Alice, I Think (2006) User Reviews

Bound to be a success

[Rod-200 · 30 March 2006]

I was fortunate enough to attend the private premiere of the half hour comedy series, Alice I think. We watched Episode 6 and 10. I think that the series has the right ingredients to be successful as a Canadian production. The acting is good and the characters well cast. There will be a lot of teenage girls that will relate to the Carly McKillip character, Alice and a lot of teenage boys that will be fantasizing about being Alice's boyfriend. The two episodes that we watched did a good job of mixing, believability, relatability and humor. Dan Payne's performance as Alice's dad will definitely have people tuning in to see what will happen next. I look forward to its general release.

Great new show!!

[susi-solovera · 10/10 · 21 June 2006]

Ohhhh.....I wish I could live in Canada to see this new comedy show on a regular basis...unfortunately I only had the chance to see one single episode, but it was worth it! I had a very good laugh and was very impressed that Canadian Comedy could be that good, for I do not know much about Canadian TV (exept for some Scifi shows...). The actors all were very talented, it was a lot of fun to watch. The idea of Alice giving short "interviews" about her current situation was very good, I liked especially that a lot. Dan Payne, who plays Alice's father, made an outstanding performance, very funny, very...different.

I really hope to see more of this show. Hopefully it will air in Germany one day, I would *love* to see more of it. Very entertaining, very surprising!

keeps you laughing from start to finish

[vickysg1 · 10/10 · 22 June 2006]

I found this programme to be absolutely hilarious! I was in hysterics from the word go! The cast seem to gel well together and Dan Payne was great as the dad, he certainly had some great lines that left me laughing! I have not read the books, but I may look into getting hold of them now. The show is told, in parts, from teenager Alice's point of view. However there is focus on both the parents and her brother too, giving those actors the chance to shine. I particularly enjoyed the fact that it wasn't just about Alice. The show has much potential and I would love to see it continue to grow. I would highly recommend this show to both adults and teens as it provides comedy for both levels.

Alice I Think

[denverddg · 10/10 · 21 June 2006]

I have only had the opportunity to watch one episode of the great new comedy, "Alice I Think" but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I watched the episode a second time immediately and laughed through the whole show both times. I sincerely hope that a US network or cable channel will choose to add the show to their lineup so that it will be shown in the United States. I think US audiences would enjoy it very much. I will be visiting Vancouver for several days in August and hope to see more episodes at that time. I thought all of the performers did a great job but I particularly enjoyed Dan Payne's performance as Alice's father, John.

This show rocks!

[senora_bonita · 10/10 · 21 June 2006]

This show is like a live action 'Family Guy'! The Dad character is hilarious! I hope there are more and I hope the US gets it so all my friends can understand what I keep telling them about the show! The best part is there is something for everyone. I thought it might be for teens more but the Dad guy and his friends are great for adults! Finally a quality Canadian program! I hope there is more to come! It started on the comedy network channel but now it is also on CTV Which I didn't know until my friend pointed it out! Check it out Sundays CTV @7pm Canada brings the comedy! The story lines are based on books by Susna Juby whose writings are internationally renowned. It is really cool to see characters come to life from books. I only read the books because my daughter read them and I heard her giggling and thought I better screen her literary choices. Glad I did! I am not sure where the show is going to go from here but I hope it keeps going. It, like Corner Gas, is helping strengthen the Canadian world of TV respect. If anyone knows more about Dan Payne (the Dad) and Connor Price (the son) please let me know? Just wondering if I have seen them before!

It's pretty funny stuff

[benweinberger · 9/10 · 5 July 2006]

I've only been able to catch one episode so far - I don't know why it's not playing on a US cable network - it's pretty funny. This show should be picked-up by one of the networks on DirecTv here; I guess it's just a matter of time.

I never read the books or anything, but the story line of the episode I saw was pretty funny - the kid who played Alice's boyfriend was an absolute freak.

I like the kid (Connot something or other) who plays her brother, and the dad (Dan Payne). Dan's a bit of a freak - he should be doing Saturday Night Live or something - I think his inner funny is trying to get out - though he looks a bit more leading-man type.

Funny light hearted show, good Friday night with the Family kind of show

[r_warnock · 8/10 · 23 June 2006]

Great show, my three kids are in the same age bracket as the children on this show and they love it. Entertaining characters, have only seen two episodes but am looking forward to seeing further development of the characters and how they feed off each other. All four of the main "family" characters are very colorful, favorites are Alice and her Dad as they seem to be the most well developed humorous characters. Looking forward to tonight's episode where the handsome Dad does some goofy modeling. Dan Payne does a great job of playing a sensitive yet somewhat bumbling father in this show, his comedic presence definitely brings a very funny warmth to the show.

I think you should watch Alice I Think

[mothercanucker · 9/10 · 7 July 2006]

Not typically the type of show that we watch but I've been sucked in by Alice I Think. It's witty, simple and not over-the-top. Oddly enough, while based on books aimed at teens, the humour definitely has an adult theme at points (like The Simpsons).

The collection of actors is very captivating. From the Gemini-nominated Rebecca Northan (read a nice Q&A article with Rebecca in U magazine published by her alma mater U. of Calgary - search for it on their site) to the relative newcomer with the large resume Connor Price (see him with Russell Crowe in Cinderella Man) to the hard-working and multi-talented Dan Payne (Stargate, multiple Muppets projects, multiple other movies), Carly McKillip has a great 'supporting' cast (she's no slouch either). Of course, Carly is the title character but her family takes on an equally important role in portraying this quirky BC family.

