Comments on: ‘Glee’ Has Style, but Lacks Rhythm

By: George

George — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:28:04 +0000

Glee is very good and of course a very liberal for a fascist network like Fox. I watch the show from Europe and I think that´s the way america should be… more songs, more gay and of course less death penalty…

By: Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:14:44 +0000

The characters are a bit exaggerated at times; NOBODY is as flamboyant as Kurt. But you know…That adds to the style somewhat. Sure, I get sick of Rachel’s diva-ness, and you are COMPLETELY right about Terri. It’s part of the show’s style, though, to be a complete unbelievable exaggeration. Even if it is, at times, annoying, there’s a certain charm about the show that’s hard to put your finger on.

Also, even if they are totally exaggerated, high school is a lot like that in many ways. I mean, my life and Kurt’s line up EXTREMELY well (I am a lesbian, but I don’t relate to him JUST because we’re both gay). I know a girl who just had the same thing happen to her as Quinn, too. Terri’s phantom fetus and Jayma Mays (I can’t remember the character’s name…guidance counselor Will likes) germophobia are just really annoying, but past that, it all still works out. It’s meant to be cute and funny, so the flat-at-times characterization is fine.

Besides, I’ve seen shows with characters written MUCH MUCH MUCH poorer than Glee’s

By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:39:34 +0000

“Funny” isn’t an excuse for throwing logic or creativity out the window. Making a “satire” shouldn’t make for the flatness of plot and character this show displays. As The Abridged Shakespeare Company says: the tragedies are funnier than the comedies. You need some stakes before you can get laughs. Smashing their reality with pigeonholed characters and forced plot points kills that.
I find the show boorish and condescending, with a few really good moments thrown in randomly.

I agree, this is all on the writers.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:33:19 +0000

Damn you guys are crazy. Sue’s a scene stealer… I dont whats wrong with you…

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:31:49 +0000

Awful review. The shows a comedic high school life satire with a bit of drama and youre criticizing it as a high school drama with a bit of comedy…

I stopped reading at the terri faking preganncy part, but to answer you on that: Shes crazy. Here’s for your logical “reason”.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:31:00 +0000

I agree that there are a few unbelievable characters, but honestly I just love the gayness. It’s so stupidly funny I can easily ignore Finn, who is awful.

By: Paul Tassi

Paul Tassi — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:30:15 +0000

I’ll keep watching it until there’s something better that comes on Wednesdays. It got picked up for a full season. I think the show might benefit from being half an hour, but that’s just me.

By: Madison

Madison — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:56:05 +0000

I actually like singing and dancing, so I may actually give this a shot now…

By: IcemanD

IcemanD — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:26:36 +0000

Great write up Paul. I’ve been watching this show since the premier and have to agree with you. On some levels the show is quite enjoyable but on many others it really isn’t.

I did, however, find last nights episode to be actually quite funny.

I’m really disappointed in Lynch’s character as well as this was the whole reason I started watching the show. She really just isn’t funny at all.

My wife enjoys the show which means I likely keep watching it for now. But, I agree, the show really does need to hit it’s stride or it definitely won’t last.