DVD Review: The Mighty Boosh: The Complete Season 1: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding: Movies & TV
DVD Review: The Mighty Boosh: The Complete Season 1: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding: Movies & TV
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Calling the British television comedy The Mighty Boosh eccentric is entirely accurate–it is, after all, a series that features a vicious boxing kangaroo and a man made entirely out of used bubble gum, among countless other characters–but the label doesn’t make room for the fact that it’s also boundlessly energetic and funny, which is proven in each of the eight episodes from its 2004 debut season. The brainchild of stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, who developed the show in numerous TV, radio, and live stage shows, and produced by Steve Coogan, The Mighty Boosh focuses on zookeepers Howard Moon and Vince Noir (Barratt and Fielding, respectively) who, in each episode, must contend with their certifiably insane employer (Rich Fulcher), a horde of animal-related problems, and their own obsessions and delusions. The stories, however, are simply a framework on which to hang off-kilter musical numbers, tangential and impossible plotlines (Howard and Vince travel to the Arctic to prove their manhood in “Tundra”; Howard accidentally creates the aforementioned bubble gum man in “Charlie”), and scads of memorably bizarre characters, most of which are played by Barratt and Fielding. Boosh is not for all audiences–those who favor more genteel UK comedy may find this too scattershot to follow–but its unique blend of Doctor Who-like fantasy/camp, 1970s psychedelic children’s TV, and Mr. Show/Human Giant-style sketch comedy is sure to find its share of supporters on both sides of the Atlantic. Extras are as anarchic as the show itself–Barratt and Fielding are at the center of raucous commentaries on four episodes that are rife with in-jokes, while two featurettes provide background on the show’s setting and production and the show’s journey from live performance to TV. –Paul Gaita
Product Description
Howard and Vince, two workers in a run-down zoo, are often called upon to put their jobs before their pride. That often means dressing up as animals and sitting in cages because their boss, American entrepreneur Bob Fossil, cant afford any real animals. Vince accepts the situation happily, quite in contrast to his grandiose, tweed-wearing colleague. But they often have to leave their jobs to go on quests - to the Artic, or even other dimensions. A sci-fi comedy series with hallucinogenic qualities, related to Monty Python’s anarchy and Hitchhiker’s astonishing creativity.
Come With Us Now On A Journey Through Time And Space…,
By C. Schneider (Pittsburgh, PA) -
A friend of mine who lives in Wales turned me on to this show a couple years ago. I have seen the Region 2 copies of these discs, and it’s about time they make these available stateside.
It’s a strange show to try to describe to someone; they love to go off on wild adventures, and they really pack in the surrealism. It’s tempting to ask “what were they smoking?”, but it’s obvious there’s much more to the show than meets the eye. I always tell people that if you look beyond the strange characters, music and stories, it’s really about the back and forth rapport between the two main characters, Howard Moon & Vince Noir. Kind of a trippy Laurel & Hardy, if you will.
Some of the more memorable characters (”I’m Old Gregg!”) come in later seasons, but the first season contains one of my favorite episodes, about an Alice Cooper loving creature made of old bubble gum named Charlie. A Hubba Bubba nightmare indeed.
The Boosh Is Loose!!,
By Doctor Beef (Chicago, Illinois) -
The Mighty Boosh has produced some of the funniest stuff I’ve seen in many years. Their radio show, the television show, their live shows, it’s all insane and creative and brilliant. Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding have combined an unlikely duo and plopped them in ridiculous situations with some off-the-wall companions and villains, all backed with beautiful artistic sets and costuming and the kind of music you could listen to on your mp3 player.
Buy this set, and all future releases from these guys. You won’t regret it.
Twisted and Amazing,
By A. Fogg “intrigue” (Worcester, MA United States) -
This show is twisted and downright odd. The first season isn’t as amazing as the later ones, but still worth owning. If you are a fan of irreverent humor and odd musical numbers thrown into the mix, you will enjoy this show.
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