The Thin Blue Line - The Complete Line-Up

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Summary: As good as Rowan gets!
Review: Over the last 20 years one British Comedian has stood out by himself, In shows such as Mr Bean, Blackadder and vaious one off movies and stand-up, Rowan is gifted. In this show (recently aired on BBC America), Rowan is brilliant as another bumbling character, who through a series of coincidences manages to keep his head above water. The writing and direction in this show are excellent and many co-stars (including one from 'The Bill'- ITV Cop show) keep this show edgy and hilarious! The performances that Rowan has done to date put him in the Peter Sellers class! Can't wait for his next series/Project.

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Summary: Another excellent Ben Elton offering.
Review: Saturday, January 01, 2005 / 5 of 5 / Another excellent Ben Elton offering.
Received this box set DVD for Christmas and it's another fine offering from the creative mind of Ben Elton. An ensemble character study of a small town police force ruled over by puffy, stuffy Rowan Atkinson. While his sneering Black Adder venom is considerably lowered, he still delivers his lines with his trademark resignation of the clods surrounding him. What a crew they are, strangely endearing, particularly my favorite, the manic Inspector Grim, who always appears to be on the cusp of the big sting. Both seasons are presented along w/ a third disc detailing Elton's career which was fun to see w/ Young Ones, Filthy Rich, Black Adder, and beyond. Recommended.


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Summary: It should be called the Incomplete Line-Up!
Review: The reason I give this three stars is not due to the quality of the show. That's easily five stars. To learn more about the show, please read some of the other reviews. My review (and my only complaint with this dvd set) is based on the startling omissions present on the dvd set!

My wife and I purchased season 1 and 2 on VHS about 4 years ago and we've nearly watched those tapes to the breaking point. When we saw that the dvd set was coming out, it went to the top of our Christmas list. Well, we couldn't wait until Christmas to watch it and after a few episodes, we began to feel very disappointed and more than just a bit cheated! In two episodes (that we've noticed so far) there are scenes missing on the dvd!

In Alternative Culture, Sgt. Dawkins asks Raymond to pick her up from her 're-birthing' class later that evening. Well, the dvd is missing the scene where she has her re-birth and Raymond is waiting for her with a bottle!

In The Green-Eyed Monster there is a scene outside the club where Boyle and Goody use their badges to gain entrance to the club and Raymond, rather than go against his ethics, says behind to wait in line. Yet again, this did not appear on the dvd.

Based on the fact that we watched two episodes and BOTH were missing scenes one can only imagine that there will be others.
If you've never seen The Thin Blue Line, you won't miss them. If, on the otherhand, you're a longtime fan, this is just frustrating (sort of like buying the Complete Mr. Bean dvd set only to find out there are scenes missing!).
So be forewarned! The Thin Blue Line 'The Complete Line-Up', as we shall see, is like a half-sucked sweet; Not what it used to be!

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Summary: LOVE ROWAN ATKINSON
Review: This British series starring the ever talented Rowan Atkinson is very funny. The cast of characters all blend well to make a very enjoyable sitcom. If you are a Rowan Atkinson fan then I recommend this series over Black Adder. I can relate better to this modern genre more so than the Black Adder "period piece".
All in all, wittiness, a little sarcasm and just some plain old funny stuff makes The Thin Blue Line a keeper.

Rating:
Summary: almost complete but still splendid
Review: this dvd box set really gives the show the credit it deserves with series1 and the xmas special on disc1,the complete series2 on disc2 and some intresting extras on disc 3.The reason its not a 5star product is because it has scenes missing from the show.To get the real complete line up of the show you would have to buy the complete thin blue line region2 dvd= the whole show, all 14 episodes unedited.this is still one of the best uk sitcoms ever writen.A BEN ELTON COMEDY AT ITS BEST AND A PERFECT CAST.