Sunday, November 1, 2009

WATCH: "Summer Heights High"


I am certainly sure that the big lot of you all have heard of this show, but I am doing my humble part in promoting television at its finest by spending a few key-pounding moments to illuminate the masterpiece constructed by comedian/actor Chris Lilley.
Set in Australia, Summer Heights High is an Australian television show imported to the US by the HBO network. In this 8 episode long series, actor/writer/genius Chris Lilley portrays his version of a mockumentary in an ordinary public school by playing the three integral characters the show follows: Ja'mie King, the spoiled and arrogant private school girl who is attending the school on an exchange program, Mr. G (pictured on the right), the flamboyant and neurotic drama teacher who cares only about the hierarchy of theater and his dog Celine, and finally, Jonah Takulua, the illiterate break-dancing delinquent who finds himself more in trouble than he deserves.
All in all, the show is massively entertaining as it encompasses all the realms of humor that I feel that the majority of people would enjoy. Some parts you will find awkwardly hysterical, where laughing is questionable lest you feel like a terrible person, were at other points you laugh because Lilley loses himself to the character so much that you sometimes catch yourself being reminded that that is not actually a 16 year old girl with a manly bone structure.
Rarely do I ever buy something as soon as it comes out, but let's just say I got my copy as it was still warm. For $30 it is really a steal, but if you prefer to feel it out before I'm sure Blockbuster has it for rent underneath the "Absolutely Ridiculous" section. But take my word for it, buy it, for it will just save you the time from the inevitable trip.
Honestly, there is no way that I can describe to you the video further without seeing it yourself. Watch the trailer below, and if you are not entirely convinced, YouTube offers a variety of clips and extracts from the show to convince you further. Happy watching!

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