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Summary: Below Expected Standards
Review: Although I loved the cast, the material was WAY beneath their usual brilliant resumes. What a waste. For true fans only. I for one had to get it because I am a fan, but I cannot recommend it in good faith. Good luck.
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Summary: Great show, marginal sound quality
Review: Despite many reviewers complaining about poor sound quality, I went ahead and bought this DVD set from a local store (I was going to rent it first, but of course, no one had it to rent!). Yes- the sound quality is lacking, but being a hard-core Ullman/Saunders/French fan, as well as a fan of Britcoms, I had to have it. "Girls on Top" is basically the lasses answer to "The Young Ones" (which starred Jennifer Saunders' husband Adrian Edmondson as Viv)about 4 roomates (including the only American Ruby Wax, who has also had a cameo appearance on "Ab Fab")who each have their own wacky personalty. The difference between this and other "kooky" American sitcoms is that British humor is quick and sly- rather than in your face "ha-ha" funny. The scripts are not quite as clever as "Tracy Takes On...", "Absolutely Fabulous" or "French & Saunders". But keep in mind that most actors don't hit their stride in their first movie/series. Still, it's a funny show, and how can you resist all the talent? If you can find a place to rent it, you might want to try it first and decide if the price is worth it to you. If you're a die hard fan, however, you'll probably want this for your collection.
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Summary: Classic 80's Comedy
Review: I just want to let you know that these two dvds are great' you get the complete 2 series and although I was worried that the quality was going to be [poor] I can tell you that they are great' they must have sorted out the sound problem that is mentioned in the other reviews' this is a program that I have wanted for ages as I never missed it when it was first shown when I was a kid; all the actresses are well established now and its nice to see them when they where all unknown' anyway they are two dvds that you can buy and if you are a fan then check them out' I highly recomend them (the only problem that I have is that they are not in order but that dont matter they are great and as I said earlier you get all 13 episodes on the two seperate dvds for sale)
The only thing that I dont understand is that they are not avalible in England' this is the only place that I have found them' but who cares Ive got them now.
I hope you enjoy them.BEN
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Summary: Not completely lacking
Review: I thought that overall, this series was worth buying. The sound problem is fixed..for those of you wondering. As for the series, Ruby Wax's character is the only complaint I have..she was a bit irritating, the series is not laugh out loud funny like Ab Fab, but if your a hardcore Ab Fab or French and Saunder's Fan, then you'll want to add this to your collection. The episodes and characters grow on you after you watch them a few times.
It's not completely lacking..more of a "collector's item" but worth having..but just so you know the episodes are not in order..the company that made this dvd (BFS), is not the brightest.. The dvd quality is fine, the sound is fine, but the picture flickers a few times here and there..nothing really noticeable except that the same trivia is on set one and two.
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Summary: Not completely lacking
Review: I thought that overall, this series was worth buying. The sound problem is fixed..for those of you wondering. As for the series, Ruby Wax's character is the only complaint I have..she was a bit irritating, the series is not laugh out loud funny like Ab Fab, but if your a hardcore Ab Fab or French and Saunder's Fan, then you'll want to add this to your collection.
It's not completely lacking..more of a "collector's item" than a show you'll watch over and over, but worth having..but just so you know the episodes are not in order..the company that made this dvd (BFS), is not the brightest.. The dvd quality is fine, the sound is fine, but the picture flickers a few times here an there..nothing really noticeable, also the manufacturer's made an error in the "trivia" area of the dvd, they listed "harry potter and the philosopher's stone" instead of the sorcerer's stone..as a film credit for Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane, weird..but nothing really that important.. I'm definetly going to get set 2
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Summary: A must for French and Saunders completists
Review: Since I'd been hoping to find this show on video or (better) DVD, I was delighted finally to be able to buy the complete series. Other reviews that mention poor quality audio should not concern you: I have both sets and the audio is fine for the age of the program. Video quality is satisfactory. If you haven't seen this show, you won't find the sophistication of AbFab, but if you like Rude Girl shows in general this should appeal to you. Ruby Wax is brassy and loud (revealing a lot about her real upbringing, too, if you read her autobiography "How Do You Want Me?"). Dawn French is bossy, and Jennifer Saunders catatonic. My favourite is the perenially shallow Candice, played by Tracey Ullman. If female comedy is your thing, you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: A little uneven, but very entertaining
Review: These women were just beginning to hit their stride as writers performing their own material during this series. I think they really had their characters down, although the plots are sometimes frayed or not completely nailed. The most difficult aspect of both these sets is that they are not presented in chronological order-- both seasons are all mixed together, and the finale of the series is in Set 1. I really wish BFS would do a better job allowing us here in the U.S. to view these series as they were presented originally. Interesting that in the Filmographies, neither Jennifer Saunders or Dawn French mention their work in the Young Ones. It'd be nice to get ahold of the older Comic Strip Presents series as well (MTV did show several of those performance pieces.)
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Summary: A little uneven, but very entertaining
Review: These women were just beginning to hit their stride as writers performing their own material during this series. I think they really had their characters down, although the plots are sometimes frayed or not completely nailed. The most difficult aspect of both these sets is that they are not presented in chronological order-- both seasons are all mixed together, and the finale of the series is in Set 1. I really wish BFS would do a better job allowing us here in the U.S. to view these series as they were presented originally. Interesting that in the Filmographies, neither Jennifer Saunders or Dawn French mention their work in the Young Ones. It'd be nice to get ahold of the older Comic Strip Presents series as well (MTV did show several of those performance pieces.)
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