Genius

A Customer from Paris, France, 22nd August, 2009

I have never been one to use the word genius lightly, infact I think the word is over used these days and the meaning is becoming lost. Chris Lilley is one. His portrayal of these different people is so wonderful and more to the point I believe in them. My favourite is Ja'mie who is also in SHH, but she is much more self centred and catty in WCBH. Her treatment of her mum and her refugee friend are so wrong but had me in tears of laughter. I want Chris Lilley to do more stuff.

Best new comedy in a long time!

JimiTheSaint from , 10th August, 2009

(well.... new to me anyway.) I was pleasantly suprised by how awesome this show actually is. Hilariously funny (even if, like me, you know nothing about Australia or Australian culture) and also strangely emotional in places. Chris Lilley has talent that amounts to more thanan entire cast of most sit coms, and he pulls all his different characters off flawlessly. Indeed, it's difficult to remember that he isn't actually a 17 year old boy or a middle aged woman, his acting is so superb. You will not be disappointed by this. I can't wait to see what this guy's future holds (I have Summer Heights High on the way...). Why are you still reading? Get renting!!!

Brilliant!

A Customer from London, 6th August, 2009

Before 'Summer Heights HIgh' came 'We can be heroes' an Australian comedy written by Chris Lilley, who also plays all the characters. Not only is Lilley extremely funny but he also manages to portray each character, from a middle aged western australian housewife to a chinese student, with great warmth and respect. This is a very rare comedy that will make you cry with laughter, and sometimes just make you cry. The more emotional, serious parts of the series are performed and written so well that the viewer develops a real affection for the characters. I can't remember any other comedy that entertains so well, but at the same time can be a real tear jerker-without being cheesy or sentimental. A definate must-watch!

Subtle and strangley affecting

scratlin from , 3rd July, 2009

Fans of Chris Lilley's excellent SUMMER HEIGHTS HIGH will find a different beast in this earlier outing. Lilley's characterisation is flawless and he is completely beleivable as the seven different characters he plays. There are plenty of laughs here but, as the series continues and the realities of the characters become more ingrained, the comedy gives way to darker and earthier ground. This shift in tone, whether you like it or not, certainly allows Lilley to show even more range with the characters he depicts.

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Australians of the Year

SuzannePolish from , 2nd May, 2009

Chris Lilley's precursor to 'Summer Heights High' is, if anything, even more acutely observed: the range of characters is wider, and the characters have a greater depth and spectrum of emotional states. This is not to criticise SHH, just to say that if you liked it, you'll probably love WCBH as much, or, like me, even more. I raise my glass to you Chris Lilley.

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pucking great

kaz from west lothian, 8th January, 2009

just as good as summer heights hight, Chris is a master! The twins are my favourites in this - loved it!

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You have to watch this

Shearer from from BRISTOL, 13th October, 2008

Very funny stuff If you have seen Summer Heights High well you in for more of the same. If not...Well this could just be the Australian Ricky Gervais. Enjoy and Puck you Miss. I said Puck