KaylaMaster

"Masterful" on many levels. A tremendous find for a couple that has trouble finding things we both enjoy. (I'm not a great fan of "death count" movies, and he needs a little action and adventure most of the time.)

This was a "Joy" to watch. I had no idea this actress had already done so many other contrasting roles. She was perfectly cast for this one.

For those who thought there were hints of plot lines that never materialized, there were. But that didn't obligate the writer(s) to pursue them. It just contributed to the suspense of which way this story would ultimately go... while hoping it had a satisfying ending.

The thing I loved best, is that this is a character we could care about, root for, cry with. So often in today's movies, we don't care what happens to the main characters, as they are so unlikable and void of any moral code or center.

If I had any criticism (there's always something) it's the completely one-dimensional, johnny-one-note character of Beth's adoptive Dad. (I was hoping she'd find her real one, as he seemed to care about her welfare) The film went so far to make the "feminist" case which was certainly authentic, especially in the sixties, it portrayed this guy as a demon, with no complexity or nuance at all.

It made sense that this is how she would have seen him, but he was portrayed to the audience that way as well. Humans are always complex and there are motivations for what they do, just as we see the depths of that with Beth.

All in all, WONDERFUL mini-series. I was only sorry it couldn't have been longer. As it was, it was all wheat and no chaff. Bravo!

I understand that it's extremely difficult to pick up where a two-time winner of a character left off and where everyone knows the main character so well, but boy could they have done better.

Some characters weren't just miscast, they betrayed what we know about the series. The worst in my opinion is the character of David. He is a caricature. Dumb as a rock, and just doesn't seem like he could be Niles and Daphne's kid. A pathetic, unlikable critter. The other supporting characters were all written to be trying way too hard.

The great thing about Frasier the series, is that it could laugh at itself without being self-conscious.

Sorry to say, I was so disappointed in this re-boot, I didn't bother to renew my Paramount Plus subscription. This re-boot, was the only reason I got it in the first place.

Ahh, well, it makes you appreciate the great stuff that much more when you realize how hard it is to strike gold three times. (Frasier on Cheers being the first time.). They can't all be winners. This one sure isn't.

I finally decided to start watching this twelve or so year-old series, thinking it might be a great candidate for a "binge watch." I made it to nine episodes and then I had to purge.

What absurd, preposterous writing. Ironically, the fictional character Julia could probably have done a better job writing the story, even though we never really saw one for the musical they invited the biggest richest Broadway backers to see before they were done writing it. Nonsense. Contrived drama for no reason. Oh, and a longtime professional takes sleeping pills so she can't even stand up straight on stage and then has suddenly recovered enough to stop slurring her words and hang out with the rival she detests instead of getting back to work since he left the show before it was over! That would destroy a person's career forever unless she was near death and on her way to the emergency room.

From beginning to end, there is nothing believable about this story, except that it is indeed a dirty business. There are loads of examples of stupidity. Do you really think back-biting chorus people would suddenly come over to little Karen's house and take her under their wing because she tells one of them, "You should be helping me." Really? What planet do these writers live on?

Every plot line was ridiculous and insulted our intelligence. Almost all the characters were unlikable, with the exception of perhaps, Frank who left Julia. I cheered.

The musical numbers are much better. Many people criticize McFee's acting and she's not exactly a great actress, but she's got a hell of a voice and can hold her own nicely with the dancers. Too bad there's still nothing but belting on Broadway even now. Many of these singers blow their voices out before they're 30.

Just don't think this is any sort of inside look at professional or Broadway theater. It ain't.