MattM4 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thought I'd give them all a shot on allfg.org ... and the show is pretty good, it takes the first few episodes to shake off the very strong similarities with the original, and to find it's own derived storylines but after a while you just go with it, and it's a fun sitcom! And Steve Carell is just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatful Of Hollow 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've watched the odd episode but haven't really got into it yet, will probably watch it all eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My friend said they completely fucked the Tim-Dawn thing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The first series, whilst having a few good moments/lines wasn't up to much really. However the second series was a big step up and was really enjoyable as a series in its own right. Of course it will never be in the same league as The Gervais/Merchant version but i would never expect it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 My friend said they completely fucked the Tim-Dawn thing up. It's certainly a little different, it's kind of a lot less subtle... and akward moments do seem a bit crowbared in just for the story's sake. However the second series was a big step up and was really enjoyable as a series in its own right. Of course it will never be in the same league as The Gervais/Merchant version but i would never expect it to be. yes, that's exactly what I meant, as soon as you step into series two, it has it's own feel and gets very entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) Melora Hardin is sexy as feck! Very difficult to find hq pics of her though. Edited November 9, 2006 by Lazarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Amen to that! Sexy sexy boss type woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My friend said they completely fucked the Tim-Dawn thing up. It's certainly a little different, it's kind of a lot less subtle... and akward moments do seem a bit crowbared in just for the story's sake. The whole point of The Office was that it was subtle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17712 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thought I'd give them all a shot on allfg.org ... and the show is pretty good, it takes the first few episodes to shake off the very strong similarities with the original, and to find it's own derived storylines but after a while you just go with it, and it's a fun sitcom! And Steve Carell is just great. I agree. After it stopped using the script from the British Office, it benefitted from not being compared to it so unfavourably. Trouble is it's on an obscure channel at an obscure time and by the time I realise it's on I've missed half of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17712 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My friend said they completely fucked the Tim-Dawn thing up. It's certainly a little different, it's kind of a lot less subtle... and akward moments do seem a bit crowbared in just for the story's sake. The whole point of The Office was that it was subtle though. But this is the American Office - it's a different proposition altogether. They don't do subtlety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 It's even more unbelievable that they aren't together in this version! (Jim and Pam btw ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My friend said they completely fucked the Tim-Dawn thing up. It's certainly a little different, it's kind of a lot less subtle... and akward moments do seem a bit crowbared in just for the story's sake. The whole point of The Office was that it was subtle though. But this is the American Office - it's a different proposition altogether. They don't do subtlety. I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Office is one of my favourite programmes, absolutely brilliant. This US version is just crap though, you can't have characters pretending to be Brent, Gareth, Tim etc, it just doesn't work. Brent is Gervais and thats it, its like someone else playing Del Boy. Really surprised Gervais and Merchant put their name to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Office is one of my favourite programmes, absolutely brilliant. This US version is just crap though, you can't have characters pretending to be Brent, Gareth, Tim etc, it just doesn't work. Brent is Gervais and thats it, its like someone else playing Del Boy. Really surprised Gervais and Merchant put their name to it. $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) My friend said they completely fucked the Tim-Dawn thing up. It's certainly a little different, it's kind of a lot less subtle... and akward moments do seem a bit crowbared in just for the story's sake. However the second series was a big step up and was really enjoyable as a series in its own right. Of course it will never be in the same league as The Gervais/Merchant version but i would never expect it to be. yes, that's exactly what I meant, as soon as you step into series two, it has it's own feel and gets very entertaining. I'm glad you've clarified that, because I watched the first couple of episodes of the first series, and I thought it was horrendous. And I liked Steve Carrell in that other thing he did that time. Edited November 9, 2006 by ObaGol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 ... I do find the theme tune annoying though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26218 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I thought the first series was shite but after a few of the comments on here I might give the second series a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Bump. Since The Office is being mentioned in that other thread... Been following this show every other week this year, and must say it has become pretty dodgy again in season 3. Shame. Season 2 is good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 The Office is one of my favourite programmes, absolutely brilliant. This US version is just crap though, you can't have characters pretending to be Brent, Gareth, Tim etc, it just doesn't work. Brent is Gervais and thats it, its like someone else playing Del Boy. Really surprised Gervais and Merchant put their name to it. Gervais is Brent. He's shite in that night at the museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_NUFC 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 The US Version is really good. When I heard an American version was being made, I thought they'd ruin it, and basically watched to see how much they'd ruined it. The first episode is pretty much a carbon copy of the first episode of the original, but I thought they hadn't ruined it, and so kept on watching. As series 1 progressed they began diverting from making copies of the original and developed their own ideas. Series 2 is really good, and I quite like what I've seen of Series 3. I still think the original has the edge, but honestly, hand on heart, I think the US version is really good - and I don't like many American programmes, especially comedies. I think that Michael Scott is pretty much as cringeworthy as David Brent. And Dwight is as funny and rediculous as Gareth. Its honestly a great programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Bridge 0 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I really liked it, bought the DVD off HMV online for 4 quid in the sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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