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Lawnchair Bes said:
i thought it was great, but think about it, if i can identify with George, i can also identify with Larry David, they are basically the same character. i would not recommend watching more than 10 episodes in a row though
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The thing is that Seinfeld was a masterpiece, an artwork. It wasn't JUST some guy's rambling acted out on a set. They hired writers, actors, they built sets. It's how you realize an idea that makes a difference, the idea alone isn't enough to make a good show.

So now what did they do with Curb? No written lines, just a script describing the scenes and improv. The actors? I don't know if they're just Larry's friends or what, but they were horrid. The one playing his wife included. And he's no actor either, he's just a really annoying man. No script, no actors. And no sets. Just a bunch of middle aged people who should probably be working or doing something slightly more rewarding with their lives walking around their (excuse the expression) disgustingly gigantic houses whining about minutiae. Nothing about that concept works.

Now, I love Larry. His ideas made Seinfeld. But they didn't put him in it, they hired excellent actors for it. And as much as I love his ideas put on tv, I don't want to see him in front of the camera. He's not a good actor.

And let's face it, the writing for Seinfeld was top notch. Some of the plots were ingenious. Can you honestly say that about Curb? No, it was just Larry's pet peeves the whole way. And great as he is, it's just not nearly enough to fill a show.

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i am even slowly changing my wardrobe to look like Larry
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the plot on the early shows was a lot more interesting, but you are right on the other stuff

what is that enjoy about it, is how larry reacts and what bothers him, so the other actors i really don't pay much attention to
 
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Lawnchair Bes said:
becker is great, especially the ending.

but your standards are too high
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I like Becker. It's really honest. It used to be on tv in Norway at like 1pm, that's the kind of show it is. Wake up after staying up too late the previous night, with one eye open, and you watch something like Becker. Totally unpretentious. And actually does have the odd joke, beats your low expectations.

What's the ending?


Truth is less you've seen the easier it is to be impressed. I've seen so much comedy now that it takes a lot more than it used to. That's not to say I would have liked Curb or the Office 10 years ago, they just don't appeal to me. But that's how standards are shaped.
 
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Martin said:
I like Becker. It's really honest. It used to be on tv in Norway at like 1pm, that's the kind of show it is. Wake up after staying up too late the previous night, with one eye open, and you watch something like Becker. Totally unpretentious. And actually does have the odd joke, beats your low expectations.

What's the ending?


Truth is less you've seen the easier it is to be impressed. I've seen so much comedy now that it takes a lot more than it used to. That's not to say I would have liked Curb or the Office 10 years ago, they just don't appeal to me. But that's how standards are shaped.
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he starts enjoying his life and he quits smoking
 
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