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Red Dwarf: Back to Earth (2009)

Starring: Craig Charles, Chris Barrie Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn
  • Format: Color, Director's Cut, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: BBC Warner
  • DVD Release Date: October 6, 2009
  • Run Time: 70 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0026P3HPW
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #762 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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It was a long time coming, but finally the crew of the Red Dwarf were reunited for what could be the last time with Back to Earth. And it proved to be a bit of a mixed blessing, with all three parts throwing up moments of absolute genius, alongside parts where you couldn’t help believing that its best days are far behind it. The idea behind the show is quite ingenious. Back to Earth takes place after the supposed season 10 of Red Dwarf, and the crew find themselves thrown through a portal, at which time they realize that they’re all just characters from a TV show. Furthermore, they’re characters from a TV show who are going to all buy it in the final episode. The only solution? To track down both the actors that play them (including a trip to the set!), and the creators of Red Dwarf itself. This opens the door for plenty of postmodern gags and situations, but arguably it’s only when things get back into more familiar territory that they start to gel a little more. And when they work, you can’t help but enjoy the fact that the crew are back together. Will this be the last voyage for Red Dwarf? Quite possibly, and there’s little doubt that it’s far from the show’s peak. But it’s still a fun and entertaining send-off. --Jon Foster


Product Description

The boys are back, and while they may be older, they're still none the wiser. The crew discover a dimension-hopping leviathan, but Rimmer is threatened with replacement by the new, improved holograph Katrina. She is determined to guide Lister to his home planet, but no one is prepared for Earth 2009, where the hapless crew face death unless they can track down their creators.

-Cast commentary
-Director commentary
-All-new exclusive documentary The Making of Back to Earth
-Deleted scenes
-Smeg ups
-Featurettes
-Trailers
-Web videos
-Photo gallery
-Easter egg


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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The boys from the Dwarf are back!, April 28, 2009
I'll freely admit that the original series got a bit stagnant from series 5 through 7, however I really felt that 8 shaped up to be a return to form. Now, ten years later, we finally get more. To be honest, it is best watched in one sitting as the first episode really introduces (or re-introduces) the characters we know and love and watching them individually does break up the flow a bit. The story (and the funny) really picks up in the second ep and continues through the third. In all, Back to Earth brings back much of what made the original series great and sets the stage for a new series nicely. It left me wanting more without leaving me hanging.
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29 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It's good to have the guys back, but. . ., April 18, 2009
By A. Gammill (West Point, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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After waiting ten years for a Red Dwarf reunion, hearing rumours of another series or even a big-screen movie, fans' anticipation level for "Back to Earth" was VERY high. I'm sure I'm not the only fan who, after viewing this 3-part episode, was left wondering if the wait was worth it.

(SPOILERS AHEAD)

While it is nice to have most of the cast back (including a too-late and too-brief turn by Chloe Annett), the magic that made Red Dwarf such fun is laregly missing. It starts off promisingly enough, with Lister making Rimmer the butt of another in a series of practical jokes. But when the main plot kicks in, a sinking feeling of deja vu sets in. "Back to Earth" appropriates the plot from an earlier, better episode, "Back to Reality." I won't give it all away, but if you've seen the earlier episode, the "twist" ending of this one won't come as a shock at all.

The other, only slightly lesser problem is that very little attempt is made to maintain the series' continuity. It's been ten years (nine, according to an on-screen message) since the crew was left hanging at the end of "Only the Good. . .". When "Back to Earth" begins, Rimmer is inexplicably a hologram again, Kochanski has been written out of the show, and the ship is back in deep space with the 4 lead players in place like nothing has changed.

So, you're thinking, this guy's given it 3 stars...is there ANYTHING good about it? Well, yes. For starters, everyone looks like they've barely aged, which is just short of miraculous considering the first episode of Red Dwarf aired 21 years ago. And even though the script gives them little of note to work with, the actors slip back into their roles with ease. Production values are generally high, although a CGI skutter in place of the old animatronic one will make long-time fans cringe.

As a long-time fan, I'd certainly be thrilled if this led to a revival of the series. I just hope the writers can come up with some fresh and FUNNY ideas, or they should let Red Dwarf rest in peace.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Back In Red, June 23, 2009
By Micheal Hunt (Hellbourne) - See all my reviews
The DVD contains...

(Disc 1)

* Features both a Director's Cut version of Back to Earth and the original televised version: In other words, a play all as it's meant to be seen, or in the 3 parts it was shown on TV.
* Cast Commentary by Chris Barry (Rimmer), Danny John Jules (Cat), Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) & of coarse Craig Charles(Dave Lister)
* Director Commentary with Doug Naylor.

(Disc 2)

* All-New Exclusive Documentary:
* The Making of Back to Earth part 1 & 2
* Deleted Scenes
* Smeg Ups
* Featurettes
* Trailers & TV Spots
* Web Videos
* Photo Gallery
* Easter Egg of Danny getting a free drink.

SPOILER (Dont read on if you don't want to know how to access the egg)
when disc 2 starts, you will see a skutter roll by on the screen and flip you off, hit the enter button on your remote while it does this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Red Dwarf Fan
Long awaited is more shows or material from the Red Dwarf writers and cast. Luckily they are all reunited in this short but great series. Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Paul A. Alcock

2.0 out of 5 stars Red Dwarf Final Season?
probably...if this is as good as it's ever gonna be from here on out! I found it a rather depressing chapter in the character's existances-totally unfunny for the most part and... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Patrick Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars The boys are back!
This was a great comeback. It is great to see the storyline continue. Sure allot was missing. Hopefully (I believe this is the right number), the 11. Read more
Published 7 days ago by B. Bisbey

3.0 out of 5 stars I expected better, but it`s worth watching
This was a bit of a let down. The old Red Dwarf series was an excellent comedy. This one isn`t bad, but it just doesn`t live up to past
standards. Read more
Published 16 days ago by M. Shepherd

4.0 out of 5 stars Great nearly disappointing, but........
I bought this not really knowing what the movie would be about. Return to Earth? Could this be a sappy, hey guys we made it back? Kind of like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Tim F. Drevyanko

2.0 out of 5 stars Shedding tears
I love Red Dwarf, and I think that it's one of the best comedy shows around. I was so excited to see the release of this DVD. Unfortunately, the show was just awful. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Lorraine

4.0 out of 5 stars OK, so 4 stars is a little generous, but...
three just don't seem to be quite enough.
Honestly I, as it seems many people, felt a little let down by Back To Earth. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Perry

3.0 out of 5 stars Red Dwarf: Back to Earth
This was not worth the wait. I can't believe that the cast signed on for this inferior script. The earlier episodes did much more with what I can only imagine was a lower budget... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vitoria Drago

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing....
Loved the original series, even the last few seasons so was really excited to get another glimpse of the zany Dwarf crew and their antics. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Erin K. Woodward

2.0 out of 5 stars Woe is me...
I ordered this from Amazon as soon as it was listed, thanks to their "sign up to be notified" feature. And it arrived today and I watched it tonight. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Delamaine

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