Ogosmith Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews Two half seasons, amounting to just over one whole season(if going by the 22-24 amount that seems to be the usual for American television series). That's what this show got. I wish I could claim that it's that tough to determine why. The problem is that this just really doesn't have that much to offer. Originality is low to where it's impossible to ignore... I'm not sure I've ever seen so many episodes about the same thing(s?). Jokes and gags are repeated ad nauseum, with a handful of basic material(which is not to say that it isn't sometimes good, or that none of it is new) about the various certain situations and characters being reused, merely minorly rewritten, as the most common method of attempting to garner laughs from the audience(when the canned track more often than not can be taken as an instructor in when you're supposed to find something funny, you know something's wrong). One episode has an absolutely meaningless scenery-change there for no other purpose than to stage a line of puns, the idea behind which was done considerably better on Married... With Children, you know, oh, about a decade back, if not more. One thing that is just too "loud" on this is how Fran(who, it already has been pointed out by others, is basically playing the same character as usual) seems to constantly be parading around her improved life and new-found happiness(so much so that one would think that it isn't just in the fiction, honestly, at times this whole thing seems mostly put together as a vendetta... and I'm not unsympathetic to the pain of heart-ache, nor against art born from strong, even vindictive, emotions - The Crow is a splendid example that such motivation can be excellent - but when this is the result... I mean, if there is this little creative force behind it, then please at least get assistance by someone who could raise it to a higher level). Why so much sex? It's in every other punchline at times. The Halloween episode has nothing interesting to offer(granted, not every other does, but with how many, including unlikely ones, have, it's a legitimate expectation). The production as such is fine, nothing special. The supporting players aren't bad, they just aren't that memorable, nor their performances *that* strong(worst of which by far McPartlin, who was clearly cast entirely based on his appearance). It has already been said that Drescher is lacking a solid grown-up character to play off of(like Niles on The Nanny). The references to aforementioned title in which the lead also kept her first name were cute at first, but got old long before they ceased. Writing could be more consistent. In the end, this just never really succeeds to put anything on the screen that is all that memorable or fresh, in spite of what humor it does contain(which is hardly the least I've seen on a sit-com). Unfortunate. I recommend this only to the biggest fans of Fran Drescher. I at best like her, at worst don't usually mind her mainly Jew-centric(not a criticism, just an observation) comedic work. 5/10

mllea I watched this show because like many other reviewers on here I am a Fran Drescher/ "The Nanny" fan. Generally I'm pleased with the show, mostly because it's better than most sitcoms that have been on TV the past few years. It could definitely be better, however. I am a bit disappointed with the writing because there doesn't seem to be any real storyline that threads through all of the episodes other than Fran has a hot younger boyfriend. I am also not a big fan of the cast, other than Fran. Fran is as fun to watch as ever. Her character on this show is a bit toned-down compared to the intensity of Fran Fine on "The Nanny," but she still is great at the comedy and overall is a lot of fun to watch. The rest of the cast doesn't really have a great dynamic. I find that I'm just not very interested in their characters. The show could also probably use a few more reoccurring cast members with stories of their own. Fran's daughter on the show, Allison, drives me insane. I know it's supposed to be a comedy but I just can't find daughters who are irritating and rude to be very funny. It would have been better if there had been an adult character for Fran to 'clash' with. Fran's on-show boyfriend, Riley, is slowly growing on me. He didn't seem to have a lot of personality at first but after a few episodes he's started to evolve into a more likable character. However, he's too "perfect" especially for a 20-something-year-old. They need to give him a few character flaws other than his age (if you could even call that a flaw). Finally, the cast member I do enjoy is Fran's son on the show, Josh. I like how he adds a light, humorous touch to the situations on the show, although the writers need to give him a bit more of a storyline to give him some life beyond making jokes about how disturbing it is to live with his mom's younger boyfriend. Finally, having Charles Shaughnessy guest star as Fran's ex husband Ted was brilliant. It was so funny to see him in a role that is so opposite of his role as Maxwell Sheffield in "The Nanny" and added a fun dynamic to the show. Overall, it's worth watching the show. I find myself laughing at several of the jokes throughout the episodes, which is much more than I can say about any other sitcom I've watched recently. (Other than "The Nanny" reruns, of course!) I think "Living With Fran" could be quite successful if they tweak it a bit by strengthening the cast of characters and story lines of the show. At any rate, I'll still be watching it because bottom line is that Fran Drescher is truly fun to watch and without her the show wouldn't have a prayer of making it.

iceprincess74 My best friend and I were really looking forward to Living With Fran, and we must say we are totally disappointed. The writing was trite, the acting below average. We did like the daughter, Allison. The actress playing that role was the only believable character. The handsome 'goy toy', easy on the eyes, but needs a few more acting lessons. I expected more from Fran, whom I just love. She is selling herself short on this sitcom. The second episode was a flip of the first episode. How many times will we have to see family members be shocked to learn of their age difference?Fran would have been better off going for a more dramatic role, like the guest starring role she played on Lifetimes 'Strong Medicine'. She was sensational in that role.To sum it up, its not what we expected at all. To those who enjoy it, good for you. We won't be watching, sorry Fran.

gravesmansion I saw the taping of "Shacking Up" on Dec. 10. It was great. Believable characters, convincing acting, good performance. Fran Drescher was very believable as a 40-something-year-old mother, and she made the kids hers. The relationship between her and her 25 year old lover was quite believable, too. Funny, pleasant, enjoyable. In this show, Drescher is still very funny and energetic, but doesn't exhibit the kind of near-hysteria that she did in her previous hit sitcom, "The Nanny." While "The Nanny" showed her at her best at the time, In "Shacking Up,'Fran is more down to earth, and seems to be more relaxed in the new show. She owned the role of Fran Reeves, and it truly was, and will be, a pleasure to "tune in" to watch it.For any divorced woman with children, this particular episode will be more than believable. It will probably be a reality check, too. Charles Shaunnessy guest starred as Drescher's ex-husband. I understand that she is having quite a few other top performers guest star, too.It should be another hit for Drescher, and a major star maker for the rest of the cast. By the way,the show has another new name..."Livin' With Fran." Five stars and a couple of thumbs up.