Quite some years ago, when "Frasier" ruled the roost on television, I thought that there could not be a comedy show more brilliant than that. Whether "The Office" is better is something I still can't get an answer for. But I'll tell you this - while "Frasier" is wonderfully charming and witty, "The Office" is quirky and elegant. You take your pic.
Or perhaps we don't even have to compare. In an ideal world I would have them running all day long. Perhaps throw in "The Simpsons" as well. :)
But what I would rather tell you about is just how outstanding a show "The office" is, and if you are not watching it, to tell you just what you are missing.
The show was originally on British television.It was adapted for the American audience and stars the quite brilliant Steve Carrell, along with an ensemble of some lesser known , but evidently highly skilled, actors.
Be it the blatantly stupid (I read somewhere that this was a case of peter principle) Michael Scott played by Carrell, with his idiosyncratic behavior and his obsessive will to play the joker around the office, quite often ensuing in embarrassing and offensive situations or the lovably quirky Dwight Shrute, played by Riamm Nelson, with his over competitive streak that almost always designates him as the butt of practical jokes, the office promises to have you in splits. Add to that fantastically written sketches with each character so astonishingly different from each other that it doesn't take you more than a moment to start identifying with them. It is a warm welcoming space and you want to be in it.
Yes, in truth, every Office is in many ways like "The Office".
What amazed me most is how well these characters had been developed and how well they had been acted out. I have not seen these actors (other than Carrell) in other roles, so its hard to comment on whether this is an outstanding performance and if they are doing anything different. But this certainly is good and worth your time.
You will fall in love with the show, purely on the quality of the script and actors. Also consider the unorthodox method of filming - shot like a documentary. "The Office" is a laugh riot, and you don't want to miss the fun.
very concise.
ReplyDeletewas thinking how one can write about the office without mentioning any of the jokes. But then realised that its hard to select any one in particular. And a mention of Ryan would have made it better.
yeah it is concise. My even seem a little rushed. Blogging at work has its shortcomings. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment though.