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Even without Jo being able to show up, this movie had so much more potential. The chemistry between the three girls and Ms. Garrett was there and I enjoyed seeing it again, but the plot sucked. I find it hard to believe that whoever wrote this script couldn't come up with a better plot than Natalie having two boyfriends at the same time. When shes found out they degrade themselves for her love and it's horrible to watch. The only old characters in this movie you will see is Blair, Tootie, Natalie, Ms. Garrett and her son Raymond. I think Tootie has a much more interesting story and I think the focus of the movie should have been on her and not Natalie, and Natalie was my favorite character. Lisa, Kim, Mindy and Charlotte must have really missed each other to agree to this script. It wasn't a terrible movie overall, it had it's good and bad moments, but it was no masterpiece either which is why I gave this movie a 6 out of 10. If the Facts Of Life cast ever decides to come together for another project like this, I hope they are more pickier about the plot.

After more than a decade, the cast of the show did this film and it is not a bad film. The only sad part was that "Jo" was not in it, and boy, did "Natalie" look OLD!! She looked like she was in her fifties!! But I enjoyed the film very much and it was also something to see the "Eastland School" cafeteria recreated so close to the original. Would have been nice if they had invited some of the girls from the first season to this movie reunion, but then, maybe they did not think the public would remember them. But, if you like the series, then you should enjoy this film!!

Oh my, this was the worst reunion movie I have ever seen. (That is saying a lot.) I am ashamed of watching.

What happened in the script meetings? "Ooooooh, I know! Let's have two stud muffins fall madly in love with the Most-Annoying-Character-Since-Cousin-Oliver." "Yeah, that'll be cool!"

Even for sitcoms, this was the most implausible plot since Ron Popeil starting spray painting bald men.

Very nice reunion of "The Facts of Life" cast except for Nancy McKeon (Jo Polniaczek), whom I understand that she had to film the new season of the Lifetime Television police drama "The Division" at the time of filming the reunion movie, and George Clooney and Molly Ringwald were already movie stars, but I wish that three of the original "Facts of Life" girls Felice Schachter (Nancy), Julie Pierkarski (Sue Ann) and Julie Anne Haddock (Cindy) were invited back for the reunion, along with Cloris Leachman (Beverly Ann), Mackenzie Astin (Andy), Pamela Segall Adlon (Kelly), who was then working as a voice actress playing Bobby Hill on the Fox animated series "King of the Hill," and Sherrie Krenn (Pippa). Also, I wish that any one or more of the people who wrote and produced for the series such as Martha Williamson, who was the show runner for "Touched by an Angel" on CBS, Sara V. Finney and Vida Spears, who helmed "The Parkers" on the now defunct UPN network, or the writing-producing team who did turn the show around by changing it from senseless to focusing on real life topics that teenagers face for most of the episodes from Season 2 to midway through Season 6 -- Linda Marsh (retired) and Margie Peters (a professor of screen writing at a southern California university, maybe UCLA), did the teleplay instead of hiring three writers who never did work on the weekly series. Otherwise, it was not such a bad reunion movie.

I thought the movie was GREAT! I loved the whole plot. I wish Nancy McKeon would have come back as Jo though. Blair just wasn't the same without Jo to bring her down a peg or two for stupid remarks she makes every now and then.

I loved the references to the original series such as George the Handyman and Sue Ann. It was great to hear some of my favorite quotes from the characters. Quotes such as Blair saying, "I just had another one of my brilliant ideas" or Tootie exclaiming "There's gonna be trouuuble" I was laughing hysterically.

All in all I think it was great, and if you missed it you missed a GREAT reunion movie.

I absolutely adore The Facts of Life, so I made sure to catch the reunion movie!I recorded it, and I watch it....... A LOT. It was completely hilarious, without overlooking the little "chats" the girls have with Mrs. G!!(which were always my favorite parts anyway!)It was a GREAT continuation of the show, and I don't know about the rest of the facts of life fans, but I'm hoping for another one just as awesome!!

It was great to see Mrs. Garrett, Blair, Natalie and Tootie -- oops I mean Dorothy -- again! Even though the cast had made a pact years ago to never do a reunion show, they were glad to sign on for this trip down memory lane once they read the script. Despite the absence of Nancy McKeon as Jo, it was an enjoyable TV movie. The best part was all the inside jokes that only true FOL fans would "get." There were plenty of references to past cast members and tie-ins to the old FOL episodes.

