Come Fly With Me
Come Fly With Me

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Come Fly With Me

2010
Movie
180 min
English

A mockumentary, that follows the bustle of a fictional airport and three fictional airlines. Joviality arises when the airline, airport staff and passengers snag each other in their own way.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Peter LittenGenres: Comedy, Sketch Show

Plot Summary

Come Fly With Me is a British mockumentary sitcom that satirizes the airline industry and air travel. The show follows the lives of various employees working for a fictional low-cost airline, 'FlyLow,' and the eccentric passengers they encounter. Through a series of interconnected sketches, it explores the mundane and often absurd realities of working in and flying on budget airlines.

Critical Reception

The series received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the humor to be a departure from the established comedic styles of its lead actors. While some appreciated the ambition and mimicry, others criticized the writing and perceived lack of originality, particularly when compared to their previous successful projects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Some critics found the observational humor and character work to be reminiscent of classic airline comedies.

  • Many reviewers noted a perceived dip in comedic quality compared to the stars' previous work.

  • The show was often criticized for its reliance on caricature and sometimes offensive stereotypes.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Come Fly With Me' on Google is not readily available or consistently documented to provide a specific summary of likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The show was conceived as a vehicle for Lucas and Walliams to explore new comedic territory, drawing inspiration from documentaries and observational comedy about the service industry.

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