I gave it a 7.5 out of 10

Great visuals, story delivers no surprises

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

I fell in love with the TV comedy "Life With Bonnie" when it first aired on the TV. Later, when I found out that the show went off the air, I became upset. I know that it was only a TV series, but some of the other shows that they have on now just don't compare to hers. She's such a funny and sincere actress that I love to watch her act in some of the movies she stars in such as "Return To Me" which is my absolute favorite and "Jumanji". I just don't understand why the network took her show off the air. Was it that some of the audience didn't like it? I always thought that her TV family sort of reminded me of my family. I still can remember one episode where her TV husband told everyone that someone was coming over to pick something up and she raced around the house tidying it up a bit. I remember telling my parents and grandmother that sounded like something that we would do. Telling her daughter to get on the piano and her son to go and play with his friend and the, I guess she played the maid, to help her clean the house. That episode will always be in the corner of my mind and I will always have a good laugh thinking of it.

how in God's name can programmers retain such dreck as "Yes, Dear" and "Hope and Faith" yet cancel a creative and charming sitcom such as LWB? The mind boggles. It's been a few seasons since it's untimely demise, and, while there were flawed elements, and Bonnie may have been a little self-indulgent at times, the actors' joy at simply being on the air and working together was infectious. The cast was like an improv group and might as well have been called the "bonnie players", since quite a few of the cast had appeared together in one Hunt vehicle or another. If there has ever been a better Halloween episode conjured up for television, I challenge the reader to compare it to the episode in which the cast performs as characters from "The Wizard of Oz", a truly brilliant send up, and one that will forever be kept in my library to be replayed each Halloween. LWB, as under-rated though it was, developed a core audience that enjoyed the writing, improv and good cheer that each episode brought. It is sorely missed, and hopefully will wind up on DVD.

I too would like to add to the growing list of discontent in not liking the so-called 'hit' comedy 'Life with Bonnie.' First of all, how can ABC claim it is a hit when it is so low in ratings, and is in last place against all the other networks for its show time of 9pm? I give it a definite two thumbs down. I have tried to watch it several times, but each and every time ended up turning it off, as it was so bad. And it seems a repeat of the same boring show week after week with just a few changes made, and of course the unending parade of tiresome 'guest' stars. I cannot believe that ABC is allowing this show on air at all. It has gone downhill since the last time I saw it a few weeks ago. Obviously it shows how desperate ABC is to continue to air this non-funny comedy, and how ABC continues to fail in their programming ideas. No wonder ABC is in last place when this is one of their 'hit' shows. The 'show' part of the show is just deplorable, no humor, and never makes any sense whatsoever. What is the point in it? And those kids really need elocution lessons; I can hardly ever understand a word any of them says. And her husband, played by Mr. Derwin, to me has no chemistry with Ms. Hunt, she seems uneasy every time they do any sort of intimate touches, and they are supposed to be married? Send him back to daytime where he obviously belongs. Don't see the love there at all, only friction. And, why should I feel sorry for a mother who only works two hours a day on a talk show, which means TV high salaries, not minimum wage, has a doctor as a husband, and a housekeeper? There is no way to identify with this character of Bonnie. I didn't even think that Carl Reiner was that special. Is this show merely a chance to give a paycheck to some in Hollywood, such as her endless parade of friends? If so, where do I sign up? Ms. Hunt should consider just doing film work, as she seems far better at that than primetime comedy. Also, why does Ms. Hunt wear the same black outfit each time I see her? Whether she is in a picture, on the show, or on a talk show touting her show, is ABC only giving her enough money for one outfit to wear? This show only spells disaster to me, which is sad since I have really liked Ms. Hunt in movies. I have totally given up on this boring 'hit', and I won't make the mistake of trying to give it another chance, as it is a total waste of my time. If ABC continues to give it 'Life' then how sad is this network- ABC shame on you once again. Let Hunt do movies where I can really enjoy her as I have many times in the past- this medium is not for her, because I don't enjoy her on TV at all.

I am absolutely thrilled to see that Bonnie Hunt's 5th effort to land a series is looking more and more successful on ABC. She is one of the most gifted comedic actresses on the planet as well as a superb writer and improvisational expert!!! I am doubly excited to see Don Lake involved as well...another one of the great comic talents and Marianne Muelerlile as well!!!!! People, watch this one...smart comedy with heart. Even John Ritter's new show is a great lead-in!!! I wasn't expecting to like it as much, but having a teenage daughter, I could totally relate! Congrats to all concerned!