I LOVE this show so much
Donald G. Hite III | Houston, Tx USA | 08/20/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"First I'll just say that I have never seen the Australian version, so I'm making no comparisons with that when I view this show. That said, I think this show is absolutely hilarious!
The humor in this show definitely appeals to a certain sensibility, but I totally get it (a lot of the jokes have a Will and Grace-y vibe). It's a celebration of the suburban life and all that entails (the mall, sales at the Z Gallerie, caring about Suri Cruise's latest haircut, spoiled adult children who won't leave the nest). Kath's style including her home decor (the entire episode "Home" is a nod to Kath's wonderfully bad taste), her clothes, the taste in hairstyles (the flying wedge, cough, cough), are campy and really make the show. If Manhattan was the 5th character of Sex and the City, then Kath's "style" and the world she's created using it, is arguably 5th character on this show. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but this show is almost a validation of my own sad suburban life ; )
I think the actors really make this show great. Molly Shannon is wonderful, and it's obvious the character was created specifically for her (the woman who adapted this version from the original Australian one says as much in the DVD commentary). I can't imagine anyone else playing the part. Phil is a riot and Craig's good-hearted bumbling grows on you. Honestly, I think Selma Blair probably adds the least to the show. She's not bad, but where Molly Shannon is Kath, I could see Kim's character being played by any number of people.
I could see how this show might not appeal to everyone, but for me, it hits all the right notes."
Love to laugh?
Hunni | Toano, VA | 07/09/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This show was very witty. You need an open mind, and able catch the slight humor in some things instead of always obvious humor. It's a major disappointment about the show being canceled. Had great writers. If you like this show, you would like Carpoolers. No idea if Carpoolers is on DVD yet, it only lasted a season as well. :("
Great Series
R. Diaz | Orlando, FL United States | 05/01/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I watched this series as I was hosptialized for three months. I looked forward to seeing it every week because it was one of the funniest series ever on TV. Very overlooked. Wish it could have had a longer run. Oh well, every episode is a gem. All the actors were great. Sad to see it go, but happy I have the series on DVD."