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Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
Great Effort For British Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Right i'll be the first to admit that this new version of R&H is not the best series ever (compared to the original i don't know having never seen it) but i think it is a great attempt to show that British-made Sci-Fi/Fantasy can have a place in prime-time saturday night viewing. It's enjoyable simply for the fun in spotting the vast numbers of famous TV and film faces (about 10 different actors each episode), such as the entire cast of the Fast Show and League of Gentlemen. Having now seen the entire first season (with the announcement that a second season has been commissioned) taking the production as a whole the program is superior to most home-made British series. The one criticism would be the acts of Vic and Bob themselves, which it is unclear as to whether they are 'under-acting' on purpose?? However having been a fan of their work for a long time this seems likely taken their sense of humour!! The o
Blackadder Back & Forth (1999)
Better Than Expected
Having read many reviews of this unique Blackadder film I did not have high hopes for Back and Forth. But it was definatly worth the visit. Given that it can only be seen at the Millennium Dome at Greenwich it is the best attraction there (though whether it is worth the £20 entrance fee just to see the film I'm not sure). It is not the best Blackadder story, but with the added bonus of a budget probably larger than all the series put together and all of the Original cast members (Atkinson, Robinson, Fry, Laurie, McInnerny, Mayall, Richardson and Patsy Byrne back as Nursie!) plus some subtle references to the series it will please the fans. As is will be the most watched film in British TV history (a few millions over the year at the dome) it will also hopefully entertain the average visitor as well. If you are going to the dome in 2000 then definatly don't miss it, or if not then wait until it is on Sky One and the BBC in 2001. See it if you can.
Staggered (1994)
One of the best British films of the 90's
This often overlooked gem from Martin Clunes is one of my favorite films of all time. The typical British comedy style is on show, with ecentric characters (bondage parties by Welsh door-to-door sales men) and a central character who you do geniunely feel sympathetic for in his fight to get to his wedding on time. However the highlight of the film is the beautiful Anna Chancellor as Carman, the goth pathologist who Gary picks up on his travels. With a perfect ending and tale of the underdog its defiantly worth renting or catching on TV.