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My Name Is Earl (2005)
Quirky, different, and excellent
At a passing glance, My Name Is Earl would look like a show about a group of criminal rednecks. But there is far more to it than that.
Earl Hickey is nothing short of a thug, who steals for himself and his brother, Randy. When he gets a lottery ticket from a petrol station, he wins $100000, but is promptly hit by a car. During his stay in hospital, he sees a television interview, where the guest talks about karma. Earl then writes a list of everything bad he's done, and sets out to make it all right.
My Name Is Earl, at a pass, would seem to be a low brow comedy, but it is far deeper than that. Earl's simplistic view of the world, which is slightly stereotypically redneck, is a clever way to look at social and political issues. All the characters are brilliantly written, and aptly played, each bringing their own to the story. The series does not drag on, despite its simple premise, through numerous plot twists, and obstacles in Earl's path to karmic realignment.
One of the best sitcoms of recent years.
8/10.
Gym Teacher: The Movie (2008)
Not award winning, but still fun, and that's what it intends to be.
Gym Teacher: The Movie is, in short, a good movie. Its not groundbreaking, nor will it bring in the intelligent crowd with cerebral humor, but Gym Teacher knows what it is. A simple film, aimed at kids and teens, who know what real gym teachers are like.
I won't give away the plot, not that its the next Rocky, but because its executed so well, to give away a lot of fun. The film draws inspiration from many sport films, both honoring them, and satirizing them.
Gym Teacher: The Movie is a funny film. It won't be one to remember, but if you go at it expecting fun, you will find it in plenty.