Product Details

• Actors: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Tom Kenny, Catherine Carmichael
• Directors: John Moffitt, Troy Miller
• Writers: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Bill Odenkirk, Brent Forrester, Brian Posehn
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: HBO
• DVD Release Date: August 26, 2003
• Run Time: 270 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00009W8JZ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,949 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Mr. Show - The Complete Third Season" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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MR. SHOW:COMPLETE THIRD SEASON - DVD Movie

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54 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Everyone!, July 30, 2003

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"daveklein" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. Show - The Complete Third Season (DVD)

In the late 90s, the pioneering sketch comedy of Monty Python's Flying Circus was seen through to its logical conclusion via the work of David Cross and Bob Odenkirk. Offering both blistering social commentary (David's fellow castmembers criticize his lifestyle choice when he reveals that he is, in fact, bald) and extreme flights of absurdity that, remarkably, retain coherence (In one sketch, a group of "Sopranos"-style mafioso argue over what the highest number in existence is), five years after the end of its run, the world of comedy has yet to catch up to "Mr. Show".

The third season of Mr. Show improves on the first two by a considerable margin. The ideas are more focused and the execution is more precise. As such, these episodes are more consistently funny. For the uninitiated and curious, I definitely recommend the third season (rather than the first/second) an introduction to Mr. Show (not that there aren't quite a few moments of brilliance in the first two seasons, they're just spaced further apart).

Fans of Monty Python, the Kids in the Hall, the Upright Citizens Brigade, Tenacious D, and/or the State won't be disappointed by this DVD. Actually, I'm of the opinion that the "Pre-Taped Call-In Show" constitutes the most inspired bit of lunacy aired on TV since the "Ministry of Silly Walks". Fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm, "This Is Spinal Tap", Bill Hicks, and David Sedaris will probably dig Mr. Show too; not due to similarities, but rather, because Mr. Show also falls into the category of "brainy" comedy. People who enjoy Yo La Tengo, McDonald's New McGriddle (TM) and four-foot "incense burners" should also check out Mr. Show.

WARNING: If you're typically offended by "edgy" (lack of a better word) comedy (South Park, etc.), you may want to steer clear. Also, if you're more into physical comedy (Adam Sandler, Jackass, etc.), Mr. Show may not be for you. I'm not trying to be condescending or judgmental or anything, I think Jackass is hilarious, I'm just sayin' is all...

Oh, when the fourth season comes out, disregard everything I've said here and buy it. The fourth season of Mr. Show constitutes the funniest ten episodes of any television show, ever. And it's not just me talking here, either; it's in Guinness. Look it up. Swear.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless, smart and utterly hilarious sketch-comedy, November 5, 2003

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Brian Burton "padre" (Santa Ana, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. Show - The Complete Third Season (DVD)

Mr. Show is an innovative, intelligent, and utterly hilarious sketch-comedy show that has gone unsurpassed since it first aired on HBO. The only series to rival the legendary Flying Circus, Mr. Show delivers perfectly timed humor mixed with subtle social commentary. Led by David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, this wonderfully talented cast of character actors provide hours of entertainment. Twisted and wicked, clever and outrageous, smart and always incredibly funny, this is a must have for anyone who appreciates comedy.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most regular TV viewers don't even DESERVE Mr. Show!, August 22, 2003

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John S. Harris "The Voice of Reason" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. Show - The Complete Third Season (DVD)

Okay, so I stole the above line from Jeneane Garafalo. But it is true, nonetheless.

Fans of Mr. Show who were ecstatic upon the release of Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD are now reaching a climax with the release of Season 3. Bob and David hit their stride even more smoothly in Season 3, and delighted us with some truly inspired and ingenious comedy. The part I was looking forward to most was the "Pre-Taped Call-In Show", which even the cast reveals on the commentary track to be their favorite sketch of the series. The fact that the sketch is inordinantly complex for a comedy bit makes David's flawless execution of it more than funny - it is masterful! And he performed it without the aid of cue cards, which I would have REQUIRED if I were doing it.

I don't care where you buy this or how much you have to pay for it. Just get it! Bob and David have set the bar so high with this series (Season 3 in particular) that nearly every other comedy sketch series seems just that much paler in comparison. This series, Bob, and David belong in the Comedy Hall of Fame.

Mr. Show -- a Famous Mortimer production.