Product Details

• Actors: Rowan Atkinson, Matilda Ziegler, Robin Driscoll, Matthew Ashforde, Roger Sloman
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: PolyGram Video
• VHS Release Date: February 27, 1996
• Run Time: 70 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303941656
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,943 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Rowan Atkinson's disaster-prone twit goes swimming in a public pool and not only panics (hilariously so) at the edge of a diving board, but loses his trunks in the water just as swim instruction for schoolgirls commences. The rest of this collection includes Bean's memorable construction of a complicated sandwich on a park bench, and his trials attempting to fix his own television set. If you couldn't quite figure out what was up with the feature film Bean, these sketches will fill you in on the background. --Tom Keogh

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swimming Pools, Park Benches, and a Movie., January 14, 2004

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This review is from: The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean [VHS] (VHS Tape)

THE EXCITING ESCAPADES OF MR. BEAN includes two episodes of the hit British series "The Curse of Mr. Bean" and "Mr. Bean Goes to Town". When I was younger I never understood the humor of Mr. Bean. However, as I've gotten older and my sense of humor has matured a little, I find Mr. Bean to be quite hilarious.

"The Curse of Mr. Bean" starts off with Bean attempting to dive off the high-no, make that the very, high dive at a local swimming pool. When he's had his fill of exercise, he attempts to leave the parking garage without paying the ticket by going through the entrance. Later on Bean settles down for lunch on a park bench, illustrating just how frugle and thrifty he is. Finally, Bean goes to the movies with his girlfriend to see a scary picture. I have to tell you, the scene at the movies is the funniest thing I have see Bean do. This tape is worth buying just for that scene alone.

"Mr. Bean Goes to Town" is the second episode on the tape and though I didn't enjoy it as much as curse, it still has its moments. It starts by showing Bean returning home with a new television set and the trouble he goes through trying to get a signal. He takes a walk in the park to take some pictures, but gets taken instead. Then it's off Club Phut with his girl for a night of club dancing. Bean doesn't fit in well and his girl ends up leaving him. However, Bean gets the last laugh.

The version I have of this tape also includes a deleted seen of the show that didn't originally air on televsion called "Bus Stop". In this short sketch Bean finds himself waiting and losing his place in line as he waits for a bus.

This is a great item to own for anyone who likes British comedy. Also, the movie sketch from "The Curse of Mr. Bean" is a great scene to show to Americans who just don't understand British humor--it's one almost everyone will laugh at.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Comedy, December 6, 2003

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This review is from: The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The hilarious MR. BEAN skits may be some of the best comedy ever produced. If you're hesitant about buying them, rent one first and see for yourself. Apparently Amazon is not presenting the entire series. Too bad. Most, if not all, of the episodes are available on VHS. The series exists on DVD but unfortunately it is incomplete; some fool arbitrarily cut some of the skits.

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Particularly Funny, November 28, 2000

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Bjorn Clasen (Rolléngergronn, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Europe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This »Mr Bean« tape does contain some good ideas, and the sketches are maybe even well-written and well-structured... but in fact, they are not that funny! Basicly a waste of money.