Steineded How sad is this?

Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Catherina If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

lindsaywmcguire This show is highly entertaining, compelling, and extremely well acted. Each episode has a theme/message that is generally delivered powerfully and threaded well throughout the scenes. The on air interplay between the two sports anchors is hilarious. Unfortunately, that's as real as it gets. In their off air interactions, none of the characters sound realistic. They're all washed in the same color and have no real self or dimension. They also seem to be mouthpieces for a man with a message. Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing resolves all the issues that show up in this dramedy. Whether it was because Sports Night was a sitcom or because Aaron Sorkin had some adolescent issues to resolve, the women in the show come off as silly, insecure, and vain. They aren't without their strong points (e.g., capable at work) but they're constantly obsessing over men and rarely have great speeches. The men frequently act self-righteous speeches about how these silly women need to trust that they're not like other men and should be trusted and evaluated on their own merit. He uses the line "don't talk to me like I'm other people" no less than 3 times in the first season. Overall, it's a strong showing, but Aaron Sorkin had a lot of growing up to do when he wrote this one.

dan-800 I'm glad I didn't watch this series until first catching "Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip", which is basically just a re-tread and re-imagining of "SN". The comparisons don't end with script structure and "witty" dialogue - they both have similar actors, characters, and well... everything. Since "SN" was canceled, I suppose "Studio 60" is now as close as you can get. For some, that's a good thing. Not for me.It is undeniable that this is an entertaining series. The characters are all fun (if way too nice to be believed), each beautifully performed by a very talented cast. The stories are engagingly manipulative. And it's just a cool idea - a series about a Sports show that isn't about Sports.Unfortunately, Sorkin is absolutely enamored with his own voice, and as such all of his characters adopt this voice. It is not them. It is not what Danny or Dana or Casey would do or say - it's what Sorkin would say if he *were* any of these characters, complete with very self-conscious, clipped, repetitious quips. He writes like a playwright writing as a playwright is supposed to write. Not only does his style not work, it's grating, obnoxious, fairly unoriginal, and - worst of all - totally takes us out of the moments he struggles so hard to create.Would that were my only complaint.In addition to some seriously poor production values and editing (probably the result of being forced in front of a studio audience - not Sorkin's choice), not to mention a dopey theme song that continues to rear it's ugly notes, this series (and "Studio 60" to an even greater degree) suffers further from being produced by someone way too close to the subject material. Both shows practically scream "I'm a TV producer! I should make a TV show about making a TV show! That way I can show off all my knowledge of the subject, as well as inject the show with as much obscure information as possible to make me seem even smarter than I already am! Did I mention I'm a hard-working TV writer who won a Writer's Guild award? I'll have my main character be a hard-working TV writer who won a Writer's Guild award! Did I mention that my favorite writers are Paddy Chayefsky and Gilbert & Sullivan? I'll have my Pilot teaser be a rip-off of "Network", and then have my characters espouse their love for Paddy Chayefsky and do a send-up of "Pirates of Penzance"! Did I mention that I have a coke problem? I'll have my main character..." and on and on.The show's plots also leave a lot to be desired. They are rife with obvious set-ups for lame jokes, and practically shameless "After School Special" or "Christmas at Sports Night" moralizing (the "This is sexual harassment, and I don't have to take it!" episode really stands out, particularly since Natalie is a cloyingly quirky character that no real person would stand working with). While entertaining and inherently watchable, the stories are neither quite as smart as Mr. Sorkin believes they are, nor as intelligent as he himself is. He should - nay, does - know better.It amazes me how much Sorkin has in common with M. Night Shyamalan - they both have enviable raw talent, are in love with their own works, and yet try so hard you just know that they're incredibly insecure about their own abilities. If they would stop with such egotistical nonsense as forcing their own personal stamp on their projects, and instead just worked to make a great movie or TV show, the entertainment world would be a much better place.It's true, "SN" is weak. But I suppose bland coffee is better than none at all.

Psychedk Why do all the good shows get canceled? I was captivated by this witty, intelligent, and very serious sitcom about the life on a sports channel. The interaction between especially Josh Charles and Peter Krause as Dan and Casey is highly intense and believable, and alone makes it all worth watching the show. This, along with the very clever scripts, and an unusual depth to the characters, make Sports Night much more resemble a drama series than a comedy show. It doesn't deliver any predictable one-liners and superficial plots, but paints a picture of a stressing working schedule, where friendships have to be strong to survive the day. And the acting is just brilliant by all. I cannot recommend this show enough!

STINGHERSHEY This show is amazing. I can't even believe it only was on 3 seasons, I would like to know if there are any lost episodes. My husband and I love, love, love this show. It is philosophical, thought provoking, holds symbolism, the communication dialog is with rapid succession, incredibly paced, just amazing. The shows flows with humor, and is really not about sports. Its about relationships, the ups & downs of life, new discoveries, etc..I just can't express enough how wonderful this show is. This is and was the best show ever in the history of television. I just don't understand why it was canceled. Oh, might I also say the direction is awesome. I have not seen West Wing, but will be checking this out. I am just not into politics. But am curious about this show. In closing, I wish they would bring Sports Night back, and all the original characters. Thank you.