Ricky Gervais Science Live

I am a self proclaimed Ricky fan, I love his work. Not only that, but he is a great inspiration to me, his views are honest and justified, he isn't a fame hungry celebrity, he genuinely believes in a loves his work.

I really enjoyed his previous stand up and when science was announced I got myself tickets straight away. I was lucky enough to get in row 20, so a really good view from the centre of the arena... and am I glad I did.

I had my doubts that he would be as funny as his previous work, as is sometimes the way later on in a comics career, but I was in stitched from the word go. His topic, Science was perfect... speaking about very little science and going full speed in to why the Bible is incorrect with some cripplingly accurate yet hilarious points.

I got the DVD when it was released and enjoyed every minute watching it again, as well as the extra features.

People who should get this:

1: Ricky and Steve Fans

2: People with a sense of humour

3: People who don't mind the mocking of their beliefs in a good hearted manner

People who shouldn't get this

1: Grumpy people who get upset easily.

I loved it, and I recommend it, it's a fine addition to his edgy, cutting edge and risky work, brilliant.

Was thoroughly let down. I love Animals and Politics, i thought Fame went a little down hill. Yet Science was awful. Gervais seems to have lost his original style of comedy and replaced it with just toilet humour. I don't mind swear words at all and think they can even be funny in jokes, but his over use of the C word was cringe. Such a shame too because i love his programmes and movies. Overall, Science was rubbish.

Very disappointing (and for me to feel compelled to review something it means something!). Like many other reviewers I usually really like Ricky Gervais' work, but this just fell significantly below my expectations. Most of the jokes just weren't funny in my opinion; they seemed poorly thought through and lazy, relying on his percieved shock factor rather than actual comedy. I presume there's a danger for comedians who have been sucessfully that after a while they incorrectly assume anything they say is funny. I think he's needs to take some time out. I actually feel cheated and if it was anything else it would be taken back to the shop being unfit for purpose.

A foul-mouthed torrent of irreligious, arrogant and plain unoriginal abuse best describe Gervais' 'Science' performance. Completely skewed misrepresentation of Noah's Ark, referring to a children's picture book to lambast the Bible. Surprisingly enough I do not find the thought of raping a grandmother remotely funny. Nor rejoicing in my next-door neighbour dying of hypothermia. I am disgusted with his show and will not be watching again.

This was possibly one of the worst performances I ve seen from Ricky Gervais, so terribly disappointing, save your time and money and find a comedian that can be bothered.

Like all of his stand ups, there are area's which drag on or are just plain not funny, but when he shine's he is capable of reaching sublime zones which are genuinely world class and where few other comedians inhabit. This is why I love him. He is built for comedy. Facially, bodily voice wise, mannerisms and his imaginery conversations with others are out standing. The scripts can be weak or just plain silly and this can be disappointing. Visually, there is no one to touch him. Also, "off screen" he is a man with a lot of integrity and loyaly with his feet firmly on the ground. Just go and see, enjoy the genius bits but accept a few flaws. It's worth it.

Well thanks god i'm not alone.

I bought the DVD and had been looking forward to it for a long time.

All through the performance I was looking for any excuse to roar laughing. All three previous shows had me in stitches as the were irreverent, witty and very clever.

It almost seemed like this show was unwritten and was done 'off the cuff'. I couldn't believe how poor it was. I'm glad I didn't travel to see the show! Is this a case of performer arrogance leading to poor research of material...Me thinks so!!!

It wasn't that bad. I mean, if you're a fan of him, you defiantly have to see this. Otherwise, there are so many other great stand-ups there which are so much better.

Ricky has, as usual, the brilliant improvised way of speaking. The way he rambles on with all the different themes is amazing. And he makes a lot of great points. Another big pluss for me, is the way Ricky can actually change your thoughts on different stuff. ( eg. fat people, religion, terrorist)

So I really had a good laugh.

But that's because I'm a fan. And since I have to be " neutral", I feel like this stand-up is far from the greatest ones there are. So for a regual man, it's not a must to watch. Besides, Ricky has a lot of the same stuff from the last stand-ups, just with a different angle. ( that is kinde boring if your seen the previous ones waaay to many times)

Hope people found the review a tiny bit interesting. No need to complain about my english by the way, since I'm not english.

Oh, Karl's got a head like a f****** orange.

Cheers

biggest disappointment, my friends and i came out quoting the warm up act as he was so much better, have loved previous shows but this was terrible

Very disappointed in Ricky Gervais's show at the Bloomsbury theatre. He looked tired and bored. When he mentioned he didn't need the money we we wondering why he was doing it. There was a horrible video before he came on which I won't even describe. It was a shame because his support act, a Jewish and Welsh comedian (don't know his name) was brilliant. He had more big laughs in his bit than Ricky Gervais did in his whole show (which by the way was really short). Overall a disappointment.