TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

Konterr Brilliant and touching

Twilightfa Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

malicENBandarland I'm usually highly disappointed in the way shows (especially shows cut short) end. but this one was perfect. It was perfect in the way it began, in the way it built up and in the way it ended. I know people who love this show think it ended too soon but i think the story went as far as it should and anything more would have been taken away from it. It really was more of a miniseries than an actual TV series.What i loved best about this show is that it never made an attempt to explain itself. To explain anything from the big like where John came from, where John went to the little like the dialogue between the Hawaiian and Freddy's associate. it just laid it all out like a documentary.And although the above attribute was great for all ten episodes what made each episode enjoyable to watch and re-watch is the lyrical dialogue. the different voices of each character and the flawed beauty of even minor characters that we get to know and love.a lot of people complain that it is just a tribute to the creators own vision/religion. And it may be that. I'm not denying it. But i say bring it on. Let's take a trip down someone's subconscious and see what it makes us feel.

hispeedkitty I loved this show out of the gate. I want more! The characters haven't even been fully developed yet! This show is a heck of a lot more fun than Deadwood. After viewing a few episodes, I looked up the city on the internet to consider moving there myself. :-)There is so much going on with each of the characters that it would take a couple seasons just to know what the main characters are about - let alone the side ones... for example, that gal in the food shop didn't appeal at first but after they gave her a few scenes with the hairlip, I got interested. And the lawyer's relationship with his fiancé' got interesting only on Day Nine. Zippy reminds me of my own 'Ziggy Stardust' with her telltale squawk. There's an awful lot going on here and it deserves at least another season to explore where the group is going.

gina950 I have have HB0 for 6 months. While I liked Rome and the Sopranos, JFC was not like any other fare that HBO offers.The first three episodes were fairly slow, but were foundational for what would be the following days. If I had stopped after the first 3 weeks, I would not have discovered what a gem this show is, in a sea of juvenile humor and run of the mill programing, for fast food viewers of TV.The least important part of the show, for me, was the surfing premise. I did not care about the surfing other than it gave a basis of interaction for several characters.A significant weakness was the acting of the G. Fletcher who played Shaun Yost. It was painful to watch and hear him. I was glad when he was not on screen. If a good actor had been used to portray the teen, it would have added a great deal to the show.I also felt that Cissy Yost, Rebecca DeMornay, was painful to watch because she came across as a dysfunctional person on speed.The filthy language, in every sentence, was not needed to make these wonderful stories....With all those things considered, I loved this show.There are depths to the episodes that make you think. To get anything out of the shows, you have to actually pay attention to the dialog. Usually, I watched the program 3 times a week with the closed captioning engaged. I read the transcripts of the significant scenes. The scenes between characters, that are based around the Snug Harbor, are some of the most interesting aspects to this show.The characters are very quirky and down right strange, but it all works.The acting of Ed O'Neill is Emmy worthy. The writing for him and his acting ability, were highlights of the show.The actor portraying Butchie Yost was very talented. I had never seen him in any other work, but I hope to see more of him. He is able to give a depth to the role. His mannerisms, body movement and delivery of his lines makes the drug addict very believable.When you read the reviews of this show, done by recognized newspaper critics, you will see that they watched one or two episodes. The show evolves. The characters are fleshed out. It is sad that HBO has caved in to opinion of the press and has canceled the show.

eastonhodges This show was shaping up to be really outstanding, and I cannot believe that HBO gave up on it after only one season. Once the story matured, people would be glued to their sets. I hate to see the best television station cancel their best new show made by a director who has delivered for them before (Deadwood). HBO shouldn't claim to be above normal paid-cable channels if they're going to play by the normal standards of network television. I just wish HBO would have stuck up for their most compelling dramatic series. The fact that Jon From Cincinnati was canceled after season one really makes the season not worthwhile. It's a very good show but watching will leave you with a fatty case of blue balls.