Now in its third season, NBC’s Parenthood has settled comfortably into its role as a safety blanket.
The sheer absurdity of much of the film’s plot provides the bulk of the entertainment.
Parenthood has all the components for a great family drama: struggling siblings, imperfect parents, and a whole lot of heart.
Civic Duty tantalizes with “is he or isn’t he” questions.
“The Movie of the Decade.” What else is on?
Director Peter Weir and screenwriter Andrew Niccol merely settle for purveying unthreatening, self-satisfied cleverness.
The show is predicated on a concept, rather than a plot, that has never allowed a fully realized exploration of its many devices.
Ignore We Don’t Live Here Anymore’s literary pretence and focus on its truly remarkable performances.
The movie is an ensemble piece but, make no mistake, this is Laura Dern’s show all the way.