Benny Hill - Golden Greats
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Movie Reviews of Benny Hill - Golden Greats
Movie Review: Benny Hill holds a special place in my heart
Summary: 5 Stars
Benny Hill holds a special place in my heart. I used to watch it on channel 9-WOR TV here in NYC (about 20 years prior to the UPN age)..boy oh boy! that channel and tv in general has really changed But then at time I could always look forward to watching Benny Hill at about 730...I used to get all happy when the Big Ben-Thames logo would pop up and then the do-doo-do-doo theme would play. Then it was on...I'd look at Grampa and then Benny would hit that baldguy on his head and then i'd pat my grampas head...that chase was always the best i used to drive my grandmother nuts running all around the house like a little lunatic...jumping on the bed and all that good stuff...yep i used to make believe I was getting chased around by Benny and crew too.Benny Hill was a happy childhood memory.May you Rest in Peace Mr. Hill, thankyou for keeping me laughing all these years.Movie Review: For hardcore Benny Hill fans
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is certainly for fans of Benny Hill, and for those who don't get it, they may as well skip it. There are fewer skits than in Golden Classics(AISN:B0000714A9), but they are longer skits. A plus for this DVD is the inclusion of Hill's Little Angels skits. There is a photo gallery and biography information, and background information that will give one a bit of Information on the connection between 'Daphne' (from Fraiser) and Hills Angels. If a person is seeking to gather a collection of Benny Hill skits and gags, this DVD will fit the bill nicely. Menus are easy to use, and it is quick to find one's favorits skits.Movie Review: One of the Greatest British Comedians.
Summary: 4 Stars
This set brings back the great comic genius of Benny Hill to America. Though many feminists found offense at his use of scantilly clad women, the comedy of Benny Hill has much more to it than that. Hill was a throwback to a more slapstick style of comedy made famous in the 20's and 30's cinema. His shows contained a great mix of visual comedy, verbal jokes, and lots of charming song and dance routinues. Watching the Benny Hill show is almost like a vaudeville show from the turn of the century. His comedy was definitely more than just women in their underwear. This DVD set presents six one hour episodes of his show. While there is a good mix of famous skits, this set barely scratches the surface of his 50 year comedy career. The set also seems to focus on the 80's shows and I would have liked to have also had something from the 70's in the set.
However, the episodes look picture perfect and the mono sound is good and true to the original broadcasts. There is also a nice documentary about Hill that shows him in the early 90's and tells about his history. Stars like Burt Reynolds and Mickey Rooney also share their thoughts of Hill. The discs also contain a pretty nice verbal bio of Benny Hill and a still gallery from the shows.
Not the ultimate set, but well worth the price. I just hope for more releases in the future. Highly Recommended.
Movie Review: Benny Hill, the Later Years
Summary: 4 Stars
This set contains Benny Hill episodes that were produced later in his sucess. The big sets, music and dancing creates a variety show atmosphere that is different than the intimate earlier years of Benny Hill. The fabulous sets, costumes and dancing in Benny Hill's CARMEN skit shows a new facet to this comedy genious. The site gags are big and broad. Just the CARMEN opera spoof is worth the price of the set. I laugh out loud every time I think of it, especially the gag of Benny hitting the high notes in the grand finale after skewing CARMEN with his sword.The video transfers are excellent, even better quality than some of the broadcast tapes that are shown on cable channels.
The documentary on Benny Hill is a very interesting look into this bachelor comedian life and career. It shows what a perfectionist and workaholic he was, contributing probably to not having a family of his own.
Movie Review: Were is the good stuff
Summary: 4 Stars
It is Benny Hill so it will always be funny. However, I prefer the stuff I used to watch when I was a kid.This is almost like the clean version of Benny Hill.
My question is: Where is the good stuff?
Anyway, the sound is mono and the picture quality is decent. These limitations are due to the original source. I particularly don't care much about those limitations and only care about the content.
Where are the racy stuffs?