Parenthood Review: You Can't Always Get What You Want Comments (Page 2)
25 Comments
Jim
October 10th, 2012 4:36 PM
One of the best episodes of the series. For those harping on Victor's homerun, anyone who has been involved in little league baseball will tell you there are often a lot of wild plays like that with several errors. I liked how they showed the family's reaction to Kristina's news without us hearing what was being said. However, I think the scene would have been even better if they had let it play out a little bit and shown the interaction between Kristina and the family after her news and they support that they obviously gave to her. The scene seemed to end a little too abruptly.
richard
October 10th, 2012 3:33 PM
FANTASTIC episode. i love this show, makes me want to watch friday night lights. favorites are crosby, max, drew and amber. i like crosby less though the more responsible he becomes though
lararms09 Rank: New User
October 10th, 2012 1:32 PM
I am so in love with this show. The acting, the tugging of hearstrings, the laughs, the sense of family togetherness, how real everything is. I cry almost every epsiode. The direction of this episode was amazing. How they showed all of the family reacting to the news without actually hearing the words was just incredible. I can not agree with the reviewer(Carissa)more on not understanding why more people aren't enthralled by this series.
Marty
October 10th, 2012 12:58 PM
This is the best show on TV, sucks that the ratings don't show it. Sarah needs to learn she doesn't always need a guy. Adam and Kristina are great. Joel is my wife and daughter's favorite. Zeek is a great family patriarch.
d
October 10th, 2012 11:20 AM
@G who writes: even with Victor's unrealistic home run.
I loved the scene because it was hilariously realistic. Or what's next on tv.
Victor (who plays badly) was able to have a home run because the other kids were exactly at his level.
That made him part of the group, more than the home run, and on a plus side in one scene they show us that Victor (gorgeous kid, by the way) realizes that the others are family, someone who will fight for you, not just people. I thought it was brilliant story telling.
G
October 10th, 2012 11:00 AM
I loved it, too, even with Victor's unrealistic home run. I cried when Haddie walked in. The looks on everyone's faces even before Kristina shared the news were so effective to get across their confusion and concern (after initial excitement, of course).
Where was the Bravermans' new dog??
Love Amber and Ryan together. I think Sarah needs to ditch both her love interests and learn how to be alone!
I quit a job like Julia's recently for similar reasons. Best decision I ever made. I'm sure there will be challenges for her family, but they will work through them and it will be better than where they were for sure.
d
October 10th, 2012 10:36 AM
Agree with Carissa: Mark was because of the issues, then I too felt like it was imposed. I may be heartless, but the fuss about family picture IMO was absurd. Hank on the other side is magic. It is. It will still give us plenty to look at (not the easiest and natural kind of romance, but entertaining).
I don't know why every body MUST settle down (for the fans). I mean Amber.
There are so many relationships on this program it would be nice to dig into Amber's career possibilities instead of another boyfriend.
End scene: I wasn't a fan of the whole cancer plot, but if it's delivered this way: way to go!
As for Julia, finally! I mean, I hate to see a woman give up what she's worked for and hope to see her soon in a new work environment, but still, you had to ask yourself.. how could she always be around for the family while pursuing a career? Truth is, it's really really hard for men and women alike... just, for a woman, it's a little bit harder.^_°
The end was so fantastic they look on all there faces as soon as Haddie walked in was a mix of happiness and shock and then quickly went to sadness when Christina told them about her cancer.
I too thought it was a sweet moment when Victor got his home run, however I found it a little odd that the team they were playing was winning 4-1 and then when he hit the ball they could not catch or throw it. No new episode next week....BUMMER
This was another great episode!
Carissa: Mark still has his apartment 2 weeks ago they were at his place making a meal when she was first talking to Mark about Hank. Jason Ritter has said many time that he loves the show so I really hope that he stays. I do not want her and Hank to get together!
I too am not a Haddie fan but I knew she would come home as soon has she heard the news. I am just curious as to how she knew where they all were.
I knew Julia was going to quit as soon as she was making pancakes and Sydney was still super upset.
I really want Amber and Ryan to get together! I think they would make a great couple and I can see him being on the show a very long time! I hope he stays around.
Amber is so great with Max. Amber is one of my favorite's. I almost cried during the scene with her and Christina!
The end was so fantastic they look on all there faces as soon as Haddie walked in was a mix of happiness and shock and then quickly went to sadness when Christina
CC
October 10th, 2012 9:50 AM
Such an underrated series! It ridiculous that not everyone watches this show. Best betrayal of a family's love and support through many tribulations!
Loved this episode. My favourite so far for the season!
Elyse
October 10th, 2012 9:32 AM
Fantastic Episode!
Carol -
The song is Man on Fire (Little Daylight Remix) by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
pam
October 10th, 2012 2:42 AM
What a great show. I've been that mom that tried to do it all. . My boys played baseball. Their grandpa had words with coaches. I' ve had a child at college. What a great job you did showing all these things. But. Above all Kristina. . No words were needed. Many tears shed tonight while watching. Kleenex or puffs should really be one of this shows sponsors. Thank you.
Kate
October 10th, 2012 2:14 AM
"Never do you feel farther away from home than when someone you love gets sick."
So true!
carol
October 10th, 2012 1:37 AM
Could you please tell me the name of the song that was played when Victor got his hit and who sings the one that was played on parenthood 10/09/12.
Thank you,
Carol
carol
October 10th, 2012 1:34 AM
Could you please tell me the name of the song that was played when Victor got his hit and who sings the one that was played.
