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Summary: I've seen those dresses somewhere before
Review: Finally released after 2+years! I'll donate my bootleg tape to poor kids in the hospital.,crush
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Summary: Solid doc w/ interesting insights-NOT a concert film!
Review: First off, let me say that anyone looking for the Kids In the Hall's answer to "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" will be sorely disappointed. This is more of a backstage documentary, though some live concert sketches are included (only a few full scenes, mostly segments). The audio was not taken from the theatre's sound boards, so it is a bit dodgy at times, though always audible. You want to pick up this DVD for a glance at the Kids' actual personalities and how they interact as a group. And it is fascinating as such, with as much insight as one could cram into 90 min. (obviously, you will not come away knowing the boys backwards and forwards). Also, don't expect a laugh riot - when offstage, they five are not always "on" and cutting up. Indeed, it's far more interesting to hear them discuss business and their methodology than simply trying to be funny constantly. Though, the commentary IS possibly funnier than anything in the film, as the Kids freely comment and rip on themselves and each other while viewing the film. Guest commentary by Mike Myers, Jason Priestly, and Andy Richter is amusing and interesting, though the comments from Trey Parker & Matt Stone are unfunny and obnoxious (they're trying WAY too hard to be funny). As far as the Kids go, McDonald and Thompson come off as the nicest (though Thompson seems rather, shall we say, eccentric), McKinney is amusing but the most businesslike, and Foley & McCulloch come off as the least likable. The extras are bizarre and irreverant, as one one expect from the troupe. Well worth picking up!
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Summary: Solid doc w/ interesting insights-NOT a concert film!
Review: First off, let me say that anyone looking for the Kids In the Hall's answer to "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" will be sorely disappointed. This is more of a backstage documentary, though some live concert sketches are included (only a few full scenes, mostly segments). The audio was not taken from the theatre's sound boards, so it is a bit dodgy at times, though always audible. You want to pick up this DVD for a glance at the Kids' actual personalities and how they interact as a group. And it is fascinating as such, with as much insight as one could cram into 90 min. (obviously, you will not come away knowing the boys backwards and forwards). Also, don't expect a laugh riot - when offstage, they five are not always "on" and cutting up. Indeed, it's far more interesting to hear them discuss business and their methodology than simply trying to be funny constantly. Though, the commentary IS possibly funnier than anything in the film, as the Kids freely comment and rip on themselves and each other while viewing the film. Guest commentary by Mike Myers, Jason Priestly, and Andy Richter is amusing and interesting, though the comments from Trey Parker & Matt Stone are unfunny and obnoxious (they're trying WAY too hard to be funny). As far as the Kids go, McDonald and Thompson come off as the nicest (though Thompson seems rather, shall we say, eccentric), McKinney is amusing but the most businesslike, and Foley & McCulloch come off as the least likable. The extras are bizarre and irreverant, as one one expect from the troupe. Well worth picking up!
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Summary: A must for all fans!
Review: I always love seeing "Behind the scenes" goodies about comedy groups. As Monty Python gave us "Life of Python", so Kids in the Hall gives us "Same Guys New Dresses". The concert footage is very good, but is used notsomuch to just show you the skits but more to play off of the rehearsals and backstage antics and headaches caused. The "Kevin trying to appease the crowd after the show is 2 hours late" bit is hilarious!
You'll definitely want the DVD on this one as it makes the purchase 2 movies in one as the commentary provided by the five kids is just as funny as watching it without.
Definitely worth buying!
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Summary: A must for all fans!
Review: I always love seeing "Behind the scenes" goodies about comedy groups. As Monty Python gave us "Life of Python", so Kids in the Hall gives us "Same Guys New Dresses". The concert footage is very good, but is used notsomuch to just show you the skits but more to play off of the rehearsals and backstage antics and headaches caused. The "Kevin trying to appease the crowd after the show is 2 hours late" bit is hilarious!
You'll definitely want the DVD on this one as it makes the purchase 2 movies in one as the commentary provided by the five kids is just as funny as watching it without.
Definitely worth buying!
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Summary: A guaranteed good time for all!
