Barry Garron, The Hollywood Reporter
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For 249 reviews, this critic has graded:
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65% higher than the average critic
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1% same as the average critic
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34% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 2 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Barry Garron's Scores
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 137 out of 249
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Mixed: 75 out of 249
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Negative: 37 out of 249
249
tv reviews
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Barry Garron 80
What's different--and refreshing--about ABC's No Ordinary Family is that the efforts made to convince you that the Powells are normal, while entirely sincere, don't last long. Their supposed normalcy disintegrates into something more fun and potentially more compelling well before the pilot's end credits begin to roll. -
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Barry Garron 80
Smits' charisma, plus the fact that future episodes promise more intellectually involving stories, bode well for this series. -
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Barry Garron 70
The writing is sharp enough to create nearly as many solid laughs as there are producers. [21 Aug 1998]Posted Feb 21, 2013 -
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Barry Garron 70
It is a series that boasts more than a few terrific performances, and yet it is surprisingly mellow, nearly devoid of the kinds of dramatic moments that resonate after the final credits roll. -
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Barry Garron 70
If you can ignore for a moment a logical flaw that permeates the series, you'll find an absorbing, well-paced legal drama with both heart and attitude, not to mention cinematography good enough to carry the Jerry Bruckheimer imprimatur. -
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Barry Garron 70
Although it will be hard to match "The O.C.'s" ratings, particularly against the blockbuster competition of the time period ("The Apprentice" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"), the "Reunion" pilot offers a more intriguing and creative form of entertainment. -
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Barry Garron 70
Part improbable comedy, part unrealistic drama, "Head Cases" is nonetheless a clever series that gets incredible mileage out of its two central characters. -
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Barry Garron 70
Sci-fi purists might find it the taste of CBS' "Threshold" disconcerting, but for the rest of us, this is scary fun and suspenseful dramedy. -
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Barry Garron 70
She creates an appealing character despite all the preconceptions, many of which are acknowledged and dispensed with in the first few scenes. -
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Barry Garron 70
With its superb cast, impeccable direction and mostly sharp writing, "Out of Practice" demonstrates simultaneously how polished and professional a sitcom can be and why TV comedy, with a few notable exceptions, is in such a funk. -
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Barry Garron 70
There is a dynamic of affection and caring that makes the series more than just a collection of witty lines effectively delivered. -
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Barry Garron 70
The improv style when done well, as it is here, doesn't generate sidesplitting laughter, but it does produce a steady stream of deliciously enjoyable moments. -
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Barry Garron 70
The new show dovetails nicely with its lead-in to present a solid hour of skewered news and punctured pomposity. -
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Barry Garron 70
[An] unflinching and engaging look at the lives of a disparate group of women in their 20s and 30s whose share a love for this rough-and-tumble sport. -
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Barry Garron 70
British reviewers pegged Hotel Babylon correctly when they called it flashy, trashy, cheeky, frothy and "like a perfectly executed souffle." -
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Barry Garron 70
The show has a complex rhythm involving characters, satire and sight gags. You can watch "Barker" again and find things you missed the first time. -
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Barry Garron 70
Working together, Goldblum and Craven create some of the most honest scenes in the genre. -
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Barry Garron 70
A surprisingly refreshing romantic dramedy full of appealing characters. -
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Barry Garron 70
This is a warmhearted dramedy, which gushes charm and family appeal. -
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Barry Garron 70
If there is a chink to this series' armor, it is in the casting of Armstrong in the title role. -
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Barry Garron 70
The show succeeds on a number of levels and builds on a well-crafted premise pilot. -
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Barry Garron 70
It's a Western miniseries with impeccable pedigree, memorable characters, breathtaking cinematography and a story that seems almost as if it had been put together by a committee. -
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Barry Garron 70
All series need time to discover their strengths and weaknesses, and this is no exception. However, this show starts with a foundation of solid character comedy, which bodes well for the future. -
