Not sure Brent was an underdog - he was clearly elevated well above where he should have been to a probably well paid management position that he was fairly terrible at.
The British imagine that they love the underdog, because that's how they see themselves. But try being the underdog in the UK and you will quickly realise why so many are lonely and medicated.
This scenes capture why The Office is my favorite show since first time I was watching it - really funny, entertaining, laughter.. and suddenly, this total silence in the room when David COMPLETELY turned around begging for his job with tears in his eyes. Made me cry... gets me EVERY time!!!!
@@BroskiRIP "Original" 2001 Version was made in UK. US version started in 2005, after the first season the US version started to take off and became great!
Such perfect pathos. I've been watched quite a bit of the US version of the 'Office'. I like it, but this reached seminal peaks that can't possibly be matched by any remake in my opinion. The acting is beautiful in the redundancy scene. I have no idea how Ricky manges to convey such a flawed pathetic character but at the same time have the viewer (well me anyway!) hurting for him. The writing and observations of the nuances of life are incredible.
Ricky Gervais is a brilliant actor, you do not realize this till it gets serious, like this, but then you also realize all the cringe is just brilliant acting too.
@@boudicawasnotreallyallthat1020 There is one recent English comedy series that is really good. It's called This Country. One of the best episodes is called Mandy. Check it out.
Yes! It happens alot. There are no small actors, just small parts. Look at Allison Janey, before she did The West Wing or even Mom, she had a recurring role as a Maid named Ginger on Guiding Light. On America Soil she won an Oscar, Emmy (TV) Golden Globe (TV) and none of her Guiding Light Alumni achieved that.
People who dont give the American version a chance just because the original exists dont know what they’re missing! This version is genius, but the American version leans mostly in to American far fetched parody and it works brilliantly!
I tried the US Office, I found it to be bland and trite in comparison to the original. Obviously it just isn’t for everyone, but then I don’t eat McDonalds or KFC either.
@ercanylmaz967 They're like two completely different programmes. One is more subtle and one is more obvious. I prefer the UK version by far, due to the mannerisms etc, but the US version does have its moments.
David Brent is refreshingly laid back for a man with such responsibility.
and they wanted to promote him. Legend!
@flyhyland mused..
That line totally kills me every time!! " refreshingly laid back" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅.
@@djpeekay25That's how it often works - they promote the incompetent person to get them out of the role.
@@richardjames3356 totally true
The scene were he is pleading for his job is acting gold.
Indeed! He's a very talented actor. His comedy is so good I think a lot of people lose sight of that.
@@NewMatildaDotCom Gervais was basically playing himself as Brent.
@@WillScarlet1991 yeah nah, you made that up.
@@NewMatildaDotCom Looks like you don't know him like many others do.
@@WillScarlet1991 I think you made that up too.
Please dont make me redundant....how wonderfully acted was that tension in the room.
"Brent mused" 😂
comedy gold
😂😂
The acting skills are superb. How can in one scene can David Brent be such a knob and then in another you’re crying for him..
I had forgotten that Olivia Colman was in this episode. She is such a great actress who has achieved so much more subsequently
So did I. Loved her in the crown.
“What her?” 😂
The Office really was a break through in UK comedy. We truly love the underdog and Brent embodies that persona!!
Not sure Brent was an underdog - he was clearly elevated well above where he should have been to a probably well paid management position that he was fairly terrible at.
The British imagine that they love the underdog, because that's how they see themselves.
But try being the underdog in the UK and you will quickly realise why so many are lonely and medicated.
Brent was not an underdog, he was full of self importance and so lacking in self awareness, that he truly believed that he was doing a good job
This scenes capture why The Office is my favorite show since first time I was watching it - really funny, entertaining, laughter.. and suddenly, this total silence in the room when David COMPLETELY turned around begging for his job with tears in his eyes. Made me cry... gets me EVERY time!!!!
David Brent is not only a great boss,a friend and an entertainer,but he puts a smile on the face of all he meets.
I must remember to thank him....
"Brent mused.." 😂😂
UK 🇬🇧 version of The Office best show ever made!
You know I like Gervais in this show, but only acting. Those 30 seconds at the 5 minute mark were moving.
There is not a UK version. It was orginal from UK then they made a US version of it.
@@RandySnarsh The US version wasn't as funny as the UK one back years ago!
The original (US version) is even better. It's based on Michael Scott.
@@BroskiRIP "Original" 2001 Version was made in UK. US version started in 2005, after the first season the US version started to take off and became great!
Ricky Gervais is a phenomenal actor.
Olivia Colman....The casting on The Office was incredible. Every single small role is written with subtlety and acted to perfection.
"Alright...don't get coarse"
I don't think you're gonna win a Pulitzer for filth.
