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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
FX's 9/11 drama Rescue Me is a refreshing and timely change to the politically correct television seen in recent times. Smartly written and brutally honest, each hour is an uncompromising peek into the lives of a group of New York firefighters post 9/11. Leary is fantastic (take a bow) in the lead role as Tommy Gavin, an unsettled, volatile survivor trying to deal with the loss of loved ones in the attacks and problems closer to family & home. Some may find it exploitive but the makers have undeniably pulled off a riveting mix of drama, tragedy, violence and humour. Bring on the second season!!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By MrShev
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This one was out of the blue. Bought on an absolute wing and a prayer. I had read zero publicity, reviews or anything - just figured it had Dennis Leary in it and he wrote No Cure For Cancer, so it must be alright. Alright? Rescue Me is a revelation.
It follows - primarily - the fortunes of firefighter Tommy Gavin, 9/11 survivor, ex-alcoholic, Irish American, bull blood. Tommy is one messed up individual. It also records the day-to-day fortunes, habits and credo of the other firefighters in his station; each dealing with 9/11 in their own different ways and their own messed up lives.
What singles this series out is the script is so, so witty; written with the darkest, blackest humour possible. The dialogue between the firefighters is snappy and gritty and one emotes with the characters so easily. Tommy himself is a total love or hate him kind of person - which is what makes Rescue Me so good.
I Totally recommend this. Backdraft it is not - more like a cross between No Cure for Cancer and Six Feet Under. Awesome.
It follows - primarily - the fortunes of firefighter Tommy Gavin, 9/11 survivor, ex-alcoholic, Irish American, bull blood. Tommy is one messed up individual. It also records the day-to-day fortunes, habits and credo of the other firefighters in his station; each dealing with 9/11 in their own different ways and their own messed up lives.
What singles this series out is the script is so, so witty; written with the darkest, blackest humour possible. The dialogue between the firefighters is snappy and gritty and one emotes with the characters so easily. Tommy himself is a total love or hate him kind of person - which is what makes Rescue Me so good.
I Totally recommend this. Backdraft it is not - more like a cross between No Cure for Cancer and Six Feet Under. Awesome.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Mr C D Biggs
Format:DVD
Rescue me has perhaps suffered from being on satelite television only as few people have heard of it, let alone seen it. It is however an excellant program, well worth checking out. It tells the story of a New York Fire Brigade crew in the years after 9/11 and manages to combine, humour, action and poignancy to great affect. Well worth checking out
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s i m p l y d o e s n ' t g e t a n y b e t t e r !
Published 3 months ago by Christian Edlmayer
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Best series ever!
I choose this rating because its the best series ever, I do not dislike anything about this product, i would recommend this product to anyone who likes any kind of drama .... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ksenia Fisher
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I got hold of this series because I had heard it investigated the fact that one of the characters challenges the official version of 9-11. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dofolus
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So deliciously witty and wicked
In this world of political correctness and insincerity this show is so refreshing. Tommy Gavin is raw, unpredictable and completely unhinged. Read more
Published 13 months ago by vie amoureuse
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Funny stuff
I was looking for something new to watch and saw lots of good reviews of this so decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did as I've enjoyed every episode. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rob
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EDITED FOR BAD LANGUAGE ?
After having enjoyed this show on tv i decided to buy the dvd set. however i`ve been dismayed to find that they seem to have edited out some bad language. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by SQUARE EYES
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WARTS AND ALL
"We were on our own that morning. We're on our own now." So says firefighter Tommy Gavin as he and colleagues stare out at where the two towers used to stand. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2010 by Mr. D. L. Rees
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Top series
Top 5 shows/series for me so far. And season 2 onwards just gets better.
If you like dark humour, pull no punches drama then this is for you. Read more
If you like dark humour, pull no punches drama then this is for you. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Mr. S. J. Barron
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Rescue Me from this series
Fortunately we got this on a rental, after seeing the series compared to some of our all time fave US dramas such as SFU, the Wire and Deadwood. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2009 by Jdean1967
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Top Series - Rescue Me Series 1
I watched a couple of episodes whilst out of the country and got the bug because of it. Entralling and captivating viewing. Denns Leary superb!
Published on 24 Mar 2009 by Mr. P. Weston
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