 "Incredibly Funny" | 2008-09-20 |
| - Reviewed By steveo2006 |
When Malcolm in the Middle first hit American TV screens it was something that was never seen before, it was a family not of the typical American lot... or are they? They got massive ratings for the first season and rightfully so, it gave is an incredibly funny depiction of real American family life. It's nothing like any other sitcom you've seen, all the characters don't make up at the end and we don't get a message of life shoved in our face. It's simply just funny because a lot of it is so true, yet so bizarre.
The show focuses around middle child genius Malcolm (hence the name) and his dysfunctional family. It chronicles his struggles being the most intelligent person in his family of misfits and his relationship with his mother, father and brothers. From time to time we're treated to Malcolm's monologues, generally him spouting his distaste for how his family are together. Frankie Muniz plays the part well and for the years that the show ran for he managed to keep the character consistent.
The family consist of Lois (the mother) she's crazy, plain and simple. She's the worst mother we could possibly imaging having, she's strict, she's stubborn and worst of all she's always right. Hal (The dad) he's the weakest one of the lot, he's pretty dumb and easily manipulated which the boys are very familiar with. Francis (the oldest brother) he was sent to military school by Lois for simply getting in too much trouble. Being in military school doesn't stop him from being the prankster though. Reece (second oldest) he's an idiot and one of the main reasons why the boys are always in trouble as his usual "cunning" schemes never work. Dewey (the youngest) he just stays out of the way and when he does get involved he's the usual annoying little brother.
This is truly an amazing and original sitcom and I was forced to just be general about the show as no further seasons have been released. I'm happy to hear that season 2 may be on the way and hopefully further seasons will follow onto DVD. By far my favourite character has to be Hal, his craziness and quite childish personality make him one of the funniest characters in a sitcom. |
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| "Exceptionally funny show" | 2008-07-07 |
| - Reviewed By btcady |
| Malcolm in the Middle was one of the most creative shows ever put on television. It was an excellent mix of intellectual humor with total nonsense. |
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| "So funny!!" | 2008-03-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A29810OUAE01O3 |
| Come on guys!! Don't make us beg!! Give us season 2!! |
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| "Fantastic DVD for the not so usual TV family" | 2008-03-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2IXOSUFT6WQIX |
| I started watching Malcolm in the Middle on TV in Spring of 2007 and instantly fell in love. Once I found out that Fox took it off of its 6:30PM weekday schedule I was just so upset. Enough with the background story, this DVD is great. Malcolm in the Middle is not you average TV show. Each character is lovable in their own way. Lois(the mother) is loud, strict, but I can't get enough of her yelling. Hal (dad) is a loving husband and father of his kids, and he seems to always be trying to find a sanctuary in his mind to escape the daily problems of his kids and his life. Malcolm is not your run of the mill kid, he's 13, has an IQ of 165, moved up to a gifted class, and trying to survive his daily life with his barely functional family. Reese is dumb when it comes to school, but he knows how to intimidate kids to get what he wants, and he also has ideas that he may think are good but usually will lead to a new level of punishment from Lois. Dewey is just a little innocent kid, though that somewhat changes, that is just going with his daily life and has his own unique to deal with his brothers. Francis, the eldest of all the brothers, is pretty much a bad*** for a lack of better words. He got sent to military school by Lois and Hal for all the damage he did, mentally and emotionally. There are other characters, though not as important, still play a big role in this non functional family's life. The bonus features, I found, great because I love interviews and behind the scenes clips. If you are a Malcolm in the Middle fan and you don't own this DVD already, I'm not gonna tell you anything more than BUY IT. |
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| "Loved this series" | 2008-03-06 |
| - Reviewed By mrsmarvel |
| I can't wait for the other seasons to come out. I love this show. |
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| "Malcolm is just the funniest!" | 2008-01-29 |
| - Reviewed By biddle4 |
| What student or adult couldn't relate to Malcolm and his family. It is a truly funny video. |
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| "Great Buy!" | 2008-01-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3TWECPDSMG2HM |
| Malcolm in the Middle was one of the wittiest and most creative television series ever. Buying the first season on DVD was a great gift for our whole family. We hope that the other seasons will be released on DVD soon as this series is an American classic! |
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| "Best Pilot Ever?" | 2008-01-02 |
| - Reviewed By jonescincy |
| It is rare that a show's pilot episode is one of it's best. I started watching this show in season 2 or 3 and was hooked immediately. I bought this DVD in 2002 after having read an "expert" review of this being possibly the best Pilot ever made for a half hour sitcom. It did not disappoint at all. Like all shows there are a few episodes that are kind of boring but it always redeems itself. Much of this is the true american family with a little extra umph thrown in here and there. Great DVD, now only if they'd start cranking out some more seasons... |
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| "the writers are gods" | 2007-11-17 |
| - Reviewed By surfpenguin |
Malcolm in The Middle is comic genius. It's simply the best, most original, most funny, poignant, rewatchable coming of age story ever. The writers instincts for weaving fantasy and reality so that this crazy family echos our own, may be the key to its comedy - I don't know - I just really love this show. I bought the DVD several years ago now and may have to buy another copy soon simply because my kids, after several million viewings, insist on not putting the discs back in their case, leaving them in with the Lego, or sometimes using them as ninja stars. The one thing my kids do agree on however is why the other seasons have never been released? I simply can't understand why the parent company, 20th Century Fox, would not want to sit back and enjoy the profits that would flow in from the release of the other seasons.
Does anyone have any information on this strange phenomenon? |
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| "Better than I imagined!!!" | 2007-09-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A34R18IS5F17CL |
I have loved "Malcolm In The Middle" since it first aired on TV, so when I found out that you could buy the first season on DVD I was ecstatic and immediately bought it (without any hesitations!). It is a series that you could watch over and over again and never get sick of it. The DVD is amazing and the extra features are really interesting. I have learnt loads about the "Malcolm in the middle" series; that I wouldn't know if I had not purchased the DVD.
If you are a "Malcolm In The Middle" fan then it is defiantly for you!
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