The Really Loud House

"The Really Loud House," a live-action spin-off from an enjoyable live-action Nickelodeon Christmas TV movie, "A Loud House Christmas" (which was based on the animated series "The Loud House") presents a number of problems, the upmost being "How did this nightmare ever get on the air?" The program does have a large cast for a half-hour sitcom, but it also suffers from being absolutely ridiculous, with characters acting like total idiots. The plot revolves around Lincoln Loud, the only boy in a 13-member family (his parents and 10 sisters). The dialogue appears to have been written by a pre-schooler (that's how intelligent it is) and the parents are just so unbelievable that you can't believe what you are seeing; don't even get me started on the super-ridiculous plots (e.g., Dad, a chef, becoming the family doctor). The Christmas movie, although outrageous in its plot (Lincoln seeking a way to keep his family together for the holiday) was, at least decently acted. The series retains ONLY one good aspect of the movie: the character of Lucy Loud (Aubin Bradley), a very pretty girl whose face is mostly obstructed by her black hair, which covers her eyes (how she can even see is a wonder). She is the spooky one of the family (obsessed with the macabre) and easily accepted as being what she is; the same as in the Christmas movie. Her sisters were portrayed as a bit over the top in the movie but here they have been rewritten (that pre-schooler sure gets around) to act as total embarrassments. Nickelodeon cancelled two decent series, "Side Hustle" and "Warped" for something that should have never seen the light of the day.

The Really Loud House stands out as an exemplary television show that admirably maintains the essence of its animated counterpart. The notable divergence lies in the remarkable cast, with only a few members reprising their roles from the original cartoon. The performances delivered are nothing short of incredible, complemented by uproarious storylines that mirror the humor of the animated series. It has become a cherished favorite among my family members, and Nickelodeon has truly outdone themselves with this exceptional production. Every actor involved deserves accolades, particularly the sisters whose portrayal faithfully captures the essence of their animated counterparts. It's disheartening to come across the occasional one-star review, but such detractors are likely mere detractors seeking the demise of exceptional television programming.

I was really disappointed with 'The Really Loud House.' The show fails to capture the charm and energy that made the original animated series so enjoyable. The jokes are stale, and the humor feels forced, almost like it's trying too hard to be funny but just isn't. The characters lack the personality they had in the cartoon, and the acting feels wooden and unnatural. The writing is uninspired, with predictable plots and bland dialogue. It's a letdown for fans of the original, and overall, it feels like a cheap attempt to cash in on a beloved series without putting in any real effort whatsoever.

When I watched the first episode of this show, I was in disbelief. I didn't know how we as a society got to the point where we made this type of show voluntarily. It's disgusting, unsettling and genuinely the worst thing I've ever laid my eyes upon. I need a mental cleanse after this monstrosity the director mistakenly called "cinema". Every single joke was unfunny. Not a single one had even an ounce of humor in it. The first five minutes were difficult, but in the minutes after that I felt nothing but deep sadness. Sadness for the actors. For the producers. And for everyone that had no choice but to work on this traumatizing project.

First and foremost, the acting is incredibly bad, so much so that it feels like a rushed project you would submit for school. Staying faithful to the original is great and all, but they overdid it; the voices do sound like the original, but this makes it feel like they are magicked into the real world. See it for yourself, and you'll see what I mean. Second, the plot, and with that, the pacing is so off. There's no need to explain this one, it's just straight-up bad. And lastly, the cinematography is weird. (Apologies if I overemphasize this one, I just have a thing with visuals ;) ) I've seen several long-running series that still nail their visual storytelling, but this one goes for that high-contrast cinematic look but fails to do so and instead creates this confusing tone. Is this show really a sitcom or what? It looks like batman is about to show up. And, why is the sky computer-generated? What is it with the production design?