The Office – The Complete Collection BBC Edition
March 10, 2010 by admin · 5 Comments
- Welcome to The Office, a place of petty rivalry, bad flirting, and easily-bruised egos. Filmed in documentary-style, this sharply observed and highly acclaimed comedy exposes the excruciating truth about the world of nine-to-five. Complete collection includes all twelve episodes plus the special. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR Age: 794051208521 UPC: 79405
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It feels both inaccurate and inadequate to describe The Office as a comedy. On a superficial level, it disdains all the conventions of television sitcoms: there are no punch lines, no jokes, no laugh tracks, and no cute happy endings. More profoundly, it’s not what we’re used to thinking of as funny. Most of the fervently devoted fan base watched with a discomfortingly thrilling combination of identification and mortification. The paradox is that its best moments are almost physically unwatchable. Set in the offices of a fictional British paper merchant, The Office is filmed in the style of a reality television show. The writing is subtle and deft, the acting wonderful, and the cha… More >>
I purchased the First Season and watched disks 1 & 2 (there are 6 in total). The rest of the disks (3 to 6) will not be viewed because it would be a waste of electricity, to power up my entertainment centre. Hydro is too precious to be floundered on this kind of tripe.
Getting right to the point, I’ve never viewed anything as boring and lackluster as this show. All the characters are mundane and require acting lessons, in the worst way. There is absolutely no chemistry or spark that gels these bunch of rookie actors. The script and lines are neither funny nor entertaining. I was hoping to say one positive thing about the show but there isn’t one to give you.
Rather than burdening yourself by watching this lame show, do something constructive. Clean your toilet bowl or change the oil in your vehicle. You will have at least spent the time, worthwhile.
Rating: 1 / 5
I made it through the first two episodes. The second episode made me fear for the future Western Civilization if this is what is considered funny. The sheer level of
sexual coarseness in the dialogue, if anything remotely close to what could actually happen in mixed company in Britain, is appalling. Even if its not close to realistic, the fact that it made it on broadcast TV is appalling.
Rating: 1 / 5
This item was never delivered!! I tried to call Amazon for help, and they refused, stating that I must contact the seller. I tried to to contact the seller, and received no repsonse!!
Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars on Amazon, but I will never do business with your company again. I will also be filing complaints with the NC Attorney General’s office against your company! Depending upon their response, I will reserve the right to take further legal action against your company.
Sincerely,
Christian Patterson
Rating: 1 / 5
I looked forward to seeing this after reading four years’ worth of reviews detailing the genius of the show. Maybe it’s because I viewed it under tired, hormonal conditions, or was simply expecting something else–like to laugh–but one episode of this was enough for me. I’m off to watch something more high-concept, like “Father Ted”!
Rating: 1 / 5
This show was highly recommended by a handsome chap I know named Liam. Like me, Liam is a prisoner of love. He swore up and down that this show was funny, but I just don’t really get British humor or British people for that matter. Except Liam. He’s got “it”, whatever “it” is. This show however, does not have “it.” I would still welcome the challenge of representing a British actor (or actress) at my PR firm.
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Rating: 2 / 5