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From the creators of The Office and Extras, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, comes an all new fake documentary starring Warwick Davis - Life’s Too Short.
With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill caused by his useless accountant and a wife who's divorcing him, the showbiz actor has no choice but to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. Maybe living his life like an open wound will get him back on top? The film crew charts Warwick's every move as he tries to maintain his pride and self-respect in some very unusual situations.
Starring Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Jo Enright, Steve Brody, Rosamund Hanson and Shaun Williamson plus guest appearances from Liam Neeson, Johnny Depp, Sting, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Carell, Cat Deeley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Les Dennis and Keith Chegwin.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By C. Amoury
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As a fan of The Office and Extras, I knew that I would be watching Life's Too Short on DVD. Going into it I expected that it would not venture far from Ricky Gervais's tried and true formula, which it doesn't, but I found Warwick Davis very refreshing. I love that he, a bona fide actor, embraces this character completely and is not shy about physical humor, which I love, and his facial expressions are priceless. You really begin to empathize with the world he lives in, but the whole comedy is not based on his stature, thankfully. He is able to draw in the audience in a way that Andy Millman did not, and keeps you teetering on, "Is he a jerk, or a nice guy surrounded by idiots?"
My favorite episode in this series is the one with Johnny Depp, a MUST SEE for JD fans. I love that Shaun Williamson is back, but his potential is sorely underutilized. Les Dennis and Keith Chegwin are a welcome sight, but their appearances are rather stiff and unnatural. The woman playing he receptionist really gets on my nerves, but that's part of the plan. People who complain that Gervais and Merchant have made the same series three times can't see the delicious irony of the play within a play, when actors are acting as actors... it can get confusing, but is great fun.
My favorite episode in this series is the one with Johnny Depp, a MUST SEE for JD fans. I love that Shaun Williamson is back, but his potential is sorely underutilized. Les Dennis and Keith Chegwin are a welcome sight, but their appearances are rather stiff and unnatural. The woman playing he receptionist really gets on my nerves, but that's part of the plan. People who complain that Gervais and Merchant have made the same series three times can't see the delicious irony of the play within a play, when actors are acting as actors... it can get confusing, but is great fun.
By Bill W
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Warwick Davis is one of my favourite actors,and in this series he absolutely excels,proving himself a top class comedian who isn't
afraid to indulge in some really hilarious pieces of slapstick and rough and tumble,all related to his size.He's a great performer,and this is a great series with lots of extras too.
afraid to indulge in some really hilarious pieces of slapstick and rough and tumble,all related to his size.He's a great performer,and this is a great series with lots of extras too.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A funny look at the differences being small does and does not make to life.
21 May 2013
By Gooner
This show was a real treat. Warwick Davis and all the guys involved (Merchant, Gervais, Dennis etc) made this one laugh after another. It may cause some people some offence, but then this really is not the type of show they should watch.
We laughed from start to finish - a definite must have for any comedy fan.
Superb - can't wait for more.
We laughed from start to finish - a definite must have for any comedy fan.
Superb - can't wait for more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warwick Davis
Very well written mockumanetary about his life. Cameos are brilliant, and great to see people like that make fun of themselves.
Ricky and Steve, what a team. Read more
Ricky and Steve, what a team. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Simon Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hit and miss humour
I was looking forward to this DVD after seeing the cast involved but I was disappointed for every episode there is probably about 5minutes of genuine laugh out loud moments... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Dezza
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life's to short
Life's to short follows the career of dwarf actor Warwick Davis in a fly on the wall documentary in the style of the office, if you liked that you will love this. Great DVD. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L.C. 72
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb entertainment!
This show is hilarious and if you love the previous tv shows that Ricky Gervais has done you will love this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leesez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Comedy
Absolutely brilliant comedian. Loved every minute of it really made me laugh. Definately buy it for a boring evening in, it will brighten the day up.
Published 1 month ago by Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars
A requested gift
This was on my Aunt's Christmas list and she was really pleased with it. However, I don't know what her review would be, but I imagine she enjoyed it. Great service!
Published 1 month ago by Gillian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely brilliant
I absolutely loved this dvd and Warwick Davis is so funny. Im a huge Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant fan and this did not disappoint. Read more
Published 1 month ago by emma hargreaves
3.0 out of 5 stars
Inconsistent
I like most of what Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have done, but this seemed a bit lazy compared to some of the writing in The Office or Extras. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lou79
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life's Too Short
I loved this series. Warwick Davis is a marvel - such a good actor and also very likeable and physically funny. A brilliant clown as well as being able to do the touching bits. Read more
Published 1 month ago by First time user
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not very funny
the reviews sounded good but in reality it's like a dwarf's version of The Office. Cringing (it's meant to be), the jokes were old & Ricky Gervais is in there playing himself... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eg Voysey
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