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always42
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Reggie Perrin (2009)
Awful - ditch the 'stars' and the director
25 April 2009 - 15 out of 32 users found this review helpful.
Yes, I am a fan of the original series.
Positive: the updated world is portrayed through Reginald Iolanthe Perrin's eyes with the same rat-race context.
Negative: the acting is too caricature, too little character. (1 exception so far - Reggie's fantasy girl plays both roles easily.
Subtlety has been lost in the 30-odd years.
Highlight: re-imagining the leather chair and massive desk
Low point: moron secretary, moron co-workers, ham-acting. 'Reggie' has lost the warmth and charm that made you sympathise with him - the whole point of the show.
Nice nod to Sunshine Desserts in ep.1, hope the letters gradually drop off, just to show the director understood the original.
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