Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1564 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-04-10
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Formats: Colour, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1

Synopsis
Based on the popular British comedy of the same name, THE OFFICE uses the same mockumentary style and humour derived from awkward social situations. However, it has managed to establish its own fan base and identity apart from the shadow of the original. At the Dunder Miffin Paper Company, manager Michael Scott believes himself beloved by his employees for his jokey nature. What he doesn't realise is that most of them resent and even despise him, except for sycophantic Dwight. Meanwhile, Jim woos engaged receptionist Pam, while both navigate the office politics and 'humour' of boss Scott. THE OFFICE may be a remake, but it has charms of its very own. Series One includes the first six episodes.

Customer Reviews

Don't believe the negative hype
This is the beginning of a very special show indeed. And while The Office is still finding its feet in this first short season, there are still plenty of laughs to be had. The Pilot is adapted wholesale from the first Gervais/Merchant script, so not much should be expected from it, but the following five include some gems such as Dwight's attempts at choosing a healthcare plan and some of the office staff playing the warehouse staff at basketball, a little too competitively. It is not flawless but makes a nice introduction to the second season, which is when things get truly great - and better than the original.

Converted
I was one of those people who watched the first episode of the US Office and compared it unfavourably to it's British counterpart. I guess I just didn't see the point in remaking a classic. How wrong I was! To be fair it wasn't until I watched the second series that I realised just how much of a gem the US Office is. And the third series gets even better. So whilst it's fair to say that the first series may not be as good as the British original, it still remains compulsory viewing, even if it's only to set you up for the absolutely brilliant series 2 & 3 that follow.

I prefer this to the original..!
Yeah, I know the above statement may be heresy to some, but I stand by it. The American cast is absolutely flawless in their delivery of Gervaise and Merchant's vision. Magnificent. I may have deducted several points for the fact that this release, miserably, comes with no bonus features. I don't even think it has subtitles ( which are always useful if you're trying to hear the TV while your girlfriend's eating chrisps next to you..!). Let me put it this way: I will very likely BUY THIS ALL OVER AGAIN, if the other releases have any decent extras. Definitely one to put with your 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' collection, and the forthcoming 'Californication' and '30 Rock'.