Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Mr I.McShane in "Lovejoy" is the empirical example of the charismatic actor.With anyone else in the role it would be a mildly diverting series about an antique dealer scraping a living in the wilds of East Anglia one step ahead of the sheriff.But by sheer force of personality he drags it up several rungs,the result is a splendid example of mainstream English telly that you can now watch on "Drama" with the first series starting yesterday for what I hope will be a long run. One of the few perks of being old is the ability to watch daytime TV without feeling one ought to be doing something more meaningful. And with so many Freeview channels to choose from even this wet and miserable winter has become tolerable. Miss P.Logan,looking ridiculously young and carefree,co - stars as Lady Felsham,Lovejoy's partner in almost everything. Mister C.Jury,now in peaceful retirement in Norfolk,(at least from acting) has his one great TV moment as the prosaically named "Eric",McShane's gofer,and a typical man of the Fens so transparently honest and innocent that Lovejoy despairs of him. Mr D.Sutton is excellent as "Tinker",a genteel - poor ex army man who rescues Lovejoy from his own machinations. Some series are more consistent than others,new actors are drafted in that don't bring an awful lot to the party,but the first couple of years are a sheer pleasure to watch,and always,Mr McShane strides across the stage like a rather short Prospero,bringing everybody else to life whilst remaining a man apart. You would have to wait until the arrival of Jeremy Priven nearly 30 years later to see an actor so dominate the screen.

This particular series holds special memories for me as when the first episode came out, we had bought a caravan (static) in Burnham Market in Norfolk, where we had a marvellous time. I always thought that Lovejoy was filmed in Norfolk but I was wrong; it was mainly Suffolk and Essex. So on our jaunts around the antique shops of East Anglia, we had an affinity with the series. Happy days indeed! I have read some of the novels and Lovejoy is a real bum at times, actually hitting a woman but not brave enough to save a friend from a rifle butt to the head (book only; not in the series). But he does admit that he's a coward!! Great scenery and good scripts. I ration myself to 2 episodes per day. But could anyone ever live like Lovejoy? Constantly in debt, creditors forever chasing him, letting his friends down, upsetting his friends when they're trying to help him! Still, it makes for good honest entertainment and I would not have him any other way.The cast and crew enjoyed making the series and I certainly enjoy watching it - at anytime!

Having moved from the UK to Asia approximately 10 years ago, I have found myself collecting quality British TV series on DVD, most of which I had grown up with during my school and college days. These are great to while away an hour or so on a Sunday evening when pangs of homesickness occur. Series like Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses, Men Behaving Badly, Auf Weidersehen Pet and of course ... Lovejoy!These series bring a smile to the face, a fair number of laughs and that warm fuzzy feeling like putting on a pair of comfortable shoes.I had almost given up hope that Lovejoy would be released on DVD and while back in the UK on a business trip last week, was overjoyed to find that the first three series were already on the shelves (and had been since Spring 2004). I bought all three!On first impressions, I wasn't all that enamoured with the image quality, as it comes across as quite grainy. This is a shame and can be a little distracting at times (especially during night scenes). By comparison, I had a totally different experience when I purchased the first series of Cheers on DVD with an amazing remastering job done on the image that just takes your breath away. The sound is also a bit touch-and-go and it can be difficult to hear some of the lines being delivered, particularly if the character is facing away from the camera.The three-part interview with Ian McShane comes across as a little amateurish, although the effort was appreciated.The real winner though is the show itself. As the series is set in the English countryside, it is fairly devoid of fashion, technology and modern cars. The result is that there's very little to date it. Only the occasional blast of background music gives the game away. At the end of the first episode, I had a smile on my face and a satisfaction that Lovejoy is back in my life.

Lovejoy is the main character who is an art/antiques dealer who always gets mixed up in shady deals and get rich schemes. A good supporting cast, humor, drama, and a lot of interesting information about collectibles and forgeries. I enjoyed this show, it was well written and the actors had you caring for the characters they played. The series ran for a number of years, hopefully you can find it in syndication on a channel in your area.