Critics Review Ricky Gervais' Netflix Animated Comedy 'Alley Cats'
Critics have offered mixed reviews for Ricky Gervais' new Netflix animated comedy 'Alley Cats,' describing it as a blend of crass humor and bittersweet moments. Many found the genital jokes exhausting and the overall show largely unmemorable.
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Alley Cats review – the genital jokes in Ricky Gervais’s sweary cartoon are just exhausting
There are glimmers of potential in this comedy about a potty-mouthed feline gang. But not even the great voice cast or a cute kitten can save it from being lazy, crude and boring I suppose the question is really: what do you do after redefining comedy for your era? After The Office, that exquisitely observed, agonising, heartbreaking, hilarious examination of the human condition co-created with Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais managed Extras – off-peak but still great – and then continued a d...
By Lucy Mangan
Read full article →Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’ Is Surprisingly Bittersweet: TV Review
To kick off the third episode of the Netflix animated comedy “Alley Cats,” protagonist Gus — an overweight orange tabby voiced by writer, creator and frequent director Ricky Gervais (think Garfield with a distinctly working class British accent) — describes his plan for the day. It starts with an achievable goal. Then: “Get distracted immediately. Do […]
By Alisoncolleherman
Read full article →‘Alley Cats’ Review: Ricky Gervais’ Half-Crass, Half-Sappy, Mostly Unmemorable Netflix Cartoon
Gervais also leads the voice cast of the animated comedy, following a group of feral strays who take in a lost kitten searching for her former home.
By Angie Han
Read full article →‘Alley Cats’ review: look what Ricky Gervais has dragged in
‘The Office’ and ‘After Life star’s new series features animation that’s as crude as the gags The post ‘Alley Cats’ review: look what Ricky Gervais has dragged in appeared first on NME.
By Matt Maytum
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