Good start, but then it gets ruined

Good idea lost in the noise

Excellent, a Must See

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

They are presented as life's losers - Richie more so - and their failure at relationships and work are relatable to a degree. Work and relationships are the Big Two most important drives of our lives. In Rik and Ade's own words, Richie and Eddie are the "bottom of the heap" and "unemployed survivors".Alcoholism and dimwittedness are implied to be the factors for their "bottom" position in society. But some of the comedy is in how the duo exhibit flashes of engineering brilliance, or cultural refinedness, or articulate and poetic verbals, in the face of their grim surroundings. It must be stated, however, that these are mere flashes. They are not indicative of intelligence but merely an emulation of it.There weren't many weak episodes - I count Dough, Break and Finger - but the fact that these appear by the end of the run (in Series 3) suggests that the premise might not have been as strong as hoped. Having said that, the remaining three episodes in Series 3 were very strong - Hole particularly so - so maybe quality control in the writing was hampered by laziness or a lack of time or care. Overall the show has a unique comedy BRAND, one that only Rik and Ade can pull off. But the novelty apparently wore off at 18 episodes. Much of the comedy lies in the high degree of suspension of disbelief. Richie, Eddie, Spudgun and Dave Hedgehog are the only ridiculous, absurd, insane characters, and everyone else are sane and normal (if not mad and violent). But the universe gets presented more and more as a rather fantastical place, and physical laws get broken. The shock, surprise and horror loses its impact after a while, and the lifespan would have been greater had they'd have eased into the absurd more gently.Three series is still a respectable run, it must be said. The Mighty Boosh was very much even more surreal, and shared the same lifespan plus 2 more episodes. Bottom, however, has more longevity in re-watch value; The Mighty Boosh's novelty wears thin from repeated viewings quicker IMO. I'd add that I think more stories with Spudgun and Dave Hedgehog would have added to the lifespan, or at least improve weaker script ideas.Minor criticisms aside, Bottom is characterful and unique; and Rik + Ade's comic physicality had no comparison in the early 90s. It wasn't just the violent fighting, it was the reactions in their faces, the delivery of lines, and the pathos. They had chemistry.

This is an excellent violent slapstick sitcom about two idiotic underclass flatmates who live in Hammersmith, West London.It's brilliantly acted by the two main characters (played by Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson), as well as the minor characters.This was followed by a series of stage shows.

What else more could you want? Ric and Ade from the young ones together again as the lovable characters Richard Richard and Eddie Hitler.Bottom takes some of the slapstick violent humor from the young ones and the Dangerous brothers and integrates it with some mental instability,poor hygiene habits,alcohol and more violence and fighting.Both character are lovable in there own way and there is always a laugh around the corner, some episodes feature former young one Christopher Ryan (mike the cool person) as Dave hedgehog and the famous 'spudd gun'I have all the DVD collection of bottom. I cannot say anything else but buy or rent them Thats if you one for funny crazy British humor

Richard Richard and Edward Hitler...ahhh...I love everything these guys do. Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson is the most violent,fun comedy act around.I'd go as far as saying that this duo is as equal revolutionary as Monty Python. It's really not easy comparing this...all I can think of is The Young Ones(another show by Edmondson and Mayall).Expect your typical in-your face British humor with a dose of Python meeting Ren and Stimpy. Watch these sad old roommate gits,Richie - always trying to score with some bird and using horrible pick-up lines and Ed Hitler,drunken looser.They seem to always beat up each other silly...and and...now just go and watch it..you bastard!