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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
'Beautiful People' are the those people Simon Doonan and his best friend Kyle (Kylie) aspire to be. They are the very people, who exude the flamboyant, and live in places free of normative persecution in a permanent reality of expression.
Unfortunately, Simon and Kyle live in an ordinary (if not dull) suburbia and their desire for flamboyance is hampered by their reality. Yet, this is no normal suburbia as the Doonan's can never be described as 'normal'. They within themselves are the archetypes of individual expression, rebelling against the boredom of their neighbours and community. They are a tight knit family, founded on each other, and constantly affirming each member's unique outlook on life. They are ironically the very model of an alternative, yet grounded family which is both supportive and protective of those members 'ordinary' society considers weird and bordering the fringe.
Meera Syal as 'Aunty Hayley' is a gem of a character, although it is only in the second series that she comes into her own. Nonetheless, her unique outlook on life (and the fact that she is blind in more ways than one) make for hysteria in the Doonan home. Yet it is that very hysteria which makes the Doonan family function, without which they seem hopeless lost and unfulfilled.
Simon's dreams are beyond his home, family and life in the suburbs. His expressions and explorations are filled with delight and tragedy, and many a scene with have you laughing uncontrollably.
A wonderful series to come out of British television, which dare I say surprises me more and more these days. 'Skins' was brilliant, as was the first three seasons of 'Shameless'. 'Beautiful People' is deliriously fun, and worth every cent spent on its purchase.
Unfortunately, Simon and Kyle live in an ordinary (if not dull) suburbia and their desire for flamboyance is hampered by their reality. Yet, this is no normal suburbia as the Doonan's can never be described as 'normal'. They within themselves are the archetypes of individual expression, rebelling against the boredom of their neighbours and community. They are a tight knit family, founded on each other, and constantly affirming each member's unique outlook on life. They are ironically the very model of an alternative, yet grounded family which is both supportive and protective of those members 'ordinary' society considers weird and bordering the fringe.
Meera Syal as 'Aunty Hayley' is a gem of a character, although it is only in the second series that she comes into her own. Nonetheless, her unique outlook on life (and the fact that she is blind in more ways than one) make for hysteria in the Doonan home. Yet it is that very hysteria which makes the Doonan family function, without which they seem hopeless lost and unfulfilled.
Simon's dreams are beyond his home, family and life in the suburbs. His expressions and explorations are filled with delight and tragedy, and many a scene with have you laughing uncontrollably.
A wonderful series to come out of British television, which dare I say surprises me more and more these days. 'Skins' was brilliant, as was the first three seasons of 'Shameless'. 'Beautiful People' is deliriously fun, and worth every cent spent on its purchase.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I wanted to use this space to inform the American customers about the playability of this blue-ray disc on American TV. Yes, it is really region free, and do not let the business of 50i and 60i stops or intimidates you from buying the set. I played the disc (along with many other Region Free and no-region specified blu-ray discs purchased here) using a Region "A" LG Blu-ray player (BD370)and a Panasonic 50" Plasam TV, there has been no problem whatsoever with the sound (being amplified on a Surround-Sound Amplifer) or the video on the TV screen (NTSC system).
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I can't believe I didn't know about this series when it was being broadcast! I saw the title on Amazon and thought, "What the hell? It's only a few pounds to risk." And I'm so glad that I did risk them. My partner and I watched all six episodes and ordered Series 2 as well in a single, delightful evening.
This is a laugh-out-loud series, wittily and intelligently written, performed to perfection by it's adult and young cast alike. I just wish the BBC had given the show a third series!
This is a laugh-out-loud series, wittily and intelligently written, performed to perfection by it's adult and young cast alike. I just wish the BBC had given the show a third series!
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