Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

BeSummers Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

mostlysilly I've come to develop a liking for British humour because of it being very real, not necessarily with regards to the situations shown but the characters, who are mostly common and identifiable people. This liking has turned into a fixation of late and this show does nothing to put me off it. It is a very special show in its setting and style of humour, and Peter Kay's brilliance shines through as it progresses.It might take you a couple or even more episodes to come to terms with the show's approach, but once you do, you'll find it rather enjoyable. The humour is mostly very subtle and clever, requiring keen attention at all times to get all the jokes but at the same time there are also a lot of hysterical moments where you'll find yourself rolling over the floor laughing. Every episode is like a bubble gradually filling up till it eventually bursts and things spiral out of control turning the show into a laughter riot, but even the build up to this chaos is gripping, witty and equally enjoyable.This show would appeal to anybody who likes comedy with a bit of taste and is one of my strongest recommendations to those who were left awestruck by the likes of Black Books, Father Ted, Spaced and the Peep show.

Master Cultist Peter Kay's sublime comedy is a wonderful pastiche of Northern working class life.Brian Potter runs a tacky club called The Phoenix Club, where the locals are entertained by talentless talent shows, singers that can't hold a note, and even a Lancashire version of Robot Wars. Kay himself plays a dazzling array of characters, and each episode focuses on 'crisis of the week'.Sarcastic, crude and ball blazingly funny, this is an absolute joy. The character interplay is superb, and there is genuine pathos at times. People who have never experienced working class life may struggle to understand some of the references - it has chilling echoes of The British Legion horrors from my youth(!) - though there is surely something here for everyone.Eschewing pratfalls and slapstick for cutting one-liners and excellent situation comedy, this is both essential viewing and well worthy of multiple viewings.A gem.

didi-5 This comedy, which ran for two series, was co-written by and starred (in several roles), Bolton comic Peter Kay, who has his finger perfectly on the breathing pulse of North West England (speaking as someone the same age as Kay who comes from a part of the NW not a million miles from Bolton). Phoenix Nights was set in a lousy Northern club with 'entertainment', bingo, and droll staff, just the kind of club that existed in the 1970s and 1980s.Brian Potter, owner and sometime licensee, is wheelchair bound and sarcastic, with his wingeing voice and blustering manner. Played by Kay he is a great creation. The main target for Brian's verbal attacks is Jerry 'St Clair' (Dave Spikey) who acts as compère and - at times - terrible entertainer. Doormen Max (Kay again) and Paddy (Patrick McGuinness) went on to have their own spin-off series.Alongside the long-running feud between Potter and Den Perry (Ted Robbins), the high points of Phoenix Nights includes the variety 'auditions' which ended each episode (who could forget the doves which flew into the air condition fans, or the ping pong lady?). The audience at the Phoenix were real-life Bolton residents, and their reactions are absolutely genuine.I have two favourite episodes - the one with the outdoor entertainment ('Sammy the Snake' (!), and the Children's Activity Hut, formerly the Gents loo); and the Stars in Their Eyes episode (with the jam-jar glassed club worker as Gary Glitter, and Jerry and Brian as Elton John and George Michael).It ended far too soon but the two series that were made are the stuff that makes classic comedy.

asio-1 Peter Kay / Dave Spikey are stand up comedians, very funny ones @ that along with Neil (shabba!) fitzpatrick, hopefully they are getting the reorganization for their work now. They draw a lot of comedy from real life things, which is why things like PN is so funny. (Fawty Towers, is another good example of such a thing).I have a friend from up north (near Bolton) was shocked I knew about such working man clubs. Thing is, if your Irish, or of Irish origins, like me and used to go Irish clubs with parents, its really the same thing, and you can relate.This show and the stand up comedy DVD's Peter / Dave have done, will have you laughing esp. the "bolton halls - mum needs a bungalow" one. They were clever in making the series as there is SO much scope with it, and hopefully more series will follow. If you are a Brit abroad, or have watched a lot of UK TV, you would relate to many things , such as Jim "the" Bowen (super/smashing/great) being featured in it. Maybe other people would miss some of the jokes, but there is jokes in there everyone would get. Some jokes are very subtle, and it's one you'd have to re-watch. Which is good, Naked gun, Aeroplane etc are the same in that respect. I think its like comedy I've watched from oversea's such as kids in the hall, red & green show etc. Although some of the jokes are localised, there are things in there to make you laugh.If you like comedy which is based on real life , you'll like this. The cast is good, except the one who was the youth club dj.. he slated the show later after winning an award.. I don't find him as funny as a stand up comedian anyway, just thought it was a bit snipey TBHDEN PERRY DID IT!!! =)