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A compilation of what Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders do best: mercilessly funny spoofs. Baywatch, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Misery, Silence of the Lambs, Alien 3, The Piano are just a few and all are truly hilarious
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Yes, unbelievably, with an archive which would be the envy of commercial TV stations throughout the world, the BBC manages to dig into theirs and produce an extremely mediocre compilation.
Why would a compilation with this title omit their best movie parodies (Exorcist, Whatever Happened to Baby Dawn, The Sound of Music etc) yet include lots of sketches which are not remotely connected with the movies?
I am a strong supporter of the BBC ethic and its method of funding - but some of their efforts on the commercial front show a distinct lack of sense. Instead of funding new series of F&S - which ceased to be funny some time ago - they could exploit the back catalogue to the benefit of those who remember their peak years, and fund more innovative new programming instead which wouldn't get a chance on commercial tv.
Instead, I can only dream of "French & Saunders: the early years" or even better "The complete French & Saunders" DVDs. Still, no doubt these titles would be as misleading as F&S at the movies or the many "Best of..." BBC compilations which are anything but.
Why would a compilation with this title omit their best movie parodies (Exorcist, Whatever Happened to Baby Dawn, The Sound of Music etc) yet include lots of sketches which are not remotely connected with the movies?
I am a strong supporter of the BBC ethic and its method of funding - but some of their efforts on the commercial front show a distinct lack of sense. Instead of funding new series of F&S - which ceased to be funny some time ago - they could exploit the back catalogue to the benefit of those who remember their peak years, and fund more innovative new programming instead which wouldn't get a chance on commercial tv.
Instead, I can only dream of "French & Saunders: the early years" or even better "The complete French & Saunders" DVDs. Still, no doubt these titles would be as misleading as F&S at the movies or the many "Best of..." BBC compilations which are anything but.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
WHAT A BUY!!
I've been a fan of these two forever (as most people I know are) and this is probably the best thing I've bought on Amazon for a long time! These two comical genius' give everything in their live shows that one would want to see.
Only one improvement could be made, in my opinion; there needs to be more!!
It's called 'The Big Live Boxset', and while what it does consist of is hilerious, it ends too soon, consisting of their last two live shows (Alive and Still Alive) and a 15 minute behind the scenes snippet from their last ever tour (which consists of videos of Dawn as she forgets to charge up her camera, and Jen recording herself in the mirror, and talking about Flog it!)
BUT, all fans want more, and at this fantastic price it is worth every single penny!
If you are at all amused by French and Saunders this DVD will be entertaining, amusing, and a pleasing addition to your DVD collection.
Very happy with my product!!
Love these women!!!! :) :)
I've been a fan of these two forever (as most people I know are) and this is probably the best thing I've bought on Amazon for a long time! These two comical genius' give everything in their live shows that one would want to see.
Only one improvement could be made, in my opinion; there needs to be more!!
It's called 'The Big Live Boxset', and while what it does consist of is hilerious, it ends too soon, consisting of their last two live shows (Alive and Still Alive) and a 15 minute behind the scenes snippet from their last ever tour (which consists of videos of Dawn as she forgets to charge up her camera, and Jen recording herself in the mirror, and talking about Flog it!)
BUT, all fans want more, and at this fantastic price it is worth every single penny!
If you are at all amused by French and Saunders this DVD will be entertaining, amusing, and a pleasing addition to your DVD collection.
Very happy with my product!!
Love these women!!!! :) :)
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By helen
Format:DVD
I Loved this DVD. I'm a huge fan of French and Saunders, and was a bit daunted at what to expect reading the other reviews, but wasn't at all dissapointed. I believe F&S were at their comic best in the late 80's early 90's which is where most of these sketches came from. Fantastic stuff. If you like the latest offerings from the girls then this DVD probably isn't for you,but if you're a purist like me, then its amazing. The detail and timing in the 'School Trip' sketch is perfect and very very funny. There are a couple of classic sketches not included, again early 90's late 80's ones (BBC Wardrobe girls, 'its not a Jan Leeming' and "Chambermaid!"), would have been excellent additions. Might as well get on the bandwagon and moan about lack of extras on BBC DVD's, which always drags them down a bit.
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THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION IS WRONG
This Double DVD box set contains two fantastic live shows by Britain's funniest ever girls, however the product description listed here is incorrect and as a result I've had to... Read more
Published 24 days ago by MSim
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nowhere near as funny as other stuff they have done...
It was not as funny as I seemed to remember French and Saunders being....was desperate to see Jennifer Saunders stand behind the curtains like she always did and that didn't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emma Hancox from a place near Brighton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure gold
Excellent dvd very funny arrived very quickly & i am extremely happy with it, would deff recommend it to any French & Saunders fan
Published 2 months ago by Pam Meehan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work
The DVD started off fine and worked properly, however, getting nearer the middle of it it just stopped working. poor.
Published 2 months ago by Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars
MY HOUSE GODDESSES
Not much more to say these two women are the best in British comedy both together and on there own
Published 5 months ago by Roger Carlsson
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a swiz! Mostly non-movie sketches from the early 90s.
French and Saunders at the Movies. BBC copyright 2005. 100 minutes of material.
Sounds great if you love F&S's excellent parodies of films. Read more
Sounds great if you love F&S's excellent parodies of films. Read more
Published 6 months ago by T. Mcveigh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
Can't say a lot about it, was for my wife but whenever she's feeling down or needs a laugh, she watches French & Saunders so they must be great fun! :-)
Published on 13 Nov 2010 by Kevin Mestdagh
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lord of the rings??
Great DVD but anyone know how i can buy the Lord of the rings Easter spesh that they did?
Published on 20 May 2010 by Jjcroad
4.0 out of 5 stars
English humor, what's wrong whit that? Nothing
When you are a fan of english (british) humor, and that's what I am, this is a dvd I wanted to see. I'm not disappointed. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by A. J. J. Goutier
4.0 out of 5 stars
French & Saunders at their best...
A great collection of French & Saunders clips, not just movies, but their hilarious music video parodies too. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Hollidob
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