This nice reunion movie from the long-running sitcom reunites nearly all of the main characters of the Facts of Life. The plot concerns a Thanksgiving reunion in Peekskill for Natalie, Blair, Tootie, and Mrs. Garrett. The girls are now all grown up with families of their own, but it still hasn't stopped them from getting into zany situations and seeking life advice from Mrs. Garrett much like they did during the show's run. The women very obviously enjoy rehashing these parts with each other and there is a nice feeling that flows through the movie. One thing missing however is Nancy McKeon as "Jo" because she complimented the other girls so well and was such an integral part of the show. Still though a plug for her television show on Lifetime made its way into the movie, and the other women do make up for her absence.

If you liked "The Facts of Life" tv series, then you will like this tv-movie. It was great to see 80% of the cast together again. What I really missed the most was Nancy McKeon who played "Jo". Miss McKeon could not do the reunion movie because of her commitment to the Lifetime cable network tv series "The Division". Talk about perfect timing, After the tv-movie was over on ABC, I was able to turn the channel to the Lifetime cable network to see Nancy McKeon on "The Division". The Wonderful World of Disney tv-movie was happy, silly and fun to watch. And I would watch this film again. Here's to many more Facts Of Life tv-movie reunions. Thanks Disney and ABC Network.

I loved it. For me, "The Facts of Life" was little more than "The Lisa Whelchel Show," but this was a wonderful look back at a series I really loved. I really missed Jo, Nancy, Sue Anne, Pippa and the rest, but the few cast members really made this like old times. The plot was as whimsical as the series, even with "Psi Factor's" Barclay Hope, and even Blair back to being Blair (she hasn't aged a day in my book) and even Tootie and Natalie are irresistable. Thanks for the memories !

If they couldn't get Nancy McKeon, they shouldn't have done this movie. For most of the series, she WAS the show. I don't care if she showed up for a brief scene at the end, one that could have been filmed in an hour. It would have been better than nothing.

But no, getting another actress was not an option. Anyone who thinks it would have been good apparently doesn't watch TV, or at least not shows/movies in which that is done. EVERY one of them is routinely and thoroughly panned when they do it. Not to mention, the actresses mentions by one commenter would split their sides laughing so hard at the notion the that they would be asked to stoop to playing Jo in a Fact of Life TV reunion movie. "Hey, Ms. Bullock, I know you make $10+ million a movie. But would you like to take a hundred thousand of so bucks to be on the Facts of Life Reunion?" "Sure. I'll just put my major motion picture career on hold for a few months!" "Hey, Angelina, don't bother with those sequels to Tomb Raider and the ensuing $20 million dollars you will make. Do this TV movie instead!" While we are at it, let's suggest that they should have asked George Clooney to take a break from filming Ocean's Eleven in order to reprise his role.

The other bad thing about this movie was, did Beverly not exist? Cloris Leachman is still around. Why not get her. (And, unlike Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bullock, she would be more than happy to appear.) What, the girls don't love her anymore?

I loved the Facts of Life reunion movie. I think we should all take a look at how things were in that show. We have all strayed so far from the morals we had at that time that there looks to be no way back without dramatic changes in America. The actors are great and I wish i could have a family like that. We should all be so lucky. Blair (Lisa) turned out exactly how we thought she would. Tootie- Dorothy is great in her part and I wish Jo(Nancy) could have made the movie. Seeing all of them back again has inspired me to seek out further options for my local clients to join in future projects in this arena. Also this move brings up the problem of family owned local business failing to the pressure of corporate America. I would also like to throw out there to do another reunion of the "girls" and their children at Eastland. Let's do it!

I was disappointed that Jo wasn't there, but then again neither were the lost girls, Andy, Pippa, George, or Beverly Ann. It features the reunion of the characters we've all grown to know and love. Most of their personality traits have been retained, but that's okay as some things are just irreplaceable. All in all, an excellent movie!

I was very upset with the outcome of this made-for-TV-movie. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore the 80's TV series. But, the dialogue was cheesy and about 45% of the cast had nothing to do with the series. One last thing that was wrong with the movie was: Jo, Andy, Beverly Ann, & George all weren't there. Jo (Nancy McKeon) was busy with her police drama, "The Division" on Lifetime TV. Andy (Mackenzie Astin) very much wanted to do the film but was not called or written into the film. Beverly Ann (Cloris Leachman) did not know about the film and was not called, either. George (George Clooney) said "They fired me, so screw 'em." I'm telling you, this film was very "Disney-ized." If you're looking for Blair, Tootie, Natalie, Jo, Mrs. Garrett, Beverly Ann, Andy, & George... watch the series. And finally "You take the good," the series. "You take the bad," the made-for-TV-movie. "You take 'em both and then you have The Facts Of Life." If this movie is released on video it's a rental. Don't buy it.

