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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Larry David, simply put, IS a genius.This series marks the beginning of a new era of comedy. Sad to say it's ratings do not fairly reflect the sheer perfection and success of this show. Gargantuan perfomances from David, Hines, Garlin and the fabulous shrieking and vulgar Susie Essman.Guest artists from Ted Danson to a quirky and hilarious guest appearance from Steve Coogan give masterclasses in understated and intelligent comedy.
The journey through series one to six is a torturous but gutbustingly funny experience. Through the myopic eyes of David we see the faults of others and the vaccuous world he resides while accepting and sometimes applauding his own glaring faults. A man of honesty and insights who deals with others the way we could only hope to.
Hines performance as his long suffering wife, Cheryl for me is the jewel in this show. She holds David's perfomance and perfectly compliments his tempestuousness with a quiet and dainty strength. You absolutely believe this crazy complicated guy exists because of the excellent scenes played with Cheryl Hines.
If you go through life laughing without the guilt and pleasure of laughing with (and at) Mr Larry David... then that's pretty, PRETTY, PRETTY sad.
The journey through series one to six is a torturous but gutbustingly funny experience. Through the myopic eyes of David we see the faults of others and the vaccuous world he resides while accepting and sometimes applauding his own glaring faults. A man of honesty and insights who deals with others the way we could only hope to.
Hines performance as his long suffering wife, Cheryl for me is the jewel in this show. She holds David's perfomance and perfectly compliments his tempestuousness with a quiet and dainty strength. You absolutely believe this crazy complicated guy exists because of the excellent scenes played with Cheryl Hines.
If you go through life laughing without the guilt and pleasure of laughing with (and at) Mr Larry David... then that's pretty, PRETTY, PRETTY sad.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
When I first watched Curb, if I'm honest, I found it dull, boring and not particularly funny!
It's only when you get it into your mind that "No matter what Larry does, he always manages to upset everyone" that you start to understand the genius of the show and the characters! It's easy to dismiss the show because of the unusual format (unscripted and sometimes drawn out episodes) but I'm so glad I stuck with it!
I'm a big fan of the more mainstream American Comedy's (Friends, 2 and a half men, Will & Grace etc) but I have to say this is by far my favourite!
Larry is a loveable character and although he's often politically incorrect and offensive, he generally only has other peoples best interests at heart!
Larry isn't afraid to speak his mind, point out what others wouldn't dare pointing out and I love him for it! I often find myself saying "Oh poor Larry" before bursting into fits of giggles!
By far the funniest show on TV. It's not often I can watch a whole 6 series and then want to go back to the beginning and start over!
This is pretty, pretty, pretty good!!
It's only when you get it into your mind that "No matter what Larry does, he always manages to upset everyone" that you start to understand the genius of the show and the characters! It's easy to dismiss the show because of the unusual format (unscripted and sometimes drawn out episodes) but I'm so glad I stuck with it!
I'm a big fan of the more mainstream American Comedy's (Friends, 2 and a half men, Will & Grace etc) but I have to say this is by far my favourite!
Larry is a loveable character and although he's often politically incorrect and offensive, he generally only has other peoples best interests at heart!
Larry isn't afraid to speak his mind, point out what others wouldn't dare pointing out and I love him for it! I often find myself saying "Oh poor Larry" before bursting into fits of giggles!
By far the funniest show on TV. It's not often I can watch a whole 6 series and then want to go back to the beginning and start over!
This is pretty, pretty, pretty good!!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
HBO easily makes my favorite American shows aprt from the west wing. The Wire being the best drama ever made and Curb you Enthusiasm easily my favorite American comedy. In fact its so far clear of those 2 and half..every one loves.. king of... well, nothing whatso ever, that nothing american is comparible to Curb. Even Seinfeld, which was co-created and written by Larry david falls a long way short of my affection for curb.
Its hard to review this without moronically gushing about how frickin good it is and wanting to scream "you simply have to watch this, its just simply brilliant". Yes, very hard indeed to keep that in.
However its not for everyone, if you watched Norbit and thought that was funny... 'Curbs' not for you.
If you like 2 pints of Larger and a packet of crap.... Again not for you
Curb makes you squirm! Ricky Gervais's Office uses the curb style squirm with great effect, but, as much as I loved the office, I'd always reach for a CYE dvd first.
Larry David plays himself, but he plays the side of himself that we all keep quiet. The Sociopath. He says the things we all keep in and elaborately gets himself in and sometimes out self created dilemmas. If you like intelligent, well written and beautifulled structured comedy, you owe it to yourself to give Curb a lot of time.. it is just simply the best comedy show ever.
Its hard to review this without moronically gushing about how frickin good it is and wanting to scream "you simply have to watch this, its just simply brilliant". Yes, very hard indeed to keep that in.
However its not for everyone, if you watched Norbit and thought that was funny... 'Curbs' not for you.
If you like 2 pints of Larger and a packet of crap.... Again not for you
Curb makes you squirm! Ricky Gervais's Office uses the curb style squirm with great effect, but, as much as I loved the office, I'd always reach for a CYE dvd first.
Larry David plays himself, but he plays the side of himself that we all keep quiet. The Sociopath. He says the things we all keep in and elaborately gets himself in and sometimes out self created dilemmas. If you like intelligent, well written and beautifulled structured comedy, you owe it to yourself to give Curb a lot of time.. it is just simply the best comedy show ever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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This is an excellent box set, and I say this as one who slagged of Larry David in the past.
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Published 17 months ago by Michael Jenkins
Larry David is a genius!!!
I am a late starter to curb your enthusiasm, but now I'm thinking what have i missed all these years! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sonja Shirley
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It's just awesome so many really good epesodes you could call the best ever but it's so hard to choose
Published 21 months ago by kieran orgaziod
It has 'Wet my Appetite'!
I did not start to watch 'Curb your Enthusiasm' until quite recently, but I am now hooked. The writing, dialogue particularly, is quite brilliant. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Cassandra
Brillant Collection
Well worth the value for the first 6 seasons of this great show which is made by the hilarious larry david. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Aaron O'Connor
Genius
Well after watching Ricky Gervais interview Larry David, Ricky saying that he was the funniest man ever I had to purchase this DVD. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Hogg
Brilliant
This has to be one of the best boxsets i have ever bought. If you don't own this then you are seriously missing out.
Published on 22 April 2010 by Owen Dowds
Will Larry ever catch a break
Curb is one of the best American comedies I've seen in ages. It's well written and often cringeworthy like 'The Office' as Larry David stumbles from one bad situation into... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by Mr. Jonathan Day
What's not to like?
Firstly, I have to say that I'd never seen CYE before buying this set. I've no idea if it's broadcast in the UK, and if it isn't, why not? Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by Mr. S. Kerfoot
Genius!
Comedy does not get better than this. CYE must be one of the funniest shows ever made and this from someone who has never seen a single episode of Seinfeld (Larry David's was... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Bingo Little
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