VeteranLight
I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Cleveronix
A different way of telling a story
Gurlyndrobb
While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
mraos
It is absolutely brilliant but one thing totally kills it.Canned laughter.The series affects reality/documentary style and the horrible canned laughter is so cringe worthy I actually found myself gritting my teeth.If there is a re-release of the series, PLEASE remove this utter horror. Without it, it would be nigh perfect. Really I can't concentrate on the dialogue because of it. It is truly terrible.It works perfectly for Monty Python's obviously staged tableau spoofs. It even works for say, Fawlty Towers which is really a filmed theatrical production in its essence.It simply DOES NOT WORK for I'm Alan Partridge!
Mark Palfreeman
Its no surprise, bearing in mind some other notable comedy creations, that a socially subnormal geek such as Partridge can be such a success. But this is due in no small part to Steve Coogan's whose timing and scripts have created more of an institution than a character. He is blunt, rude, naive and snobbish to name just a few of his characteristics but despite all this you can't help but like him. Supported with a wonderful cast who have started to mould great comic characters in their own right such as Lynn and Michael, the show never fails to make you laugh out loud every time, despite knowing exactly what is to come!
mulhollandman
Victoria Wood has recently stated that traditional sitcom is dead. I don't believe this statement is true and I also believe that Miss Wood has also not seen I'm Alan Partridge, Black Books or Father Ted. These are just a few that use a live audience.I'm Alan Partridge follows the life of a T.V. Presenter turned regional disc jockey living in the town of Norwich. He is also every TV Complaints person nightmare. He has been refused a second series of his TV show and he must live out the rest of his career as a radio presenter. He lives in a hotel because his wife has left him. Alan is also aided by his ever suffering personal assistant Lynn who bows to his ever wish from providing him with his financial repost to reminding him to use his anti foot fungal powder. Also in the cast is probably his only friend (other than Lynn) Mike who provides much humour as the ex-army Geordie porter of the hotel.Each episode is skillfully written and it has no shortage of laughs. These range from fighting with the local farmers to brunching with Irish TV Producers. The episode with the Irish TV producers is my all time favourite. I am Irish myself and I nearly wet myself the first time I saw it.In my own opinion great comedy comes from making people laugh at things and situations that maybe they shouldn't. This is probably the finest example of great comedy for the late 90's. Alan Partridges says and does things without fully thinking them through. He mainly insults others but the great thing about it is that we don't laugh with him but we laugh at him.I must also praise the wonderful talent of Mr. Steve Coogan. When you watch his programmes you are never aware of Steve Coogan as Paul Calf or Alan Partridge, but you are watching the real thing. Like I said earlier on To hell with Ricky Gervais and the Office, Steve Coogan has beat you to it.
richard-pullen-1
No "I'm Alan Partridge" No "The Office" ... it's as simple as that! I'd like to just leave my review of "I'm Alan Partridge" there... but alas I'm obliged to keep on typing!This show is easily one of my favorite comedies of all time! This show isn't for everyone, pretty much like every comedy but this one I think more so!Steve Coogan's creation is a genius... We all wish we saw more of Alan and his previous series and the one that followed were both funny (though not as good)My favourite episode I think is the one where Alan meets with Tony Hares "Smell my cheese you mother!"Ruddy Hell. It's Soft Cell.
