tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post408156198757176750..comments2024-03-22T07:38:11.573+00:00Comments on Sitcom Geek: Why I believe in Rev Adam SmallboneJames Caryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01315185952705396144noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-12239312100084136782010-07-20T18:22:38.662+01:002010-07-20T18:22:38.662+01:00It's a really good show, I am a vicar and what...It's a really good show, I am a vicar and what I see is painfully honest and real and very very funny. I love the fact that Adam is a true honest and slightly baffled believer, his wife is brilliant, and this show shows the reality of (some aspects!) of church life and the characters we meet. It is a bit like The Office for churchers. I hope the standard stays as high! <br /><br />If you want you can read my review here: http://wp.me/pC2vm-jUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-35681995632778911872010-07-07T15:34:47.645+01:002010-07-07T15:34:47.645+01:00Jam
Was really keen to hear your comments having s...Jam<br />Was really keen to hear your comments having seen both episodes so far. <br />The charismatic evangelical character scared the life out of me and it was a horrible caricature. But I did wonder whether that's how those of us on the Bible side of teh C of E are perceived; bullying, fadist, youth loving and insincere. I found myself rooting for Adam and wanted to cheer when he gave the speech about Colin. <br />Keep on blogging on this one; I'm eager to hear what you have to think. <br />Just for the record Rosslyn doesn't have a thing about lifts. <br />perksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-40947034432173849312010-07-07T13:09:04.007+01:002010-07-07T13:09:04.007+01:00I watched both episodes and it's definitely gr...I watched both episodes and it's definitely growing on me, having been to church for 26 years I can see many similarities in the real church. Can also relate to the 'showmanship' side of worship they showed in last nights episode. It seems like it could and does actually happen in Churches and Adam the vicar is played well by Hollander, there's a beleaguered feel to the way he portrays but it is because he wants to please God and has to overcome alot of challenges. The scene where he quotes 18:21-22 forgive "seventy times seven" to stop a church goer being barred was very good too.<br /><br />I also didn't believe the bit where he told the builders to F off. I think this was a blip in an otherwise good first episode. Some members of the clergy might think to say that but in reality almost all of them wouldn't actually do it.Simonhttp://www.twitter.com/simonmusicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-47133310856059435172010-07-05T16:51:28.201+01:002010-07-05T16:51:28.201+01:00looks like they're going to put the boot into ...looks like they're going to put the boot into evangelicals tonight - although most of it looks like fair comment from what I've seen in one clip!James Caryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315185952705396144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-20967196259732314832010-07-05T16:45:44.066+01:002010-07-05T16:45:44.066+01:00I also enjoyed reading your review especially from...I also enjoyed reading your review especially from your point of view. I don't usually post comments on the internet but i am today. ThanksJoehttp://www.twoepisodesofmash.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272008603641292743.post-84547241174723819532010-07-03T20:40:21.504+01:002010-07-03T20:40:21.504+01:00Really enjoyed reading your review, was looking fo...Really enjoyed reading your review, was looking forward to what you had to say. There were some genuinely hilarious bits in Rev for a first show, however the rest of the series pans out. I really liked how the Rev 'got alongside people' and his feelings were very human, breaking that 'deluded religious type' stereotype. Also how they dealt with the whole 'getting into a faith school' saga. Couldn't help thinking of Roo at some points!. There were some terrible/cringy bits though! Anyway, great review.Sunil Glen / SirNeilGlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458222728070712228noreply@blogger.com