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  • Actors: Lisa Kudrow
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Sep 2006
  • Run Time: 377 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000FIH6AY
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,490 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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How wickedly ironic--and delicious--that Lisa Kudrow's single season of The Comeback provided the talented actress with enough meat for her to be nominated for an Emmy--after the show was canceled by HBO. Kudrow went for the Anti-Phoebe role after the demise of Friends, demonstrating her spectacular acting chops and range of comic abilities. The show centered on Kudrow's playing an actress, once the ingénue of the moment, trying ever more desperately to get back into the limelight. The vehicle of choice: a reality "series" that follows Kudrow's Valerie Cherish into scenarios with the deck more than stacked against her. Kudrow's acid delivery and willingness to show Valerie's raw pain, ambition, and obsequiousness make for engrossing and poignant, if squirm-inducing, viewing. Valerie's fond memory of being on Leno: when a fellow guest's monkey unexpectedly relieves himself on her head. "It was a real water-cooler moment," she says, desperately spinning. "And you know, this was Leno's first year. So it was a real important show for him too!" The boxed set includes all 13 episodes and some yummy extras, including a new "interview" with Valerie Cherish, an appearance by Valerie backstage at Dancing with the Stars, and backstage dish with series creators Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. The series, though short-lived demonstrates why Kudrow is one of our most talented actresses; here's hoping for a succession of more Comebacks. --A.T. Hurley

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Agreeing to star in a reality television show called The Comeback might be considered a bad career move by some, but for one-time sitcom star Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow, FRIENDS), it’s the perfect vehicle to kick-start her flagging career and refocus the media spotlight squarely on her. Adopting the same ‘mockumentary’ style made popular by CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, THE COMEBACK breaks the traditional sitcom mould, taking a post-modern swipe at the ubiquitous reality TV phenomenon and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of fame.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comedy at it's Best..., 29 Aug 2006
By R. J. Skillen "ben" (uk) - See all my reviews
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The Comeback is one of the most funniest T.V shows, I have seen to date. Lisa Kudrow really does this show justice, and it does take a while to get into it as we are used to seeing her play her comical character in friends, but once past the barrier, you warm to love her character and cringe at what she does. It really shows you what reality t.v is like and puts an edge on it. This show really has some great characters and very clever writers, the final episode is amazing as it shows the first episode of her reality show and the reaction really is hilarious and makes you want to hug Valerie, I promise you this is a DVD worth buying.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Novel and Hillarious, 9 May 2007
By Trey Mercartné - See all my reviews
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In "The Comeback" Lisa Kudrow plays Valerie Cherish, a Z-List ex-Sitcom star who is desperate to resuscitate her flagging career. She lands a role on a tacky new sitcom (although her 'lead' role quickly descends into a recurring cameo), but only under the proviso she also star in a low-rent Reality series documenting her return to the spotlight. "The Comeback" is comprised of scenes presented as 'raw' footage from the fictional reality show that the programme is based around. Much of the show's humour comes from the idea that we are watching un-edited, raw footage of an over-the-hill actress and her constant attempts to regain dignity, which always fail.

First to be applauded for this marvellous series is Kudrow who puts in the flawless performance only ever hinted at on the sterile apartment sets of "Friends". The comparisons between Kudrow and the character she plays in this series are obvious, and add greatly to the overall appeal of the programme. Kudrow's decision to knowingly mock herself is both self-assured and inspired. In "The Comeback", Kudrow is at her best; subtle, with impeccable timing and always completely hilarious. The way in which she constructs her characters gradual unravelling as she's faced with a variety of embarrassing situations is fascinating and presents a masterclass in how comedy acting should be done. Valerie Cherish will make you cringe, laugh and, here's what makes Kudrow's performance really superb, you'll also feel desperately sorry for her.

Along with Kudrow, the camera style of "The Comeback" is what makes it so funny and entertaining. There's something continually funny about seeing the reality show's Producer dip in and out of frame and ask Valerie pressing questions off camera; as she's stitching poor Valerie up like a kipper whilst making her a laughing stock. The constant parodies of current American Reality shows are great, especially because they expose the entire premise of Reality TV to be complete garbage. The world of network sitcom is also taunted throughout the series. Even the fake sitcom's name - 'Room and Bored' - is so awful that you can imagine seeing it pop up in next week's TV Guide.

If you're a Film or Television producer, you'll find endless humour at the sight of camera crew's bashing through doors and falling down stairs to keep up with the 'star'. There is definitely a perverse pleasure to be had, for those in the business, to see a crew struggle with those irritating logistical problems that you've faced before and will no doubt face again on the next shoot. Laura Silverman, by the way, is excellent as the mild-mannered, but totally ruthless, Reality Show Producer who you'll want to work on your next production! She's completely believable.

"The Comeback" is an outstanding comedy series that ended well before it's time. For those in Film and Television, especially, it offers an entire new level of humour that has rarely been shown before. The writing is great, the performances stellar, and the idea actually very novel; although it might not seem so at first glance. Without a doubt, this is a must-see series that I can't recommend highly enough.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing show by Lisa Kudrow, 29 April 2007
By J. Green "J3" (England, UK) - See all my reviews
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The Comeback is absolutely fantastic. The humour is very dry, and it doesn't have any of that awful background laughter. It is fresh, funny and it is a fantastic new character that Kudrow plays so very well.

It is completely different to any tv show out there, and Kudrow's character is unlike any she has played before.
Excellent!! I would recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Oh no, Jane, I dont smoke. Not on camera."
This is absolutely one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Every time I watch it I find something else that makes me cringe as Valerie Cherish, played flawlessly by Lisa... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ross Anthony Parker

1.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could agree with 5*
Oh dear, oh dear.
It simply didn't work. Tv producers (and sponsors) are not so stupid. If a show delivers, it usually gets more than one season. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. Carlton

5.0 out of 5 stars I DON'T NEED TO SEE THAT!
This show is what can be described as a short lived treasure, It lasted for 13 episodes, but I think that's what makes it more special, it's short but sweet. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Debra Sarwar

1.0 out of 5 stars i agree with OH DEAR
i only got this because of the reviews, and because of Lisa Kudrow.

soooooooooooo bouring................ what a waste of a huge talent! Read more
Published on 13 July 2007 by Ms. Claire J. Wheeler

5.0 out of 5 stars Note to self...I DO need to see that!!
I bought The Comeback as soon as the DVD came out and after catching a couple of episodes on Living TV. This show is so good. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by D. Cowan

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting comedy
True, this comedy is completely different to that of Friends, but Lisa Kudrow shows real versatility as an actress by playing a character that is completely different to Phoebe,... Read more
Published on 29 May 2007 by Paul Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
This really is an amazing series from Lisa Kudrow! Her acting is amazing as her character is so belivable. You'll laugh and you'll cry. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2006 by J. Vale

5.0 out of 5 stars The Comeback by Lisa Kudrow
This is one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. For my full review go to my web page ( http://lifebypoobaba.blogspot.com/2006/10/me-laughing.html )
Published on 13 Oct 2006 by Mr. N. T. Logan

1.0 out of 5 stars OH DEAR
I think I must have been watching a different programme from the other reviewer. This is one of the worst ' comedies' Ive seen. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2006 by Peter Culbert

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