Clevercell Very disappointing...

Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Kinley This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

alleywayambush 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 !

Irishchatter Patricia Routledge is honestly the best actress at playing as the snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (as we all know she changes it to "Bouquet") and cheesing off her neighbors including Elizabeth & her brother Emmet. She really doesn't care about anybody but you would see that she does care of her funny World War II veteran father who is always up to mischief. I honestly wouldn't mind if I came to her house for tea, Hyacinth would be great to chat with haha!The show is really good, it's too bad it only ran for five seasons, it was such a enjoyable show for anyone to watch if they haven't seen it before!

bg11215 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!

terryhall2 Given that the entire series is written by one man, as is often the case in British comedies, this is a good show that hearkens back to a Britain we are fast losing. Hyacinth is very funny when she lets her 'working class' roots show, though I find it difficult to believe in Richard being such a wimp. Daisy, Rose and Onslow are very funny as is Josephine Tewson, though a lot of the scenes do become tiresome and some characters are just plain irritating (the vicar scenes, Daddy going missing) It is a good job all the characters are played by quality actors as this prevents the show getting stale. If you want a glimpse of Britain and a harmless, good natured laugh, this is the show. I know many of my American friends like to hold candlelight parties because of it.