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Dylan Moran's West End Tour:
Tour runs from October 26th to December 5th, 2009 at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.
Tour runs from October 26th to December 5th, 2009 at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By L. Webb
The thing with seeing a Dylan Moran show or dvd, is that you know it will be good. I sat down to watch this, after seeing the show live in Bristol last year, and knew I was in for a treat. He doesn't disappoint.
Dylan Moran begins this show in a superbly bumbling fashion, pretty much walking out onto stage and shrugging. But, ironically when you consider the themes he talks about, this evolves into passionate rants about just about anything he can think of to complain about.
Of course, amongst 80 minutes of talking, there is a great deal of cynicism, but that's always been part of Moran's charm. The passion he shows is addictive, and you can feel the audience growing with it. This is true stand-up comedy: One man + one stage + one microphone = jokes. simple. The way Moran manages to diversify from this very simple comedy formula is by being a very unique observational comedian and by giving very bizarre analogies. It's pure, and it's superb.
"What It Is" is a perfect title for this show, and Moran talks about pretty much everything, and this can be summed up by the way he begins the show; with material on God and science and the creation of the world. Common Moran themes like self-improvement and foreign countries (and their accents) crop up, however more fresh and broad themes are talked about, such as Death, Consumerism, Child-rearing, pleasure and, er... confectionery.
"What It Is" could be viewed as a dark and cynical talk about the difficult issues in life, maybe even a passionate lecture, but the difference is, Moran manages to cover these topics whilst being outrageously funny. This DVD is superb from start to finish, and leaves you wanting to go have a cake. Moran would be pleased.
Dylan Moran begins this show in a superbly bumbling fashion, pretty much walking out onto stage and shrugging. But, ironically when you consider the themes he talks about, this evolves into passionate rants about just about anything he can think of to complain about.
Of course, amongst 80 minutes of talking, there is a great deal of cynicism, but that's always been part of Moran's charm. The passion he shows is addictive, and you can feel the audience growing with it. This is true stand-up comedy: One man + one stage + one microphone = jokes. simple. The way Moran manages to diversify from this very simple comedy formula is by being a very unique observational comedian and by giving very bizarre analogies. It's pure, and it's superb.
"What It Is" is a perfect title for this show, and Moran talks about pretty much everything, and this can be summed up by the way he begins the show; with material on God and science and the creation of the world. Common Moran themes like self-improvement and foreign countries (and their accents) crop up, however more fresh and broad themes are talked about, such as Death, Consumerism, Child-rearing, pleasure and, er... confectionery.
"What It Is" could be viewed as a dark and cynical talk about the difficult issues in life, maybe even a passionate lecture, but the difference is, Moran manages to cover these topics whilst being outrageously funny. This DVD is superb from start to finish, and leaves you wanting to go have a cake. Moran would be pleased.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Joseph H
You know, there's a saying about humor. And it's, "the most important thing in... (TIMING!!!)" or at least that's how a friend of mine says it. lol As an American, (who lives in America no less) i'm not used to seeing foreign comedians and was unsure about exactly what to expect. And I was blown away by what Dylan Moran put on in Sydney! And on a side note, it was nice to see him say some things that I was feeling for quite a while but just never got around to saying (about being an adult, women's modesty [I especially loved the suicide bomber bit!] etc.) and that just further add to the enjoyment I felt for watching his standup. I already ordered his collection (the "Monster" and the "Like... Totally" shows that're on one disc) and I can't wait to see those two shows! (and felt especially lucky that I got one of the last two that amazon had "at the time"! So 5 stars for Dylan Moran and i'm sure that his collection will earn 5 stars from me as well!
Lastly, I was blown away by the shipping speed of amazon.co.uk. They shipped it to me TWELVE DAYS EARLY!!! (from the earliest expected ship date!) and I only chose economy shipping no less! So i'm very satisfied with amazon.co.uk's service and I hope that this will continue in the future!
Lastly, I was blown away by the shipping speed of amazon.co.uk. They shipped it to me TWELVE DAYS EARLY!!! (from the earliest expected ship date!) and I only chose economy shipping no less! So i'm very satisfied with amazon.co.uk's service and I hope that this will continue in the future!
By Richaaaaay
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Some people won't, it's not for everyone - like all the best comedy. But he is so quick, and all over the place and slightly difficult to follow. Which means you enjoy it for 3 or 4 views at least! Really good, has a brilliant sceptical look at life...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The antidote
If you are as sick of pre-packaged TV comedy of the McIntyre variety as I am, fed up with the dizziness that ensues from following an over-restless `stand-up` as he prowls and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by GlynLuke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and weird
Just a lot of moody, weird opinions on things - not in a tiring way - just strange and unexpected ... and really funny! Good for fans of Eddie Izzard's - similar vein of humor.
Published 16 months ago by Dr. Stephanie Jourdan
5.0 out of 5 stars
he is jesus!
I cant understand how i had never heard of him til earlier this year, he is so funny! And What It Is? if i laughed anymore id burst a lung!
A truly funny man.
A truly funny man.
Published 19 months ago by Trina
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing live!
This stand up is the next peg up the run for dylan Moran it just gets better and better as he grows older and more bitter ! Read more
Published 21 months ago by mandingo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really funny
Dylan Moran is one of the funniest Irish men alive in my book. I can't wait to see him live.
Published on 14 Jun 2010 by Ms. K. Crawford
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sadly disappointed :( Other reviews misleading!
Like most reviewers for this DVD, I adored Black Books and Dylan Moran's earlier stand up work. However, this live show I would not have paid for a ticket to, or for the DVD... Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by Ms. Faulkes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
I am a big fan of Dylan Moran in Black Books. his on stage show is good, but his material doesn't feel very new.
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Mr. Anthony P. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it, Love it, Love it
I have always enjoyed watching Dylan Moran but only recently got some of his DVDs, this is absolutely fantastic!! I had pains from laughing so much... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Melanie Kiernan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it - Buy it now!
I saw Dylan Moran perform this 'what it is' at the Apollo in London, and assumed that would be the recording that got put on the DVD. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Betty Red
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Moran
This DVD is so funny it's possibly life threatening. It should carry a health warning. The Extras are a bit of a puzzle, but they're short, and you don't have to bother with them... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Banshee
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