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Summary: Gotta love Eddie Izzard
Review: Having seen "Definite Article," and his one-man NYC show "Dress to Kill" twice, I rather enjoyed "Glorious". Although DA is one of Izzard's best, and includes the classic moment of Mother Nature teaching sex to animals, Glorious has the beautiful "Covered in Bees" riff. Not to mention Izzard's take on the bible is one of the best I've heard so far. True, Glorious is not one of his best, but it is the only one of his videos available in American VHS format (other than bootlegs you can maybe convince your friend to get). And as to continuity of thought, I've never found Izzard big on that, it's jsut that he's so full of digressions and random leaps of logic and flights of fancy that he's delightful.The one low point in the video is the end of the second set (About the airplane). But right after it is the fantastic bit about computers. END
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Summary: Atypical
Review: One night I was flipping through the channels and I saw this bizarre make up wearing Englishmen waltzing across a stage on HBO. Being a fan of British humor, I stopped to have a listen, which is a rather strange occurance for me being as I despise stand-up comedy. I ended up watching the entire performance, laughing out loud in my house through the majority of the show. The show I caught however was Eddie Izzard's Dress to Kill, which is a more recent performance than Glorious. It was so funny that it made me go online and buy Glorious because I had to have more Eddie Izzard. In fact, Dress to Kill is the reason that Glorious only got 4 stars instead of 5. If Dress to Kill ever comes out for sale, get it...it is riotous.
Nonetheles, Glorious is hilarious too. The thing bout Eddie Izzard is that he is not your typical stand-up comedian joking about sex, race, or in-laws. Glorious is Eddie's telling of the Bible story (not blasphemous for those of you concerned Christians, rather a well-informed yet humorous rendition, if you will). Of course he gets off the subject, and somehow ends up talking about giraffes and hovercraft vaccuum cleaners, which makes for a really entertaining show.
God:"Oh Jesus Christ!"
Jesus:"Dad, stop taking my name in vain."
God:"...oh, Jeezy Chreezy"
Not exact, but one tidbit I can remember.Anyway, Eddie Izzard is a great entertainer amd is definitely worth your time. ONE THING WORTH MENTIONING HOWEVER. If you have a family with young children, or have a problem with cursing or swearing, then Eddie may not be the comedian for you. The subject matter of his shows is quite appropriate but, he being a crazy European, his language is right up there with an Osbourne's. Personally I find it humorous, but I know that there are some people who prefer not to hear the "F word" used as a noun, a verb, an adjective,...you get the idea.
(For those of you interested, Dress to Kill is Eddie's verson of World History and it is hilarious)
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Summary: I'm Covered In Beeees!
Review: I must say, this is my second favorite performance that I have seen Eddie Izzard master ('Definite Article' in my pick for number one). I highly recommend that all people that are just starting to get into his comedy tapes and DVDs start out with this tape, just to get a taste of the type of humor he produces.
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Summary: A funny video
Review: Though some moments may seem slow, not a whole lot of moments, there is some brilliant, charming, and innocent, hilarious moments in this video. What he says about toasters, showers, comptuers, and mythology is really funny. It's not his best; I enjoyed "Dress to Kill" more, but "Glorious" is definitely worth it. It's a mystery whether or not the show is spontaneously performed (ad-libbed) or if it's actually prepared, because it skips and jumps and rambles and moves around quickly and funnily. I recommend it to everybody. Though many people fear watching a British transvestite, you forget that he's a transvestite by the first five minutes into the act, because it's hilarious. Though some people may think it long and ever-going and somewhat boring, it is for those who liked other Eddie Izzard acts, Monty Python, and something completely different, and really brilliant. Ah, screw it, I recommend it to everyone! It's one of the best I've seen!
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Summary: Simon, the god of hairdos, says Eddie rocks!
Review: There is a reason Eddie Izzard won an Emmy or two for his HBO special "Dress to Kill": he's a bloody genius. He's one of the absolute best physical comics I have ever seen. His style jumps all over the place, throwing in wild references when you are least expecting them. And his James Mason impression is right on!
"Glorious" is an earlier effort preceding the gem referred to by reviewers as D2K. Some reviewers are saying it's not as good as D2K. I think this is an unfair evaluation. This special was geared toward his audience back home, and it is ripe with references from his early shows. American viewers might say, "Who is Mrs. Badcrumble?" for instance. There is also a language barrier with American and UK audiences, something he brilliantly points out, if you'll remember, in D2K. You might feel tempted to find a British person and ask them to open their verbal dictionary for you. But I promise you, once you figure out what things mean, you will find so much more humor in his stories.
