Shazzer30

I did not expect another "Friends", but I did expect funnier dialogue. The script seems somewhat flat, and the so-called funny bits seem to elicit laughs of the forced variety. One reviewer commented that people didn't compare "Frasier" to "Cheers"; there really was no need. "Frasier" may not have had the same writers as "Cheers", but it was still fresh and witty. "Joey" does not boast the golden team of writers that "Friends" had, and perhaps that is where it's lacking. These writers aren't really digging for subtle or original humor- it's a rehash of just about every other sitcom that's been before. And I'm sorry, but that's not humorous- that's regurgitation.

My kids and I were really anticipating the release of this film, and perhaps that's why it ended up falling flat for me. Then again, it could be the overly advertised and merchandising that Disney/Pixar obviously spent zillions of dollars on to ensure your kids would bug you to buy them every CL thing under the sun. Or, Pixar has set the computer animation bar so high with gems like "The Incredibles" that everything else seems lame by comparison. But really, I think the storyline was very weak. Yes, Chicken Little finds "A piece of the sky", which turns out to be something you'd never guess in a million years. Because of his over-the-top belief in the sky falling, everyone in the town avoids him or makes fun of him, and even his own Father is embarrassed by him. Once he is proved right, though, they're singing a different tune.

There isn't a whole lot to praise/discuss about this movie, although they did secure a great cast (Zach Braff, Joan Cusak, Garry Marshall and Steve Zahn, one of my all-time favorites). After wondering if I'd lost my love for animation, it was a relief, albeit strange, to hear my 7 year old daughter ask me (after it was over)if we could "go do something fun now". When I rounded on her, indignant at the lack of appreciation for taking her to the movies, she commented with totally honesty, "I just didn't think it was very good". I think that says it all, don't you?