recommended

Overrated and overhyped

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

I find this show to be an absolute original classic. Why else would it have spanned 6 decades to date. The plot is very original and is actually a social microcosm of the time (the 1960's). Granted, many shows from this era were on the silly side (Munsters, Addams Family, I Dream Of Jeannie, and even Batman). The really outstanding element of this show is how well it was cast. All 7 cast members are very convincing and their chemistry is outstanding. I'm the first to admit that some of the humor is silly. But some of it is not. It also falls under the banner of TV sitcoms with a very catchy soundtrack. The guest stars on this show were very entertaining for the most part (including a very young Kurt Russell). In my opinion, I don't believe that there has ever been a more scrutinized, criticized, nor analyzed show in the history of television. The very exaggerated detail that's questioned is what makes it funny (ie for a 3 hour tour, the Howells are carrying about 30 million dollars). Besides: if they have THAT much money, why are they on a 3 hour tour when they should be sailing on one of their own yachts? See what I mean? To me, there will never be another Gilligan's Island, Honeymooners, or I Love Lucy simply because they are timeless classics.

This is truly classic 1960s TV comedy, and which never gets old. We've watched it countless times and always will, even when we know the outcomes and the various ways that Gilligan can foul things up, some worse than others (he really should have been strangled for just sitting there watching the helicopter take-off without shouting to the others). However, like so many other comedy shows (Seinfeld comes to mind) the situations, the writing, the characters aren't quite yet developed and defined during the initial season, and I avoid these weak, early b&w episodes like the plague, which is why I only own DVD seasons 2 & 3. By season 2, the show hit it's full stride, I don't know why, and I don't think it's the color, but the situations, the characters, and the plots were so much more enjoyable. Growing up with the show, I never questioned the implausible plots, or the way the various guest stars (Kirky Russell, Larry Storch, Hans Conried, Denny Miller, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Don Rickles, Phil Silvers, Rory Calhoun, even sports stars Jim Lefebvre and Roman Gabriel as natives) manage to land on then leave the island while our heroes remain stranded, or the seemingly unlimited wardrobe of the girls and the Howell's-- especially the Howell's-- brought on board for their 3 hour cruise, and they seem the be the stuff of fun trivia today, but the show, largely due to Gilligan's childlike and simple minded antics, and his unending effect on the Skipper's nerves, assures this show to remain among the very best of classic TV comedy shows.

I know that such a odd assortment of people carrying a strange assortment of items on a seven hour cruse sounds crazy. Mr. Howell carrying suitcases full of money. The professor carrying test tubes, books and scientific equipment. A glamorous Hollywood movie star with diamonds and furs. But is not at all crazy if you understand who Mr. Howell really was. A very wealthy man, yes. But Howell Industries was only a front for the real source of his wealth. For lovable old Mr. Howell and the skipper were really ruthless drug smugglers and the Minow on it's way to make a drug buy when the storm hit. Think about it... That explains the suitcases full of money and the professors lab equipment, to analyze the purchase. I suspect that Ginger was Howell's mistress and he had tricked Mary Ann onto the boat as part of the payment for the drugs. He likey planed to dispose of Mrs. Howell at sea so he and Ginger could be together. As for Gilligan, he was just a poor halfwit who's devotion to the skipper was such, that he didn't even realize the ruthless men he was working for.

Gilligan's Island is a show anyone from age 4-100 could watch. Of course, people have varying taste, but to those who have not been introduced to this nice show, do not know what they're getting into.The episodes are fun and funny. Slapstick plays a major key-role in the comedic style of this show, but there's also some subtle stuff as well as in-jokes.The acting is great. Every character is casted perfectly, and some of the performances are so over-the-top, it actually fits in and adds to the atmosphere.There's nothing vulgar, which makes this great for kids. Some of the first season I believe is in black and white, which to kids, can be a slight turnoff. This is a very friendly show.The various antics and mishaps are hilarious to watch, be they from concept or full realization.Overall, I highly recommend Gilligan's Island to anyone with a great sense of humor. With a wonderful cast, funny episodes, and great premise, this is a show to watch in the morning as you eat breakfast.