The Worst Film Ever

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Certainly one of the best ever sitcoms. No matter how many time one watches this show, there will always be that moment when you fall about in humorous agony. Laughs from the start - never stopping til end of closing credits. Definitely the greatest 90's tv comedy. All American shows pale in comparison. Dad's Army was the 60's top British comedy and KUA rightly holds the 90's crown. The cast is perfect, love or hate them.

For me, hilarious as it was, this show wasn't even a laughing matter ! When I was growing up, this is EXACTLY what my mother was like; a working-class oik desperately trying to 'better' herself, not realizing everyone could see straight through it like an open book ! (Funnily enough she's from suburban Northampton where this was shot; no coincidence in my opinion !) As her son, I know exactly how Richard felt in this show; a persistent mascot of a non-existing social sector, tormented with demands of 'perfection' and 'superiority'! I mean, in the same way Mrs. bucket pronounces brochure 'broshere' and expects people to be convinced she's the aristocracy, my parents bought some second-hand Dorchester Hotel glasses - think the 'D' logo with laurel wreath - and thought people would mistake them for the (non-existent) family Crest ! (My surname is Ducker) Anyway, enough about myself, that Patricia Routledge was superb as arrogant Mrs. Bucket, while Mary Millar, Judy Cornwell (think Mrs. Claus in Santa Claus Movie !) + Geoffrey Hughes were brilliant as the oik slob relatives ! The banal suburban setting reflected the reality of the socio-cultural orientation perfectly ! The humour at worst mediocre, but at best BLOODY HYSTERICAL ! ! They don't make this sort of comedy anymore, but thankfully I believe it still bets repeats on UK TV !

After reading some other reviews which criticize this show, I agree that the writing is at times trite and repetitive to the point of being downright tiresome after one or two episodes. But no sooner do I roll my eyes and think "is this the best the writer could come up with?", Hyacinth does something that makes me laugh out loud--like when she climbs a wall in a stranger's back yard, or is in the back of a parked truck when the driver gets in and drives off, leaving a frantic Hyacinth trying to get his attention (to no avail), or gets drunk off gooseberry wine ("wooseberry gine", as she puts it).So yes, the writing of this show is often dull and repetitive, an yes Hyacinth Bucket drives everyone around her absolutely crazy, but despite this, there's something eminently likable about her, endearing even. As an American, the British sense of humor seems quite dry and restrained by comparison. But once you immerse yourself in that world, you see how hysterical some of her antics can be. I guess Hyacinth Bucket is Britain's answer to Lucille Ball. It's definitely worth checking out this show!

This series is perhaps the funniest I have ever seen. Patricia Routledge (Hyacinth Bucket) is brilliant (to use a British phrase.) She is not only that-but darn hilarious. The supporting cast matches her along way. Geoffry Hughes is great as Onslow, who plays Hyacinth's slob brother-in-law who can care less about every and anything. And then there is Daisy, his desperate wife and Hyacinth's sister, who is desperate to get Onslow to show some interest in her. And then there is the man crazy sister Rose (Mary Millar) who will do anything to get a man and to swear off them of them as well (including donating her undies to Charity.) And, of course, there's Hyacinth's poor suffering husband Richard and her neighbor, Elizabeth, who is so nervous in Hyacinth's presence that she continually breaks Hyacinth's Periwinkle China every time she is asked (forced to)come to tea. This is a hilarious series, every episode is enjoyable.