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Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer
Bang Bang - It's Reeves and Mortimer continues the anarchic and surreal blend of offbeat comedy that has made the duo so popular. The series is arguably a continuation of The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, although a number of new characters were added. There's also a spoof fly-on-the-wall documentary about Baron's Night Club – a clear precursor to Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights . The high-voiced Stott brothers--who appeared in Vic Reeves Big Night Out --return to terrorise celebrities. The show capitalised on the duo's success with the spoof game show Shooting Stars and brought in a darker edge to their humour.
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Plot Summary
A surreal and absurdist sketch comedy show featuring the unique duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. The program is known for its bizarre scenarios, nonsensical dialogue, and a blend of live-action and animated segments. It continues the comedic style established in their previous shows, offering a chaotic and unpredictable viewing experience.
Critical Reception
Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer was met with a mixed to positive reception, characteristic of the duo's polarizing style. While fans of their previous work appreciated the continued surrealism and inventive humor, some critics found the show overly bizarre or lacking in coherent structure. It solidified their reputation as purveyors of alternative comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, avant-garde humor and unpredictable sketches.
Criticized by some for being too surreal or nonsensical.
Seen as a consistent extension of Reeves and Mortimer's signature comedic style.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific show is not widely documented on Google reviews, but fans generally appreciate the duo's distinctive, often bizarre, comedic approach.
Fun Fact
The show featured a recurring animated segment called 'The Stupids', created by the acclaimed stop-motion animation duo Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit).
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