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The script depends on the pieces fitting together at the right time in the right places, ignoring daft coincidence and ludicrous possibilities

After all the care taken in this film, it's sad that the resolution is so cliched.

Although Steve Carell is an undoubtedly talented actor with fantastic comedic ability, his shouty boss frequently overplays things and lacks the subtlety that made Gervais’ Brent so watchable.

The second series improves immeasurably over the first and proves all its doubters - including me - totally wrong.

As with a jigsaw puzzle, the overall picture may look familiar, but there's a real sense that craftsmanship has gone in to making sure each of the pieces fit satisfyingly together.

Horror-by-numbers, not so different from wearing a blindfold and having a friend burst crisp packets behind one's head at random intervals.

This is an uneven directorial debut - but not an unaccomplished one.