Blaironit
Excellent film with a gripping story!
Helllins
It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.
Rio Hayward
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Rain Sim
I found one of the main character just so annoying. Interesting concept, some good characters. Like the partner, love the surrogate and her daughter. The mother is a bit over the top but she's meant to be. Just can't stand the main guy - so fake and rubs me the wrong way. It's like the annoying guy in the bar who talks really loudly about his so-not-interesting life that you just want to smack so he can stop. Everything is soooo... larger than life and dramatic! Karen and Jack from WIll and Grace rolled into one, but without any of the lovable character traits. Plots are also boring. For dysfunctional families and the new normals, go to the much more sensational Modern Family.
thrall7
I had high hopes for this show when I first read about it in the new television season previews. It had a timely plot line and seemed like a bold break in the traditional sitcom format. After watching the first few episodes I have to say it's been one of the biggest disappointments of the season.Put bluntly, the producers don't seem to be able to make up their minds about whether it's a comedy or a drama. As of now, it's not working as either one. It definitely isn't funny and the cast isn't good enough to pull off selling it as a drama. I find Ellen Barkin's character a ridiculous and offensive stereotype and the granddaughter's quirkiness to be unbelievable. On top of everything else, the show is very preachy. By contrast, "Modern Family" has hit a great balance with Cam and Mitchell's partnership of humor, angst, and tenderness.I read that NBC has given a go-ahead to produce more episodes. So be it. I won't be watching any.
Wwallace71
My husband and I were really looking forward to this show but we have been really disappointed. We find Ellen's character repulsive. That character really needs to be tamed. In all honesty we haven't laughed once. Modern family is a more well written show. I never feel repulsed or offended while watching Modern Family. If the writing doesn't improve for the New Normal I firmly believe it will be cancelled after the first season. The other characters are fine, but if NeNe is a main character she needs a larger role and actually say things that come natural to her. We will give the show another week but that's all.
AnnaShade
I have had a blast watching the first three episodes. I love every single character and they all crack me up!I think the main couple are adorable. They're crazy and cute and I want to know more about them, which keeps me coming back for more.Some people will be angry because they are two men who want a kid (I think they'd make good parents - they're kind, able to support a kid, and love each other), some people will be angry because they are similar to some stereotype or another (I think they're just who they are - and who they are is a lot of fun!), and some people will be angry for god knows what.Bottom line: this is a fantastic, funny show about a lot of kind people and a lot of crazy people who are just trying to thrive in their own lives. The show is very sweet but tempered with reality.My rating: 10/10. I'm so coming back for more.
