A Masterpiece
This series is an absolute delight. Well done all involved!
shareHave you seen the first one? Titled, "The Trip"? I thought that one was. But this one - I'm not so sure (after 2 eps). :/ Although the Italian scenery is unsurprisingly mind-blowing, so far I've kind of felt it's essentially the same as the first, albeit in a different setting. Even the impressions - although still funny - kind of drag on a bit and don't seem as spontaneous.
Sorry!
I must admit, I agree with kayes. I LOVED the first series, just loved it. Watch it all the time. I so, so wanted this series to be as good and I have to admit to myself that, so far, it just hasn't been.
"Someone has been tampering with Hank's memories."
Absolutely LOVING this, am nearly at the point of death from laughing at their impressions
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I hope you stuck with it. I enjoyed the series, although the repetitive impressions were a little tiring at times. The last episode (episode 6) was the best, though.
shareI think this series is great. I thought the first series was brilliant.
So I can't really complain. But the main difference for me is that there's no real narrative in the Italy trip, it's more sporadic, things happen with no bearing later. And the impressions (whilst joyous) are overdone for me.
Where next? :)
K.
- I've seen things you people wouldn't believe -
I had never heard of The Trip before reading up on this series and haven't yet seen it. I was drawn to this as I first visited Italy when I was 8 and am particularly partial to the Amalfi Coast. I've found it very funny and have relished revisiting Capri and Ravello for free (well, for the cost of my tv licence!).
I wish that there had been more Alan Bennett impressions, I find those hysterical!
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I saw 'the Trip to Italy" first and loved it. I can see how the impressions could get tiresome ; but Steve and Rob do them so well. they are just so talented. The scenery was spectacular, the history of Byron/Shelley was interesting (hopefully accurate); the the comraderie between them, despite their obvious differences was fun to watch. Even a little backstory for each of them. Great movie!!! Have watched it 3 times.
A year later I watched "The Trip" Dreary countryside; over the top nouvelle cuisine restaurants not loved by Steve or Rob; and no story at all. I never made it to the end. I guess that you have to be British to appreciate driving through barren flat countryside. sorry!