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Summary: I simply cannot give less than 5
Review: If you liked the movie "ok" but didn't really get it, you need to watch these DVDs. THIS is the real Mr. Bean. The movie was fairly good but he really shines in these episodes. Sure, they are cut somewhat and that's disappointing, but Mr. Bean is so funny to such a wide range of people...... you won't believe the humor. I strongly urge you, if you haven't seen these episodes, watch Mr. Bean takes a Test before any other. It's the capstone of them all that, without saying a word, shows him at his best/worst which is where we always like to see Mr. B!
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Summary: Mr. Bean - The Whole Bean (Complete Set)
Review: If you like to laugh this is worth the money. I used to catch this late night on PBS and was very happy too get this set. My kids (ages 6&8) are cracking up over it .. Talk is over rated, no words are needed when your actions are as funny as Rowan Atkinson's.
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Summary: Great but NOT the Whole Bean!!!
Review: Bean is great and enjoyable but please note that these are not the complete episodes as you may have seen them on PBS or HBO. The Christmas episode and the "Do It Yourself, Mr. Bean Episodes have scenes missing. It's a great collection for Bean fans but not uncut. According to A&E these are the versions that Rowan Atkinson's representatives wanted released so there is no plan for a fix.
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Summary: TearJerking Laughters (& Nostalgia) for New and Old Fans!!!!
Review: The Mr. Bean Collection is really a great collection for all you people out there who wants to have some hard laugther accesible anytime in your house. Its also a great DVD to show for parties since Mr. Bean really appeals to all ages! You will never fail to make visitors die laughing with these episodes! Despite the fact that most people say its edited, I dont think it matters much; my family and I watched Mr. Bean in TV and we can hardly find some noticable edited areas. It even got 2 special episodes only shown to the buyers - the Library and the Bus Stop. Plus an hour worth of "the Best Bits of Mr. Bean" - nothing new except for some small parts, but when you watch it and try to put your feelings to Mr. Bean's feelings, you can almost share the same nostalgia he is having... you can remember those nights you first watched the episodes. The only sad part is that there is no commentaries or real special features. Some storyboards and some thoughts, but its all just texts, which they could have placed in a booklet. They could have atleast made them commentaries... and aside from that, well... there is nothing more. But the lack of substance which is supposed to be present in almost all DVDs today(even series), makes up for the great and complete Mr. Bean episodes. Its a must have. If only they added one DVD for Mr. Bean the Movie, but oh well... what you see is what you get, and there is aplenty!!!!!
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Summary: The Inventive Mr. Bean
Review: I have always been a fan of Rowan Atkinson since I first saw 'Black Adder' and 'Not the Nine O'clock News'. I must admit that I was at first a bit slow to warm to Mr. Bean as I think Atkinson is more brilliant when he is playing an evil conniving character (which is why 'Black Adder' is such a huge favorite of mine), but the comic charm of Mr. Bean finally won me over. Atkinson is brilliant as the slightly slow, but always inventive Bean. In the best episodes his ability to do physical comedy is far and away greater than any other living actor (excelled only by the late Peter Sellers.) There are evidently a few missing episodes here, but they were apparently left off so that the producers could fit the documentary 'The Story of Mr. Bean' onto the set and keep the size at three discs. I am personally delighted with the documentary, but agree that the set shouldn't imply completeness with the title "The Whole Bean". As it is I am still very satisfied with the set, I only wish that if it is the definitive boxed set, that it was all inclusive, hence my four star rating. If you are new to Mr. Bean, you will be amazed at the range of Atkinson's performance. My two personal favorites are both in episode one in the form of 'The Exam', a wonderful physical performance piece of a student desperately trying to cheat on an important exam, and my all time favorite Mr. Bean, 'The Church', in which Mr. Bean makes quite a spectacle of himself in church. His 'singing' in particular had me rolling on the floor. I think that anyone that likes the series should have the DVD set, as it is a true treasure. Perhaps in the future A&E can produce an additional DVD to truly get the whole Bean into our hands!
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Summary: STOP !! Hold on to those VHS tapes. This set is NOT complete
Review: First, let me say that Mr. Bean is a great character and is too funny. I bought the VHS tapes many years ago and have almost worn them out. I was thrilled when the DVD's came out. Now, for the bad news. If you have seen these shows before, and are a fan... you WILL be disappointed. There are edits in the DVD's. When I saw this I was so upset. I am trading this in at a book store and keeping the VHS tapes. I have emailed A&E, and have also read many reviews here and on the A&E web site (aetv.com). It seems I am not the only one disappointed in this DVD release. One can only hope that there will be a "RE-release" of a true complete Bean. Boo to those involved in this DVD - short change of a great thing! 4 stars because it is "Mr. Bean" only.. not for this DVD set at all !
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Summary: It's a Blunderful Life!
Review: I love Mr. Bean. Rowan Atkinson takes his most beloved character and serves up a platter of all the classic episodes. Poor Bean stumbles and bumbles his way through scenarios an average person would take for granted. You'll laugh as Bean tries to go to sleep, is late for the dentist, fears the diving board and, my favorite, tries not to fall asleep in church. Every episode is filled with fun for the entire family(with the exception of the swimming pool episode, where Bean's backside is bared). This is physical comedy at its finest. Don't let the motion picture "Bean" deter you. The television series is by far a better show.
Atkinson should be considered one of our time's greatest comic actors. He is also fine in the Black Adder series and the Thin Blue Line. Buy this DVD if you want to see a real comedian in top form.
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Summary: This is a must have DVD!
Review: Rowan Atkinson is one of the top comics in the world! The Mr. Bean collection is one everyone should have! I know they edited some of the shows, but it's still hilarious. I looked at the name "The Whole Bean" to mean all the episodes, not every minute of every episode, so I don't think they were misleading.
My children 16 & 10 love him! They have shown all their friends, & watch it over and over! Hands down, we love the Merry Christmas Mr. Bean, especially the Nativity Scene!
Some earlier people claimed the Blind Date, & Torvil & Bean, were not on it. I have it on my set, I bought it in October. Maybe they didn't check the bonus features? My box also has all the right episodes printed. Maybe A& E fixed that problem.
Anyway, if you like Mr. Bean, you'll love this DVD.
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Summary: Thank you, Mr. Bean
Review: I bought this series because I had really enjoyed Rowan Atkinson's performances in most of the Black Adder series. A friend warned me against it-- she thought the series was "stupid." I can see her point but I thoroughly enjoyed quite a lot of it though. If you want plot, dialogue and character this series is not for you. If you can sit and enjoy plain slapstick then I highly recommend this boxed set. The Christmas Turkey scene alone is worth the price of admission and I can see it becoming a Christmas favorite.
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Summary: Behold the set of Mr. Bean!
Review: I had become a fan of Mr. Bean several years before I bought these DVDs. After seeing Rowan Atkinson playing Mr. Bean for the first time, I was instantly hooked. My friend owned several of the Mr. Bean episodes he brought two or three over for me to watch. Then we finished watching the three or four episodes he had on tape. For a while, I forgot all about Mr. Bean. Then, about a year later, I saw something - I don't remember what it was, that reminded me of those zany episodes starring the man who is a bean. I searched the Internet and found that the Complete Bean was available on DVD. Immediately I went to amazon - my favorite online store - and ordered the DVDs. I LOVE THEM. I have watched each episode at least once, of course, and continue to watch them today. It's especially fun to show them to people who've never heard of Mr. Bean and watch their reaction. All in all, a great buy. Hilarious, witty, and well-written. BUY IT!
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