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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Alternative Footage, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Making Of, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: NO HEROICS is a six-part comedy series about four old friends who just happen to be off-duty superheroes. Based in a capes-only pub, the show focuses on their day-to-day lives - which for supposed saviours of the world is actually pretty much the same as everyone else's. In fact, superheroics seem far from their mind behind relationships, sex lives, and a constant desperation for success and fame.Instead, this group of B-listers would rather get drunk and commiserate their lack of superiority in their local superheroes-only pub, The Fortress...NO HEROICS is an ground-breaking comedy featuring stellar Britcom talent. The show has garnered much critical praise and a nomination for Best New Comedy at the British Comedy Awards. ...No Heroics - Series One ( No Heroics - Entire Series One )
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For some reason "No Heroics" seems to have slipped under the radar with little or no fanfare to announce its' DVD release. Shown first on ITV2, repeated again shortly after and now just come to the end of its run on ITV1, it is about 4 off duty superheroes(plus many other supporting characters) sat in the pub, discussing their day-to-day lives.
If you are expecting major special effects to rival BBC2's "Heroes" then you're going to be disappointed! The emphasis here is firmly on comedy and the sparkling script focuses on things like relationships & their insecurities and neuroses. The casting of the 4 main characters is razor sharp, but watch out from a scene stealing performance from Mark Heap as "Lightkiller" and Patrick Baladi (who you might know better as David Brents nemesis "Neil" from "The Office") is utterly superb as the arrogant & swarmy "Excelsor".
The extras on this DVD also very good, and seeing as I had some difficulty finding details of the extra features on the DVD I will go through them all here;
HEROES UNMASKED - a "MAKING OF" featurette. This follows filming over the 5 weeks and lasts about 19 minutes. It's Ok but there are only so many times you can see someone say how brilliant the staff are, film crew, make up artistes etc etc.
GEEK TOUR - This is a 3-4 minute "tour" of all the hidden details in the pub "the Fortress" (for example, some of the spirits in the background have names like "Logan's Rum" which is a reference to Wolverine from the X-men)Intersting once unless youre REALLY into comic books!
BLOOPER REEL- self explanatory - lasts 7 minutes. Amusing
ART GALLERY - These are still photographs of artwork used in the series. (for example, the trading cards that "the Hotness" is collecting in one of the episodes)
GEEK DETAIL GALLERY - more still photographs of "The Fortress" - mainly of the items discussed in the Geek Tour. Probably the weakest extra feature.
PHOTO GALLERY - ANOTHER collection of still photo's. This time of cast & crew.
POWER HOUR INTERVIEWS - In my opinion the best extra feature although quite short. Each of the 5 main characters are "interviewed" by a news crew in a "man-in-the-street" type way. Shame each interview only lasts about a minute but still very funny.
EXTENDED/DELETED SCENES - I normally look forward to deleted/extended scenes as they can be hidden gems only cut for reasons of space and timing, but in this case I was disappointed. There are only 6 they add very little - in some cases the extended dialogue is so brief that it is hardly noticeable from the final aired version. (plus there is a weird 2 & a half minute clip of "Doomball" sat waiting to be tortured by "Timebomb" in the Fortress cellar - he's just sat there for nearly 3 mnutes!! Huh? I don't get it?)
In conclusion, refreshingly original + faultless acting = Inventive comedy.
If you are expecting major special effects to rival BBC2's "Heroes" then you're going to be disappointed! The emphasis here is firmly on comedy and the sparkling script focuses on things like relationships & their insecurities and neuroses. The casting of the 4 main characters is razor sharp, but watch out from a scene stealing performance from Mark Heap as "Lightkiller" and Patrick Baladi (who you might know better as David Brents nemesis "Neil" from "The Office") is utterly superb as the arrogant & swarmy "Excelsor".
The extras on this DVD also very good, and seeing as I had some difficulty finding details of the extra features on the DVD I will go through them all here;
HEROES UNMASKED - a "MAKING OF" featurette. This follows filming over the 5 weeks and lasts about 19 minutes. It's Ok but there are only so many times you can see someone say how brilliant the staff are, film crew, make up artistes etc etc.
GEEK TOUR - This is a 3-4 minute "tour" of all the hidden details in the pub "the Fortress" (for example, some of the spirits in the background have names like "Logan's Rum" which is a reference to Wolverine from the X-men)Intersting once unless youre REALLY into comic books!
BLOOPER REEL- self explanatory - lasts 7 minutes. Amusing
ART GALLERY - These are still photographs of artwork used in the series. (for example, the trading cards that "the Hotness" is collecting in one of the episodes)
GEEK DETAIL GALLERY - more still photographs of "The Fortress" - mainly of the items discussed in the Geek Tour. Probably the weakest extra feature.
PHOTO GALLERY - ANOTHER collection of still photo's. This time of cast & crew.
POWER HOUR INTERVIEWS - In my opinion the best extra feature although quite short. Each of the 5 main characters are "interviewed" by a news crew in a "man-in-the-street" type way. Shame each interview only lasts about a minute but still very funny.
EXTENDED/DELETED SCENES - I normally look forward to deleted/extended scenes as they can be hidden gems only cut for reasons of space and timing, but in this case I was disappointed. There are only 6 they add very little - in some cases the extended dialogue is so brief that it is hardly noticeable from the final aired version. (plus there is a weird 2 & a half minute clip of "Doomball" sat waiting to be tortured by "Timebomb" in the Fortress cellar - he's just sat there for nearly 3 mnutes!! Huh? I don't get it?)
In conclusion, refreshingly original + faultless acting = Inventive comedy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This has got to be one of the funniest sitcoms I have come across. It was excellent. It is an adult only series but one that is well worth the watch.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the best comedies I've seen in a while. Fantastic characters and great comedy moments. Very british and very funny. Six episodes and every one a giggle. If you like the superhero format then I this would be a perfect dvd to kick back on a Friday night and have a laugh. 10/10
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quirky, funny, brilliant
If superheros were real, and commonplace. A wonderful premise for this offbeat sitcom. Some really cleverly put together characters, plots, interactions, etc. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Akku
The tile is apt
This is an odd show to review since I think it all comes down to your tolerance for this brand of bitter, world-weary, curse-laden British humor. Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Matsuoka
no heroics
i bought this on a whim, having not heard of it, and was more than pleasantly surprised. a series that could have gone on. great characters
Published 19 months ago by Mr. D. Perrin
worthwhile
This is a silly, frothy piece of nonsense which is good for a cheery night at home. James Lance is brilliant as the Spanish "Caped Crusader". He is a seriously good comedian. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Roscoe
a working class hero of a series
having watched on itv2 on its initial run i realised that no heroics was just a really good bog standard sitcom but based in a fantasy society where super heroes exist. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. R. J. Bruce
no heroics
fab mickie take of the super hero comics. who would think that a super hero would public transport in his costume to attend to a drug bust
Published on 25 Mar 2009 by Catherine A. Lewis
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