Arrested Development - Season 1 on DVD (2004)

Karen from Leicester, England [Highly rated reviewer] , 06/12/2007

Not good at all and not funny at all!!!

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Mark Cowgill from Yorkshire , 21/03/2005

If you are a fan of intelligent and genuinely orignal US comedy then the past decade has been a bit naff for you, until now.

Arrested development, is directed and narrated by Ron Howard (of Beautiful Mind, Backdraft, and of course Happy Days)and tells the story of a messed up wealthy (when there assets are not frozen) US family and there struggles. It is fairly essential to see the series in order as it tells a ongoing arc but the episodes are stand alone classics in their own right. Currently this is hidden away on BBC2 at 11pm at night despite it's critical, viewer and emmy awards.

Don't get me wrong when I say intelligent humour, it is not hard work to get, it is just written and directed with such intellegence that it is set apart from the other run of the mill drivel we usually get from the US. It also has the occasional bit of great slap stick. And if you think this season one is good wait until you see season two (which is now about half way through) it just keeps getting better and better. Miss this and you will miss out on one of the best US comedy series of all time and that is not something I would easily say.

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McClennan from St Helens , 07/06/2005

Arrested Development was a programme that I'd heard a lot about but never watched and with three discs to watch I was slightly apprehensive, just in case it was bobbins. My concerns were washed away whilst watching the first disc show after show exceeded my expectations.

This isn't the funniest comedy series ever, but the performances, witty writing, good story and some genuine moments of hilarity put this right up there with the best television comedy of recent years. It's comparable with Curb Your Enthusiasm although not quite as great as that.

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Stephen from London, England , 24/02/2006

I'm not a big fan of sitcoms, especially the american variety. But if you find comedy along the lines of 'Frasier' funny, then trust me, you'll really like this (its better). The casting is spot-on and the writing dense with laughs. I can't believe the terrestrial stations (especially Channel 4) missed this one. Forty-four episodes available on DVD and not one a dud. This is streets ahead in its class (yes I know that's a terrible mm).

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A customer from Harpenden , 12/08/2008

HaHa a must see for everyone, the opening series of arrested development really is a great watch. From magic to madness everything you wouldn't want to happen pretty much happens as Tobias finally breaks the silence of the secret community of the 'never nudes' and as usual one guy trying to do the right things to keep the family together.

Enjoy

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