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Special Features
- Director's choice of best clips
- ITV1 channel idents
- National TV Awards clip
- Heat Electric ads
- PG Tips TV spots
- Bringing Creature Comforts To Life
- Who Said That? game
- Weblinks
DVD ROM content:
- Wallpaper
- Downloadable phrases
DVD Technical Information:
- Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (English)
- Region Code: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 1.77 Anamorphic Wide Screen
- Subtitles: none
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A must for anyone who enjoyed Wallace and Gromit and other Aardman films. We've watched them several times, and still laugh out loud. They appeal to children and adults (though sometimes on different levels).
Volume 1: Series 1 Part 1 has 6 episodes, of about 9 minutes each (The Circus, Pets at the Vets, Working Animals, The Sea, The Garden, Feeding Time), plus a few extras such as a documentary, game, etc.
Volume 2: Series 1 Part 2 has 7 episodes (The Beach, The Pet Shop, What's It All About?, Being a Bird, Is Anyone Out There?, Cats or Dogs?, Merry Christmas), again with a few extras including the Heat Electric adverts.
Be warned that there have been various different collections of the Creature Comforts episodes, and some of the older reviews may refer to different collections.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Everyone now has had a chance to gripe about how awful it was of Aardman to only include six episodes of their sensational new series 'Creature Comforts' on its Christmas DVD release. So now that the remaining seven episodes have finally made it to the shelves, it's high time to put all cynicism aside and just sit back and thoroughly enjoy. This is, after all, one of the most astounding examples of animation to come out of the new millennium - innovative, witty, wry and brought to life with superb claymation techniques.
Based on some of Aardman's previous creations, once again we are treated to a round of voices and viewpoints from the Great British Public, each one taken from actual interview recordings and matched up to an animal character - and every time the matching of voice to animal is so aptly done, so that even dullest of human dialogue is given a whole new meaning. Topics covered on this DVD include evolution, seaside holidays, UFOS and the ever-ongoing 'cats or dogs' debate, with inputs from recurring characters like Trixie the dog, Fluffy the hamster and Captain Cuddlpuss the cat. Don't overlook the more minor critters though - as always some of the most memorable moments come from them. I particularly love the amusing debate in one episode between a Boston terrier and a stick insect over which creature makes the better pet, a snail attempting to escape from ending up as a bird's dinner, a young guinea pig discribing his python neighbour, and two swallows discussing some of the injuries they've endured whilst flying. Also recommended is the hilarious aliens episode, in which extra-terrestrials give their views on life in the UK, and the Christmas special which allowed this fantastic first series to end itself on a very high note indeed.
In terms of extras, this DVD includes most of the adverts from the previous 'Creature Comforts' Heat Electric campaign (not the complete set, but it's still good) and an array of miscellaneous extra TV footage that's well worth checking out, including a short feature specially made for promoting the National TV Awards.
In short, this is a brilliant addition to the 'Creature Comforts' cannon. Snap it up and laugh until your sides split. And don't forget to keep your eyes peeled - this is Aardman here, so expect 'background jokes' galore!!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Creature Comforts Series One DVD pack makes the perfect Christmas present for any Aardman fan. The family humour, when combined with the fantastic animation techniques makes for quite wonderful viewing. Its been a few years since the first time we saw CC but the latest episodes are by far the best ever! Buy it today! Never before has there been such perfect viewing either side of the Queen's speech!! And I understand a 2nd series is currently in production - can't wait!!
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Great Fun
When I first watched Creature Comforts on TV, I have to admit, I thought that there are actors speaking to parts. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dr. Ingolf Triebener
Great delivery
Great delivery in good time. Only slight criticism was the box smelt of cigarette smoke- but a quick spray of deodorant did the trick! Definitely recommend. Joe
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Mr. J. D. Piper
THE GREAT BRITISH PUBLIC
I try to watch Creature Comforts whenever it's on - it's so funny how they match the animals to the voices & discussions. Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Jane Doe
Lovers of The Royale Family will love this too.
I can't fault Creature Comforts clips, they're superb and I can't begin to understand how the creators get their ideas for the animated characters to match the real 'vox pop'... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2008 by R Stocks
Original idea, amazing craftsmanship
Creature comforts are just so well done, smooth but you can still see how they were done - the perfect balance. Read more
Published on 25 April 2007 by Snowberry & Lime
Classic!
I have the original Creature Comforts on DVD (excellent content but not the best quality transfer to DVD) and these latest installments are just as good, if not better. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2005
Beware of playing time!!!
This dvd has a playing time of barely more than 1/2 an hour -nuff said.Better to get "series 1, part 1", which is a later production + more generous. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2004 by Anthony Doyle
Absolutely brilliant
I'd forgotten how funny Creature Comforts was - all the short films on this video are sheer genius, great for adults and kids. I know I'll watch it again and again.
Published on 13 Nov 2000
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