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A welcome DVD release for TV's nightmare flat-sharing trio Mandy, Martin and Matthew. Mandy's a ditzy blonde good-time girl with bad taste in men; Martin, the house wimp, has led a sheltered life; Matthew is self-obsessed and macho, but suffers from agoraphobia. This collection contains every episode from all three series. See individual titles for greater detail.
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Not an 'extra' in sight I'm afraid which is really disappointing as a commentary would've gone down great but at least Series three is here to re-watch after nearly a decade! Game On was one of those shows which pretentious Arts lovers and 'terribly serious' comedy writers turned up their noses at but I'm sorry; the sight of Neil Stuke frowning at Martin's baby saying "Nobody told me it was ginger tosser" is absolutely hysterical and makes me laugh every time I watch it. From gorgeous Mandy showing off her curves to Wally Basoom at the Bank this box set will really entertain you..People rant on about Fawlty Towers and Bottom but I'm sorry, Game On was a situation comedy that could stand alongside any of them. Very 'Nineties' sure, but to anybody that was in their twenties/early thirties then it will really appeal.
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
I always loved this show so getting this dvd set was a must for me. I have to say that I found series 2 & 3 to be superior to the first series (which was great). I've read a lot of negative criticism on the net of Neil Stuke's performance as Matt but, personally, I found Neil Stuke a lot funnier and believable than Ben Chaplin. I thought it was a brilliant decision to cast Neil in the role of Matt after Ben left the show. Ben was great but I adapted to Neil as soon as he appeared in episode 1 of series 2 and have found him to be my favourite and funniest character in the show. My favourite shows were in series 2 when he was hanging out with Mandy's gay friend but just couldn't see/understand that he was gay - even after he knew he was gay! (Very funny but you have to see it to see how funny it was...) Matt demands he's given back his Sonic the Hedgehog socks!
"Game On" is so well written and a total cut above the similarly adult & sweary but over-rated "Men Behaving Badly". Everything about "Game On" is great from the theme music to the writing and performers. Series 3 is a bit more of a tragi-comedy - especially in regards to the character of Martin (Matthew Cottle) as he finds his ex-girlfriend had his baby without him knowing.
I wouldn't say "Game On" is a classic but it is a brilliant show with plenty of vicious & hilarious one-liners. For example, this quote from series 3 when Mandy (Samantha Janus) has just got engaged to her rich boss:
Martin: It's like "Pretty Woman".
Mandy: Yes - but I'm not a prostitute, Martin.
Matt: Not officially!
Anyway, I'm really glad I got this box set and I'd love to see a new series made. For me, part of Game On's charm is the fact that it wasn't as massively popular and well-received as "Men Behaving Badly" and other flat-sharing shows and that you can tell everyone from the writers to the performers put their all into making the show as good as it was.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Classic stuff from the 90's.
Everyone debates which 'Matt' was better - but let's face it they were both great!!
My favourite episode would have to be the one where Matt joins the band - "I'm on the streets, I'm in the gutter, It's years since I've had bread and butter".... A star is born - I defy you not to laugh!
If you used to watch the series you have already placed your order. If you are new to Game On and don't know what I'm talking about - trust me - you need this!
Everyone debates which 'Matt' was better - but let's face it they were both great!!
My favourite episode would have to be the one where Matt joins the band - "I'm on the streets, I'm in the gutter, It's years since I've had bread and butter".... A star is born - I defy you not to laugh!
If you used to watch the series you have already placed your order. If you are new to Game On and don't know what I'm talking about - trust me - you need this!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Missed episodes
Loved this series when it was on every week. Buying the box set gave me a chance to see the episodes i missed first time round. Read more
Published 17 days ago by swanny
Classic & amazing! :)
Absolutely hilarious! I was about 13 years old when this came out & I still laugh just as much at it now! Not one unfunny episode in the whole box set! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sophie T
Game on
After reading one review saying that you had to be 13 to laugh at this, someone has got a sense of humour failure!!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. S. Lane
one for all you girlie shirt lifting tosspieces
Absolutely brilliant stuff.
I hadn't seen this show for ages and laughed out loud while watching every episode, especially at the antics of matthew (saying that all three... Read more
I hadn't seen this show for ages and laughed out loud while watching every episode, especially at the antics of matthew (saying that all three... Read more
Published 13 months ago by John Lightfoot
Game on Series 1 - 3
Great cult series from the 90's. Flat bound macho man with some great abstract comedy. After a change in the lead character (Matt)the series continues on through 2 - 3 and you'll... Read more
Published 14 months ago by John E
Don't expect classically 'clever' humour !
IF you didn't get to see this series on television and you don't mind a bit of vulgarity
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IF you need cheering up
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IF you like... Read more
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IF you need cheering up
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Published 15 months ago by J. Edwards
Game on Review - Great DVD!! Very Funny!
This DVD is one of the best comedy shows to be broadcast during the past 10 years! The characters are perfect together and really do express modern living within a house share... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hugh Lawrence
Superb take the P humour
Each series is better than the previous one and this is the funiest 'lads' sitcom going. An even better flatmates comedy than Men Behaving Badly, which I do also enjoy. Read more
Published 21 months ago by JackMichael
fab entertainment
Very funny and entertaining.
I first saw this ages ago on TV and it is still just as funny second time around. Read more
I first saw this ages ago on TV and it is still just as funny second time around. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Miss Wickedy
Tea Mart!
Game On was a guilty pleasure I had when I was a young teen, the show was funny yet serious at times, especially the content it was involved with. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by DL Productions UK
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