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Ricky Gervais Live - Animals [2003]
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There's something of Eddie Izzard's style in Gervais's approach, especially noticeable when he dissects the Biblical Genesis story for its absurdities; and he has also learned lessons from the father of his Office co-star Lucy Davis, Jasper Carrott. In the best segment, and one that's pure Carrott Confidential, Gervais reads out genuine animal "facts" from a website and comments gleefully upon them. Although his range is limited--he's neither an impressionist nor a mimic--Gervais gets by on a mixture of easygoing charm and bare-faced cheek, which in a short show of about an hour is all he needs to keep everyone laughing. --Mark Walker DVD Technical Information:
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Remarkably for someone who doesn't claim to be either an actor or a professional stand-up comic, Ricky Gervais has now triumphed in both fields. Animals Live is his one-man show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre during which the star of The Office ("That's two BAFTA Awards") presents a "lecture" on the animal kingdom in a shameless bid to inherit David Attenborough's mantle, since the old boy is getting on a bit and can't last forever. The subject is loose and broad enough to allow for plenty of digressions and amiable ramblings about sex, childhood, war and, of course, more sex.
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DVD Description
Filmed during a limited run at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, the show is based around Ricky’s fascination with the animal kingdom (including that curious species, the human being) and covers subjects as diverse as classifying bats, gay animals and the Great War poets. From the moment the curtain goes up, it becomes clear that David Attenborough has nothing to worry about as Gervais accompanies a short film on animal copulation with a unique and not entirely scientific narration! Fans will wonder if any subject is taboo as the comedy drifts from his interpretation of the Bible (including what really went on in the Garden of Eden) to parts of the animal kingdom that the BBC never dared to cover.
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Synopsis
The first ever live show from the creator of the succesful comedy series, The Office.
Ian Hislop - You were wrong!!
Review date: 2008-01-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
This was just a blast. I loved the silliness of his animal related comedy. The humour was largely gentle, daft and sometimes even cute (see his swimming elephant impression!!). If you are looking for witty social commentary this is not the comedy for you - as a result I can see why some office fans don't like it. This is a completely different side of Gervais, a side I much preferred actually. I am not a fan of the office. I don't like my comedy to cut to close to the bone or make me feel uncomfortable - I appreciate the genius of it - but it's not my taste. This DVD is daft, and I loved it.
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Reviews
Brilliant
Review date: 2007-08-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
I thought this was hilarious. Classic moments like the daddy long legs sketch and the dolphins come to mind.
lots of funny bits. not so strong as a complete show.
Review date: 2007-01-11 Rating: 6 out of 10
The first time I saw this was in broken bits and pieces and it made me ache to want to see the entire show as some of the clips just killed me.
When I finally got the see the complete show I realised that I had already seen the best bits and that the momentum for an entire (although very short) show was not really there.
Definitely worth a look though. Promising debut.
I expected more.
Review date: 2006-12-18 Rating: 4 out of 10
Ricky Gervais seems to have something of a Midas touch - until "Animals". It was quite amusing, but that's it. I didn't watch it with excited trepidation for the next funny moment. I felt uncomfortable for Gervais whose audience laughed at the right places but generally seemed as disappointed as me.
I think Gervais is a comic genius - but here he tried something new and it simply wasn't strong enough. I've heard that his "Politics" show was far better, I will watch that and review.
If you're a big Gervais fan then you'll either love this because Ricky Gervais is in it, or you'll be disappointed as it doesn't compare to his other work.
Like I say - it isn't bad, it just isn't that good either.
Was really surprised not to like this
Review date: 2006-07-29 Rating: 4 out of 10
... but it just didn't make me laugh. I found it a bit coarse and in the end also predictable. Gervais doesn't have the energy of comics like Peter Kay or Ben Elton. Perhaps is big talent is really as a writer - in this area I think he is a genuis - check out Extras, it is brilliant!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Stirling Gallacher
Ricky Gervais
Creators:
Ricky Gervais (Primary Contributor)
Stirling Gallacher (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
EAN: 5050582089004
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2003-11-17
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2003
Language: English (Original Language)