This Life - Series 2 on DVD

Matti White from London, UK , 06/03/2006

As I was only about 14 when 'This Life' was first broadcast, I wasn't really old enough to 'get it'... So finally getting to see it on DVD means I can watch it from a new perspective.

'This Life' is a brilliantly scripted British drama - the situations are believable, and it's spiced up with just enough witty one liners and comedic moments to keep it 'peppy' without becoming rediculous. The real plus point , however, are the characters - they are fully rounded, '3-dimensional' people who the viewer can really connect with - an element missing in so many modern drama series. This focus on characters also gives the show a 'timeless' quality, although, some of the jump-cut editing and camera angles give a clue to the show's '90s origins, although not enough, in my opinion, to spoil it for 'new' viewers.

  6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

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steven wilkins from Brighton [Highly rated reviewer] , 14/05/2007

This Life is a story of a group of 20-somethings living in a shared house in London.

You get to know the characters of 'This Life' so intimately, at work and at home, you cannot help but get involved. You will gain a great insight and understanding of how each character is wired. You will also no doubt develop favourites but each character is so individual and plays there part.

Funny,emotional, shocking and real. One of the best T.V Series' to ever hit our screens.

Even 10 years on this is still superb, and makes me miss living in a shared household. Great performances all round from a great cast and its very cleverly shot to add realism.

Rent or buy This Life. It's a must-see, again and again!

The only downside to such a brilliant programme is that there is only 2 series of it.

  4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

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GoldenDodo from London , 22/09/2006

An all round fab series to watch.

Also see a young Martin Freeman in Episode 1!

  3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

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A customer from London, UK , 06/03/2006

As I was only about 14 when 'This Life' was first broadcast, I wasn't really old enough to 'get it'... So finally getting to see it on DVD means I can watch it from a new perspective.

'This Life' is a brilliantly scripted British drama - the situations are believable, and it's spiced up with just enough witty one liners and comedic moments to keep it 'peppy' without becoming rediculous. The real plus point , however, are the characters - they are fully rounded, '3-dimensional' people who the viewer can really connect with - an element missing in so many modern drama series. This focus on characters also gives the show a 'timeless' quality, although, some of the jump-cut editing and camera angles give a clue to the show's '90s origins, although not enough, in my opinion, to spoil it for 'new' viewers.

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GoldenDodo from London , 22/09/2006

An all round fab series to watch.

Also see a young Martin Freeman in Episode 1!

  3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

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A customer from W.Midlands , 18/11/2008

Watched series 1 and enjoyed it. Didn't think I'd like series 2 as much but pleasantly surprised and still interested - another 5 discs to go...

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