Brass Eye [DVD] [1997]

Loved it very funny shame it got cancelled

I'm not going to do that thing that students do and bang on about how Chris Morris is a genius and get into socio political analysis of his work, neither am I going to refer exclusively to the paedophiles episode and the irritatingly predictable furor which Mr Morris wanted you to spout forth following it's release.The concept of Brass Eye is an evolved and less date stamped version of Morris' 1994 News spoof 'The Day to Day' which underlined the achingly pathetic pretentiousness of News programmes to such good effect. Brass Eye levels it's sights squarely at the current affairs report show, carrying over a few of TDTD's strongest characters such as Ted Maul and the Paxmanesque host of the show and proceeds to further Morris' penchant for humiliating celebrities using faked interview scenarios.As you will of heard this concept works best in 'Drugs', 'Animals' and 'Paedophiles' where a whole host of celebrities from unpleasant parasitic liggers (no names!) to beloved family favourites (okay Rolf Harris is one!) voluntarily, but unwittingly make utter fools of themselves.Brass Eye follows in the footsteps of other comedy shows, such as Monty Python which have been hailed as 'cutting edge' and 'genius' in that the hilarity can often be uneven. While Chris Morris bursting into a church and ridiculing the congregation before manically sprinting back out the door may be hilarious, the company which used drugs to boost staff productivity is dull and poorly realised.That said there is much here that stands up to watching over and over again. The Gay Sailors, the unbelievably foolhardy ridiculing of real life drug dealers, the gun toting American Priests and Rolf Harris enduced to say the words 'Shatner's Bassoon' are all among my favourites.Brass Eye for all it's faults deserves it's place in the comedy hall of fame. Morris holds a mirror up to the media and shows them how stupid they look, but they're too moronic to even realise. Dammit! I said I wasn't going to do that!

What can I say about this show? It's an absolute classic that's never been matched. Chris Morris is a genius. How they managed to get celebrities to say such absurd things, whilst believing they were appearing on a genuine topical news shows, is still beyond me. But it makes for very amusing viewing and some classic lines uttered by the various celebrities who were duped into appearing.

Over the years, there's been a limited number of satirical half-hour 'shows' - trying to make news funny. 'Have i got news for you' has given it a good shot over the last decade, and it's done okay. Along comes Chris Morris - already controversial, but in some ways unheard of, only a few of the general public would associate the name with the man that caused media-propaganda regarding 'peadophilia'. This dvd contains all the episodes or Brass Eye, and is absolutely fantastic. A staged show that takes the mick out of our world's media system-delivery & content. Chris Morris's best effort of them all of them all on this DVD is the child-abuse subject. It sounds horrible - "comedy for sickos" the sun newspaper states. It is not atall; I'm perfectly normal and the way in which the 'brass eye' team send the information to the viewer is incredible. When i was 16, I actually beleived it was a real documentary - yet with statistical graphics you can't understand & realistic into sequences; it just goes to show what a diabolical and gullible nation we have become. With meaningless phrases such as 'he was as gay as a window' and the professionalism of the final-cut of every episode, this is a must have for anybody ata all, you'll get more than just a few giggles; but only once you understand that brass eye is NOT about the subjects it discusses - but rather the way they are portrayed to us in everyday life, will you fully appreciate the content, and feel yourself that 4 or 5 stars is the least this masterpiece deserves. Absolutley fantastic

Comedy genius in a boxset

Head stalker of the Chris Morris fan club is probably going to send me packing with a flea in my ear, when I suggest that there were rumours of Mr Morris narrowly escaping jail some 6 years ago, after being exposed as an imposter //investigative journo in a New South Wales monastic order, that had been on the radar for some years for it's unhealthy interest in under age boys. with 3rd hand tales of how "Chris" (to his friends only) is now happily married to Ruth , the daughter of Vietnamese boat people, living in Sydney with their twins, Kelly and Shelley now (both) aged 4, selling waterside real estate to anyone stupid enough to buy the prices he is asking....However, I doubt it.I do hope Chris Morris will raise his troublesome head above the parapet again in his contribution to exposing liars, hypocrites and cheats everywhere. The world is a less safe place without him. Haven't seen Brasseye since it was on C4. Doubt it has aged in any way at all.

Ludicrous, hilarious, meticulous. Need I say more? I'm going to.What you're getting here is a DVD of fine television ranging from pranks on politicians to cock-ups on camera. This series (and special) is certainly not for those who are easily offended, however. There is plenty of well-crafted satire and genius comedy reserved for those who can appreciate it all.With the same sort of idea as The Day Today, and absolutely not the same sort of idea as Jam, you'll be treated to some of the finest lines in British television's long history, as well as genius acronyms, character names and other observational comedy you won't find anywhere other than in Chris Morris's creations.The Paedophile Special is completely over the line. Which is why it is worth your time to watch it over and over again.Also included in this DVD are some extras such as "Me Oh Myra" extended, and the full simulated audio experience under the influence of Cake.