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Release Date: 15 June, 2004 Retail Price: $39.98 OUR Price: $29.99 You SAVE: $9.99! Cast: Complete Cast (6 total) |
Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Second Season Reviews
SMART AND VERY FUNNY!
There are two reasons I had never really watched CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. One, we don't get cable or HBO, and two, everything I heard about it was that Larry David was such a miserable, downer character. While I think SEINFELD was some of the funniest stuff on television, I figured I didn't need to watch this glum guy who isn't really an actor starring in a TV show as "himself."
Well, finally, my 17 year old son dragged me in front of the TV to watch some of the DVDs he had borrowed. I'm so GLAD he did!!
First of all, Larry David is far from a complete misanthrope. Granted, he's got a naturally whiny voice, slouchy posture and a natural cynicism that comes with intelligence. But he's actually a fairly warm guy. Unlike Jerry and his gang, he actually mostly gets himself into trouble trying to do something NICE, not nasty. A good example: In one episode, he's at a party that he's clearly not terribly interested in. He goes upstairs to find a restroom (cuz the lock downstairs doesn't work...that's a whole other subplot) and bumps into the young daughter of the family that owns the house. He uses the restroom and then he actually takes a moment to speak with the young girl in a friendly and genuine manner. He apparently feels for the fact that she's been made to be cooped up in her room while the adults chat and drink below. He talks with her about her doll, and as the two interact, she asks Larry to cut the doll's hair. Not having children of his own and not knowing better, Larry does so, and actually seems to enjoy his time with the little girl. Of course, five minutes later she's screaming and complaining to momma about the horrible man that cut the doll's hair! It's a frustrating situation that gets funnier as Larry tries to solve it...but the catalyst for the whole thing stems from Larry David being nice. Genuinely.
The show has lots of moments like this. And it's greatly helped by the delightful Cheryl Hines who plays David's wife. They have a palpable affection, but if feels like the affection of a couple that's been together for awhile. They can clearly annoy each other, but always with affection underneath. They understand each other's weaknesses, but never is the solidity of their relationship threatened. It's a believably happy marriage.
The show is in a very improvisational style, not at all like carefully crafted dialogue on SEINFELD. Yet the plots are neatly structured and the characters are rich. The episodes are sprinkled with wonderful cameos and appearances by many recognizable character actors. The show is pleasantly non-mean-spirited, and very funny.
In keeping with HBO shows, it can be fairly graphic in its language, so it's not for kids. But the humor isn't much for kids either. It's a grownup show for intelligent grown-ups, and I HIGHLY recommend it. Thank goodness for DVDs so I can finally see this show!!
LARRY, LARRY, LARRY...
SO ANNOYING~SO INSIGHTFUL~ SO HONEST~ SO TACTLESS~ SO LOVEABLE
LARRY AND HIS QUIRKY WAYS ARE SO PREDICTABLE & VERY ENDEARING. HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE THE GUY...WE ALMOST FEEL LIKE HE'S A REAL LIFE FRIEND.
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