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Stewart Lee - Carpet Remnant World [DVD]

Stewart Lee (Actor), Tim Kirkby (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Stewart Lee
  • Directors: Tim Kirkby
  • Format: Closed-captioned, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Comedy Central
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Nov 2012
  • Run Time: 150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B007RD9OLE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,669 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Formerly stand-up s youthful iconoclast, Lee now gawps blankly at News 24 as Britain burns down around him, and blinks weirdly at the vast wayside retail outlets during endless journeys to and from increasingly indistinct provincial theatres. Once he lived on the pleasure planet. Now he is trapped in Carpet Remnant World. And so are you. Lee's new DVD (OUT 12/11/12) will feature a live recording (from Sheffield, Lyceum Theatre) of the 2012 show 'Carpet Remnant World' and some really good extras.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars You've seen those deconstructionists they have now... 11 Jan 2013
By Matt Black
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Another solid entry in Stewart Lee's formidable catalogue, the clue to Carpet Remnant World is laid out early on - this isn't a collection of neat 'bits' that can seamlessly be woven into 'Best of' this or 'Top 100' that. Despite Lee's insistence he has nothing, this show has everything, as well he knows. Most curiously, this set explores among other things, the idea of Stewart Lee the character; beyond simple stand up, this is Lee as the stand up trying to perform stand up, simultaneously a comedy set and a commentary on the same set, from the eyes of a stand up trying and failing, but in doing so succeeding. It would be unfair, as well as an unforgivable cliche, to say you won't like it if you don't Get It, but there is certainly effort asked of the audience, and a masterful set delivered for your investment.

Four stars, then. Why? I felt the element of Lee the character, while brilliantly devised and executed, was more divisive and exclusive than it needed to be. Lee's always danced on the edge of comedy by definition and audience patience thresholds, and this occasionally feels like it does actually require the sense of loss from some of his audience for the rest to fully embrace it. That sense of exclusivity cooled the underlying warmth of his pretend bitterness. It's a petty criticism and one you probably won't be bothered by too much, but that - combined with two or three minor parts of the show that Lee's performed before - just stopped this from being as good as Milder Comedian.

That said, this is a terrific performance, head and shoulders above all the Russells combined.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best stand-ups of all time. 28 Nov 2012
By JOT2011
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Anti-Top Gear jokes? Check.
An attack on the mainstream acts featured on shows like Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow? Check.
Unbelievably smug left-wing liberalism? Check.
Some of his best material? Debatable, but in my opinion yes.
One of the best stand-up acts ever? Absolutely.

If you enjoyed his TV show (Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle) or any of his other stand up DVDs you should really pick this up; you won't be disappointed.
If, on the other hand, you are a Top Gear fan, a Michael McIntyre fan, a Jimmy Carr fan or believe political correctness has gone mad you're probably not going to have much fun.
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48 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond comedy... 16 Sep 2012
By M JENKINS
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I saw the show at a full house in Shrewsbury.

Stew as usual produced a performance which so vastly transcended the boundaries of what's normally referred to as "comedy" in this country that words almost fail to describe what was going on. It's now impossible for me to watch the normal run of gurning, prancing British "comedians" who deliver an hour of drivel abruptly ending with "kids eyyy, aren't they mad like? Fank yew an goonight!" without reflecting on the vast range of emotions, verbal trickery and pre-planning of a massive, evening-long story arc which goes into every one of Lee's performances.

Really, this goes far beyond comedy. To berate other comedians for their "no material" or "school of misery" performances, then deliver both (more or less divided between the first and second halves of the show) with such stunning precision that the audience is left racked with emotion as well as amusement is an acting job worthy of the Shakesperean stage.

Stewart Lee should be doing a lot more straight acting, he'd kill. But it's hard to see who could write material of this quality for him.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - as ever
This is simply great. Stewart Lee is the funniest comedian around - this DVD is further proof of his genius. Buy!
Published 7 days ago by Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars "I'm an ageing **** with an Eskimo face from the 90's"
I was fired from laughing too much at work once. In saying that, I was driving a hearse at the time ... Read more
Published 12 days ago by M. Gates
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Monotonous story telling from a miserable, fat middle aged man.. and I loved every second. Another brilliant show to add to a long list of consistency, wonderfully performed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jack Hart
4.0 out of 5 stars If you've never seen Stewart Lee this review may help you without...
The other day I was driving my daughter home from nursery. She was telling me about something that happened a long time ago. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J Aves
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous
Another great DVD from Stewart Lee. A tremendous and thoughtful that is most of all very funny. I really reccomend it to any comedy fans.
Published 2 months ago by JJ Starks
3.0 out of 5 stars It was a present.
I can't really comment on the quality of the product but the recipient seemed to be quite pleased with it.
Published 2 months ago by Clive Riches
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring comedy.
Stewart Lee's performances continue to provoke thought and extend the possibilities of the stand up art. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rory K. Hughes
2.0 out of 5 stars I Got Nothing
I've watched pretty much all of Stewart Lee's comedy shows and on the whole, love his work, so much so I had planned to see this show when he was touring but couldn't get a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. T. Staunton
2.0 out of 5 stars Stewart lee
That's where Stewart lee might turn up next in a carpet shop , found him only mildly funny if at all
Published 3 months ago by Eric W. Buckle
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD CHRISTMAS PRESENT
I gave this as a Christmas present to my son who put it on his wish list. He was delighted so it must be good.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs SJ Dunnett
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