I got Drop Dead Fred on DVD a couple of months ago from HMV. As it was always one of my favourite movies as a kid and well after watching the movie again it is still one of my favourite movies.
It as to be one of the funniest movies of all time. The main plot is a young woman called Elizabeth who as just split up from her husband, is re-introduced to her childhood (quite childish) imaginary friend who is sent to help Elizabeth be happy again(and to cause some serious mischief).
In this Drop Dead Fred is played by Rik Mayall who is also in Sitcom Classics Bottom & The Young Ones so you know the movie is going to be great.
I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes comedy and any Rik Mayall fan.
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Soho_Black 04.04.2007 16:36
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
dan_pentagram 23.03.2007 11:15
basic to say the least - i loved this film and you miss out so much detail that you could comment on
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