Just when you thought you were safe from reality TV (or safe enough) another one crawls out from the dark recesses of a desperate mind.

Release Date: 21/10/2009
Languages: English
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 154.0 mins

While it isn’t your typical reality show, “Life’s A Zoo.tv” certainly has the qualities you can expect.

Meet 7 animals: Morreski (an alcoholic Bulgarian bear), Rico (a gay caffeine-addicted crocodile), Ray (a bong-devoted monkey), Dr D (a rapping penguin), Jake (a horny Canadian pig), Minou (an African supermodel cat) and Chi Chi (a sweet and naïve panda). They have all been thrown together in a mansion in Saskatchewan – Big Brother style.

Each episode depicts the characters being faced with a challenge that usually pits them against their housemates. This tends to result in a fight to survive or just a massive all-out brawl. If one of the characters fails then they face possible eviction.

Special Features include:

• Commentary on an episode not included in this volume, which features producers Andrew Horne, Adam Shaheen & Mike Roland (the voice of Ray).

From left: Minou, Chi Chi, Jake, Rico, Dr D, Morreski, and Ray.

As you can imagine from the description given, the content of each episode includes swearing, fighting, substance abuse, adult behaviour and a lot of immature humour. I personally did not enjoy this, but I’m sure there are some of you that might appreciate it more than myself.

The one thing I think is worth noting is the use of what I am assuming are indie bands. Each episode features a song and video clip mixed into it, which would be good exposure for these bands if it weren’t for the material they accompany.

This is definitely not one for kids. If you’re unsure as to whether you would like it, rent it to see. If you don’t like it, don’t blame me!

Review product was provided by Madman Entertainment, and does not affect the outcome of this review.