Curb Your Enthusiasm - TV-MA
Laugh until it hurts with Seinfeld creator.
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- TV Rating: TV-MA
- Network: HBO
- Cast: Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David
- Genre: Comedy
- >Available On: DVD,Download
Parents need to know
Families can talk about Larry David's inappropriate comments. Do you think the character is prejudiced against certain types of people? What about the real-life Larry? How accurate a reflection of his life do you think the show is? What makes Larry's comments funny? What is the purpose of this kind of humor? Why does his wife put up with him? Also, for Seinfeld fans: Can you spot similarities between Larry and his Seinfeld characters? Do you remember Seinfeld episodes that dealt with similar issues to those you see here?
Message
Social Behavior:
The main character is essentially good natured but very flawed. He's regularly petty, selfish, rude, pushy, dishonest, and inadvertantly bigoted. Other main characters are also flawed, with sex addiction, alcoholism, incredibly foul mouths, etc.
Consumerism:
The main character proudly drives a very recognizable Prius. All characters are very wealthy and spend money easily.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Plenty of social drinking. One character is a recovering alcoholic.
Violence
Rare physical violence, always in the name of humor.
Sex
Regular, frank discussion of sex, including masturbation, prostitution, sexual positions, etc. Occasional sexually suggestive scenes.
Language
Tons o' cursing -- every word in the book -- always for comic effect.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Sierra Filucci
Is it any good?
While Seinfeld occasionally ventured into adults-only territory, Curb Your Enthusiasm never visits anyplace else. Jeff's wife Susie (Susie Essman) regularly curses up a storm -- not just an expletive here and there, but a steady stream of crude (but funny) vitriol. And in addition to Jeff's penchant for golf, he's a porn addict with a history of infidelity. Nothing is off limits in David's comedic world: He takes on religion, disability, even the death of his own mother.
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