I think this show will need about another 5-6 episodes under its belt before we fully understand each character a bit better. We've seen glimpses of John's persona when he dreamt of a Tetris-filled life and saw his 'paranoia' with fame after his rookie photo shoot. I still think that Diane and Mac need some more time until we see who they really are. The other true supporting cast member (Marcus, Finn,...) are slowly rounding out as well.

Overall, very enjoyable. Hopefully will be around for a while.

Hilarious

[Seiyatheleaper · 10/10 · 22 June 2006]

The show is exhilarating!!! It's Life from the point of view of a teenager, with a dumb dad, a health-nuts mom, a younger brother (who seems nice, for now, but I'd give him an episode or two to become a pain in the neck for his sister), and a group of weird friends (relatives?). Sounds pretty normal, but I started laughing from the first gag! Dan Payne's face is priceless when he looks at the toilet brush! And the whole educational pamphlets thing? Oh boy!!! ROFLMAO Bring on the new episodes!! And I REALLY hope it comes out on DVD as soon as season 1 is over! Oh, and, PLEASE, more screen time for Mr. Payne... he is F U N N Y!!!!

Great Canadian Production

[david_collette · 10/10 · 22 June 2006]

I recently tuned in to Alice last Friday night and I was laughing from beginning to end. It was great to see a comedy based in Canada and starring a Canadian cast. It pleases me to see a venue to showcase many of Vancouvers wonderful actors that have so much to offer on ever level. I thought the writing was amazing and the acting was totally enjoyable. Dan Payne stuck out to me as a comic savant. His subtle humor and lovable performance will shoot him straight to the height of which ever show he will grace next. There is something for all ages in Alice I think, from the pains of growing up as a disjointed teen, to the difficulties of parenting. I strongly recommend you tuning in.

Finally a good comedy on Friday nights!

[hkipp · 9/10 · 6 July 2006]

I've just started watching Alice I think with my family and we always get a good laugh out of the show! The writing is clever and witty and the characters do a great job performing this kind of satirical humor. I especially like Alice & the dad John and their quirky, awkward relationship. One of the episodes that sticks out in my mind is when John (Dan Payne) is asked to model for the local sport store...it is hilarious! It completely goes to his head and as he struts his stuff around the small town of Smithers thinking every woman MUST be in love with him, his family just shakes their heads! This is an original kind of TV comedy and we never miss it - we are looking forward to several more seasons of our new favorite comedy!

Excellent show

[Shaurissmile · 10/10 · 21 June 2006]

I had the chance to see the premier episode and I fell in love with it. I unfortunately live in the US and it probably won't be shown here but I have friends in Canada that might be able to tape it for me and send it down so I can see the future episodes. I love Dan Payne, he's fantastic in Stargate SG1 and Atlantis and I was incredibly pleased to see he had a new series. I've been lucky enough to meet him at conventions for the Stargate shows and I found out then that he was a comic genius. So, when I heard he was doing a comedy I couldn't wait to see it. I laughed out load and identified with his character as being much like my dad. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and hope it stays on the air forever. The cast worked well together and the storyline was well written, even the set was amazing, I love the house. I put my vote out there as excellent and I do hope Dan and the others have a long run and can make people laugh for many years to come. Kim

Great show

[Ubertherapist · 9/10 · 22 June 2006]

My wife and I have seen the first 3 episodes and the characters are really starting to grow on us. Great casting for the characters. Should be a hit, can't wait to see the rest of the season. Alice, the dad John and the meat eating vegan with the hairy armpits are my favorite so far. The best part is it's an actual funny Canadian made series, haven't had one of those since kids in the hall. Hopefully we don't lose great comedian writers to all the late shows that are in the states so that we continue to have great Canadian programs like Alice, I Think.

I'll be sure to tell others so that there is more than one season of this show, hate to lose it.

Really funny!

[terry31153 · 10/10 · 16 August 2006]

"Alice, I Think" is a great show!!! Finally there's a show out there in the TV universe that is funny and that can be seen by people of all ages: it's not "too stupid" for adults to watch it and not "too dirty" for kids (ok, there's a few references to sex, but nothing that should keep a child away). In fact, different ages can have a laugh for different reasons: from the funny faces to the witty comments, to the not-at-all-witty ones. And with actors of all ages, there's something for everyone. And I love the fact that it's 100% Canadian... a good change from all the shows shot in Canada that change the names of cities so that it "seems" everything takes place in America... hey, Yankees aren't the only ones who can make good TV! I wish I could go to see the real Smithers, one day! I really REALLY hope it goes on for many years, and can't wait for the DVDs to come out.

don't know the books, maybe that's why I liked it

[SnoopyStyle · 8/10 · 20 August 2013]

Alice MacLeod (Carly McKillip) is a snarky self-obsessed teenage in Smithers, British Columbia. Her father (Dan Payne) is an absent-minded hippie. Her mommy-knows-best (Rebecca Northan) is also a hippie. Her younger brother Mac is the smartest of them all.

This is a sweet nice quirky sitcom. I guess some people complain that it doesn't match the books. Having never seen the books, I can't talk to that part. All I know is that I like this loving family. I'm sorry it lasted only 13 episodes. I like that Alice is often wrong. There are a lot of crazy side characters and a few hilarious moments. It all adds up to an enjoyable traditional family sitcom. Best of all, the love is never wrong and they always find a way.