Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Modern Family - TV Series - Review

This one is a really personal I Guess I Missed That! Modern Family is on series 7 and I have only just found it and watched it. (I have watched 2 seasons).

This is a massive hit in America but I had never heard of it here in the UK. It is the perfect blend of satire of reality TV and sitcom,

The first episode sets it up perfectly showing you a documentary of what you think are three separate families that (spoiler alert) turn out to be one large dysfunctional. hilarious family.

Each section of the family has very relatable situations, scenarios and the reason they are all so very funny is you know someone, possibly in your family that has done something similar although maybe not to that extreme.

As a new parent for the second time, seeing Phil and Claire parent their 2 girls and a boy, each with their own hang ups and  foibles you can see the attempt by Phil to be the cool parent, the friend as something you know doesn't work, but no one likes to be hated. Claire is the more level headed and rational parent although with Luke, her little boy and almost favourite child being dumb as a box of frogs it leaves open the door for slap stick humour from Luke and despairing humour from Claire. I think that sums up most parents really.

Cam and Mitchell are a gay couple who have adopted a asian baby. Cam has the best scene so far in the entire show. He helps out his niece's boyfriends band by playing drums. His first audition is traditionally poor and cringe worthy however he claims to have the sticks in the wrong hands and then performs amazingly. It is played so well.

Jay the father to Mitchell and Claire and has a new wife and step son. She is much younger and latino and plays the stereotype so perfectly while objecting to being called out on the stereotype. Her son Manny is the true genius of the family, but is socially awkward for a self confident person, his addiction to coffee also does not help.

Each family member brings a quality to the show that we all see in ourselves to some degree and that's where we relate and find the most humour. Our own insecurities and situations seem slightly less serious with this program. I know I am only two series in but it has a stellar cast and crew (created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan) two greats in the comedy world.

It is a complete success with every aspect it delivers. This is one of the most perfect television programs and if you haven't seen I recommend getting a copy as soon as you can. It's both funny and touching, true moments that work for us as individuals and us as the general viewer. This program is something that resonates with me as I too live with the most loving, caring and dysfunctional family like we all do in some way or other.

Modern Family feels like home.


Thursday, July 07, 2016

Obligatory Apology

This is just a short apology to say, that there is a very good reason apart from my crippling laziness that I have not made a post in a while.

7 days after my last post on the 11th May my Son was born. So finding the time to watch and then review anything has slowed while I look after him and his sister.

Some would call that a poor excuse. Well maybe. I hope to get some more reviews up soon, and until then please watch this very funny video as an apology.