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Born with a silver spoon in her mouth

Advantages: Classic comedy
Disadvantages: Not laugh out loud funny

...his death. Audrey is forced to sell the Manor to Richard De Vere, a nouveau riche who is not even British - his family hark from Eastern Europe. Audrey, however, is not going to give in without a fight. She takes up residence in the Lodge, and makes it quite clear that De Vere will carry on the traditions of the Manor in her honour. Will Audrey be able to make her mark? Or has she met her match in Richard De Vere? Following her success in The Good ...
...chance to have her own show, which developed into three series in the late seventies and early eighties. And although Peter Bowles (De Vere) plays an important role in the show, Keith is very definitely number one, owning the screen from the minute she appears. Audrey is a very strong-willed woman, used to getting her own way even when her husband was alive, and a little problem like Richard De Vere will not stand in her way. Just as the audience ...

sunmeilan 02.04.2008 · Read full review
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Review of To The Manor Born - Series 1 (DVD)

One of his best.

Advantages: A very funny film.
Disadvantages: None.

Will hay - Ask a Policeman. ******************************* This film stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt. All 3 together making this a cracking film. Introduction: ********* In the sleepy hamlet of Turnround Bottom is the old watch tower which is now the headquarters of the local police station. Synopsis: ******* The film starts with a live radio broadcast where, police sergeant dudfoot is being interviewed regarding the remarkable ...
...this era. Opinions: ****** Will hay sometimes used the theme in his films of involving spooky goings on tied in with sneaky crooks. Just as the villains in oh, Mr Porter! Exploited the local legend of 1 eyed Joe (I have previously reviewed this) to keep people away, so the smugglers here play on the myth of a headless horseman to frighten people away. This is a superb old comedy with subtle humour and wonderful gentle slapstick. When will was ...

Maximus-Qualitus 10.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Will Hay - Ask A Policeman (DVD)

All hail the Marx Brothers

Advantages: Wisecracks, chaos and laughter
Disadvantages: A little too dated for some people

The Marx Brothers were the original punks. The anti-heros. The rebels. My Heroes. Nobody can deliver a line with as much wit as Groucho. Nobody can act so dumb yet be so streetwise as Chico, and nobody can cause as much havoc as Harpo. I remember back to primary school, when i was aged 10. We were told to name our heroes. My friend lifted his hand and called out Bart Simpson. Some other kid said the Thundercats, and someone else said Jesus. A bit ...
...was thinking of only one, the master, Groucho Marx. I was introduced at a young age to the Marx Brothers through films such as Love Happy, Monkey Business, Day At The Races and Horse Feathers. I've never been quite able to shrug off their influence on me. They were the outsiders, they were the underdogs. I know I can be who I want to be, because being different is better. Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Groucho were the Marx Brothers (Gummo, a fifth brother, ...

alvy_singer 09.10.2004 · Read full review
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Review of The Marx Brothers Collection (DVD)

Even best friends can't share the same wedding day.

Advantages: Lots of funny moments, gorgeous dresses, flowers, etc to look at!
Disadvantages: None (in my opinion!)

...Ritz and seeing a beautiful bride coming out of the hotel with her husband on her arm. They make a pact there and then that their wedding will be in June at the very same venue. Liv played by Kate Hudson is a tough Associate lawyer and one of the prestigious law firms in Manhattan. She is known for getting her own way and taking no prisoners along the way.Kate Hudson plays a fantastic part, and will clearly not back down when tough choices need ...
...and is much more likeable as her character is eager to please, and also easily taken advantage of. As the film progresses, the two characters start to change, as the blessed day turns them into evil, desperate women determined to have their perfect day at absolutely any costs. The film is an interesting take on weddings, and most women who have been married will be able to see what the characters are going through. The perfect weddings mean that ...

carlz2001 14.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Bride Wars

One of the best stand ups around!!

Advantages: full of laughs
Disadvantages: non availble!

Russell Howard is unknown to most people. Those people didnt realise Mock The Week was a comedy show with some great comedians. The DVD is fantastic. The jokes are original and about his life and is a non stop belly tickler. Since i first saw him on mock the week i have tried to see all his performances! I went to go see him live for the first time on friday just gone in manchester and it was brilliant. This DVD is a fantasic purchase and would ...

i.r.holmes 14.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Russell Howard - Live (DVD)