Sometimes creators, writers and producers come together and hit symbiotic pay-dirt. There is no way that any of the people involved with putting this show together will ever be able to top it in the course of their careers. The reason is because it's about as close to being perfect as a show gets. The writing is based in reality, the jokes are good, its softer moments work well, the characters are well drawn and perfectly cast, the acting is great - there's nothing to dislike about it as far as I can see. Everyone involved with this show, especially Paul Feig, should have the lifelong satisfaction of being a part of a masterpiece. The worst thing I can say about it is that there aren't enough episodes.
Reviews
3 Reviews
The Sitter
(2011)
Get Him To The Greek of babysitting movies.
10 December 2011
Look, to seriously review a movie like this or rate it with stars is ludicrous unless you're comparing it to others of its kind ...in which case I would have given it 10 stars. This is a goofy comedy in which you must suspend disbelief continuously. That is all it was meant to be. It's just a babysitting movie, get it? Like all the rest, only it tries to bring a little freshness to the table ...and in my opinion, it does.
It showcases Jonah Hill's amazing comedic talents, and we get to see some really good performances by some child actors too. Yes, it's Hill's signature shtick, but look closely and you'll see incredible timing and a guy who is extremely capable of carrying a movie. There are some good jokes written into it, but the film completely relies on the performances, and I doubt anyone associated with it would disagree (well, let's hope they wouldn't).
In my opinion, most of the comedy works the way it was supposed to, and the few half-way serious moments do too. In terms of its edginess, it seems to up the ante on the simple formula flick that it is. It's safe to say that if it suits your sense of humor and you're willing to go for the ride, you'll have a good time. I wish people would quit over-analyzing movies like this. The bottom line is that the jokes are either your cup of tea or they are not.
It showcases Jonah Hill's amazing comedic talents, and we get to see some really good performances by some child actors too. Yes, it's Hill's signature shtick, but look closely and you'll see incredible timing and a guy who is extremely capable of carrying a movie. There are some good jokes written into it, but the film completely relies on the performances, and I doubt anyone associated with it would disagree (well, let's hope they wouldn't).
In my opinion, most of the comedy works the way it was supposed to, and the few half-way serious moments do too. In terms of its edginess, it seems to up the ante on the simple formula flick that it is. It's safe to say that if it suits your sense of humor and you're willing to go for the ride, you'll have a good time. I wish people would quit over-analyzing movies like this. The bottom line is that the jokes are either your cup of tea or they are not.
Kickin' It Old Skool
(2007)
A Comedy Coma
4 May 2007
I saw it tonight, and do yourself a favor and read what I say here. This movie goes way beyond simply being a waste of time and money - I feel that almost two hours of my life have been MURDERED. I try to have a policy of not walking out of movies because I can usually find something good about them. I am as forgiving as an audience can be, but once I had finally had enough of this one, I had a headache from the anger it caused me. Without going into specifics about the multitude of things that were bad, I will tell you that the hack writers and producers should be arrested and sued for trying to make money from something that puts the world in reverse and robs us of our time on earth ...they even had the gall to make it more than 90 minutes. I could have put up with the poor story and the awful characters if the jokes or the actors were funny, but they weren't. I'm a peace and love kind of guy, but right now, four hours after seeing this, I find myself still wanting to fly to LA to find Jamie Kennedy and kick his ass. Anyone who gave this a good review has got to be on the payroll of the production company. I have to stop writing because I'm finding that words can't describe what an awful experience it truly is.
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