tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post5870164694347163910..comments2024-03-28T05:50:51.675-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Crazy Ones: PilotBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-47230896672345716422013-09-29T07:07:09.838-04:002013-09-29T07:07:09.838-04:00On paper this sounded like the previous sitcom &qu...On paper this sounded like the previous sitcom "Just shoot me"-straighlaced daughter working with wacky dad..In reality it just didn't appeal to me at all. Too much McDonalds stuff and not enough good jokes. SMG was fine but Williams was too over the top even for him. Don't care much for Clarkson but she was ok. Probably won't be back. <br />AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-57009112565910935962013-09-29T00:30:53.161-04:002013-09-29T00:30:53.161-04:00I didn't like this at all. I thought Robin Wi...I didn't like this at all. I thought Robin Williams was trying too hard to be Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar was just hopelessly outgunned by him.<br /><br />I did like the chemistry between Wolk and Williams and I thought that Wolk could keep up with Williams, which Gellar simply could not. I think they should get rid of Gellar and make it a buddy comedy. Maybe, just maybe, it could work.<br /><br />This is not one I will watch again. Great review, Doc. I'm hoping it finds an audience as SMG does not need two really, really bad shows in a row.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6812208420904168802013-09-29T00:21:16.476-04:002013-09-29T00:21:16.476-04:00I adore Robin Williams and of course, SMG starred ...I adore Robin Williams and of course, SMG starred in my favorite show ever, so I wanted to like it. And it did make me laugh. It was clever. But I agree with Dr. Nana Mom that the fact that it's about advertising bothers me. And I agree with sunbunny that it felt like a free thirty-minute McDonalds commercial. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-1482895769835272732013-09-28T23:54:25.236-04:002013-09-28T23:54:25.236-04:00I liked it, and, boy, did the story move fast.
Ro...I liked it, and, boy, did the story move fast.<br /><br />Robin Williams was terrific, just amazing, and I'm in love with James Wolk. Williams and Wolf had great comedic chemistry. SMG actually made me laugh, which I didn't see coming based on the promos. First, when Sydney said "America's sweetheart is about to have an orgasm in front of my dad", then when she said "if you do that [put her picture on the wall] my next leap is going to be through that window" (I’m not sure if those are the exact quotes). SMG nailed both Sydney’s A personality and her tenderness towards Williams’ Simon, and they totally sold the father/daughter interaction. Kelly Clarkson stole the show, she was funny and sarcastic. Can TPTB bring her back, please?<br /><br />I loved Simon’s “I feel like I’m in court again. Take half” (wonderful line), and “Past tense. We have a past, and it’s tense”, which you’ve quoted.<br /><br />All in all, way better than Ringer and I really hope this is the right leap for SMG’s career.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-52305702133655537842013-09-28T23:39:39.693-04:002013-09-28T23:39:39.693-04:00Have to disagree here. This was just painful. Robi...Have to disagree here. This was just painful. Robin Williams is, of course, still Robin Williams and there wasn't a thing wrong with him. Mostly what bothered me was the backdoor advertising, which is a huge pet peeve of mine (unless it's done satirically as in 30 Rock). It was basically a thirty minute commercial for McDonalds.<br /><br />And, I'm really sorry, but SMG did not bring the funny for me. She seemed awkward and did not have great chemistry with her 'dad.' She can be funny; she did it a lot on Buffy, but she wasn't here. It might be okay as she's meant to play the straight man to her anticky (let's just pretend it's a word) dad.<br /><br />I liked manwhore Ward and the assistant who kept getting in trouble for laughing at her boss. The hair smelling thing was just sort of creepy. I don't think I'll be coming back for seconds on this one. I'm glad you enjoyed it though! :)sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-13954086726680242802013-09-28T23:29:41.887-04:002013-09-28T23:29:41.887-04:00As an avid SMG fan, I was really looking forward t...As an avid SMG fan, I was really looking forward to this. I've also always loved Robin Williams. I'm happy to see they make a pretty good team! Yeah, it was le cheese in places, but it was still pretty funny, so I'll be sticking with it. <br />I don't know why, but that big mural of him reminded me of 3 Men and a Little Lady (check out around 3:50 in this video) <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh9y7FguFDMRenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196147220482763751noreply@blogger.com