Freaks and Geeks [TV Series] (1999) Reviews
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Anyone who spent any significant formative time in the 80's can't help but be deeply touched by this series. Both laugh-out-loud funny and at the same time deeply poignant, this show is what ... Read More Anyone who spent any significant formative time in the 80's can't help but be deeply touched by this series. Both laugh-out-loud funny and at the same time deeply poignant, this show is what television is supposed to be about. Characters are well developed and real (ok, with the exception of the Weir parents who are 50's era parent caricatures of reality), and you bleed a little with everything that happens to each of them. Each episode contains dozens of totally unexpected and at the same shockingly obvious moments, especially to anyone who grew up in this era. My heart is broken that it has been so long that the decision to cancel this series cannot be undone. It's a crime in the same magnitude as actually producing the Star Wars Prequels. All I can say is enjoy what was made. There's nothing on TV tonight that will even come close. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful One of the best conceived, written, and executed shows to ever hit TV. And so much fun to see the stars who emerged from it huge (and justified) successes (Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Seth ... Read More One of the best conceived, written, and executed shows to ever hit TV. And so much fun to see the stars who emerged from it huge (and justified) successes (Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Seth Rogan, Jason Segal). Everything about it was an absolute delight! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful My teenage daughter watched this in her high school psychology class. We rented it and watched it as a family. Great springboard for discussion with teens (and some pre-teens) about issues they face ... Read More My teenage daughter watched this in her high school psychology class. We rented it and watched it as a family. Great springboard for discussion with teens (and some pre-teens) about issues they face today (and not so different from the ones we faced at their age). Lots of laughs but more importantly, serious issues are covered in a sensitive, thought- provoking manner. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is the best written "Teen" series ever. The realism, the writing, and believable acting make this the kind of show that is penetrating. There isn't a huge theme to it like "being a teenager ... Read More This is the best written "Teen" series ever. The realism, the writing, and believable acting make this the kind of show that is penetrating. There isn't a huge theme to it like "being a teenager sucks, or don't do drugs, etc." it's just true to life. It's not about being funny, and yet it often is, quite simply hilarious. My highest recommendation. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Great series about high school in 1980s Michigan. Pure comedy not anything too cheesy or too racy. Check out the deleted scenes and the alternate endings to the series, there was a few different ones ... Read More Great series about high school in 1980s Michigan. Pure comedy not anything too cheesy or too racy. Check out the deleted scenes and the alternate endings to the series, there was a few different ones that they were going to use, they put them all on the dvd. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful My husband, son (11) and I could not get enough of Freaks and Geeks. It is Laugh Out Loud funny and we did!! It is also sweet, sad, compassionate, fun, and very entertaining. I grew up in the ... Read More My husband, son (11) and I could not get enough of Freaks and Geeks. It is Laugh Out Loud funny and we did!! It is also sweet, sad, compassionate, fun, and very entertaining. I grew up in the 80's...2 Thumbs Way Up! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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