Some people also find it strange that he is a transvestite. I will just say that in today's world, nothing should shock you anymore. In the future, I hope that Eddie is known for his unique performance style and not for his skirts. I wish Entertainment Tonight would not refer to him as, "cross-dressing comedian Eddie Izzard." It should be "sensational talent Eddie Izzard" instead.
My suggestion to you is to check out some of Eddie's earlier works if you get the chance. It's difficult to get videos of his early shows unless you live in England, but if you're serious about getting to know this fantastic comic, Amazon sells an import CD set of his shows "Unrepeatable" and "Definite Article" in their Popular Music section. I've had a listen to these and they are wonderful.
In the meantime, enjoy this show featuring: Sean Connery building the Arc, God creating toasters and jam, the queen who lives forever, Achilles and his hoovering heel, and the evil habits of giraffes, ducks, and pilot fish. Fits of laughter are guaranteed!
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Summary: Please help get this released!!!
Review: If you've seen Eddie Izzard, you have to see Glorious. It is one of the most intelligent, witty, and surprising comedic routines that I have ever seen. Izzard brings new light to history, delving into the Bible, and Greek Mythology. In one bit he re-portrays the scene of Noah talking to God. Noah is played by Sean Connery (just because), who whimsically wants to make the ark a speedboat instead. Noah thinks that the dogs ears flapping in the wind will make great pictures for the Bible. Izzard also ellaborates on Achilles protecting his foot with concrete. There is also the realism part to the routine that makes Izzard's social commentary very important to our time. He includes a bit where he talks about getting beat-up for cross-dressing and its complications. He has a very realistic yet playful outlook on life that is both charming and inspiring (not to mention quite humorous). I really want this DVD to be released in the states, please don't be afraid to pre-order (because that helps to determine it). I swear to you that if you're a fan of Izzard, Glorious cannot be missed.
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Summary: Unstoppable, incomparable, absolute genius
Review: Hilarious, brilliantly structured, mind-blowingly precise, and the best physical/mime work/comedy in any of his tapes. I have seen Eddie Izzard perform twice (once in French) and own all of his videos and one audio of the closing night of his Definite Article tour in London. Glorious is by far and away the best of the lot. This is the one that got me hooked on Izzard. He's still funny, but he's gotten less so, for reasons perhaps not so interesting to discuss here. However, this tape is total genius. Unlike any stand-up I've ever seen, Glorious is like having the funniest, wittiest, smartest person possible entertain you at a cocktail party for an hour and a half. Do not miss out!
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Summary: Eddie's Easily the Greatest
Review: Witty, knowledgeable, Eddie easily turns even the mundane into the most hilarious sketch. Only "Dress to Kill" exceeds it. Eddie will crawl under your skin and tickle your insides the whole time. Never disappointing.
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Summary: Its Not "Dress To Kill"
Review: I saw Eddie Izzard on HBO comedy completely by chance a month or so ago doing his "Dress To Kill" stand-up routine. Wow, this guy is funny! I loved his English perspective on everything from Disney castles, to what Americans consider "old," the Church of England, on and on. What I didn't think was laughably funny, I found very interesting just to listen to. So...I thought that surely "Glorious" was just as interesting and funny, and I bought it from Amazon. I'm sorry to report that I find "Glorious" disappointing. I don't know if "Glorious" being filmed in front of an English audience instead of an American audience had anything to do with it. "Dress To Kill" was filmed in front of an American audience in San Francisco, and his comparisons between Americans and the English and/or Europeans were very entertaining and informative to me. I don't think "Glorious" even comes close to "Dress To Kill." My recommendation is to wait for "Dress To Kill" to be released on VHS or DVD and buy it, and skip "Glorious" unless you are already an Eddie Izzard fan and love everything he does.
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Summary: More of The FUNNY Eddie if you please
Review: Let me preface this by saying that I am not a huge fan of stand-up. Most of the comedians that seem to get a live show have about 15 minutes of humor per hour. The other 45 minutes is filled with vulgarity and the comedian drinking from whatever glass they brought on stage. This man is down-right, laugh out loud, milk out your nose funny! He brings up relative truths about humans and history that make you laugh until your side hurts. I have looked for these on DVD, only to find VHS, and I am ecstatic they finally are out. If you like funny you'll love this.
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