best mates Gary and Tony (and for that first series, Dermot, but forget about him now) who share a two bedroom home. They are two grown up men who act like kids, and spend most time either drinking in their local, at home having all male conversations (while drinking), or lingering after their love interests, Gary with Dorothy, and Tony with Deborah. Also starring Ian Lindsay as George, Valerie Minifie as Anthea, Dave Atkins as Les and John Thomson as Ken, with appearances by young Catherine Tate as Young Woman, EastEnders' Tamzin Outhwaite as Girl in Pub, Sugar Rush's Sara Stewart as Judy, EastEnders' Amanda Drew as Wendy and EastEnders' Lucy Speed as Chambermaid. The dialogue was good, the slapstick was good, the stories were good, and of course, Clunes and Morrissey are perfect, a good series that will never get boring, no matter how many times you've seen it. It was twice nominated the BAFTA for Best Comedy (Programme or Series), it won (and was nominated for) the British Comedy Award for Best BBC/ITV Sitcom/Comedy, and it twice won the National Television Award Most Popular Comedy Series, and it was nominated for Most Popular Comedy Programme. Martin Clunes was number 35 on TV's 50 Greatest Stars, the episode "Performance" was number 37 on The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments, and the programme was number 16 on Britain's Best Sitcom. Very good!
Joshua Bozeman
This show is hilarious. I never found british comedy to be too funny, besides Mr. Bean which I love. I found this show, after we changed cable systems and started to get BBC America. I think a lot of the stuff on the network is great, but this is definitely my favorite show. The two male leads have the best chemistry, and every minute is a laugh. I hope I get a chance to see all the episodes of this one!
archer1267
Not since The Young Ones have I been so hooked on a British comedy!I lived in England for a brief period and while over there was introduced to Men Behaving Badly, possibly THE funniest sitcom I've ever seen. I was embarrassed when we (that is, the United States) tried to remake it with Ron Eldard and Rob Snyder (how does this guy continuously get work??). As TV censors are more uptight here, it was impossible to replicate the show's madcap, off-color humor, which is what made it work in the first place. (Ditto when High Society - another sitcom that thankfully flopped - tried to mimic Ab Fab.) The part where Gary finds his girlfriend's diaphragm and tries fitting it in his mouth - the way little kids do orange sections - was priceless, and would never make it past censors here, aside from maybe a Saturday Night Live sketch.As a woman, I probably should have been repelled by some of Tony and Gary's antics, but found them oddly endearing and fun to watch. (Of course, if I was dating either one, the story would be different!) The only complaint I have was that the Gary-Dorothy romance wasn't very convincing...but then again, maybe she dated him because "I wanted someone I could feel superior to!" as she herself once said.Gary's dad/officemates are also a hoot...I don't know if it's just because ageing British eccentrics are played for laughs (see The Major on any Fawlty Towers episode) or what.I wish this show would come out on video!!!!!!
Em Face
If you Americans want to know anything about British culture, forget the 4 Weddings and a Funeral depictions, this comedy series provides the 'real' slice of British life. Focusing on the lives of two housemates (Gary and Tony) and their girlfriends (Dorothy and Deborah), this witty series explores the everyday experiences of work, sex, love and relationships in an appauling true to life manner.
