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Randall And Hopkirk Deceased - The Complete Series 1 [DVD] [2000]

Vic Reeves (Actor), Bob Mortimer (Actor) | Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over | Format: DVD

3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Actors: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Higson, Emilia Fox, Tom Baker
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 12
Studio: Universal
DVD Release Date: 29 Oct 2001

Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005MP5Q
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,070 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

This is the entire first series of Reeves and Mortimer's long-awaited take on the cult classic Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and it's surely the most re-watchable of television series, not least because of its improbable plots. The anticipation which preceded the show was a drama in itself. How will it compare with the original? Would Reeves and Mortimer be able to cut it in acting roles? Will the cast be upstaged by her wardrobe? The answers were, of course, "perfectly", "no problem" and "probably not, but the BBC wardrobe department certainly excelled themselves for this series". In fact, the premise of this humorous supernatural detective fantasy (a genre which probably contains nothing other than this series and the original)--a dead private detective comes back as a ghost to assist his partner, who is the only mortal who can see him--could easily have occurred as one of those surreal narratives from the duo's comedy shows. A must-see.

On the DVD: the DVD includes a lively behind-the-scenes documentary (broadcast at the beginning of the series), an unfunny collection of outtakes and a rather better music video which comes on like Blue Velvet "re-imagined" by Cubby Broccoli.--Roger Thomas

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good - but why not widescreen?, 5 Nov 2001

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I really enjoyed this DVD being a fan of the series and of Vic and Bob, but why oh why did they make the DVD in the 4:3 format instead of the broadcast widescreen version. At times it really shows with faces barely appearing on screen or people half off the picture. I have awarded this DVD 4 stars because I have knocked one off for the screen size not being the same as the broadcast version - its only a small gripe but important (in my humble opinion)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Be wary!, 31 Oct 2001

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Although the series is very entertaining, be very wary of buying this DVD. The original 16:9 widescreen versions of the episodes are all presented here in 4:3 ratio. Utter madness and a complete waste of time.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy viewing., 9 Nov 2001

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Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves slide into the roles of Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk with the ease of a hot Fry and Laurie into a PG Wodehouse made entirely of butter. Or something.

Not to give too much away, but Marty (Vic) dies horribly in the first episode, and the remainder of the series is Jeff (Bob) coming to terms with life without Marty, life with Marty's ghost, and life with Marty's ghost's ex-fiance-to-be. And they have madcap primetime off beat detective style adventures too.

A fabulous range of guest stars in this, including Charles Dance, Charlie Higson, Martin Clunes, Charlie Higson, The League of Gentlemen and many more...

Bonus material includes bloopers and a "making of" features, better than nothing.

The worst features are the dubbing, it's out of sync all over the show. Also there's no scene selection.

Effortless and entertaining viewing for everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vic & Bob Prove Critics Wrong
When it was announced that Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer were going to appear as Randall & Hopkirk, they were pretty much written off from the get-go. Read more

Published on 30 Sep 2009 by Mr. M. Curran

3.0 out of 5 stars Good entertainment
This is a very good series, obviously based on the original 1969/72 series. But nowhere close to matching it. Read more

Published on 24 Aug 2009 by KS DEED

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of time
Why did they bother? This series was a very poor rip off of a great series from the 60`s. The only good thing in this effort was the special effects which were brilliant. Read more

Published on 9 April 2009 by Ms. M. Potter

4.0 out of 5 stars Supernatural comedy detectives?
Vic and Bob's first attempt at "proper" acting rather than larking about proves to be a lot more entertaining than some people make out. Read more

Published on 27 Feb 2007 by Air Raid Patrol

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant show, shame about the DVD
I loved this show when it was first screened. Yes, the attempts at 'straight' acting by Vic and Bob were sometimes dreadful, but their characters were so likeable you could... Read more

Published on 11 Jun 2006 by J W Dabinett

1.0 out of 5 stars BUY AT OWN RISK!!
If you've seen 'Star Wars - The Phantom Menace' with Jake Lloyd, and you thought his acting was bad, think again! Read more

Published on 21 Sep 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Good series, shame a third of it is missing.
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) with Vic and Bob is a hugley enjoyable series, and the DVD should have been superb - remasted sound, decent extras. Read more

Published on 20 Nov 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice package, but with one glaring mistake.............
The previous reviewer has summed up this release nicely, but fails to highlight one quite awful mistake on the part of whoever was responsible for the release. Read more

Published on 5 Nov 2001 by Mr. J. Duncan

4.0 out of 5 stars Great show let down by presentation.
Excellent, affectionate, update of sixties classic. Full marks and five stars for the show itself but I was disappointed by the 4:3 format, bearing in mind that the TV broadcasts... Read more

Published on 31 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) is alive and kicking
Whats this? A remake which surpases the original? Oh yes.

Combining the writing talents of Charlie Higson with the acting talents of Reeves and Mortimer, and of course the... Read more

Published on 7 Oct 2001 by Beej (richard.rahl@deathsdoor....

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