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I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

The history were taught at school was untrue; Richard III wasn't the last of the Plantagenet's; that honour truly goes to Richard IV; a king erased from history by the dastardly Tudors! This series shows us King Richard IV's reign by following his second son; the snivelling Edmund; Duke of Edinburgh and self-titled 'Black Adder'. We learn that it was actually Edmund who killed Richard III and accidentally helped the defeated Henry Tudor escape. Over the course of the series Edmund has to deal with the problems of the time; clashes between the church and the crown, an arranged marriage and an accusation of witchcraft to name but three. Along the way he is accompanied by dim-witted friend Lord Percy Percy and servant Baldrick.This is often considered the weakest of the Blackadder series but I really enjoy it; perhaps because I watched it when it first aired and obviously had no idea how the character would develop in later years. This fictional history is packed with hilarious moments and a fine cast which includes Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Tony Robinson and Tim McInnerny. Rowan Atkinson is great as Edmund and Brian Blessed is hilariously over-the-top, in a way only he can be, as the King and Tony Robinson makes the role of Baldrick his own. Tim McInnerny is also fun as Percy; a roll surprisingly different to the type or roll he seems to get these days. The rest of the cast does a decent job too; mostly playing slightly less comic characters. Overall I'd say this classic comedy is well worth watching; preferably before watching the later series although that isn't essential.

I just finished watching this series for the first time. I was warned that the first series is the worst of the four beforehand, so I didn't expect much. It was alright. I laughed at at least one moment in each episode and found it generally entertaining and unique, but it could be much better. From its reputation I assume the later series will in fact be much better.It's not that I didn't like it, because I did enjoy it, but it could indeed be more. I'm sure I'll love the later ones. I love the concept of the show; a Blackadder every century or so in unique times of British history. This has been enjoyable. I look forward to watching more.

The first and essential element is the set of actors and first of all Rowan Atkinson. That is pure English comedy based on totally anachronistic and crazy situations, on witty puns that nearly or most of the time have to do with what is generally under the belt of most people but that is floating on top of the mind of these comedians. It is supposed to make you laugh and nothing else and it ridicules all historical characters and situations: Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, Georges VI or some other Prince of Wales, the First World War, Robin Hood and I guess they avoided Peter Pan because he might only be marginally historical, though Pitt Junior is a real hit, definitely under the belt at the level of the comforter, if you see what I mean. It even turns upside down the famous Christmas Carol. As for the Time Machine it is completely twisted around in all directions, back and forth for sure, to make a sort of self-centered social climbing, politically opportunistic remake of Back to the Future more than the Time Machine, but the principle is the same. So Sir Edmund Blackadder finishing King Edmund I is at least hilarious. H.G. Wells is betrayed since for him you cannot change the past and Zemeckis is betrayed just the same since you are not supposed to use your time travelling to recuperate some personal advantage from it. I must say though this type of comedy is light maybe slightly too light, but it is good indeed.Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne, University Paris 8 Saint Denis, University Paris 12 Créteil, CEGID

I absolutely love Black Adder, it is hilarious, and is filled with wit and tongue-in-cheek humour. This first series is not the absolute best, but it is still worth watching, as there are so many good things about it. The production values as always are superb, the costumes are great and the sets are authentic and stay true to the time period. The opening and closing credits are a delight, and the story lines are cleverly structured. What I love most about the Black Adder is the writing, extremely witty, tongue-in-cheek and simply hilarious. And we also have great acting; Patrick Allen's sardonic narration has me in squeals of laughter, and while Tim McInnery and Tony Robinson as Percy and Baldrick are wonderful and Brian Blessed relishes his role as King Richard IV while chewing the scenery at the same time, it is Rowan Atkinson as as slimy and selfish Edmund Black Adder who steals the show. Edmund is not the most likable by all means, but Atkinson's performance is still superb. Overall, this is a great series, not the best(Black Adder Goes Forth especially was outstanding) but a fine start. 9/10 Bethany Cox