Australian Auteur Chris Lilley Is Back Playing Multiple Roles In A Comedy That Is Both Broad And Heartfelt
I'm not sure if I'd prefer to call Chris Lilley an outrageous comedian or a convincing character actor because, truthfully, he is both. Having been a tremendous fan of Lilley's most recent endeavor "Summer Heights High" in 2007, I was eager to look into this new project. "Summer Heights High" had Lilley playing various characters in a mockumentary about a typical Australian high school. The series skewered every conceivable cliche of that world in highly amusing ways and yet still had great heart and warmth. The show won the Australian Film Institute's top prizes for Best Actor in a Television Comedy for Lilley as well as Best Comedy Series. Lilley aims for something much bigger and broader in "Angry Boys." Here, the various plot threads are not confined to one setting but spread across the world! It's an interesting approach but one that isn't as instantly accessible as some of Lilley's other pieces. At first, I had certain favorite characters that I felt stole the show. But as...
Chris Lilley Strikes Again
If you enjoyed Summer Heights High or any of Lilley's other work, you won't be disappointed by Angry Boys. The series picks up with a (mostly) fresh set of characters, and the ideas keep flowing without feeling recycled. The story even contains more dramatic moments that make you empathize with the characters at times, which only makes the series that much more memorable. Overall, a very entertaining collection worth your time and money if you appreciate Lilley's genius. Solid 5/5.
Chris Lilley - Comic Genius
I have to say, I really loved Summer Heights High, but I loved Angry Boys even more! I can't wait for Chris Lilley's next series!
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