The Games (2000)
Parental guidance recommended
| Actors: | Gina Riley, Simon Palomares, Nicholas Bell, Bryan Dawe, John Clarke, Matthew Green, Tim Schwerdt, Ross Stevenson, Andrew Curry, Dave Graney, William Ten Eyck, Louise Siversen |
The hit mockumentary TV comedy series parodying the Sydney Olympic Games organising committee
Presented by the formidable comedy team of John Clarke, Gina Riley, Ross Stevenson and Bryan Dawe, this hit ABC comedy series is comic genius at its best. A deadpan, satirical look at the bureaucrats in the throws of organising the extravaganza that will be the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the Games features humorous barbs at the 100m track, new technology, Y2K, land claims, strikes - and hits the mark every time!
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 144mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
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Member Reviews (11)
11 Member
Reviews
Lucy C.
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I think I would have enjoyed this more if I didn't watch the whole disc in one sitting. It didn't move fast enough for me.
Tom
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The most savvy comedy from Australia. John Clarke and his offsiders nail issues time and time again. I was worried this may have dated, but not a bit.
Philip H.
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This was a great show in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics - classical however it is now dated and some of the topics it attempts to send up are no longer topical and we struggled to recall the issues.
Glenn M.
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very clever , enjoyed it alot.
David M.
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Brilliant satire of the administrative nightmare that was the olympic games of 2000.
Janine C.
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Excellent work from the the team of John, Brian and Gina - funny, clever and brilliant.
G
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Probably the best political satire ever made. "What do you mean it's not 100 metres?"
Chris D.
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The 94m is to my mind the best satirical tale ever aired.
Robyn S.
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This was hilarious - a real satirical look at the workings of the organising of the Sydney Olympic Games
Loved it!
Andrew P.
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mick
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This series really shows the brilliance of John Clarkes writing as well as acting. The first episode is a bit slow while you get to know the characters, but after that if it doesn't get you laughing, check for a pulse.