The 80s - Parenthood Appreciation Thread #1: It can happen to YOU!

chasin' the wind · 02-07-2008, 06:04 PM

Special Edition DVD.

I'm not going to go into why I think this movie is fantastic because it would take much too long.

But the cast makes this movie.

Marki · 02-07-2008, 06:32 PM

i love this movie i saw it recently again too on tv and waslike oh i remember this tis got a good cast too.

chasin' the wind · 02-08-2008, 04:57 AM

This movie is so funny.

They have one disfunctional family.

Marki · 07-09-2008, 02:58 PM

its got a pretty good cast too. I love rick moranis and well you really cant go wrong with steve, mary and diane

chasin' the wind · 07-09-2008, 04:41 PM

Rick Moranis had a terrific part.

I loved seeing his transformation throughout the movie.

**Melis** · 12-10-2009, 01:26 PM

I need to check this out again. I forgot.

Barrybgb · 12-10-2009, 01:49 PM

This is such a great, brilliant movie. I love everything about it.

Barrybgb · 01-18-2010, 10:16 AM

The new TV show was pushed heavily last night on the Globes. It looks good. I will definitley be checking it out.

**Melis** · 04-14-2010, 05:48 PM

I didn't know it was based on the movie. I just thought it had the same title.

Barrybgb · 04-15-2010, 09:19 AM

Well, it's based on the general idea and theme, but they aren't the same characters as in the movie. Ron Howard and the movie's writers are producers as well.

I'm 3 episodes in and I am loving it. Good writing, solid cast, etc. It's refreshing, actually. It's not a procedural, medical drama, lawyer, or reality show. Just a family show with drama and comedy, like the movie.

**Melis** · 04-15-2010, 02:51 PM

I have seen some of the eps, but I usually have a time conflict. So far, there's more drama than comedy. I prefer dramedy instead of straight drama.

I have enough problems of my own, so it's not fun to watch everyone else's. haah

Barrybgb · 04-16-2010, 09:40 AM

The pilot didn't have the right balance like the movie. It was definitley more dramatic than I thought it would be. I thought it got better in the 2 episodes after. I haven't seen the last 3 eps or so, so maybe it's changed again. Lol. I do like it tho. I got my mom hooked on it too, but she's always leary of getting attached anymore. She likes a show and it gets canceled. Lol.

**Melis** · 04-16-2010, 04:45 PM

I definitely think it has improved. I agree about the pilot, though. I found it hard to follow. It's still not really fun to watch. If I'm having a bad day, I won't watch. lol

Yeah, I know how your mom feels.

Barrybgb · 04-21-2010, 09:14 AM

My mom can breathe easier now. NBC has renewed Parenthood for next season!!.

**Melis** · 04-21-2010, 05:41 PM

Of course, it is NBC. They also renewed Southland for a 2nd season, and then they canceled it.


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