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Summary: buy this dvd
Review: if you have any sense at all you will buy this dvd right now. no, im not DC or BO
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Summary: Great if you're already a fan, but with problems....
Review: If you're a fan of Mr. Show, then you know the skinny. Irreverent sketch comedy with a biting satirical edge. Python on steroids. You either love it or you hate it.That said, Season 3 is as good as the Season 1 & 2 box set. But the PICTURE QUALITY is unforgivable. Anyone who knows MPEG-2 compression will recognize that this was poorly encoded, with wavering quality. Most of the scenes look fine, but when it goes bad, it's really bad. It doesn't make the content any less enjoyable, but it's certainly frustrating to know they did a half-assed job.
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Summary: Hey Everyone!
Review: In the late 90s, the pioneering sketch comedy of Monty Python's Flying Circus was seen through to its logical conclusion via the work of David Cross and Bob Odenkirk. Offering both blistering social commentary (David's fellow castmembers criticize his lifestyle choice when he reveals that he is, in fact, bald) and extreme flights of absurdity that, remarkably, retain coherence (In one sketch, a group of "Sopranos"-style mafioso argue over what the highest number in existence is), five years after the end of its run, the world of comedy has yet to catch up to "Mr. Show". The third season of Mr. Show improves on the first two by a considerable margin. The ideas are more focused and the execution is more precise. As such, these episodes are more consistently funny. For the uninitiated and curious, I definitely recommend the third season (rather than the first/second) an introduction to Mr. Show (not that there aren't quite a few moments of brilliance in the first two seasons, they're just spaced further apart). Fans of Monty Python, the Kids in the Hall, the Upright Citizens Brigade, Tenacious D, and/or the State won't be disappointed by this DVD. Actually, I'm of the opinion that the "Pre-Taped Call-In Show" constitutes the most inspired bit of lunacy aired on TV since the "Ministry of Silly Walks". Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm, "This Is Spinal Tap", Bill Hicks, and David Sedaris will probably dig Mr. Show too; not due to similarities, but rather, because Mr. Show also falls into the category of "brainy" comedy. People who enjoy Yo La Tengo, McDonald's New McGriddle (TM) and four-foot "incense burners" should also check out Mr. Show. WARNING: If you're typically offended by "edgy" (lack of a better word) comedy (South Park, etc.), you may want to steer clear. Also, if you're more into physical comedy (Adam Sandler, Jackass, etc.), Mr. Show may not be for you. I'm not trying to be condescending or judgmental or anything, I think Jackass is hilarious, I'm just sayin' is all... Oh, when the fourth season comes out, disregard everything I've said here and buy it. The fourth season of Mr. Show constitutes the funniest ten episodes of any television show, ever. And it's not just me talking here, either; it's in Guinness. Look it up. Swear.
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Summary: Season 3 is finally coming down to where you work and . . .
Review: Is it true that with this Mr. Show release, Run Ronnie Run will also be released on DVD? I've heard rumors and desperately hope so. It's about time everything Mr. Show-related is available.
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Summary: What kind of a god would make this DVD so expensive?
Review: Mr. Show had it's moments. Blowing up the moon and the introducton of Mr. Wiggles(a monkey who will play ball) had me on the floor as did the guys protesting to get the girls to sleep with them(hehey, hoho, the girls we slept with have got to go!)
Moments like these were not par for the course, though. For every one of these there's a sketch about animal love or a codependent landlord. It's worth it nonetheless for the stream of conciousness links between skits.
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Summary: Flawless, smart and utterly hilarious sketch-comedy
Review: Mr. Show is an innovative, intelligent, and utterly hilarious sketch-comedy show that has gone unsurpassed since it first aired on HBO. The only series to rival the legendary Flying Circus, Mr. Show delivers perfectly timed humor mixed with subtle social commentary. Led by David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, this wonderfully talented cast of character actors provide hours of entertainment. Twisted and wicked, clever and outrageous, smart and always incredibly funny, this is a must have for anyone who appreciates comedy.
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Summary: Careful: Will Cause Laughter
Review: Mr. Show, season Three, is quite possibly one of the funniest things you will ever see. Unless you're blind, then you're SOL.
The mad minds behind the first two brilliant seasons, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, return to reprise their roles as "Bob" and "David" (apart from understudy Kedzie Matthews, who takes over for Bob when he has to go shopping). They bring the funny, they make you laugh, they make you wonder how such a glorious creation could exist in the absence of a just and caring God.
Quite simply, this is the finest American sketch comedy I've ever seen (and yes, I have seen Mad TV). If you want smart, savvy, hip and hilarious comedy...this will have to do. No, it's better than that. It will change your life.
I used to be in debt all the time, then I got Mr. Show...I'm still in debt, but the laughter they elicit in me distracts from my gnawing hunger pains!
Anyway, get this when you can (preferably before the Rapture)
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Summary: "Ya'll are brutalizing me..."
Review: Mr. Show...what can I say? This is probably one of the funniest sketch comedy shows I've ever seen. I do not get the HBO, but I did manage to see a couple of shows back when this aired in the mid to late 90's, and so, when I saw the series was being released on DVD, I knew it would be something worth getting. The show, which stars Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, is a blend of sketch, live action, and pre-recorded comedy. The humor, while not for most, tends to really cut deep at times, dealing with a wide variety of social issues and beliefs. Smart, funny, witty...things we don't often see so this is definitely worth looking into if you are looking for something a little edgier than SNL. Probably one of my favorite bits that I can remember is the one where David Cross is playing the host of a television program called 'The Pre-Taped Call In Show'. Only problem is the viewers calling in can't seem to understand the concept that the show that is currently airing was the one recorded the week before, and the topic is different...sounds confusing, and even had me going, but that is what was so funny about it. As more viewers call in and ask about the wrong topics, the host gets increasingly agitated. Finally, he shows a series of his previous shows to try and illustrate a point, and we see the first show with him being very optimistic and having a full head of hair and the subtle loss of said hair and growing temper as the show progresses. This really must be seen to be properly enjoyed, as I know I am unable to convey the humor properly. This two-disc set contains a number of special features, including a commentary on each episode and some promotional spots, but the real gold is in the episodes. If you are easily offended then I would say skip this, as it will probably upset you...if so, just go enjoy a nice peanut butter and egg sandwich...with dice.
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Summary: What were the first two thinking?
Review: Nothing obviously. I mean who in the world complains about encoding. The fact is that this series is already a classic. I mean if you are a fan of other shows such as "Sifl & Olly", "Kids in the Hall" than you will love this show. Sketch comedy at it's finest!
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Summary: Most regular TV viewers don't even DESERVE Mr. Show!
Review: Okay, so I stole the above line from Jeneane Garafalo. But it is true, nonetheless. Fans of Mr. Show who were ecstatic upon the release of Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD are now reaching a climax with the release of Season 3. Bob and David hit their stride even more smoothly in Season 3, and delighted us with some truly inspired and ingenious comedy. The part I was looking forward to most was the "Pre-Taped Call-In Show", which even the cast reveals on the commentary track to be their favorite sketch of the series. The fact that the sketch is inordinantly complex for a comedy bit makes David's flawless execution of it more than funny - it is masterful! And he performed it without the aid of cue cards, which I would have REQUIRED if I were doing it. I don't care where you buy this or how much you have to pay for it. Just get it! Bob and David have set the bar so high with this series (Season 3 in particular) that nearly every other comedy sketch series seems just that much paler in comparison. This series, Bob, and David belong in the Comedy Hall of Fame. Mr. Show -- a Famous Mortimer production.
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