Curb Your Enthusiasm: Complete HBO Season 6 [2007]

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Throughout Curb Your Enthusiasm's fifth season, HBO's master of passive-aggression went in search of his roots. In the sixth, Larry returns to his old tricks--to the relief of fans who felt the show was losing its way. As usual, most scenarios revolve around problems unique to neurotic millionaires. Larry's voice of reason, wife Cheryl (Cheryl Hines), continues to save him from himself (when she can). This time, the 10-episode arc turns to Roots when the Davids take in the Blacks, a family of African-American hurricane evacuees, including Loretta (Vivica A. Fox) and her brother, Leon (an uproariously profane J.B. Smoove). Naturally, "L.D." offends other groups along the way, like an Asian gentleman ("The Anonymous Donor"), a chemotherapy patient ("The Lefty Call"), a deaf woman ("The Rat Dog"), and tennis-player-turned-comedian John McEnroe, a group unto himself ("The Freak Book"). During the year, Larry also tangles with an X-rated dessert, an unsympathetic senator (Rep. Barbara Boxer as herself), an inebriated chauffeur (Toby Huss), the infinite superiority of Ted Danson, and the usual games of oneupmanship with Jeff Greene (Jeff Garlin), Richard Lewis (himself) and Marty Funkhouser (Bob "Super Dave" Einstein, brother of director Albert Brooks).

Since Curb Your Enthusiasm takes its inspiration from David's real life, the big news arrives when Cheryl, a character based on environmental activist Laurie David, walks out on him. Then their friends pick sides. Thereafter, things really start to go downhill, resulting in some of Larry's funniest faux pas ever--until R&B vocalist John Legend steps in to save the day. Not literally, but his soulful singing sets the scene for the surprisingly sweet finale.--Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Customer reviews

review by: Markus Gossas date: 2008-09-23 rating:
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good
The 6th season of Larry is quite strong, better than the previous two. Here Larry gives in to Sheryls suggestion that they house a family made homeless after a hurricane. The Blacks arrives, and this gives rise to so many misunderstandings, insults and plain weird things to easily fill up a whole season where we follow Larry on his hopeless quests. If you liked earlier seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm, you wil probably like this. Also, if you're a fan of Seinfeld (I am) I think there is some 50% chance that you will love this and recognize the creative mind behind it all. Some Seinfeld fans don't like Larry at all, but I can't help noticing that he is a combination of Jerry and George Costanza, in one person!

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review by: adamdrobinson date: 2008-09-18 rating:
Still Great !
I can't say this was the absolute best season simply because of the first 3, but it's certainly better than 5 & 4, much more enjoyable and character-driven. For example, Season 4 made the mistake of a rolling storyline throughout all the episodes, whereas i think LD is better when he's only able to stuff up one situation once and then dig himself deeper in by trying to rectify it immediately.

But back to Season 6 - some moments of absolute laugh out loud comedy, particularly with Larry & supporting characters such as Leon Black and John McEnroe. The last episode, whilst i won't spoil the surprise, is surprisingly heart-warming and seems quite a fitting end. But amidst all the poignancy of the last ten minutes before the final twist, the scene where Larry uses the stage at Sammy's Bat Mitzvah to dispell a certain rumour being spread around about him was just so side-splittingly funny, it has to be seen.

Overall, very enjoyable...if you have second thoughts about getting this because you were maybe disappointed by Season 5, the don't, just buy this and fall in love with CYE again !

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review by: Woodenman date: 2008-08-22 rating:
Best US Comedy Series
I absolutely loved this series ! I definately think each series has got better than the previous and this one is no exception. Some real classic moments and as HBO have not commissioned another series i think it was a great point to end.

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review by: date: 2008-07-17 rating:
Return to form
After three superb seasons, I thought that season's four and five lost their way a little and I was considering not bothering with season six. However, I'm very glad I did as it truly is a strong return to form. It was only when I tried summarising an episode to a friend that I realised quite how intricately plotted each episode is. As ever, the 'guest' performances are particularly enjoyable - John McEnroe and Steve Coogan were both excellent additions to the supporting cast.


review by: malcolmallenfrombrum date: 2008-06-19 rating:
Not as strong as previous seasons.
LD is my comedy hero but I have to admit although Curb is extremely watchable,I found some of season 6 a bit of a struggle.Sometimes a bit too crude in places for my taste and I almost got to the stage where I began to think that this was a season too far.It does pick up towards the end and I very much enjoyed the series final episode. LD has set some very high standards but this was a bit below par for me.Slightly pricey for such a short season as well.I do hope LD does some more Curb.

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