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Summary: Took a bit of getting used to, but I love it.
Review: My husband is British and we both loved these guys in Blackadder, so when we saw this set available he recommended I get it (he'd seen the original broadcasts of it). Well, between the time I ordered and the time we watched the first one, he hyped it so much as "hysterical" and so on, that I was rather disappointed in the first show. It was "interesting" and "amusing" but I would not have called it "hysterical." There were a few funny jokes but otherwise just an interesting show to watch. However, as we went on watching them, I got more in tune with it, and by Episode 5 I was loving it. Bertie and Jeeves both use such wonderful hat words and Bertie does use the most alarmingly British phrases! So, I'm looking forward to the rest of it. Perhaps they were merely getting into stride in the first few shows. The one drawback to this is that the actors changed every once in a while. There was a character named Madeleine Basset and she was played by three different actresses over the course of this series. There are other characters who were treated similarly; Gussie Fink-Nottle is played by 2 different guys (sadly) and J. Washburn Stoker was played by a couple of different guys too. But the stories are worth it, as long as you don't get too caught up in this. I spent a lot of time when they introduced new actors or actresses trying to figure out who they were playing, and then when I found out it was an actor change, spent a lot of time griping about it. But since I had it on DVD I was able to go back and watch it from the beginning after this was all clear in my head.
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Summary: fantastic
Review: On the surface this is a series of stories about a bumbling upper class British bachelor who is rescued from social predicaments by his valet. The story is set in the inner war years. There are frequently seemingly unrelated subplots that come together at the last minute to effect the rescue. Underneath is a satire of the foibles of human nature. The characters are exaggerated archetypes. They are played by people who are cast to match the character and give the impression that they are snickering under their breath as the play the part to the hilt. I suspect that rehearsals were a riot. The only problem is that the series was filmed over four years and the players for some parts changed. In general, I prefer the first person to play each part and I get the "Who is that imposter pretending to be person X?" reaction to the new players.
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Summary: Very Funny
Review: Our family continues to enjoy this set. Poor Wooster isn't very smart. One favorite referred to over and over is when Wooster faints. Very funny stuff.
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Summary: Simply Delightful
Review: Stephen Fry (who has been called a British National Treasure) and Hugh Laurie positively sparkle as P. G. Wodehouse's JEEVES AND WOOSTER. Bertie Wooster is one of the idle rich. Good-hearted but slightly dim-witted, he is easy prey for manipulative aunts, persuasive friends and marriage-minded young ladies. Luckily, his valet Jeeves is always standing buy to sort things out and ensure a happy ending for everyone. Overflowing with splendid locations, wonderful cars, and Mr. Laurie's deft hand with period songs, this series flawlessly captures the spirit of Wodehouse's books. Recommend for fans of classic screwball comedies.
Highly recommend for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and all Anglophiles.
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Summary: If you are a wodehouse fan....
Review: The first two seasons are the truest to Wodehouse's style. The plots and dialogue come directly from the Wodehouse stories.
The following seasons take quite a bit of poetic license but are still fun to watch.
There's some substituting of supporting characters (for instance, Stiffy Byng instead of Catsmeat's sister Corky) so folks won't get confused trying to keep up with all the names (it doesn't detract from the story). Many minor and some major characters are left out to simplify the plots; and for some reason Sir Roderick Glossop is given a wife, which he never had in the books.
Still, taken all in all, not a bad way to spend an evening. Oh, and the music is terrific :-).
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Summary: A Pleasant Surprise
Review: The only annoying thing about these DVD's is the fact that several key characters are portrayed by different actors in subsequent seasons. Fortunately, Jeeves and wooster remain constant, and they of course are the selling point. You just have to get used to the aunts, cousins and wacky friends changing actors and it is manageable once you get used to the idea and roll with it. Every episode is hilarious and the setting and ambiance are fantastic. I like the music too. You will definitely get your moneys worth, even if you are new to Jeeves and Wooster. The P.G Wodehouse books about the same pair are fantastic and should be read to more fully enjoy the shows. If you are into Brit comedy "Fawlty Towers" with John Cleese is great too. But I digress. This DVD set is great, with no useless and annoying frills, just a heaping helping of hilarity.
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Summary: Endeavors to give satisfaction, and does it ever!!
Review: The only annoying thing about these DVD's is the fact that several key characters are portrayed by different actors in subsequent seasons. Fortunately, Jeeves and wooster remain constant, and they of course are the selling point. You just have to get used to the aunts, cousins and wacky friends changing actors and it is manageable once you get used to the idea and roll with it. Every episode is hilarious and the setting and ambiance are fantastic. I like the music too. You will definitely get your moneys worth, even if you are new to Jeeves and Wooster. The P.G Wodehouse books about the same pair are fantastic and should be read to more fully enjoy the shows. If you are into Brit comedy "Fawlty Towers" with John Cleese is great too. But I digress. This DVD set is great, with no useless and annoying frills, just a heaping helping of hilarity.
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Summary: Another wonderful rendition of Wodehouse's Characters
Review: There are not a lot of glowing words I say about this DVD collection that haven't already been said, but I will try. Having read numerous books about the characters of Jeeves and Wooster, and listened to BBC radio collection performances, I have to say all the characters seem to hit the mark in bringing P G Wodehouse's creations to the screen. I have laughed a lot watching the amazing Bertie Wooster botch well-meant attempts to help(?) his friends. Mr Laurie and Mr Fry really do all they can to bring out the humor and wisdom of the stories. The other characters, both the recurring ones and the infrequently appearing ones, are also spot on with their roles. The twins, Claude and Eustace, had me rolling on the floor with their relentless pursuit of the singer. If you enjoy P.G. Wodehouse's stories, you will truly enjoy these DVD's. I know I will watch them over and over, as I have listened to BBC tapes I bought in the 1980's. Two very good comedic actors put their marks on some excellent Jeeves and Wooster stories. I only wish there were more of them in the series to watch.
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Summary: Another wonderful rendition of Wodehouse's Characters
Review: There are not a lot of glowing words I say about this DVD collection that haven't already been said, but I will try. Having read numerous books about the characters of Jeeves and Wooster, and listened to BBC radio collection performances, I have to say all the characters seem to hit the mark in bringing P G Wodehouse's creations to the screen. I have laughed a lot watching the amazing Bertie Wooster botch well-meant attempts to help(?) his friends. Mr Laurie and Mr Fry really do all they can to bring out the humor and wisdom of the stories. The other characters, both the recurring ones and the infrequently appearing ones, are also spot on with their roles. The twins, Claude and Eustace, had me rolling on the floor with their relentless pursuit of the singer. If you enjoy P.G. Wodehouse's stories, you will truly enjoy these DVD's. I know I will watch them over and over, as I have listened to BBC tapes I bought in the 1980's. Two very good comedic actors put their marks on some excellent Jeeves and Wooster stories. I only wish there were more of them in the series to watch.
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Summary: ...
Review: These discs are worth the price. You 'll get the full flavor of P.G. Wodehouse's great books by watching these wonderful stories again and again. With the bumbling dim witted Wooster and his quick witted valet Jeeves they go from one pratfall to another.
Each story is full of great characters and fun from beginning to end. So join Barmey, Stinker Pinker, and Tuppy as they, along with Balmey and Stiffy, help poor Berty with the problems of life. Pip Pip and Cherrio.
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