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Tim Vine, master of quick fire one liners, comes to DVD after a 4 year absence with a show especially recorded at London s Bloomsbury Theatre earlier this year.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By djjoff2
It's kind of absurd that a lot of people take comedy so seriously. Tim's crtitics seem to be this type of person.
Just because Tim doesn't do thoughtful, poignant commentary on life and social ills, doesn't mean he's any less funny.
Humour has many styles and Tim has carved out his own unique style.
If you can imagine a cocktail of Harry Hill, Tommy Cooper and (scarily), a touch of Victor Borge, you're kind of in the right area.
Importantly, Tim doesn't take himself too seriously and he knows it's not deep humour. But to then say "anyone could do it" is doing Tim a huge injustice.
Stand-up comedy is extremely difficult to begin with. I myself have started out recently and to get up in front of people and try to remember even five minutes worth of stuff and then perform it correctly, is one of the hardest things you can do. I think some of our comedy critics should try it themselves and see just how hard it is.
So for Tim to effortlessly pour out gag after gag, well, you have to take your hat off to him for that alone.
"So I Said To This Bloke" is Tim's second DVD and is basically a special recording of a reworked version of his "Current Puns" show. I saw both "Current Puns" and his recent tour "Punslinger" live and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. I've been waiting for the chance to show my friends and family 'Pen Behind The Ear' and finally I can, as this is included here! 'Pen Behind The Ear' jaw droppingly long, but is worth it for the two pay-off lines!
Tim is multi-dimensional too, which is showcased here.... Read more ›
Just because Tim doesn't do thoughtful, poignant commentary on life and social ills, doesn't mean he's any less funny.
Humour has many styles and Tim has carved out his own unique style.
If you can imagine a cocktail of Harry Hill, Tommy Cooper and (scarily), a touch of Victor Borge, you're kind of in the right area.
Importantly, Tim doesn't take himself too seriously and he knows it's not deep humour. But to then say "anyone could do it" is doing Tim a huge injustice.
Stand-up comedy is extremely difficult to begin with. I myself have started out recently and to get up in front of people and try to remember even five minutes worth of stuff and then perform it correctly, is one of the hardest things you can do. I think some of our comedy critics should try it themselves and see just how hard it is.
So for Tim to effortlessly pour out gag after gag, well, you have to take your hat off to him for that alone.
"So I Said To This Bloke" is Tim's second DVD and is basically a special recording of a reworked version of his "Current Puns" show. I saw both "Current Puns" and his recent tour "Punslinger" live and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. I've been waiting for the chance to show my friends and family 'Pen Behind The Ear' and finally I can, as this is included here! 'Pen Behind The Ear' jaw droppingly long, but is worth it for the two pay-off lines!
Tim is multi-dimensional too, which is showcased here.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Carlisle
Tim Vine does seem to be one of those love him or loathe him comedians, but i have to say that i absolutely adore him. I adore him to the point where i hate reading negative reviews about him, but i suppose everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Anyway this dvd is Tim at his absolute best!! If you like his other dvds then you will properly love this!! his puns are hilarious, incredibly witty and very clever, even his groaners. His songs are totaly pointless, but that is the whole point lol, they are all brilliant and some of them are genius, e.g 'the importance of rehearsal' and 'alarm bells.' He is incredibly charasmatic on stage, he has a wonderful boyish energy, and is without a doubt, the sweetest, most adorable performer i have ever seen. Part of his adorableness comes from the fact that his humour is innocent, not in the least bit offensive and he never swears once! How refreshing for a modern day comedian. He is completely loveable on stage and i have had the good fortune to meet him briefly and he is just as loveable and nice off stage, a total legend!! anyway, buy this if you like Tim Vine, if you don't like him then dont buy it lol, and if you have never seen any of his stand up before then i urge you to try him out, and you might just end up loving him as much as me.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By amboline
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As the world record holder for the number of jokes told in an hour, "Not Going Out" star Tim Vine is no stranger to the stand-up comedy stage. This new stage show of daft puns, groan-inducing one-liners and deranged comic songs faithfully follows the formula of 2004's "Tim Vine Live" DVD. As such, it contains very few surprises.
The punning rate on this DVD is extraordinary - so much so that by the time you've recovered from one gag, Vine is often three or four further on. His box of improbable props has expanded since the 2004 DVD; if anything, Vine relies more on these to get laughs and slightly less on the simple absurdity of the word-play in which he excels. The "pen behind the ear" routine, in particular, is mystifying and could be a turn-off for those who aren't already fans - although it does provide the set-up for one of the best sight gags in the show. Where Vine has raised his game is in the musical numbers, which are a good deal more sophisticated than the ones in the 2004 show. "My Marvellous Metronome" and "I'm Allergic to Choruses" stand out as comic highlights, and with "Flag Hippo" Vine reaches hitherto uncharted levels of surrealism.
As with the 2004 DVD, there's an impressive package of extras which range from the sublime ("Flag Hippo in Love") to the ridiculous (an absurd, and not altogether successful, Sunday-morning-TV-style spoof interview with the man himself). Best of the bunch is Vine's video diary shot backstage during the panto season. There's also an intriguing short from a psychologist exploring the underlying reasons for an addiction to appalling puns.
