FT13TomDinardiJV

Like a pair of well-worn shoes or catching up with an old friend, Fuller House doesn't break the mold but is refreshingly dependable: this is truly for the fans. You know what you're getting when you jump in, so if you weren't a fan of the original series, it may not be your cup of tea. If you were a fan growing up or catch the reruns, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Sure, some of it is familiar and fits into the sitcom template, but that is not a bad thing at all. The first episode truly feels like the finale we never got for Full House while also planting the seeds for the rest of the season. It's nice to see the original cast all together one more time, and it's especially refreshing to see the trio of ladies that anchor the rest of the season have not missed a beat.

I binged the entire season the moment I woke up this morning for its debut and it was everything I was hoping for. I was pleasantly surprised that it met & surpassed my expectations, had me laughing out loud every episode, and even some of the elements I wasn't a fan of (for me, the kid who played Max was a bit much at times) had their redeeming moments (some of his jokes miss wildly, yet others caught me off-guard with their hilarity).

To me, the two standout elements were some suggestive humor bits (still harmless enough for children) and Andrea Barber's portrayal of Kimmy Gibler: Kimmy may have gotten older in age, but she hasn't changed one bit which is s good thing for us. I'm already looking forward to the next season! 8/10

Now, I don't mean to hype a movie beyond belief...

But the other night, me and my best friend PJ came to the conclusion that Kevin Spacey & John Cusack are the two greatest performers for their consistently-awesome/ultimately-kick-ass performances (Kevin Spacety - The Negotiatior, American Beauty, Superman Returns, & 21 vs. Con-Air, High Fidelty, The Ice Harvest, 1408) And if anyone wants to argue ANY of the previous performances listed...

Even if you think the movie sucked, you have to admit that either actor in ANY roles listed were AMAZING...

Well, there's no denying this one, and I'll give you the exact qualifications.

John Cusack + Martian Child = FTW. (Not the one ending "... The World... more like = FOR THE WIN!!) If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and rent it for one night. Even in a state of turning off the movie every 10 or 15 minutes or so, then restarting and picking up where you left off, not only was John Cusack so engaging that he made me shed tears NINE MINUTES IN...

But at 45 minutes into this almost 2-hour movie, I broke down because of him.

Without a doubt, John Cusack delivers a career defining, but sure-to-be in the years-to-come, under-rated Oscar worthy-performance as a widower who decides to adopt his own child, fufilling the dying wish of his wife.

Trust me, this is one of the greatest feel-good, tear-jerking movies OF ALL TIME.

Please, if you read this, rent it no more than 30 minutes after you read this review and prove it to yourself...

Bottom Line: John Cusack delivers one of his finest career-defining performances, the rest of the cast delivers solid performances, and you'll cry at least three times, if not more, before it's over... even if you try to take breaks to prevent the tears! Overall: 10/10 - DO NOT MISS THIS MOVIE!! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll love it!! :)