Highly Overrated But Still Good

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Blistering performances.

This is an intelligent well written comedy. It does that clever thing of taking comedy and slipping in sudden moments of despair and sadness when you least expect it. The characters are amusing on the surface but each has depth and a set of feelings that belies their seeming shallow behaviour. There is also plenty of feelings you get of frustration and embarrassment that make for such good observational comedy.

And that's why I'm still watching Mum. It's cringe-worthy, unbearably so. But, now that I've decided to only focus on your character Cathy and on Michael, and let all the other annoyances slide by (they're all a bit too broadly painted), I think I'm going to enjoy the rest of the series 2 episodes. This said, I'm already looking forward to your next job.

I love this sit-com...and feel the characters so typical but can't always grasp what they are saying...what did Cathy say to Michael in the kitchen to upset him ? I reeled it back a few times and still couldn't get it.

I have recently started watching this series (1) again after having lost the thread when the series was originally broadcast on the BBC. This is a TV sitcom / drama that is a joy to behold. The exquisite and nuanced characterisation, mellow pace across differing sinusoidal melancholic - comedic storylines and superb acting (Lesley Manville is derserving of all nominations!) makes for very special television.The plot revolves around the death of the husband of the central character (i.e 'Mum') and in the aftermath of that awful event the personalities that inhabit her house and life. In short (and having only watched the first 3 episodes of Series 1) I would recommend this if you like intelligent, nuanced screenplay, great acting and an all round wry look at the everyday lives of us.