Review: I discovered the Kids through Comedy Central re-runs a few months ago and was heartbroken when the network replaced their former 2-3pm hour with... more SNL reruns! We need more of those! Anyway, before I get off on another Comedy Central diatribe, I want to say that this DVD is absolutely hilarious. I hadn't seen that much of the Kids work in comparison with the entire body of it, and was looking forward to getting a look into the guys' personalities and real life personas -- and that's exactly what I got. It's really easy to get a real idea of each of the Kids here. Scott definitely comes off as the most fun and the most like he is onstage. Surprisingly Bruce, who seems so lighthearted and whimsical on stage, is much more business-like and not as easily likable offstage. There's not that much of the guys' 2001 tour on this DVD; it focuses more on the behind the scenes work. It's put together in a way that you can see the work that went on for the few sketches that are shown almost fully: the Tanya sketch, the opening credits, and perhaps most in-depth, Scott's monologue involving his robo-dog, a hilarious behind the scenes diversion that will keep you laughing. Of course, the group's stage work is as strong as ever, but this DVD is especially recommmended to those who have seen everything KITH but want to know more about the individual guys, how they work, and what they're really like. As for extras, "Kevin Eating Soup" is hysterical to watch for some strange reason, as are the other extra features (one, "Phoner," is actually rather serious and shows Dave, Scott, and Mark's real feelings about the group), and the commentary from the Kids, especially Mark and Scott's, will keep you in stitches. A great KITH purchase!
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Summary: This DVD is filled with smiles....and brimming with chuckles
Review: I just bought this DVD over the weekend, and I must say it is one hell of a film. I have only been watching Kids in the Hall for a few years, but in that short time I have become a huge fan of their work (I always make sure the tape is set every day at 2pm on Comedy Central). Unfortunately it is not easy for me to see their live performances because either I don't have the money for a ticket, or they don't come terribly close to where I live. That's what is so great about this DVD: you get to experience the aspects of actually seeing one of their live tour shows, AND you get to go backstage to see how the 5 Kids interact with each other, and prepare for their shows. My only complaint about this DVD is that there wasn't MORE!! (which is the only reason why it isn't ***** instead of ****) I could have watched the live show footage, as well as the backstage footage all day long. I also enjoyed the extra features, specifically Kevin "Eating Soup." Kevin is by far my favorite 'Kid' -- even though I'm in the .0000001% of people who think that (heh heh, just kidding Kevster) -- so it was great to see him, yet again take something as simple as eating soup, and turn it into a comedic masterpiece. I'm not going to go into detail about every little thing that happened in this DVD, but I will say that the entire 80 + minutes (as well as the bonus footage such as "Kevin Eating Soup," "Dave's Eye Surgery" and the commentary from Mike Myers and others) will not disappoint any KITH fan. If you've been craving something new from these guys, and haven't been able to get out and see them on tour (like myself), then I strongly suggest you go out and get this DVD. And yes..Bellini is in this too..and yes..he's wearing a towel..and yes..the whole thing's hilarious so stop wasting your time reading what I think, and go get yourself a copy of "Same Guys, New Dresses" NOW ...!!
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Summary: A Real Buzz Kill.....
Review: I LOVE the Kids, but this dvd is so disappointing! Too much focus on the backstage bickering. Badly filmed, muffled sound. The situations and discussions filmed seemed to make the Kids look like a bunch of whiny babies who don't like each other anymore. I wanted to see more of the stage show, what little was covered of it looked pretty funny. I guess this is really a look into the reality of the Kids and how they (didn't) get along with each other after working separately for the years after the TV show was over. It just made me sad. I can't wait for the TV shows to all be on DVD--if it isn't in the works then it oughta be.
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Summary: The absolute worst rip off!!!
Review: I should have taken heed the other reviews of this dvd. Not only is it boring as all but the dialogue is barely audible. It is basically someone with a handicam following the Kids around - who knew it would be so darn boring. The biggest thing that bugs me is that you can't return dvd's (or software) so you just are stuck with it even though it shouldn't have even been released considering the audio visual. Damn shame.
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Summary: Disappointing...
Review: I was really looking forward to this DVD after reading the other reviews, but in the end I felt really let down. You only get to see snippets of the live show. We were really frustrated when the disc cuts away from the Hecubus sketch just when it really gets going. :( Audio and video quality is often poor. It DOES give you a glimpse into the group dynamics of the kids, and Scott's robot dog fetish IS hilarious, but I was left wanting much more.
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