Will arrives at the Banks residence and reacquaints himself with the family.
What the pilot does very well is introduce Will and all the main characters in a short space of time. After the iconic opening credits sequence that provides the necessary exposition in an entertaining way, it's all about Will's banter with each character and his memorable first clash with Uncle Phil.
The humour is reasonably sharp and inoffensive, with material that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Comedy is in the eye of the beholder as always, but it works for me, as it did for me back in 1990. You need to appreciate Will's persona to fully enjoy.
It's a 7.5/10 for me but I round upwards.
What the pilot does very well is introduce Will and all the main characters in a short space of time. After the iconic opening credits sequence that provides the necessary exposition in an entertaining way, it's all about Will's banter with each character and his memorable first clash with Uncle Phil.
The humour is reasonably sharp and inoffensive, with material that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Comedy is in the eye of the beholder as always, but it works for me, as it did for me back in 1990. You need to appreciate Will's persona to fully enjoy.
It's a 7.5/10 for me but I round upwards.