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This is a great story but, sadly, the movie was very flat. For the most part, they just dropped a few characters on us with almost nonexistent development, nothing to tell what is some incredible backstory. There were a couple of feel good snippets, but because there was no real character development, they weren't enough to help the viewer connect so who cared? For the most part, the acting was fine, given the script they were handed, and that's where the real fault lies. The script was basic, unprovocative and underdeveloped. Lazy. The "climax" was just as unenthusiastic as the rest of the movie, a real let down. There was so much potential to make a damn good movie out of this spectacular story, and it was all wasted. It's an OK watch if you've nothing better to do, but read the book instead if you want to be blown away by the story of these young men.

I really liked the Boise Boys show. The guys were natural and a lot of fun. With this show, some of that is gone. The interaction between the two is not nearly as spontaneous, seems a lot more scripted, and not in a good way. In some cases, the clearly contrived scenes were cringe worthy.

I'm not as impressed with their designs this time, either, especially the decor. There were a couple of places in which I'd have to rearrange furniture, replace some ugly lighting, etc., and in another couple, I don't think the result was much better than what they had started with. Renovating homes to sell isn't the same as renovating for an owner, and they were better when they were doing their own thing.

Overall, when they were doing Boise Boys, everything from their designs to their interactions flowed better. Hoping for a better 2nd season as I just wasn't very interested during season 1.

I've watch both of the first two episodes and all I can say it, "Yawn".

The writing is just abysmal and even Grammar, who is a top-tier performer, can't manage to deliver the laughs. Never mind the rest of the cast, who are absolutely awful. Seriously. Just awful. Not one of the supporting cast had any of the needed vibe with Grammer to pull off the "funny" like the old cast did. It's just all so flat.

To put lipstick on this pig, they tried the canned laughter track. So obviously disingenuous, and so very loud as if to to say, "See, it's funny 'here' so you should laugh".

I didn't really have high hopes but any that I did have was dashed almost instantly. I don't know where all the high ratings are coming from but if this what what so many others think is great entertainment, I guess I must be from a different planet.