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Summary: Quite possibly the funniest thing I've ever seen. Ever.
Review: I hadn't actually managed to see Bottom until, like so many others, I checked out the first episode, which was included as a bonus on The Young Ones DVD set. On this alone, I picked up the Full Bottom set, and was not disappointed. Matter of fact, I'd have to say I prefer this to The Young Ones...no stupid pop bands or bad extraneous filler material creeping into the works here! This is brutish, stupid, violent, schoolboy behavior as executed by two grown men. There's something marvelously childish about it all. There's a certain degree of phoniness to all the blows to the groin. This is probably one of the few instances where sexist behavior is actually genuinely funny. Yes, it's base, but the characterizations of these foul, disgusting human beings as executed by Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson are nothing short of hilarious. Fact is, the Richie and Eddie characters don't know any better than to not have jobs, get drunk, try to scheme cash (or, as in one episode, natural gas), and fail miserably with women, and that's exactly what's so smart about it all. When all you other kiddies get over Will Ferrel and the like, get on to the genuine living cartoon that is Bottom and bask in the brilliance that is Rik and Ade!
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Summary: Wake Up America!
Review: I have been on a journey with my best friend that has lasted many years. Our goal: spread the gospel according to Rik & Adrian! Finally, Warner Bros. has seen the light and is releasing the funniest TV series EVER, "Bottom"! You don't need to be well versed in Britcoms to appreciate this - just a fan of all-out laughter. This series about two "path-tic winkers" reaches new highs in low-brow comedy, yet it's still lightyears more sophisticated than any TV sitcom ever produced in the U.S.
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Summary: Long awaited prized possesion
Review: I have been waiting it seems like forever for this much beloved series to see the light of day. I hope many more people will experience the delight that my son and I shared laughing our asses off watching this brilliant combination of slapstick and genius. Rik and Ad are so talented and funny and the fluffs are a peek into the gentle,sweet men behind the characters, you can see in a split second when they slip out of character during the out takes that these guys are nothing like the characters they portray on screen and just what brilliant actors they are. I can't recommend this series more stongly. I have seen these shows more times than I can count and laugh just as hard every time. Buy it with confidence that you will view it again and again with increasing enjoyment.
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Summary: Superb British comedy
Review: I have to admit that I have been a huge Rik Mayall & Ade Edmundson fan for many years, and having lived in London I have been able to see these shows and the many repeats they did.
Bottom is very much slapstick comedy, with rude language and great timing. All three series are very funny and even the lesser episodes are still full with funny moments and great one-liners.
This box set comes with Bottom Fluff - all the outtakes and mistakes, plus a few extended scenes.
The quality of the transfer is crisp and clean, sound is good and if you like in-you-face comedy, this is the ultimate show.
And you know what? Their live shows (all on R2 discs) are even funnier, ruder and more violent.
Buy this now!!!
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Summary: Excelent
Review: I love this DVD, its so funny, the two together will make you laugh for weeks. Its a serious must have. Also check Only Fools and horses series. Classic British comedy at its best. 10/10!!!
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Summary: Too obscure masterpiece
Review: I purchased this set based upon my love of The Young Ones, and haven't been disappointed. This is really too little known considering what a masterwork it is, great, brilliant writing and performances by Rick and Ade, known as Edward Elizabeth Hitler herein. The interplay between the two places them on par with the legendary comedy duos, although theirs is a special and twisted relationship. Highly recommended, perhaps an acquired taste.
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Summary: Buy it Now!!!!
Review: I stumbled upon this series while I was living in Europe and bought it on VHS. I recently wrote to the BBC and was notified that there were no plans to release Bottom on DVD in Europe. Imagine my surprise to move back to America only to see that Bottom has been released on DVD here! This is an absolute cracker of a series. It is the funniest series of shows that I have ever seen in my life. If only the BBC will release the "Bottom-Live" shows, the "Fluff Uncensored" videos along with other Rick and Adrian shows like "The Dangerous Brothers" and "Filthy Rich and Catflap" on DVD, I will be a happy man
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Summary: FUNNEE!!
Review: I was very surprised that BOTTOM was even RELEASED in the USA. Racist, Sexist, Homophobic.... all the stuff that would truly upset the politically correct, sensitive, new-age cry-babies that America seems to breed and nurture. But if you can laugh at yourself as well as the other guy...ESPECIALLY the other guy, you'll have a good time here. Richie Richards and Edward Elizabeth Hitler are two dopey, loser room-mates who find themselves in ridiculous situations while pursuing their life's ambitions...to get drunk and/or laid. Plenty of Three Stooges-type violence is thrown in. If you can find them, The Live Bottom discs are even MORE outrageous. Christians will be upset over the Christmas episode. You'll either laugh 'til you cry or be totally disgusted. There's no real middle ground here. Needless to say, I LOVE IT!
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Summary: An Absolute Trainwreck!
Review: If you enjoy The Young Ones, you'll certainly appreciate Bottom.
Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson basically reprise their roles from The Young Ones (complete with dumpy living quarters and a lack of any personal hygiene whatsoever), but are now in their thirties and none the richer or wiser.
Truthfully, there isn't a bad (well, maybe "non-entertaining" is a better term, as the show definetely IS bad) and is wothwhile for anyone who enjoys British comedy that leaves your jaw dropped.
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Summary: Check out those birds...
Review: If you enjoyed "The Young Ones", and no I don't mean Cliff Richard, you will be equally laugh your arse off with this comedy. Friends Rik and Ade once again prove that they are extremely talented as well as funny and have a great time on the set making this. It's a riot!
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