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Ricky Gervais: Out of England - The Stand-Up Special

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I watched this special on HBO over Thanksgiving 2008, and it was one of the funniest acts I have seen in awhile. I would consider Ricky Gervais on the fast track to one of the best comedians ever. His humor while edgy at times, is extremely clever. I am a huge fan of George Carlin (R.I.P.), Larry Miller, and Bill Cosby, and Ricky Gervais can entertain using anyone of the styles used by these comedians. Some parts you don't watch this with your children or grandmother and others are perfectly fine for anyone. This is one is on my list of must haves.

The show has some real highligths; "Best Leaflet" being one, and the production quality is great. It was recorded in New York in 2008 but quite a bit of the contentis the same as "Ricky Gervais Live 3 - Fame [2007]" (recorded in the UK).

Ricky Gervais is a comedian who is not afraid to push the boundaries of good taste.

In this 72-minute special, filmed during his successful tour of the United States, the British funnyman not only pokes fun at charities that help the mentally and physically challenged, but also the Holocaust.

The amazing thing is that you find yourself laughing out loud, sometimes uncontrollably, at the humor Gervais finds in these ordinarily taboo subjects.

He also does extended hilarious routines on the male sexual organ and even Humpty Dumpty.

Gervais is, indeed, one of the funniest comedians of this generation.

Included on the DVD is a conversation with Gervais.

© Michael B. Druxman

I actually attended this show last year and was very disappointed that it is just the best bits from his 3 other stand-up DVDs (Animals, Politics and Fame). If you've seen those, then there is no reason to buy this DVD. If you haven't, well then I'd recommend you get the other 3 indiviually rather than this 'Greatest Hits'.

Great DVD. He is very funny. It is british Humor but still funny for an American also. Shipment was fast and in great condition.

I don't get how this is comedy? Sat through about 10 minutes and turned it off. This is right up there with Dane Cook, absolutely STOOOOPID.

Sort of a terrible version of his other routines. Out of England only reminds me that he's so much better IN England. American audiences don't suffer much from all of the British references, so I felt this was unneeded. Not really any notable extras, picture quality so-so, packaging very cheap.

This is one of the best of Ricky's Stand Up gigs. I am looking forward to seeing the Second in this Series

I bought the DVD for my boyfriend's birthday, and it was a perfect gift! He (and I) love Ricky Gervais. This stand-up special is very funny. I highly recommend it! Well done Ricky! Carry on!

Somehow I got the feeling that Ricky was toning the show down for the American audience. I think what he would say about Americans to the British would be far more entertaining.

Still, he is soooo funny.

I only wish he did less phallic and penis jokes, and stuck more to sex-neutral themes. For example, his take on nursery rhymes is hilarious. Sex is so overdone, cheap, lowest common denominator, and repetitive. It takes real wit to shed light on seemingly harmless stuff like children's songs.