Black Books - The Complete First and Second Series

Black Books - The Complete First and Second Series
by Graham Linehan, Martin Dennis, Nick Wood

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Actor: Bill Bailey, David McKail, Dylan Moran, Nina Conti, Tamsin Greig
Director: Graham Linehan, Martin Dennis, Nick Wood
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: Dylan Moran
Writer: Graham Linehan
Writer: Andy Riley
Writer: Arthur Mathews
Writer: Kevin Cecil
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 286 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner

DVD Reviews of Black Books - The Complete First and Second Series

DVD Review: Funny characters and dialog but they wear thin
Summary: 3 Stars

I am not a fan of British comedy that is heavy on slapstick so this series would naturally have some problems for me. However, the characters, especially Manny, are very funny most of the time and the dialog has some real zingers. The central character, however, does start to wear thin because he is such a slovenly idiot and so over the top most of the time. I finished viewing the lst season wondering if I could stand a second one but I think Manny might bring me around.

DVD Review: I ate your bees
Summary: 5 Stars

This show is just to brilliant to be invented by an American......we just don't come up with humor this glib and interesting. There are at least 4 side splitting moments in every episode.

DVD Review: Brilliant series, brilliant buy!
Summary: 5 Stars

If you like British humor, you'll love Black Books. If you're not familiar with British humor, I'd still recommend it! The jokes aren't based in English politics or deep cultural references (although there are a few), rather there are jokes about doing your taxes, cheap airplane flights, corporate jobs, getting dates, yoga, et cetera. Both discs have blooper reels, and they're hilarious. The show often has a bit of slapstick, incorporating elements of Benny Hill-like humor alongside more intellectual jokes. Altogether, the whole is eminently satisfying, and I laughed and laughed and laughed.

DVD Review: I just did not get it...
Summary: 1 Stars

I'm originally from the UK and look forward to 'fixes' of UK comedy and drama whenever I can get them. 'Shameless' is excellent, 'The Office' is priceless and I was looking forward to this as it had been recommended to me by my brother.
I tried, but this seemed immature and poorly acted. In fact, it really started to annoy me after about 10 minutes.Lots of shouting, over dramatization and a reliance on slapstick left me cold.

DVD Review: Outstanding Dark Comedy from the UK
Summary: 5 Stars

This wildly funny British series was a blind pick based on a recommendation from my on-line DVD rental subscription. The first episode left me stunned - hard to believe I'd never heard of it before. The performers mesh in a way that makes the dark and crazy comedy even funnier, and the outtakes and extras (particularly Black's Puppets) are even better. I just returned my rental disks and am already in withdrawal; needless to say, I just ordered my very own copy. This series is one of the funniest I've ever seen, and worth owning and watching over and over. Highly recommended!

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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/14/2006

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