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Summary: British comedy at its best!
Review: I fell in love with "Absolutely Fabulous" the first time that I ever saw it and couldn't get enough.Edina (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) live in a world free of responsibility where shopping, drinking, affairs, high fashion and the 1960's sexual revolution are the highest virtues. Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina's daughter, lives in the real world of practicallity, education and accountability; and attempts to keep Edina & Patsy from going totally out of control, but usually fails. The combination of these diametrically opposed personalities is totally hilarious and fun as you ponder just how far Edina & Patsy will go yourself. I highly recommend the purchase of the this set of 4 DVD's containing the first three seasons, along with the 2-DVD set of the fourth season.
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Summary: It's on DVD . .and coming back to TV! Hurrah!
Review: Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, as free-spirited drunks Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, and the beautiful Julia Sawalha as Edina's straight-laced daughter Saffron, were brilliant in this biting satire of the ridiculously self-absorbed fashion industry. This collection is a DVD dream-come-true (I, for one, don't really count "The Last Shout" as part of the series, although it was well done). The only thing better than the DVD release was the news late last year that Saunders is bringing the show back to television late in 2001. A classic to hardcore Britcom fans (like myself), the series spawned countless imitations by American writers and stars, which failed miserably (when will we ever learn to leave high-minded humor to the Brits?). Favorite episodes of mine are "Death," which slams the art-world ("It all looks like bollocks, so it must be worth something!"); "Happy New Year," a favorite because of the delightful performance in support by Jane Horrocks, as Edina's idiotic secretary Bubble ("This New Year thing . . Am I correct in thinking it's when the year goes UP one?"); and "The End," the second of a two-parter in which Edina struggles to fit in after joining a New Age cult following a fight with daughter Saffy (fans will remember the furor resulting from the "talking stick"). A comedy classic that defies being dated because of Saunders' edgy humor.
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Summary: "Sweetie, Darling its AB FAB at its best!
Review: Sure this is camp and lots of men like it but daren't own up to it as they fear been accused of been gay, but hey im straight and i love it!
Joanna Lumley is just gorgeous and so funny as the ageing tart with the big hair and she is my favourite, but Jennifer is brilliant as Edina, changed from "Edwina" as she just lives the good life and whatever she wants she gets, but she still has fat thighs!
Julia Sawhala is briliant as the quick witted very plain and dull Saffy and June whitfield a comedy legand in England becomes a new modern character as gran and is smashing.
The funniest character i think is Bo the "in with anger, out with love" character who winds everybody up without knowing it. The funniest example of this is when Saffy, Gran, the two ex husbands and ones boyfriend are talking about antiques and halfway through Bo says innocently "i love old things" and as she says it she puts an arm round gran and looks at her.
This is first rate comedy and sweetie darling is often said in this coutry and now has become part of the english language!
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Summary: My favorite
Review: I received this lovely little gem as a going away present from my mates at work. What a fabulous surprise! This boxed set includes the 1st 3 seasons of Ab Fab, plus a bonus DVD entitled "Gorgeous Little Things". This bonus DVD was slightly disappointing, as the "How to Be Absolutely Fabulous" and "Ab Fab Moments" were pretty much the same thing- clips of the shows best moments hosted by Jennifer Saunders and June Whitfield. However, there are hilarious outtakes from each season included, plus "Modern Mother & Daughter", the original "French & Saunders" sketch that introduced Edina and Saffy Monsoon. "Let's Get Celebritied Up!" is another best Ab Fab moments featuring guest appearances. You do, however, get an interactive map of Patsy and Edina's stomping grounds. The only thing missing that I think should have been included was "The Last Shout"- the Ab Fab special where Saffy gets engaged. Still, all in all, its a great boxed set worth every penny.
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS COMPLETE DVD COLLECTION!
Review: LAUGH at the adventures of EDINA (Jennifers Saudners) and PATSY(Joanna Lumley), two borded, dumb, wealthy and often very DRUNK women in London! This IRREVERANT BBC comedy is now available on this side of the POND! SEE Edna and Patsy bring excess to new heights of ABSURDITY! WATCH all 18 episodes of the show PLUS a 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at the show entiteled "How to Be Absolutely Fabulous!" You will enjoy the priceless OUTTAKES! This collection includes four-discs PLUS the bonus disc with "Ab Fab Moments," the ORIGINAL SKETCH from "French & Saunders"! Finally, ENJOY the interactive map of Edina and Patys' weird and wacky WORLD!
