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That Mitchell And Webb Look - Series 2 - Complete [2008]


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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

Two of the country’s most popular comedians bring back their equally popular sketch show for a second series, and it shows that David Mitchell’s and Robert Webb’s respective stars are showing little sign of waning. Bringing back old characters with plenty of new ideas, That Mitchell And Webb Look’s second series is funny, clever and destined to be watched over and over (even if it does struggle at times to match series one for gut-busting laughs).

The duo seem to have a bit more money to work with here, too (helped in no small way by the continuing success too of Peep Show), but it’s still the favourites from series one that generate many of the big laughs in That Mitchell And Webb Look. Game show parody Numberwang, in particular, is ingenious and very, very funny, and one of the absolute ongoing highlights of the show

Elsewhere, Sir Digby’s return is less successful, and some of the new material is more hit and miss than you’d hope for. But the joy of That Mitchell And Webb Look is that there’s usually a good laugh around the corner, and that proves to be the case here. It may not see the pair at their absolute peak, but this is sketch comedy as good as anyone else is doing on British television screens right now. Well worth your time. And funnybone… --Jon Foster


The Show That Even Has It's Own Garden!
Review date: 2008-11-27 Rating: 8 out of 10

David Mitchell and Robert Webb are back for more silliness - and more comedy that can you handle. I have to admire the boys for not just doing more of the same in series 2, the only survivor is Sir Digby Chicken Caesar - and a slightly changed Numberwang, which is pretty cool. Some of my favourites include the Helipets which don't actually save pets; the restaurant which pretends to be a vet; the history of Numberwang and of course the scene where Robert and David are in their "That Mitchell and Webb Look Garden" after all they're the only ones to have one, with Blue Peter, well that's what we're lead to believe. There's even a cameo from One Show host Adrian Chillies, shame it wasn't Christine Bleakley.

This show is still good fun, but I miss things like Numberwang, The Snooker Commentators, The Historian and the dodgy bloke trying to offer an attraction which is dangerous - but you've got to look at what's good in TMAWL - the new scenes which are really good like the scarecrow actually getting a date with the girl instead of the bloke, the historian nearly flying with his arms, the chef who looses his sense of smell and of course - Sir Digby Chicken Caesar acting like a loon in the stately home.

Top marks to them, this is original, but follows the same line of humour the pair are known for, you have to admire the way they didn't just give us more of the same, but went away, worked hard on a new set of scenes and gave us something new.

The extras are OK, you get some never before seen sketches which is actually very useful, out-takes and an interesting interview with them. The good thing is that they've been spread over 2 DVDs, and the picture quality is much better than the first series. One crazy thing though is this is region 0, whereas series 1 was R2, it's a pity as our cousins in America can't see the first series! Madness

Altogether this is a great show, and has that "come back later" appeal.

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Reviews


What ever happened to Numberwang?
Review date: 2008-04-24 Rating: 8 out of 10

The 1st series was great, but the second series seemed not to meet the 1st series' standards. But there were still some great sketches - helivets and the numberwang code but to name a few. The numberwang spoofs were ok, but will never meet the standard of the originals.

Not as good as the first series...
Review date: 2008-04-20 Rating: 6 out of 10

I loved the first series of 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'. It was a breath of fresh air, amongst all the dire sketch shows dependent on constant repetition and unpleasantness, and the show that was intelligent in it's comedy.
It was a transfer of the best of their radio series, 'That Mitchell and Webb Sound', and some new sketches especially written for television. There was a huge range of characters and worlds, and they all were brilliant reflections of people in real life.
'Numberwang' was an excellent parody of numerous over the top game shows, 'Angel Summoner and BMX bandit' was a clever parody of constant superhero collaborations, 'Big Talk' of numerous debate shows, 'Sir Digby' featuring a london vagrant believing that he's a character in a certain 50s detective programme (and wonderfully reminiscant of the style), and numerous celebrity teaming parodies, including 'Chip and Pin'.
Every sketch was well done and left the wit to do the talking.

And now, series two. The glossy budget hasn't helped them, and the new series has been good overall, but not great. Moments of genius are mixed with sketches that have swearing for the sake of it instead of to make a point or to be simply silly.
Of what has been copied from the radio show, the sketches are good and some are brilliant, especially the transfer of the 'Cricket Film' sketch.
Of what is new, it really is a case of the brilliant alternating with the dire.
I loved the return of Numberwang, especially the history of Numberwang which was essentially great little moments strung together in one long sketch. The sketches such as the farmer talking to his horse were overdone, and some sketches such as 'Speedo', 'Mrs Wilberforce' and the return of 'Sir Digby' served no purpose and were 'so-so' at the best.

So in overall, the first series was a brilliant combination of witty sketches. In the second series, there are plenty of moments that touch the brilliance of the first series, but they are scattered amongst others that unfortunatly just don't work.
Buy the DVD if you are a big fan, but if you're a stranger to Mitchell and Webb, and want a proper taste of their brilliance, buy the first series instead.




Are we watching the same programme?!
Review date: 2008-04-13 Rating: 10 out of 10

I have just read the two previous reviews of this frankly brilliant series and have to say that I completely disagree with their views. Obviously they are entitled to their opinions but I believe that they must have been watching a series of the tedious Little Britain when they wrote these reviews.

The second series of That Mitchell and Webb Look is essential viewing for any Mitchell and Webb fan. It is just as witty, original and completely hilarious as series one and I think that it's disappointing that people can't see past the fact that they used some sketches from the radio show. I believe that this is inevitable after their level of success - people like to see their favourite sketches in different formats after all.

I hope that the previous two reviewers do not put anyone off buying this series on DVD, it truly is excellent.

No other reviews necessary, thanks...
Review date: 2008-04-03 Rating: 2 out of 10

My esteemed fellow reviewer is absolutely spot-on with all criticisms of this, frankly, terrible second series. A comedy car wreckage of unfunny sketches, unfunny characters, dated (and unfunny) ideas - the 'Numberwang Code' anybody? No, didn't think so - adds up to the simple fact that you'd be better off sticking your own fingers down your throat and spewing over your family than watching this.

Or go watch series 1 - which is great...

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Robert Webb
Olivia Coleman
David Mitchell

Creators:
David Mitchell (Primary Contributor)
Robert Webb (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: Fremantle Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Fremantle Home Entertainment
EAN: 5030697012807
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Dolby, PAL,
Release date: 2008-10-20
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 180 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2008
Language: English (Unknown)

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