French & Saunders Live:New Show

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Summary: I Wonder What This Is.........................???
Review: To start off with, I love "French and Saunders"! Originally, I had watched "Absolutely Fabulous" (still my absolute favorite comedy series) and then when I realized where it originated from, I just had to take a look. I love the so-called "Best of" DVDs but the one thing that I would want more than anything is for the BBC to release the show on season DVDs with all the specials intact. Now, I have no idea what this DVD is but I'll watch anything "French and Saunders" and since there isn't any other reviews, I quess I'll write one. I hope more info is released soon, I mean afterall, Novmber 30th is only about a month away! And why does the DVD studio name that Amazon provided say some weird company name? BBC America usually releases these, so why the change? If there is anymore information let me know! Also, I gave this 5 stars because anything F&S is good. Right?

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Summary: More release info - NOT a DVD review
Review: First: I gave this 4 stars because that's pretty much what I think of everything "French & Saunders". And I had to pick someting. Overall, "F&S" appeals to its audience, but not every fan of the show likes every bit, so 4 stars.

Now, the DVD info. I did some checking and it appears this a Region 1 release of a live show done in 2000. It isn't released by BBC America because the original productions wasn't done by the BBC. Here's a quote I found:

"Jef films released the video of the first F&S live show in the US and so it's not surprising they are releasing this one. Live in 2000 was nothing to do with the BBC, it was produced by Phil McIntyre Productions and their videos/DVDs will not be distributed by the same companies as BBC shows."

I have no knowledge about the "Live 2000" show, that's why I can't possibly add a comment about what this DVD holds. And this information is very second hand, but does seem to hold water. As a "F&S" enthusiast - not a huge fan - I might grab this just to write a proper review.


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Summary: Classic F&S
Review: For those who have seen the 1990 French & Saunders Live Show, the New Show from 2000 is considerably more satisfying. Their success during the '90s is very evident in this show - they're at the top of their game and their confidence leaps off the stage with crisp comic timing and more humorous, often self-effacing bits. This show has just enough of the classic characters from their TV Series, funny references to their solo ventures, and spectacular effects with a massive rear-screen projection (how does Jennifer walk up that wall - backwards?). It's not often that I laugh out loud when watching television, but I kept finding myself giggling until my cat started staring at me wondering what was wrong. I'm not sure that it deserves a 5-star rating of perfection, but it's better that 4 stars, and 4 1/2 stars was not an option. F&S and AbFab fans definitely need to add this to their collections.

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Summary: Good F&S - but the first live show is worth finding...
Review: Longtime F&S fan (an English woman introduced me to their work in 1992) and flew to London in early 2001 to see this show live at the Hammersmith Odeon. Some hilarious sketches but a Jennifer and Dawn perhaps a little too much of "stars" at this stage in their careers, and lacking the originality (and downright silliness, which I love!) of their earlier work.

Certainly a must-have for an F&S follower, but unlike the other reviewer, I'm a bigger fan of the 1990 live show. That show featured great sketches from the 3rd series (one of their best) and the inimitable Simon Brint and Rowland Rivron as Raw Sex. Couldn't ask for more, frankly!!

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Summary: F and S 2000
Review: The F and S 2000 show was so good I couldn't wait for the Region 1 DVD. I've had the Region 2 for a while and it just doesn't get old. It is Dawn and Jen at the top of their game!