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Summary: Amusing shorts
Review: I must qualify this - I really like shorts and I love claymation. I had originally seen the contents of this DVD as presented in a local movie theatre as a leader for "A Close Shave" (Wallace and Grommit...excellent!). The primary short featured ("Creature Comforts") is a collection of bits that Park et al did as gas company commercials over the ocean (aka the UK). In processing for the DVD, they took out the sales pitch for each commercial - which I think really took it out of context and left the watcher going "Why the heck did they do this?" It takes a collection of excellent commercials and turns them into a sort of unsensical [sic] short. By itself, I would give the DVD a 3-star - when used as a leader into another Park movie, I would give it a 5-star. I'll settle for a compromise...but still give it a recommendation to others. Enjoy!
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Summary: Excellent Aardman
Review: "Creature Comforts" is a must have. You must own this. Especially if you are an animator. This is absolutley the most stylish collection of animated shorts I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. There is a impeccable attention to detail in each and every one of these pieces. I love the Aardman style and I personally believe this distinct style is unimitatable. If you enjoyed "Chicken Run" and "Wallace and Gromit" you need to own this video. Buy it,if for no other reason than to see "Adam" the cartoon that started the Aardman empire.
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Summary: Great for Claymation fans
Review: I've always liked the earlier Aardman Animations, and more recently Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run. This DVD is worth getting just for "Creature Comforts" and "Not Without my Handbag". The rest of the short claymation films are OK, but not worth watching more than a few times-- and don't be fooled, it's not for kids, some of the themes are pretty dark. Otherwise, this collection of short claymations is worth it for the price, and if you like other Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run), you will definitely enjoy this DVD.
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Summary: BORING!
Review: This video was a great disapointment. The first story was about zoo animals talking about how it was in the zoo. I was extremely short and there may have been some good jokes, but, I got so bored i didn't pay attention. The second was about twin princes , one who stays in the castle and becomes king, and another who is stolen by a witch, dropped by her while riding her horse, and found and raised by a pig. There's a war, king learns lesson, blah blah blah. The third story is called "Not without my handbag" . When i heard it was not for children under 10, I soposed it would be violent or disturbing. I was so wrong. I woman learns that she did not pay her washing machine bill and the sentance is to go to hell. This is probably the funniest story on the video. She called the devil on the telephone and asks if she REALLY has to go to hell. He comes and kills her, and takes her to hell. I guess that could be scary for kids under seven. But, the point is, she comes back as a skelotin (Not scary looking at all) and tries to find her handbag. Like i said, it's quite funny , for instance, a news reporter says, "According to recent studies, the chance of going to hell has gone up 30% this year ." The last story on this video is called "adam" . IT WAS HORRIBLE. Not funny, not cute, no story, no problem, Nothing!! In conclusion, if you want to see this , rent it first! You may never know how bad it really is.
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Summary: lightweight
Review: After getting this home, I was a bit disappointed with the stories that make up the four cartoons. "Not Without My Handbag" almost makes this dvd worth its value, but this collection has precious little of the whimsy and flavor that made "Chicken Run" enjoyable. This is a rental.
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Summary: Wry humor at its best!
Review: I have the video version of 'Creature Comforts' and it's one of my all time favorites. There are four shorts, all from Aardman Studios--home of the famed Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit. The first short is called Creature Comforts, and is the only one to fully reflect Nick Park's style and humor. It's hilarious and the details are wonderful. The british accents can get a bit tough to understand at times, but it's worth watching over and over to get the full meaning and catch all the little jokes. There are three other shorts, each with a completely different style and sensibility, and all of them displaying master level animation and brilliant attention to detail. My favorite of the other three is 'Not Without My handbag'-- the animation style is completely different than the other three, and the story is hilarious, in a film noir/black comedy kind of way. If you love Wallace and Gromit, are a fan of animation in general, or love dry british wit...you'll love Creature Comforts. Enjoy!
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Summary: Disagree with previous review!
Review: My 2 year old daughter loves this DVD. The nudity on the DVD is not gratuitous or offensive as it is ADAM from the bible. Yes she is a bit turned off by the Devil in "Not Without My Handbag" but it is not done in any type of overly scary way either.....He is a salesman at a washing machine company with a french accent. I do understand that some children are more spookable than others so keep that in mind, but overall it is a very good collection of shorts. I highly recommend for any fans of Chicken Run or Wallace and Gromit!
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Summary: Too short
Review: I got this mainly because it was 'Creature Comforts' that introduced me to Nick Park. No special features, not even English subtitles. As an American, I had a little difficulty understanding the British accents. Multiple viewing helps. Overall the DVD runs about 30 minutes. The 6 minute 'Creature Comforts' is the best of the four. Even at a low price this DVD is pushing the value envelope. It's not worth it unless you absolutely love Nick Park animation and have to have it in your collection.
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Summary: Creature UN - Comforts or ( Horror comes Home)
Review: Please, Please, Please... If you have children I do not suggest you purchase the video or DVD of this Title. Be aware that there is nudity and satan-like very unusual characters on this film. Don't be fooled that this is anything like a feature Wallace and Grommit Movie.
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Summary: A nice selection of Aardman animation.
Review: Anything from the Aardman studios is always welcome and this is no exception. It is an inexpensive offering of four of their 'minor' works. I really can't add anything to the other complimentary reviews given here... ...except to say that if you go to amazon.co.uk you'll find a DVD there called 'Aardman Classics' which contains over two and a half hours of stuff including everything on this one, plus a 64 page book (which barely squeezes into the box) with lots of background information! It costs more but is definitely worth the money.
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