October 10th, 2012 4:36 PM
One of the best episodes of the series. For those harping on Victor's homerun, anyone who has been involved in little league baseball will tell you there are often a lot of wild plays like that with several errors. I liked how they showed the family's reaction to Kristina's news without us hearing what was being said. However, I think the scene would have been even better if they had let it play out a little bit and shown the interaction between Kristina and the family after her news and they support that they obviously gave to her. The scene seemed to end a little too abruptly.
October 10th, 2012 3:33 PM
FANTASTIC episode. i love this show, makes me want to watch friday night lights. favorites are crosby, max, drew and amber. i like crosby less though the more responsible he becomes though
Rank: New User
October 10th, 2012 1:32 PM
I am so in love with this show. The acting, the tugging of hearstrings, the laughs, the sense of family togetherness, how real everything is. I cry almost every epsiode. The direction of this episode was amazing. How they showed all of the family reacting to the news without actually hearing the words was just incredible. I can not agree with the reviewer(Carissa)more on not understanding why more people aren't enthralled by this series.
October 10th, 2012 12:58 PM
This is the best show on TV, sucks that the ratings don't show it. Sarah needs to learn she doesn't always need a guy. Adam and Kristina are great. Joel is my wife and daughter's favorite. Zeek is a great family patriarch.
October 10th, 2012 11:20 AM
@G who writes: even with Victor's unrealistic home run.
I loved the scene because it was hilariously realistic. Or what's next on tv.
Victor (who plays badly) was able to have a home run because the other kids were exactly at his level.
That made him part of the group, more than the home run, and on a plus side in one scene they show us that Victor (gorgeous kid, by the way) realizes that the others are family, someone who will fight for you, not just people. I thought it was brilliant story telling.
October 10th, 2012 11:00 AM
I loved it, too, even with Victor's unrealistic home run. I cried when Haddie walked in. The looks on everyone's faces even before Kristina shared the news were so effective to get across their confusion and concern (after initial excitement, of course).
Where was the Bravermans' new dog??
Love Amber and Ryan together. I think Sarah needs to ditch both her love interests and learn how to be alone!
I quit a job like Julia's recently for similar reasons. Best decision I ever made. I'm sure there will be challenges for her family, but they will work through them and it will be better than where they were for sure.
October 10th, 2012 10:36 AM
Agree with Carissa: Mark was because of the issues, then I too felt like it was imposed. I may be heartless, but the fuss about family picture IMO was absurd. Hank on the other side is magic. It is. It will still give us plenty to look at (not the easiest and natural kind of romance, but entertaining).
I don't know why every body MUST settle down (for the fans). I mean Amber.
There are so many relationships on this program it would be nice to dig into Amber's career possibilities instead of another boyfriend.
End scene: I wasn't a fan of the whole cancer plot, but if it's delivered this way: way to go!
As for Julia, finally! I mean, I hate to see a woman give up what she's worked for and hope to see her soon in a new work environment, but still, you had to ask yourself.. how could she always be around for the family while pursuing a career? Truth is, it's really really hard for men and women alike... just, for a woman, it's a little bit harder.^_°
Rank: Regular Character
October 10th, 2012 10:00 AM
The end was so fantastic they look on all there faces as soon as Haddie walked in was a mix of happiness and shock and then quickly went to sadness when Christina told them about her cancer.
I too thought it was a sweet moment when Victor got his home run, however I found it a little odd that the team they were playing was winning 4-1 and then when he hit the ball they could not catch or throw it. No new episode next week....BUMMER
Rank: Regular Character
October 10th, 2012 9:55 AM
This was another great episode!
Carissa: Mark still has his apartment 2 weeks ago they were at his place making a meal when she was first talking to Mark about Hank. Jason Ritter has said many time that he loves the show so I really hope that he stays. I do not want her and Hank to get together!
I too am not a Haddie fan but I knew she would come home as soon has she heard the news. I am just curious as to how she knew where they all were.
I knew Julia was going to quit as soon as she was making pancakes and Sydney was still super upset.
I really want Amber and Ryan to get together! I think they would make a great couple and I can see him being on the show a very long time! I hope he stays around.
Amber is so great with Max. Amber is one of my favorite's. I almost cried during the scene with her and Christina!
The end was so fantastic they look on all there faces as soon as Haddie walked in was a mix of happiness and shock and then quickly went to sadness when Christina
October 10th, 2012 9:50 AM
Such an underrated series! It ridiculous that not everyone watches this show. Best betrayal of a family's love and support through many tribulations!
Loved this episode. My favourite so far for the season!
October 10th, 2012 9:32 AM
Fantastic Episode!
Carol -
The song is Man on Fire (Little Daylight Remix) by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
October 10th, 2012 2:42 AM
What a great show. I've been that mom that tried to do it all. . My boys played baseball. Their grandpa had words with coaches. I' ve had a child at college. What a great job you did showing all these things. But. Above all Kristina. . No words were needed. Many tears shed tonight while watching. Kleenex or puffs should really be one of this shows sponsors. Thank you.
October 10th, 2012 2:14 AM
"Never do you feel farther away from home than when someone you love gets sick."
So true!
October 10th, 2012 1:37 AM
Could you please tell me the name of the song that was played when Victor got his hit and who sings the one that was played on parenthood 10/09/12.
Thank you,
Carol
October 10th, 2012 1:34 AM
Could you please tell me the name of the song that was played when Victor got his hit and who sings the one that was played.
Thank you,
Carol