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 enlarge | Actors: Rowan Atkinson, Patsy Byrne, Colin Firth, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 20360
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 55 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARDE1558D
ISBN: 0790760223
UPC: 794051155825
EAN: 9780790760223
ASIN: B00005A1SS
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: June 26, 2001
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Not the best, but still worthwhile August 10, 2001
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Back and Forth isn't nearly as acerbic as the earlier installments (with the possible exception of BAI), and some of the lines suffer from poor timing. Additionally, I got the impression that in some places, the writers were trying to spell out the implied jokes in order to appeal to stupid people. If you've never seen Black-Adder before, do not buy this--buy Black Adder III, or if you have surplus funds (send them to me or), buy the complete series. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it, and I think it would be worthwhile for other diehard Black-Adder fans.
Pales only in comparison to what's gone before July 27, 2001
D. Klees (United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
To be blunt, this is not nearly the best installment of the "Black Adder". Having said that, it was genuinely good fun and yet another fine display of the delightfully irreverent take on Britain's history that made "Black Adder" one of the greatest comedies to grace American TV.This special episode (allegedly the final one) was made in conjunction with the much-hyped 1999/2000 New Year's celebrations at Britain's Millennium Dome. The plot follows the latest descendant of the Black Adder clan in an attempt to win a bet involving (among other things) a fake time-machine and a pair of antique underwear. Much to everyone's surprise (especially Black Adder's), the time machine actually works and Black Adder and his ever-present servant Baldrick find themselves shooting back and forth through time. As they attempt to find their way home, the pair lands in periods ranging from the Dinosaur age to the Napoleonic Wars and even the court of Queen Elizabeth. The latter destination is especially significant, because it was also the site of much of the series' finest hours, "Black Adder II." Unfortunately, despite the presence of Miranda Richardson and Stephen Fry reprising their roles from the original series, this is actually the weakest part of the show. It feels forced as if the actors were straining to recreate what they once did intuitively. The program is on much better footing in other eras, such as an encounter with Robin Hood (played by occasional "Black Adder" guest Rik Mayall), where the actors seem to be having fun with the new situations. Fun really is the key word here. Except for the brief attempt in the Elizabethan segment to turn back the clock to an earlier incarnation of the program, everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. And while it doesn't quite hit the (incredibly) high mark of earlier installments, by no means does it disgrace the series good name. In addition, for those who've never seen "Black Adder" before, it serves as a nice introduction to the remarkable flexibility of the series.
 DISAPPOINTED July 17, 2001
Alex JARMAN (LONDON, LONDON United Kingdom)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm sorry to force my opinion on you but you must stay clear of this. It's really cringeworthy when you consider that the other four series (if you call this - a short, haphazard, rush job - a 'series') are all masterpieces. Ok, perhaps the first one is a flawed masterpiece. Nevertheless, it really was a moment of madness on the part of the writers and is as painful as seeing Mohammed Ali struggle to walk when he was once an irresistable fighter and statesman. So go buy the DVD Boxset instead of this lethargic, uninspired, hackneyed waste of time - I guarantee you'll have no regrets in doing so.
 Not really that bad! July 11, 2001
jrc (Jonesboro, AR USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This little film was never meant to be part of the series, but I think parts of it work quite nicely. Granted, you have to be familiar with the series to get any of! I think Tony Robinson comes off quite well as Baldrick in this one and he's the main reason I watch it! My only regret is that the film was obviously shot in widescreen (or at least Super35), based on the deleted scenes contained in the documentary. Why didn't they bother to present it that way on this DVD???
 Brilliant Masterpiece! June 13, 2001
eric samuel (Lod Israel)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I saw it first time in the Millennium Doom in London, England and I love it! Rowan Atkinson and all his crew gave a brilliant performance! You must see it couple of times to understand all the nuances between the lines. You will not regret!
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