50 reviews
Sales Rank: 7007

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 240
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: WARDE2382D
ISBN: 1419815881
UPC: 794051238221
EAN: 9781419815881
ASIN: B0009WFFCW

Theatrical Release Date: July 24, 1994
Release Date: September 13, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 05/08/2007 Run time: 240 minutes Rating: Nr

Amazon.com
Few things are as addictive as the addictive personalities of Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley), two middle-aged hipsters wallowing in clothes, booze, pills, glamour, celebrity, and anything else their excessive appetites demand. The fifth series of Absolutely Fabulous finds Edina coping with the unexpected pregnancy of her long-suffering daughter Saffron (Julia Sawalha) and the departure of all of her PR clients except for Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton (playing herself with good humor). Every episode chronicles some ridiculous new obsession--Edina gets a panic room (and promptly traps herself inside of it); Patsy rediscovers a bunch of tawdry stag films she starred in and proclaims them works of high camp; the two kidnap Saffron's baby for a fashion shoot with Jean-Paul Gaultier. Saunders and Lumley fuse the ruthless social satire of Moliere with the lowbrow physical high jinks of the Three Stooges, ably supported by Sawalha, Jane Horrocks (as Edina's dimwitted assistant Bubble and scheming narcissist Katy Grin), and a host of guest stars like Minnie Driver (in a razor-sharp self-parody), Kristin Scott-Thomas, Elton John, and more. Truly one of the gems of British sitcoms; sheer brilliance. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

They ARE Back August 4, 2008
I gave a rave review to the first three seasons. Then I didn't review the fourth because, well, I wasn't impressed but I didn't want to say anything. However, near the end of the fourth season, it got funny again.

Why am I talking about this? Because in Season Five, they're back! It's hilarious again, which is absolutely the most fabulous way to wrap up the AbFab experience. I'm very happy, and I'm putting this into my little "keeper" collection for repeat viewing.

5 out of 5 stars

Great! June 13, 2008
Series 5 draws a great conclusion to a fabulous series. The comedy stylings still remain fresh and there are subtle and clever references for long time fans of this series and of the French and Saunders duo. We found this well worth the watch.

3 out of 5 stars

An Entertaining, But Not Great, End To The Series September 4, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

As as series-long fan of the AbFab girls, I bought this last DVD in great anticipation. However, it was a bit disappointing. Not as funny as the rest.

For the longtime fans, like me, there are lots of inside jokes (picking up on things that happened in previous programs). It's always fun to go back and relive the old situations - but might be a bit confusing to those who come to AbFab through this series. Best to start at the beginning to get the full effect.

I liked the last three episodes - where Saffy has her baby and the episodes following it - the best. John, the father of Saffy's baby, really made me laugh, especially in his dealings with Saffy's parents. And, I will always love Bo. God Bless Mo Gaffney! Finally, these last three episodes made me realize truly how nightmarish Edina was as a mother.

I agree with the other reviewer about the crazy BBC intro that you can't get around. I have found this on other BBC DVD's as well - and I'll tell you, it doesn't give a warm and fuzzy feeling. Certainly doesn't make ME want to go out and buy more. However, this isn't the forum to complain about that - next e-mail: to the BBC.com site! Join me there if you agree....no more mandatory intros!

5 out of 5 stars

Dahling, Sweetie, I Love It! August 1, 2007
If you have a sense for the world of hip couture fashion, this very best of Brit-coms will keep you laughing 'til tears come to your eyes. It revolves around a manic fashion agency owner, Edina, and her over-the-hill, ex-supermodel, anything-goes girlfriend, Patsy. Edina has a straight-laced daughter, Saffron, whom she enjoys mentally tormenting, and a straight-laced mother, who in turn constantly needles Eddi. The hilarity is VERY faced-paced, the jokes non-stop (as are the pot-smoking, boozing and man-eating of Patsy and Eddi). And Eddi's off-the-wall, hair-brained Scottish secretary is icing on the comedy cake. This is not-to-be-passed-up, non-stop hilarity, as only the Brits can do!

5 out of 5 stars

The Last Series, boo hoo. May 24, 2007
Although this was the last series of Ab Fab, it was amazing just like the other 4. It has a lot more guest stars than the other series and it's the series with Saffy's pregnancy. I had just as much fun watching this series despite others who say different, so get it and be the judge for yourself. Although I found myself getting upset knowing this was the last series, it is still worth every penny. So to complete your Patsy and Eddie madness top it off with Series 5, u won't be disappointed, darlings. Cheers, thanks a lot.

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