Television critics are releasing their reviews of the pilot of Justin Berfield's J2TV's "Sons of Tucson" in advance of tonight's series premiere and it is garnering some solid, positive reviews. Below is just a small sample of the commendations the new show and it's stars are receiving.
The Hollywood Reporter: "Bottom Line: An unconventional family comedy mixes warmth with a sly wit."
Chicago Sun-Times: "The jokes are often as juvenile as the juveniles, which makes for some relaxing sitcom viewing. If the writers can stay away from any sort of tenderness, they might have a winner on their hands."
Boston Globe: "Ron is played by Tyler Labine, the clown who was one of the best things about “Reaper’’ and “Invasion,’’ and he keeps this show in comic motion, too...He also plays the show’s physical comedy with a light touch, for instance when he spots a $20 bill on the floor, steps on it, and slides it away. He steals the money, and, ultimately, he steals the show."
Los Angeles Times: "The kids, all excellently played, are arrayed much as they were in "Malcolm"...Ultimately, this is another in a long line of movies and shows in which immature adults are forced to grow up by the presence of suddenly acquired needful children (whom he will teach to be children)...But the governing impulses here are more sardonic than sentimental, and this being television, the usual end may be forestalled indefinitely, and happily so."
Vitemo.com: "The personalities and relationships of the Gunderson brothers are the driving forces of the show... All in all, with the combination of unique characters, hilarious story lines, and the prime positioning during a night when the audience is looking for laughs, Sons of Tucson certainly delivers."
Collider: "Of the show’s adolescent stars, Stockham shines the brightest... If you are a fan of Tyler Labine’s schtick–a perfectly understandable position–Tucson is for you."
Boston Herald:"Labine is essentially playing the same character he played on CW’s cult favorite “Reaper,” but his wiseacre act shows no sign of getting old... The boys, too, are well cast, especially Dolce as an 11-year-old about to turn 70 any second, so heavy are the responsibilities he carries... “Sons” doesn’t shine yet, but it could if the writers embrace their loony wild childs."
Entertainment Weekly "If you like the laid-back-dude vibe given off by Reaper's Tyler Labine, you'll enjoy this nicely ratty sitcom."
Don't miss the series premiere of "Sons of Tucson" tonight at 9:30/8:30 central on FOX.
The Hollywood Reporter: "Bottom Line: An unconventional family comedy mixes warmth with a sly wit."
Chicago Sun-Times: "The jokes are often as juvenile as the juveniles, which makes for some relaxing sitcom viewing. If the writers can stay away from any sort of tenderness, they might have a winner on their hands."
Boston Globe: "Ron is played by Tyler Labine, the clown who was one of the best things about “Reaper’’ and “Invasion,’’ and he keeps this show in comic motion, too...He also plays the show’s physical comedy with a light touch, for instance when he spots a $20 bill on the floor, steps on it, and slides it away. He steals the money, and, ultimately, he steals the show."
Los Angeles Times: "The kids, all excellently played, are arrayed much as they were in "Malcolm"...Ultimately, this is another in a long line of movies and shows in which immature adults are forced to grow up by the presence of suddenly acquired needful children (whom he will teach to be children)...But the governing impulses here are more sardonic than sentimental, and this being television, the usual end may be forestalled indefinitely, and happily so."
Vitemo.com: "The personalities and relationships of the Gunderson brothers are the driving forces of the show... All in all, with the combination of unique characters, hilarious story lines, and the prime positioning during a night when the audience is looking for laughs, Sons of Tucson certainly delivers."
Collider: "Of the show’s adolescent stars, Stockham shines the brightest... If you are a fan of Tyler Labine’s schtick–a perfectly understandable position–Tucson is for you."
Boston Herald:"Labine is essentially playing the same character he played on CW’s cult favorite “Reaper,” but his wiseacre act shows no sign of getting old... The boys, too, are well cast, especially Dolce as an 11-year-old about to turn 70 any second, so heavy are the responsibilities he carries... “Sons” doesn’t shine yet, but it could if the writers embrace their loony wild childs."
Entertainment Weekly "If you like the laid-back-dude vibe given off by Reaper's Tyler Labine, you'll enjoy this nicely ratty sitcom."
Don't miss the series premiere of "Sons of Tucson" tonight at 9:30/8:30 central on FOX.
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