Pulling - Series 1 [2008]

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Editorial reviews

Synopsis
Superbly written, directed and acted, the BAFTA nominated series takes a long, hard look at sex, love, friendship and the loneliness of having too much fun, living in zone three but with zone one aspirations.

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The Guardian
As the anticipation mounts for the second series of Sharon Horgan and Dennis Kelly's filthy and funny sitcom, here's another chance to marvel at its darkly droll and downright hilarious first run. It loses nothing on repeat viewing and Horgan, Rebekah Staton and Tanya Franks are a tremendous triumvirate of dysfunctional, deluded and drunk pals navigating life's trickier avenues and alleyways.

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Marie Claire
This is a South London 'Bridget Jones' with a keener edge and won't disappoint.

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The Independent on Sunday
A sharp and filthy script, and excellent, naturalistic performances, result in levels of toe-curling mortification not seen since 'The Office', or the early films of Mike Leigh. One to watch, if you can bear to...

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Customer reviews

review by: soapy date: 2008-08-19 rating:
UK Sex and the City?
Hi...
Sadly, this was not the hidden gem I'd hoped for (Black books and Sugar Rush cetainly were).

It is realistic and the acting is good. I did watch each episode of series one, looking forward to what would be happening next because each episode finishes with a kind of cliffhanger or crisis point

I found it confusing and frustrating that the exact endings of each episode are not continued into the following episode, but you do soon get the gist of the events and emotions in the characters' lives...

and that's what I found boring....

With the exception of Louise, I didn't like any of the main characters.... so selfish, self-obsessed and closed. But worse, they are rubbish friends.
There are funny moments, but many more sad ones.

It gets 3 stars because it's worth watching on telly, but personally I wouldn't buy the DVD. Also, I'm not convinced with my 3 star vote and could easily give it a 2!

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review by: Film Addict date: 2008-05-02 rating:
Comedy Gold
I agree with all the comments already made about this superb overlooked comedy genius. It actually brought back some horrible memories of being a drunk single and definitely a good reminder of how lucky I am! Please buy this if you are looking for class comedy I am already watching series 2 on bbci - unmissable!

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review by: sassy date: 2008-04-23 rating:
True Life
Im a bloke and 49 yrs old so outside the catchment range of this
but it reminds me of my 20s - its so real.
Hilarious - the bukkake incident almost made me fall off my chair.
As good as peepshow which is as good as it gets

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review by: big blue pete date: 2008-03-24 rating:
brillant
"Just because it tastes nice doesn't mean it's right. " Well in this case it does!!! The brutal observations about slaggy binge drinking men and women is the funniest thing Ive seen on telly in years. Karen the boozed up primary teacher really is comic gold!!!! watch it its great.


review by: Slim Hamster date: 2008-03-16 rating:
Brilliant
An hilariously funny, brilliantly performed and near-the-knuckle slice of life for anyone who's been in a long-term relationship and wondered about the grass being greener. In my humble, writer/star Sharon Horgan's a genius - yet the show was criminally overlooked on first showing on Beeb 3. It certainly knocks infantile, repetitive bilge like the inexplicably popular Little Britain into touch. Well worth your time.

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