I am on my stint watching World War II movies at the moment, and between movies, I decided to visit one of my all-time favorites - 'Allo 'Allo. When it comes to joking about one of the most horrible periods of recent world history, then leave it to British. I remember seeing this show the first time nearly twenty years ago. Between that time I've managed to see single episodes every once in a while. Now, I have to say, the show is very well-aged, and as I've matured, many jokes have grown better (that means, I now understand them) like a good wine.
Many jokes don't come out at first because they become running gags throughout the show, but the pilot episode offers enough moments for guffaws. There are rough slapstick, clever word plays, and subtle innuendoes. Genius acting with overly theatrical accents to attuned to the nationality of the characters. That itself is a neat trick to pull off. Plus, it is not a joke only at the expense of French, or even Germans, but the Brits are getting their fair share too. Not to mention the Italians in the later episodes. The events get going with such a speed, that one has to wonder why it took nearly two years to develop the pilot into full series.
'The British Are Coming' is a wonderful introduction to the timeless wartime spoof. I promise the show grows funnier as it develops on and running gags start to work properly without turning repetitive or dull. Go on, and watch the show.
Many jokes don't come out at first because they become running gags throughout the show, but the pilot episode offers enough moments for guffaws. There are rough slapstick, clever word plays, and subtle innuendoes. Genius acting with overly theatrical accents to attuned to the nationality of the characters. That itself is a neat trick to pull off. Plus, it is not a joke only at the expense of French, or even Germans, but the Brits are getting their fair share too. Not to mention the Italians in the later episodes. The events get going with such a speed, that one has to wonder why it took nearly two years to develop the pilot into full series.
'The British Are Coming' is a wonderful introduction to the timeless wartime spoof. I promise the show grows funnier as it develops on and running gags start to work properly without turning repetitive or dull. Go on, and watch the show.