@@johncohen222 Good point! First sensible thing you've said all day.
David quipped: "Why buy a book when you can join a library?"
“Don’t get coarse… in a magazine for the public”
I don't think you'll win a Pulitzer for filth.
Just wonderful acting at the end by Dave, tearfully asking not to be made redundant.
Such perfect pathos. I've been watched quite a bit of the US version of the 'Office'. I like it, but this reached seminal peaks that can't possibly be matched by any remake in my opinion. The acting is beautiful in the redundancy scene. I have no idea how Ricky manges to convey such a flawed pathetic character but at the same time have the viewer (well me anyway!) hurting for him. The writing and observations of the nuances of life are incredible.
There goes David Brent with oscar winner Olivia Colman, I must remember to thank him
is there anything that man can’t do?
come on jane, let’s go
'Small talk done'
I personally think that almost everything that R. Gervais has done as a writer and subsequently actor blows his stand-up work out of the water.
R. Gervais
Absolutely
What a brilliant cast.
This will still be as funny in 50 years time.
In 2 centuries time. People will be at a HR management course, forced to watch episodes of the Office for the pleasure and experience in the future.
A good idea is a good idea for life!
I love David's ill-fitting jacket with the sleeves too long. It's Brent to a tee.
Eventually David’s talent got recognized by a royal visit.
If you pray for rain …..you got to put up with the mud……. Equaliser
"A-ha! ROAD MAPS!" Weird Al Yankovic in UHF
Just chilling out while I’m young I suppose.
“Subject matter”
Just genius.
Such great acting
For those commenting below. The Uk version was the original. The US version (good, but not as good) came later.
Subject matter!
I forgot there was an Oscar winner in the show
As the main man at the time, Fiddy said: "would you love me if I was down, and out? Would you still have love for me girrrlll?"
Comet to think of it, Brent's professionalism may probably be as important as his humanism.
he keeps pointing at the magazine
He cracks me up whenever sex is mentioned
Ricky Gervais is a brilliant actor, you do not realize this till it gets serious, like this, but then you also realize all the cringe is just brilliant acting too.
What was the reason for only 2 seasons - why not a 3rd or 4th even?
The US version went for 9 - mind you - S7-S9 were shit
@@boudicawasnotreallyallthat1020
There is one recent English comedy series that is really good. It's called This Country. One of the best episodes is called Mandy. Check it out.
Where have you been? I've just been telling everyone...she's writing an article
Who? Her?
I would love to watch the series again. Does anyone know where I can stream them?
Netflix
@@jrb1802ukthanks. I had been looking but just realised I have French Netflix 😢😢😢😢 wonder if I can change my country ?
if you’re in UK, bbc iplayer
bittorrent
Such a funny show, but the redundancy scene has me welling up.
David Brent disliked this video
olivia colman is so cute
🤭😂🤣
Was..
👉Subject matter 👈
Yes! It happens alot. There are no small actors, just small parts. Look at Allison Janey, before she did The West Wing or even Mom, she had a recurring role as a Maid named Ginger on Guiding Light. On America Soil she won an Oscar, Emmy (TV) Golden Globe (TV) and none of her Guiding Light Alumni achieved that.
Who’s she then?
"Chris Finch, Heard about your Oscar. I read a book a week"
One of the cleverest blokes I know.
@@redpillnibbler4423 read a book a week
@@seanpaulluke
😄
And threw a kettle over a pub!
@@redpillnibbler4423 he's like Jim Carey on acid!
@@seanpaulluke
🤣 No dead wood
WIlliam mused: Should I put a comment on this video?
David, King of Cringe
olivia colman?????????on the office????????????????
Good spot 👌
She's an actress. She's been in loads of stuff
and green wing
She's in every British comedy from 2000 to 2008 🤣
OP, you do realise this is from over 20 years ago?
is it buckaroo....??
it's not boggle is it...?
@@stephenoxf I don't think you win a Pulitzer for filth......
The US version of the office was appauling
How did this guy get this job?
Must have been nepotism.
Andy Hitchcock recommended him
People who dont give the American version a chance just because the original exists dont know what they’re missing! This version is genius, but the American version leans mostly in to American far fetched parody and it works brilliantly!
I tried the US Office, I found it to be bland and trite in comparison to the original. Obviously it just isn’t for everyone, but then I don’t eat McDonalds or KFC either.
Thats mental !
Us version better
This a bit too intellectual for you 🤷♂️🤭
I like both, but nah. The US version is just an imitation that doesn't understand what made the original so unique.
@ercanylmaz967 They're like two completely different programmes.
One is more subtle and one is more obvious.
I prefer the UK version by far, due to the mannerisms etc, but the US version does have its moments.
@@Egg-ShenI agree totally
You’re a Turk so you’re wouldn’t get it.