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Summary: The Best British Comedy Ever!!
Review: To me, Absolutely Fabulous will never get old!! Eddy and Patsy are two of the funniest people I have ever seen on TV!! I'll have to admit, at first I thought that Patsy and Eddy were only seen as gay icons throughout the world. Buying this collection just goes to show that ANYONE can enjoy the hilarious situations that these two women go through, with a whole bunch of people surrounding them making each episode that much more funny!!! I highly recommend this and any other Absolutely Fabulous DVD to anyone!!!
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Summary: My favorite
Review: I received this lovely little gem as a going away present from my mates at work. What a fabulous surprise! This boxed set includes the 1st 3 seasons of Ab Fab, plus a bonus DVD entitled "Gorgeous Little Things". This bonus DVD was slightly disappointing, as the "How to Be Absolutely Fabulous" and "Ab Fab Moments" were pretty much the same thing- clips of the shows best moments hosted by Jennifer Saunders and June Whitfield. However, there are hilarious outtakes from each season included, plus "Modern Mother & Daughter", the original "French & Saunders" sketch that introduced Edina and Saffy Monsoon. "Let's Get Celebritied Up!" is another best Ab Fab moments featuring guest appearances. You do, however, get an interactive map of Patsy and Edina's stomping grounds. The only thing missing that I think should have been included was "The Last Shout"- the Ab Fab special where Saffy gets engaged. Still, all in all, its a great boxed set worth every penny.
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Summary: Fantastic, Sweetie!
Review: This DVD set proves that some of the best sitcoms come from the BBC. Jennifer Sanders and Dawn French are brilliant writers. The cast of "Ab Fab" is one for the history books. A classic cast that can stand along side of the great one like "I Love Lucy", "All In The Family" and so one. I never get tired of seeing the antics of Eddy, Pats and Saffy! Right, cheers thanks a lot!
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Summary: review of DVD set
Review: If you are reading this then you are most likely already a fan of ABFAB so there is little point in reviewing the series. I will concentrate instead on whether you should buy the DVD set. I recently purchased this set for my wife and she was thrilled with the quality of the DVD transfer for both audio and visual aspects. Sometimes transfers can be a bit too warm or washed out(such as the first issue of the Firth/Ehle Pride and Prejudice being warm and the Anniversary collectors edition being a bit washed out; and I highly recommend the former over the latter) but this is not the case with the ABFAB set. The colors are vibrant and true to the original imagery. As for the DVD extras, which are always important, there are plenty of outtakes and a fourth disk containing behind-the-scene looks, a sort of "best of" etc. All in all, this DVD set is well worth owning and my wife considered it to be an outstanding surprise birthday gift (to be honest I did not think I was going out on a limb, but you never know). However, I would not be surprised if they come out with a single DVD set that unifies all four seasons, so some may wish to wait for that one. Regardless, any ABFAB fan would be thrilled with this excellent boxed set.
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Summary: The title says it all...
Review: If there is something that American television needs more of, it's the misadventures of your average former hippie turned entertainment industry yuppie. Ab Fab manages to be completely pointless, yet funny and somewhat surreal. Out of all the British comedies that you can find on BBC America and Public television, Ab Fab comes off in the most universal way. Ab Fab centers around Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley) as they generally slack their way through life. Edina and Patsy have enjoyed a lifelong friendship, enduring longer than Edina's two marriages. However, most of the time of their friendship has been spent in a daze, leaving Edina and Patsy middle aged and somewhat outdated. Edina has also managed to have 2 children during her marriages, the unseen Sarge and the intelligent Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Saffron, known as Saffy adds conflict to the plot, giving Edina and Patsy a central enemy at times. This DVD set is wonderful, giving loads of extras and 3 seasons. You get loads of outtakes, mostly featuring Saunders rambling as she fowls up a line. I was completely satisfied with my purchase. There is an entire disc featuring loads of information for the Ab Fab savvy, inculding the pilot episode to Mirrorball. Also, news of season 5 of Ab Fab is coming to surface, giving all of us fans something to really look forward too.
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