Parenthood

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Summary: Ron Howard's Best Film
Review: GREAT movie. GREAT characters. GREAT writing. GREAT acting. GREAT directing.

Such a shame it's not available in Widescreen (hence only 4 stars from me...)

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Summary: Poor DVD Quality
Review: The DVD version of Parenthood is not out in widescreen. This means the sides of the film have been cut off to fit on your TV. Most DVD versions are now issued in widescreen, but this one is not. Skip it.

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Summary: Perfect
Review: This movie is so great! It adds a certain eliment of comedy, while not taking away from the sentimental stiryline of Parenthood.

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Summary: A movie with comedy and drama successfully mixed in
Review: "Parenthood" stars Steve Martin and Mary Steenburgen as parents of kids that are growing up and going through their growing pains. The parents have to deal with such things as their kids throwing up all over them, sending one of their kids to a psychiatrist, and even deciding whether or not to have another kid. There are also other stars in the movie such as Rick Moranis who have families and are also having their tough times with their own kids.

What makes "Parenthood" a classic comedy movie other than that it's one of Steve Martin's best movies is that it successfully blends comedy with drama both at the same time. Parts of it are hilarious such as when Steve Martin shows up at his son's birthday party pretending to be a cowboy, and there are even some serious and sad parts such as when Steve Martin's dad asks him for advice.

I recommend "Parenthood" to anybody who likes either comedy or drama movies because "Parenthood" is a classic. Whether you have kids or not, you can really enjoy this movie a lot.

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Summary: The mirror of many people's lives
Review: I loved this movie the first time I watched it, as an 18 year old on my own for the first time. I still love it as a father of a two year old. A little heavy on the sentiment in some scenes, but in a movie like this you expect it and go along with it.

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Summary: Parenthood funny, but slow
Review: Director: Ron Howard Cast: Steve Martin,Rick Moranis,Mary Steenburgen and Jason Robards. Ron Howards comedy of Steve Martin trying not to be a cut up as a father is good but slow and skeptical.It was okay

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Summary: Wonderuful Family Film
Review: Parenthood was a wonderful family film that will definitly make you smile. Steve Martin was in his all time best. This film is mixed with humer and the real choices that people have to make in life. This movie has different stories but all the people are related and all of the stories somehow fit together. The acting in this movie could not have been any better. It's just how we would act in these type of situations. Very good storyline, we are basicly just looking in on other peoples lifestyles and learning from them. This is one of the all time best movies of the 80's, buy it today.

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Summary: I Loved This One!
Review: This is an episodic yarn of one family(and I mean all the relatives too! )and the trials and tribulations of raising children.I am single,31 and have no kids so maybe I cannot directly relate, but this is a heartwarming story that left me with lumps in my throat and tears in my eyes. Ensemble acting is wonderful with Jason Robards(who looks like he could be Martin's father in real-life!)as the patriarch commenting that "you never cross the goal line......" The film works on 2 levels. There is some on target comedy(especially in one fantasy sequence)and there are some genuine serious scenes that deal with real life problems. It is a perfect mix that results in one heckuva ride. I shall close by listing the cast because a good cast is worth repeating:Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Wiest, Rick Moranis, Harley Jane Kozak, Jason Robards, Thomas Hulce, Leaf Phoenix,Martha Plimpton,and Dennis Dugan(I probably forgot someone, and Oh yes that is Ronny's bro in little league scene!)

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Summary: Gosh, I LOVE this movie
Review: I jut saw this movie recently with my pals on a rainy afternoon. It was SOOO funny, sweet, and heartwarming. Steve Martin is one of the most hilarious people around. He has the same funny, slightly overbearing father quailties he has in "Father of the Bride." It was cool to see Keanu Reeves in his younger days and he delivers some really funny lines in this film. This movie potrayed a family, with problems, and that's something everyone can relate to.

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Summary: Opie Has Grown Up
Review: This Ron Howard celebration of family proves once and for all, that "Opie" has indeed grown up. As an upper-middle-class father and husband, Steve Martin embodies Thoreau's dictum that "most men lead lives of quiet desperation." Martin transcends the flawless ensemble production, without stealing anyone's thunder. Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest and a lot of other names, familiar and otherwise, are all perfect.