How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.
... View MoreIt's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
... View MoreNot sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
... View MoreThrough painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
... View MoreI watched the league of gentlemen and inside nr. 9 before this series and I enjoyed the first season very much. It has a sort of weird kind of humour which is exaggerated at times but all in all very enjoyable. My favorite characters were Dawn French and the theatre group which performed 'snow white'. So all in all I have a very positive opinion about the show but for me the story ended with season one. It left open some questions but for me it was complete that way. Nonetheless I looked forward to seeing season 2 and it was a bit of a disappointment. I watched only the first two episodes and that was enough. Maybe the killing of the former characters was a bit far-fetched for me. And the new characters were not so interesting either. So in my opinion the first season was great but the second not so much.
... View MoreAs actors, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are chameleons - they have a gift for transforming themselves into a variety of characters, young and old, male and female. Few, if any, of their characters are very appealing, though. As writers, they love the bizarre, the grotesque, the offensive - not necessarily a bad thing, but this show is often more bizarre and grotesque than it is entertaining. Still, the plot is tangled enough to keep you watching. The second season plays more like a slasher film, with the main characters of the first season getting eliminated one-by-one, and it feels disjointed, but they do manage to pull it all together with a good twist at the end. It's hard to recommend (or not) this show because it's for specialized tastes only, maybe the best advice would be to watch one or two episodes to see how it tastes to you. **1/2 out of 4.
... View MoreI discovered this after enjoying Inside No 9. (Not a fan of The League.) Psychoville has twisted and memorable characters. The plot is gripping and successfully combines horror with humour. Also, Reece and Steve constantly homage their favourite films. One episode is set entirely in one location, reminding me of how No 9 works. Their commentaries on the DVDs are entertaining and informative. It is a shame Series 3 didn't go ahead, but there aren't any loose ends. I especially loved Reece's characters which include a bitter clown and an obsessive librarian. Dawn French is fabulous. Steve's best character is the man-child, David. There are no weak performances. The music adds to the atmosphere perfectly. Nothing is predictable. The Halloween Special is certainly the best I've seen. For the whole, Psychoville is a delicious treat at any time of the year!
... View MoreI had better start this review by saying I was/am a fan of the league of gentleman. However I wouldn't describe myself as a huge fan boy and not a lover of all of their work. I found the film to be a disappointment. The point Im trying to make is this review is fair and not just from a fan who will love anything........Plus i happen to think this is better than their previous work! We get to meet a vast amount of characters over two series and a Halloween episode, some that stand out for me are David, Mr Jelly and of course the silent singer. However I think all the charachetrs warrant a place in this excellent series.What sets this apart from the league of gentlemen is the depth of both the story and the character arks. The tone remains the same but the whole journey just seems meatier and more fulfilling.i wont go into how the story twists and turns through a serious of dark plots and I shall keep this short - ITS A MUST WATCH
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