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Karl Pilkington's An Idiot Abroad [DVD]
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #10 in DVD
- Released on: 2010-11-15
- Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
- Format: PAL
- Original language: English
- Subtitled in: English
- Number of discs: 2
Customer Reviews
6 Part Review: Very funny, thought provoking, educational...total entertainment IN HD!!! :)
I didn't see this when it was shown on Sky and hadn't seen any clips, but because I found Karl funny in the The Ricky Gervais Show [DVD] [2010] and had heard it was funny i thought I'd give it a go. I don't want to give too much detail about this as it could take away any surprises, which would obviously ruin your experience. I have done a fair bit of Travelling and been to 2 of the countries he visited so was an added reason for buying this to get a different perspective.
Idiot Genius!
Im with the guy in the last review! He is a genius! Watched the first episode last next after waiting all week for it and I have never laughed that much at something for a long time! The whole hour I had tears in my eyes! The man is brilliant! Have ordered the book already and cant not wait till the next episode!
This is a must buy, funniest thing you will see on TV! Ever!!
Educational, Funny and Karl
I feel that the ones who have written such negative reviews may be missing the point of the series completely, in what could possibly be the best series of 2010. The series is not intended to provide a deep insight to the 7 wonders of the world; if you are wishing this sort of insight then you'd be better off watching Michael Palin. The premise of this series is that it is about a man who hates traveling, hates "being outside of his comfort zone", combined with the fact that he is extremely ignorant of other counties and other cultures.......THIS is what makes it so funny! A lot of people have criticisms on the show, claiming that it is scripted....it's not. Each episode, Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant send him to visit a different wonder of the world and set arrange some visits and extra activities along the way. The countries he visits, in order, are China, India, Jordan, Mexico, Egypt, Brazil and Peru. It's hilarious seeing Karl give his own unique insights into the cultures and the customs of the people he meets along the way, along with his moans and gripes with each place (Ricky and Steve deliberately want him to experience the sites as "authentically" as possible in an attempt to make him more cultured). His observations and opinions are at times genuinely hilarious and fans of the Ricky Gervais show and podcasts will already be familiar with his unique views on the world in general. I find it quite bemusing how certain reviewers will dismiss the entire 7 episodes based on such insight as they don't like Ricky Gervais' laugh...grow up. My only criticism is that it is only 7 shows. I really do hope for a 2nd series, where perhaps Karl can visit some other countries and cultures, maybe even Ricky and Steve can go aswell to provide their own insights. I would describe the series as educational and funny. If you are expecting Michael Palin, then go and watch Michael Palin! Let's please have another series!
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