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David Brent & Foregone Conclusion at the Brighton Centre
- Thread starter El Presidente
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TWOCHOICEStom
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Part of me feels like Gervais is actually turning into David Brent by doing this. He does seem to love it a bit too much.
blockhseagull
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On sale tomorrow
Gullflyinghigh
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- Apr 23, 2012
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Does seem to be living the character a bit doesn't he?
What if he's been David Brent acting as Ricky Gervais this whole time...?
The Stout Yeoman
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David Brent Life on the Road has to be the worst film I have ever seen - in fact the only one myself and Mrs Stout Yeoman have ever walked out of ... it was dire. Wonder if this latest venture will sell out ?
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,151
Thirty quid a ticket plus booking fees? Having a laugh in more ways than one.
Stumpy Tim
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Got my tickets. Going to be quality
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
A massive THIS.
I'm a huge fan of The Office, IMO its one of the most finely written comedies of all time. But Gervais is now taking the irony of this tragic Brent character, and trying to make him legit. Gervais is reviving his long-failed music career through him, whilst still trying to be "funny" about it in an "aren't I crap but actually don't you think I'm pretty good?" kinda way.
I dunno if any of that makes sense, but I know what I mean!
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,151
But only in an ironic post-it-straight-on-to-social-media sort of way tho eh?
In real terms, it'll be shite.
Nature's way of telling you there's WAY too much disposable income in Brighton & Hove for the select few.
Life on the Road, bombed at the UK box office only taking £ 3.5 m. I think this project has not really worked out, a shame as I like Gervais and respect him very much for his Animal welfare campaigning
Stumpy Tim
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Or nature's way of telling you people have different tastes. Simple as that really.
In the film Gervais definitely started to fuse Brent with Derek who I like less. I still found it funny though
A few times in interviews he has kinda suggested that songs, beneath the lyrics, are actually really good. They're REALLY not. They're ****ing horrible musically.
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,151
Fair enough mate.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Exactly. The songs are funny because they are as EXCRUCIATING as he is. That's the whole point.
Actually going on tour with this stuff though ?? Come on.
Moshe Gariani
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- Mar 10, 2005
- 12,071
Not surprised. Massive, massive, fan of The Office but didn't bother with this film. Don't find Gervais likeable and very suspicious of the ego trip involved in his musical stuff.
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
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I actually thought the film was decent, but it's too much like everything Gervais has done for a while. Fairly one dimensional characters throughout and a forced ending, but actually it was quite good in the writing because Brent wouldn't have much company, and he would be inherently lonely. It was an honest take on the character but with a fairly incomplete script and cast of supporting characters.
I won't be going to the concert.
I won't be going to the concert.
Worthingite
Sexy Pete... :D
I'm interested, but unless they're being supported by a little known Scottish band called Texas then I'm out.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
"We're both good in our own fields. I'm sure Texas couldn't run and manage a successful paper merchants. I couldn't do what - well, I COULD do what they do, and I think they knew that, even back then. Probably what spurred them on."
