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Feb 16, 2012
80
That uncomfortable flash of shame even as we smile at his antics is what makes Life's Too Short so oddly engaging.
Feb 17, 2012
80
The real Messrs. Gervais and Merchant haven't lost their touch with self-humiliating characters.
Feb 15, 2012
75
The truth is, it takes a very big man to laugh at himself, and a very good actor to get us laughing along with him as well.
Feb 16, 2012
75
Odd...make that very odd, and not for all tastes--probably very few. But there are some funny bits.
Feb 17, 2012
75
Either you'll laugh out loud, knowing that Davis helped create this, or call for Gervais' head--probably in a garbage pail.
Feb 16, 2012
70
What's different about Life's Too Short, and what makes it watchable, is that Mr. Davis--who portrayed Filius Flitwick in the "Harry Potter" films, as well as multiple "Star Wars" Ewoks--is so good at playing Mr. Gervais's stock character.
Feb 21, 2012
70
Comedy isn't pretty, but in the Short run, it can be painfully hilarious, even when it feels like Gervais is retreading some awfully familiar material here.
