For me Mindhorn is more cringe worthy than comedic.
Its cast in the same vein as "The Office" where someone's blatant and rather clumsy attempts to impress, backfire. Personally, what I would call "humiliation comedy" is more cringe worthy than genuinely amusing. Like sarcasm, it attaches cheap gags and tags to someone's foolish behaviour and runs with it.
I found little that was clever or genuinely witty about this tale of a washed up action television star. Indeed, viewed from a different perspective its rather sad and a little depressing.
On the upside the acting is fine and it has the usual British sense of level headed-ness that prevents the whole thing from descending into farce.
Whilst its not for me if you liked The Office you may enjoy Mindhorn. Six out of ten from me.
Its cast in the same vein as "The Office" where someone's blatant and rather clumsy attempts to impress, backfire. Personally, what I would call "humiliation comedy" is more cringe worthy than genuinely amusing. Like sarcasm, it attaches cheap gags and tags to someone's foolish behaviour and runs with it.
I found little that was clever or genuinely witty about this tale of a washed up action television star. Indeed, viewed from a different perspective its rather sad and a little depressing.
On the upside the acting is fine and it has the usual British sense of level headed-ness that prevents the whole thing from descending into farce.
Whilst its not for me if you liked The Office you may enjoy Mindhorn. Six out of ten from me.