GetPapa Far from Perfect, Far from Terrible

Stoutor It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

paint9698 Utterly unfunny...I mean honestly is there any truth in a sex crazed, chocaholic vicar who has nothing but disrespect for what she's supposed to be ACTUALLY doing. I found the whole thing cynical, unconvincing and treating country folk like they're nothing but morons. Very ugly, nasty even...But to top it off it's poorly written, Dawn French can make nothing of what are supposed to be witty one liners.It's the sort of sitcom where after every line you go UGGGGGGHHHHH... The rest of the cast are no better, the town millionaire, his idiot son and his comatose daughter-in-law try to act as merrily idiotic as is humanly IMPOSSIBLE. And that doesn;t even mention the half witted farmer and the slutty old lady...all supposedly hilarious. Truly abysmal television

kclambeth I have a soft spot for this great British comedy and i always find myself watching old episodes on UKTV gold even though i've seen them god know's how many times; it still never fails to make me smile.Dawn French plays the role of the first female vicar in Dibley brilliant, she has a softness and rapport with all the characters but especially Alice who she seems to tolerate even when she's talking utter rubbish and not understanding her jokes! She also really cares about the church and helping people and is one cool vicar.the good thing about this sitcom is that it's an ensemble piece, no one tries to out-do each other and there are no big shots, just great actors. I don't hate any of the characters (although Letitia Cropley is probably the weakest). I love Hugo and David's relationship and i love Owen, Frank and Jim together at the Parrish meetings, they're hilarious, especially when they break into song and dance routines! It's also nice to see older characters for a change.The writing's quite bold and i love the references to British celebrities and current events; it's great to see who has been replaced on Geraldine's 'hot men' wall next to Jesus; sometimes it's Sean Bean, sometimes Robbie Williams.Another thing i like is that it's set in a small village where everybody knows each other, Geri's the only sane one (and maybe David) surrounded by people who are plain bonkers, but she still loves them and Dibley has a place in her heart.The joke at the end is always funny where Alice struggles to get the punchline so don't turn off when the credits start rolling! Go on, give this programme a go, guaranteed you'll be in stitches!

tonyjackie It baffles me,it really does.I have watched a couple of television polls recently regarding the greatest comedies in history and 'The Vicar of Dibley' came in extremely high.it was even higher than 'Rising Damp','Dad's Army','Steptoe & Son' and even 'Bilko'for gawd's sake! I have watched this series many times and yes,I have smiled a couple of times.But for so many people to rave about this show honestly has me perplexed.I have had arguments with people about it and they won't be swayed at all.But why should they?They are as entitled to their opinion as I am.But it just isn't that great,it really isn't.Dawn French is fine I guess as the lead actor but,and let's be very honest about this,the characters of Hugo,Owen,Jim and Alice(especially Alice!) are overacted to the hilt.Dialogue is delivered with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer as the audience roar their approval.I don't know if I have ever seen such a stupid and badly acted bunch of character's in a sit com."No.no,no,yes,yes,yes" just shut the hell up will ya!!! I have to add by saying that the 2006 Christmas two part special was truly awful.A series of childish and predictable sketches thrown together in hopefully hilarious fashion.It was the top rated programme over the holiday period I believe.I have one thing to say to that...'HUMBUG!'.

xsnowangelx 'Vicar of Dibley' is one of the funniest shows ever made. It is consistently hilarious. It never fails to make me laugh. Dawn French is priceless as the lady Vicar who arrives in a sleepy, yet crazy town whose occupants are expecting a male Vicar. She wins them all over eventually of course, but spends most of the time dealing with the general insanity of the village on a day-to-day basis. Dawn French, James Fleet and Emma Chambers among many others in the brilliant cast make this show a flawless, classic comedy. If you are a fan of British comedies, you should check this one out for sure. It is one of the absolute best.