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mraw 10-22-09 10:19 AM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
The writers did a good job in making the daughter much more likeable this week. I hope she stays that way and/or gets even better.

Gunde 10-22-09 01:23 PM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 

Originally Posted by Giantrobo (Post 9788848)
Ok, that girl Olivia and that whole Marriage thing was hilarious. :lol:

Definetely. And great acting by those two kids.

"Great plan Axl. Now we're married and we have a baby!!"

CPA-ESQ. 10-22-09 02:41 PM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
That little kid is a good actor.

I don't get the hate for Patricia Heaton... but then again I have never seen her in anything before except this show. I never watched 5 minutes of Raymon (that's where she is from - right?)

Deftones 10-22-09 02:43 PM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
meh. average episode. brick was good as usual.

maingon 10-22-09 11:25 PM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
I like the whole cast execpt for Patricia Heaton. She seems to be trying too hard. that little kid is pretty funnytoo. I like this show but would be better with less Patricia Heaton.

skatefan20 10-23-09 12:30 AM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
I'm in the minority - even with her bad math skills, I love Heaton!

This was my favorite ep so far.

Mike and Olivia's conversation at the front door was great.
And Sue blowing up after her mom found the check was funny and sweet. rotfl

JasonF 10-23-09 01:17 AM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
I've got nothing against Heaton as an actress. It's just that the harried mom trying her best to keep up with everything her wacky husband, boss, co-workers, and kids throw at her is such a cliched character that I don't need to see it again.

DJariya 10-23-09 04:14 AM

Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09
 
Just went through a 4 episode marathon and I'm finally caught up. I like the show, but man Patricia Heaton's character is such a pathetic clueless woman. I just want to strangle her at how stupid she acts. I used to think that Heaton was kinda hot for a 50+ year old woman, but dang could they not make her any more frumpier and unattractive.....But, I guess that's the whole point of the show that she's supposed to be a middle America housewife.

The kids, especially Brick and Sue are fun to watch and I enjoy the Dad.

DJariya 10-28-09 04:02 AM

The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
<a href="http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/?action=view&current=The-Middle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/The-Middle.jpg" border="0" alt="The Middle"></a>

Synopsis:

Spoiler:


Brick is tested at school and rated "socially challenged," and Mike hopes basketball will bring him out of his shell. But when a lawn-mower contest is held at the neighborhood block party, it's Brick's talent for souping up engines that helps him fit in. Meanwhile, Frankie helps raise money for Axl's football team.



I'm all caught up w/ this show. For the most part I like it, but damn Heaton's character Frankie is such a clueless woman.

maingon 10-29-09 01:42 AM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
I really like this show, the kids are really funny especially the little one. really funny episode tonight.

Giantrobo 10-29-09 02:46 AM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
Pretty funny ep. The youngest kid has a good onscreen presence. He's seems older than his character.

:lol: @ the daughter chasing balls.

Chew 10-29-09 06:48 AM

Does Atticus Shaffer (Brick) have some medical condition with his legs? They never really show him taking more than two steps before he's off-camera and even those steps are a bit gimpy.

rfduncan 10-29-09 08:03 AM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
This was the best episode yet! AND there was no real mention of the family's financial woes for once!

Brick is just the bomb! [whisper]bomb![/whisper]

CPA-ESQ. 10-29-09 12:49 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
Loved Brick playing basketball! he is like a mini "rain man"

leacha 10-29-09 04:24 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 

Originally Posted by Chew (Post 9803169)
Does Atticus Shaffer (Brick) have some medical condition with his legs? They never really show him taking more than two steps before he's off-camera and even those steps are a bit gimpy.

I read that he's had some brittle bone disease and has rods in his legs.

I was just telling my wife that the casting for this how was dead on and they should have used this casting agent for Hank.

skatefan20 10-29-09 07:28 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 

Originally Posted by CPA-ESQ. (Post 9803816)
Loved Brick playing basketball!

Brick counting to make sure the gym wasn't over the max capacity....:lol:

maingon 10-29-09 07:49 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 

Originally Posted by skatefan20 (Post 9804597)
Brick counting to make sure the gym wasn't over the max capacity....:lol:


that was great. Brick is awesome.

spoon81 10-29-09 08:44 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
Brick, and the whole cast, I think is great. Didn't know about Shaffer's limitations, he does such a great job. This last episode also didn't concentrate on the car lot, which was a plus, but I do like Chris Kattan (and Murray) in the cast. All in all, it's a funny show that is also surprisingly touching, which is no small feat for today's comedys.

Notice Hank was already preempted?

buzzdalf 10-30-09 10:41 AM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 

Originally Posted by skatefan20 (Post 9804597)
Brick counting to make sure the gym wasn't over the max capacity....:lol:

This was my favorite moment of the episode. I lost it.

Gizmo 10-30-09 10:44 AM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
I liked how the 'block party' just so happened to have all the football players moms at it wearing their sons old Jersey's...

mraw 10-30-09 03:09 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD (Post 9805630)
I liked how the 'block party' just so happened to have all the football players moms at it wearing their sons old Jersey's...

Especially when at the start of the episode she mentioned how exclusive the block party is and that outsiders had to stay behind the barricade. I'm not crazy about Axl at all, but Sue is much better than before. I love Brick.

Drav3n 10-31-09 05:38 PM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
another funny episode! brick is definitely the star of this show (and latest episode)

brick counting the people in the gym :lol: and whats up w/ the ketchup packets?!? haha

Gunde 11-01-09 07:58 AM

Re: The Middle -- "Block Party" -- 10/28/09
 
Holy crap Brick is funny. Awesome little dude

DJariya 11-04-09 03:29 AM

The Middle -- "The Front Door" -- 11/04/09
 
<a href="http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/?action=view&current=TheMiddle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/djariya/TheMiddle.jpg" border="0" alt="The Middle"></a>

Synopsis:

Spoiler:


Axl accidentally breaks down the front door and Mike insists that he repair it, which may leave the house open for days. Meanwhile, it's time for Sue's school picture, and she's not exactly photogenic.



Brick is a riot. Really enjoying this show.

CPA-ESQ. 11-05-09 12:35 PM

Re: The Middle -- "The Front Door" -- 11/04/09
 
Guess I'm the only one watching this.. but I'll give it a bump.

Glad to see she finaly sold a car.


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