MightyPeacelover

I wasn't sure how this play would turn out for me, being a passionate admirer of Wingate, and one who has spent years researching the man's life. I was somewhat surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie, considering the nitpicky tendency I had going in. Barry Foster in particular captured the essential blend of charisma, passion and conviction that characterized Wingate himself. All in all, there was only one notable digression from history, in that Wingate's aide in his Ethiopian campaign was the non-appearing Avraham Akavia. Also, the First Chindit Expedition was largely ignored, though time constraints likely played a role in that decision. Considering the play in its entirety (and play it is, despite some Burma scenes that differ somewhat from the bulk of it) it is a worthy depiction of Wingate, and a more than adequate memorial to the man of genius who did not appear to fulfil his destiny, per Winston Churchill. My fiancée enjoyed the film based on its writing, direction, scenery and inspired acting, so it is not only worth watching to those such as myself who revere Wingate and study him. I recommend it highly.

This is/was one of the funniest shows I've seen. There are intellectual bits thrown in every once in a while, but the show was stolen time and again by two of the supporting puppets: Warren Demontague/Professor Ape and Tardy the Turtle. Between Warren's incessant solipsism and Shakespearean flair and Tardy's .... can't quite describe it - but it's funny, the show has enough packed into it that it is possible to ignore the more forced parts of the father/son dynamic.

The human cast is perfect, and interact with the puppets in such a manner as to make you almost believe that the puppets are real. It's particularly funny to see Bob Gunton, a.k.a. the Warden from the Shawshank Redemption as Junction Jack. It would have been wonderful to see the interplay develop between the humans and 'fabricated Americans' but alas Fox decided against it. Still, with a return to it's IFC roots coming in June, at least there'll be some Greg for people to watch.

The puppeteers themselves really made the show come alive, despite Greg's eye implants midway through. Personally, I felt that Victor Yerrid's Tardy's bodily expressions were worth th price of the DVD by themselves. Unbelievably funny time and again.

I especially recommend the extras 'Puppet Auditions' and 'Tardy's Letter,' which made me laugh painfully hard. The characters' commentary while you check out the menu screens is funny to hysterically so, and worth waiting until the audio loops.

Can't recommend it higher. If you like the Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Aqua Teen Hunger Force or the like, you'll love Greg the Bunny. Also great for fans of Seth Green, Eugene Levy, Sarah Silverman, Bob Gunton, and Dina Waters. It's worth the rental price, at least.