For those who like their comedy ground-breaking or subversive, Tim Vine is never going to be the artist of choice.... Read more ›
The punning rate on this DVD is extraordinary - so much so that by the time you've recovered from one gag, Vine is often three or four further on. His box of improbable props has expanded since the 2004 DVD; if anything, Vine relies more on these to get laughs and slightly less on the simple absurdity of the word-play in which he excels. The "pen behind the ear" routine, in particular, is mystifying and could be a turn-off for those who aren't already fans - although it does provide the set-up for one of the best sight gags in the show. Where Vine has raised his game is in the musical numbers, which are a good deal more sophisticated than the ones in the 2004 show. "My Marvellous Metronome" and "I'm Allergic to Choruses" stand out as comic highlights, and with "Flag Hippo" Vine reaches hitherto uncharted levels of surrealism.
As with the 2004 DVD, there's an impressive package of extras which range from the sublime ("Flag Hippo in Love") to the ridiculous (an absurd, and not altogether successful, Sunday-morning-TV-style spoof interview with the man himself). Best of the bunch is Vine's video diary shot backstage during the panto season. There's also an intriguing short from a psychologist exploring the underlying reasons for an addiction to appalling puns.
For those who like their comedy ground-breaking or subversive, Tim Vine is never going to be the artist of choice.... Read more ›
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Recorded at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London during July 2008, Vine is cheesily shameless in his presentation of the most tenuous one-liners, ridiculous songs and fooling about with props. All are unveiled with such a devotion to silliness that you forgive even the hoariest routines, the comic acknowledging occasional groans with a "don't worry, we'll put the laughs on later".
An hour of even his slickest jokes would be wearing though and Vine wisely varies the pace and intersperses his one-liners with a greater number of songs than he's ever previously performed, each as utterly pointless as the last.
A standout is the gleefully daft Flag Hippo, which he imagines keeping us awake later pondering just what the hell it was about. Elsewhere, he spends almost ten minutes trying to catch a pen behind his ear, skilfully keeping the crowd invested in his monotonous enterprise by testing their patience to ludicrous, and thus extremely funny, excess.
Although Vine's set is undeniably formulaic and family-friendly, these limitations compel him to excel within the parameters he imposes on himself, challenging the audience to second-guess his punchlines from the setups while throwing in enough absurd detours to keep it interesting.
Extras on the disc are many but disappointing. Most are simply Vine messing about with his camcorder and friends, a spoof report on him trying various sports scarcely justifying the time and effort expended upon it.
Still, there's an amusing interview with a psychologist in which she identifies his addiction to puns as arising from emotional issues and a fear of intimacy, to which he responds appropriately enough with a pun. And a sweet moment when his dad is hauled on stage to deliver the first joke he ever told the young Tim.
An hour of even his slickest jokes would be wearing though and Vine wisely varies the pace and intersperses his one-liners with a greater number of songs than he's ever previously performed, each as utterly pointless as the last.
A standout is the gleefully daft Flag Hippo, which he imagines keeping us awake later pondering just what the hell it was about. Elsewhere, he spends almost ten minutes trying to catch a pen behind his ear, skilfully keeping the crowd invested in his monotonous enterprise by testing their patience to ludicrous, and thus extremely funny, excess.
Although Vine's set is undeniably formulaic and family-friendly, these limitations compel him to excel within the parameters he imposes on himself, challenging the audience to second-guess his punchlines from the setups while throwing in enough absurd detours to keep it interesting.
Extras on the disc are many but disappointing. Most are simply Vine messing about with his camcorder and friends, a spoof report on him trying various sports scarcely justifying the time and effort expended upon it.
Still, there's an amusing interview with a psychologist in which she identifies his addiction to puns as arising from emotional issues and a fear of intimacy, to which he responds appropriately enough with a pun. And a sweet moment when his dad is hauled on stage to deliver the first joke he ever told the young Tim.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I couldn't stop laughing
There are not many comedians who can make me laugh out loud - Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies and now Tim Vine. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Jan Wildy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hillarious
Always enjoy the Tim Vine entertainment experience, I find myself saying 'that's stupid' a lot but he is so silly it just makes me laugh throughout, a comedy DVD you can sit down... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Well Pleased
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant and 'Marvelous' ;)
I bought all of Tim Vine's DVDs and they are all brilliant. A Very Funny Man who is guaranteed to cheer you up! :)
Fully recommend 'So I said to this bloke' ! Read more
Fully recommend 'So I said to this bloke' ! Read more
Published 28 days ago by Michael Maclean
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clean fun
Very quick childlike jokes constant stream through whole DVD not hilarious but amusing at low price would not want to pay more
Published 1 month ago by G C Stearman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Oh dear!
I think Tim Vine is quite good on Not Going Out, so I thought I'd get this for my husband...I'm afraid we found it a load of boring old rubbish!
Published 1 month ago by Madame Bovary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny
This DVD is so funny - you must buy it. Good value for money and good quality. Everyone has been borrowing from me.
Published 1 month ago by LouLou
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab
Great watch for all of the family, have watched it over and over again! Don't think I'll ever get bored of it!
Published 1 month ago by Mrs L
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really funny
This is such a funny DVD, and makes a refreshing change to bad language just to get a laugh.
Some of tims jokes are so stupid they're actually funny,worth a look I think
Some of tims jokes are so stupid they're actually funny,worth a look I think
Published 2 months ago by mrs m saxton
5.0 out of 5 stars
buy this it is great
fantastic not a swear word anywhere most refreshing made me laugh this is good stuff verry funny man buy it
Published 2 months ago by skelmaster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Present & Funny Man!
Bought as present as we saw Tim Vine lice, I love how he has us in stitches without swearing at all, not that I'm against swearing for effect etc but he doesn't need to; Tim has... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ABeardmore
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