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There is something inherently peculiar about Red Dwarf
enthusiasts. Every fan that I have met (by this I mean those who’ll
openly admit to it) appear to be a part of a fanatical class of TV
audience that could only ever be reserved for science fiction and shows
with a supernatural theme. (I’m sure most of you will know which shows
perfectly fit these categories). Since I have never hosted a Red Dwarf marathon, gone to a fans convention, or considered attending a fancy dress themed party as a character from Red Dwarf,
I have since decided that I am not a genuine fan. Admittedly, I may now
find myself being taunted by a bunch of overweight mid-to-late 20’s on
their way to Ezy-DVD to buy the Firefly box set the next time I set foot out of my house.
This Red Dwarf
box set of seasons 5 through to 8 is quite a nice little set up.
Although there are no special features to speak of, this monument to
the cult success of the sci-fi comedy smash hit known as Red Dwarf is
far from disappointing. We are taken on an intergalactic
journey as Lister and his cohorts, Rimmer, Kryten and Cat, navigate
their way through a series of hilarious and often-bizarre adventures in
the hope that Lister can find his way back to Earth. Although often
passing off its shows as sci-fi comedy, Red Dwarf is not afraid to dabble with the big questions. Whereas
the first 5 seasons were often associated with the more immature side
of male topical discourse, from season 5 onwards we witness some
greater depth in the behavior and wisdom of Lister and his crew.
Season
5 starts with a bang as we privy to Rimmers selfish exploits as he
attempts to join the ranks of an elite crew of space corps where
plutonic sexual relationships with the bevy of beautiful co-eds are
mandatory. The deeper meaning of the episode was unveiled as Rimmer
comes to understand that people can sacrifice their own needs in the
interest of others. Yet another example of Red Dwarf's
maturity is the episode entitled ‘The Inquisitor’. The crew find
themselves at the mercy of an ancient ogre-like creature that has taken
it upon himself to rid all of eternity of life’s biggest wasters. Panic
sets in as Red Dwarf's crew contemplate their lives in the light of the Inquisitors threats.
Even
if you are only the occasional viewer, I highly recommend this
comprehensive DVD package as it is sure to have even the most critical
of television viewers cackling to themselves with its endearing sense
of humor and poise. So pull out the corn chips, coke and M n’M’s whilst
you nerd it up, sitting on your proverbial for hours at a time watching
some decent TV. EXTRAS
Although this DVD lacks in the special features department, it still packs a punch and is definitely worth a glance.
Conclusion:
Movie 75% Extras: N/A
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