The Worst Film Ever

One of my all time favorites.

Lack of good storyline.

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Outnumbered started as an experiment on BBC Four, hidden away in the 10:30 slot just prior to it's target audience about to go to bed. When a series gets promoted to BBC One, that's when it takes off.This is the show of the regular, mundane daily lives of a family of five with the odd (very in some cases) input from other characters. The three children improvise all their lines and the adults react to it. It's this that is the key to the comedy success, as the observations and statements have clearly come from the child, as opposed to the traditional way of doing things of a 30 something adult trying to think like a 7 year old, and often failing miserably.So after five series, three Christmas specials and the odd Comic/Sport Relief skit, how has the series progressed? Naturally speaking, the kids have grown up as each series comes and goes, not even Simon Cowell can do anything about that (yet). As the kids grow, each series changes with them. The first three series are clearly always going to be the best based on the original idea, but the later two have a charm of their own. The fifth series is actually superior to the fourth, as it had a wider story arc running through it than the fourth series did.This show is a jewel in the BBC's crown. Recommended viewing for everybody, and thanks to the wonders of on-demand, UK Gold and DVD, everybody can enjoy it.

Don't listen to that t*** who gave it 1/10 this is an amazing sit-com and it is one of the reasons I am proud to be British. It may be predictable and clichéd but that is part of its charm. Karen and Ben (the younger ones) are the best part their clashes are so funny and their logic is insane. What I mean by that is Karen is so literal and Ben is borderline nuts and thats great. The fourth series is on soon (When this review was posted) and I for one can't wait to see it and if you see this before Friday WATCH IT. Oh and one more thing that guys says it 'depressing' but it's not it deals with issues that any English family would face and I think it is a good mould for parenting you will not believe how much stuff my parents has taken from it (except they don't work cos we know how to get around them)

"hindquarters", Karen's impersonation in s2 was of Huw Edwards, but "Dad" thought it was Fiona Bruce...I tried to get SWMBO to watch s1 but it wasn't until she heard our boys howling with laughter when S2 was on that she decided to try it. She's now hooked - and would have loved a little girl like Karen (I'm not so sure I could cope!) Highlights for me are the last scenes of s2e1 and the "mouse funeral".I'm not certain that all the kids would be available in future years while they are at school, so a third series may be too much to hope for. A similar situation occurred with "Maria" from the "Sarah Jane Adventures", but perhaps a few "specials" at Xmas and Easter will keep us all happy.K

I came across this series by chance, after browsing the BBC I-player site. What a discovery.The whole thing is so true to life, it's scary. Parents who are so involved in their own world they mostly overlook the gems of information their kids come out with. Kids who actually behave like real life kids rather than the usual spoilt little brats (or worse, sugar sweet fakers) that most shows portray.For me, the star of the show is Karen. The brilliant Ramona Marquez deserves every TV award going..she steals the show every episode. (Her impression of Fiona Bruce in series 2 is hysterical!!) For someone so young she very clearly understands her character, and makes the most of every scene she is in.IF you haven't seen this show yet, please please please take the time to watch..and then set aside a whole day to watch the full 2 series as I promise one episode won't be enough.