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The show itself? Great. Highest recommendation possible.
On the down side, there are two highly annoying things about this set that have been neglected by prior reviews.
First of all, the episodes are in the wrong order. This is only a minor irritation as there is very little continuity in the show, but it's still somewhat disorientating for someone who watched it when it aired.
The big gripe, however, is that the episode 'Big Buzznizz' is of a much lower production quality than the other episodes. The frame rate is marginally faster creating a constant blur effect, and the animation is noticeably out of sync with the audio. This was how the episode originally aired on BBC2, but the repeat of the episode a few nights later was in perfect quality - which only adds to the mystery and the stupidity of including the worse version on the DVD. It's not like you can make the argument that they did this to keep in continuity with how the series aired - again, the episodes are out of order anyway, so there is absolutely no excuse for this. It tarnishes an otherwise great package.
Not much to say on the series itself, I loved it when it was televised and I still enjoy its dark and twisted humour now. It's especially enjoyable since Bob Monkhouse's death as one of the raunchier elements of his immense legacy. It's just a shame that the DVD itself has been so horribly butchered in so few, but so significant areas. If these flaws aren't likely to bother you then go ahead and buy the set, it's good value for money and a good laugh, but just be aware that it's far from what it should have been.
Great show, let down badly by a hacked release.
On the down side, there are two highly annoying things about this set that have been neglected by prior reviews.
First of all, the episodes are in the wrong order. This is only a minor irritation as there is very little continuity in the show, but it's still somewhat disorientating for someone who watched it when it aired.
The big gripe, however, is that the episode 'Big Buzznizz' is of a much lower production quality than the other episodes. The frame rate is marginally faster creating a constant blur effect, and the animation is noticeably out of sync with the audio. This was how the episode originally aired on BBC2, but the repeat of the episode a few nights later was in perfect quality - which only adds to the mystery and the stupidity of including the worse version on the DVD. It's not like you can make the argument that they did this to keep in continuity with how the series aired - again, the episodes are out of order anyway, so there is absolutely no excuse for this. It tarnishes an otherwise great package.
Not much to say on the series itself, I loved it when it was televised and I still enjoy its dark and twisted humour now. It's especially enjoyable since Bob Monkhouse's death as one of the raunchier elements of his immense legacy. It's just a shame that the DVD itself has been so horribly butchered in so few, but so significant areas. If these flaws aren't likely to bother you then go ahead and buy the set, it's good value for money and a good laugh, but just be aware that it's far from what it should have been.
Great show, let down badly by a hacked release.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
There was a time, about yesterday in fact, that I thought that the Mr Hell show was gone forever.
Not so! Here it is, ready to enter my hands in full glory on April 2nd 2007.
Hooray!
This little-known TV series is the funniest cartoon I ever remember seeing, full to the brim with hilarious sketches, including some popular regular contributions from favourite characters, such as Serge the seal, and Mr Hell himself, voiced by Bob Monkhouse no less.
I was bitterly disappointed when the show was shoved later and later in BBC2's schedule. So here it is, and I can finally show the world how good it was.
See for yourself, buy it now---if you're a fan of all things cartoony and adult comedy, you shalln't be disappointed!
Not so! Here it is, ready to enter my hands in full glory on April 2nd 2007.
Hooray!
This little-known TV series is the funniest cartoon I ever remember seeing, full to the brim with hilarious sketches, including some popular regular contributions from favourite characters, such as Serge the seal, and Mr Hell himself, voiced by Bob Monkhouse no less.
I was bitterly disappointed when the show was shoved later and later in BBC2's schedule. So here it is, and I can finally show the world how good it was.
See for yourself, buy it now---if you're a fan of all things cartoony and adult comedy, you shalln't be disappointed!
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
i have been surfing the net for years waiting for when this series would hopefully come along to buy on dvd and now its finally here afer five years the funniest adult cartoon ever. Its a shame sir bob monkhouse passed away and that the beeb didnt sign up to many more episodes of this great masterpiece of humour family guy,american dad,south park eat your heart out its just too funny no wonder i used to stay up late on a sunday night!!!!!!!!!!
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