I nearly fell off my seat when I saw the Facts of Life movie on the satellite listings. I tuned in and was all set to be whisked back into the lives of my favourite friends. I was sadly disappointed in the plot and the entire movie just seemed so tired and trite; I don't know if it was because my favourite character, Jo (Nancy McKeon), was missing or if it's because Disney was at the helm.

IMHO, a reunion movie was a great idea. I'd have preferred something closer to the original, perhaps with lots of juicy "flashbacks".

I really enjoyed this reunion movie! It was wonderful to see Mrs. Garrett, Nat, Blair, and Tootie once again. Jo was missing, and I think Nancy M. could have taken a day or two to shoot a cameo in their, I mean its been 13 years! Give me a break! The movie itself is enjoyable itself, and a nice reunion and Thanksgiving treat! Hope that more are on the way and next time bring Jo back too!

The Facts of Life Reunion disturbed me because it little uncomfortable knowing that I'm now old enough to begin seeing reunion movies of some of my favorite childhood shows. Aside from that, it was really refreshing seeing the cast again. The main cast really seemed to be enjoying themselves back in their old roles and the old chemistry was still there. The producers did a great job in staying true to events in the series and informing us of the changes in that time, fans will see many, sometimes minor, references to the past (like Mrs. Garrett's Peace Corps journey, Blair's purchase of Eastland and allowing boys to go to the school...etc) which makes it seem like someone behind the scenes cared enough to get the details right. The recreation of the Eastland Cafeteria was excellent and was upgraded from the bland 4-sided look of a TV sitcom set to the full 6-sided realistic looking sets found in hour long dramas. While the writers did a great job in packing a lot into this movie, they didn't really create a good plot. Natalie had 2 dates in one night and attempted to prevent both men from knowing about the other, that's about as sitcom cliche as replacing a friend's dead pet with a look-a-like, but who knows? Maybe a movie based on a sitcom should embrase their sitcom-ness! Some things I hoped for but didn't see: a tour of their old "Edna's Edibles" house, you'd think Beverly Anne might still be living there. I would have loved to have seen an upgraded 6-sided version of that significant set too! The main flaw was the lack of Nancy McKeon, her absense was very noticeable but the writers did a good job in acknowledging her importance by having her kid and husband show instead. McKeon supposedly wanted to put the Jo role behind her and move on, but sorry Nancy, skipping out of a reunion show doesn't help break a typecasting problem it just makes you look like an ungrateful David Caruso who couldn't be bothered with the role that made her famous in the first place. You stood out more by NOT being there. On a side note, the cast of "Facts" kids fortunately had enough smarts to stay away from the problems that plagued the "Diff'rent Strokes" kids. Maybe "Jo's" case involved a troubled Willis Drummond...

I had been waiting for this for a long time. When I finally got the scoop on it, I was very upset that "Jo" would not be there! Its okay though. "Ms." Garrett, Nat, Blair, & Dorthy(formally know as Tootie) reunite in this cute made-for-tv-movie. It appears that Tootie is now a talk-show host. Nat is a writer. Ms. Garrett, who left for Africa with her new husband has become a widow. & the ever-so popular & beautiful Blair went into the hotel business. The story is Natalie has two boyfriends who she has to choose from. They just so happen to show up at the reunion in Blair's hotel. The girls are once again learning the facts of life all over again with their crazy & exciting adventure. If thats not enough, Tisha (Tootie's daughter) & Jamie (Jo's daughter) are on their on adventure as well. I have a B I G feeling this will spawn the "All New Facts Of Life" or maybe two more Facts movies. It was good to see the girls (minus one) back together again. 1-10 (8)

This ABC-TV's Wonderful World of Disney TV-Movie version of the classic sitcom series from the early 1980's is so dull and bland it should have been more much more,but instead its so lame. However it only had four members from the original cast;Charlotte Rae as housekeeper Mrs. Garrett Lisa Welchel as the spoiled brat and still spoiled Blair,Mindy Cohn who played the over the top always wanted to go in Natalie,and not to mention the other partner Kim Fields as goody too shoes Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey. However,it all starts off with the girls and the beloved housekeeper planned a get together for a reunion to saved their beloved Eastland Academy. However,getting to what the girls have been up to lately,well it all starts off with Tootie(Dorothy that is)having a very successful morning talk show in Los Angeles and is also a single mom of a 12 year-old from a recent divorce. Blair is owner of a grand five star hotel in New York with her millionaire husband,and Natalie is a successful editorial writer and from the looks of it is still on a diet and from the rest of the story you'll see why. However,the girls end up saving their Academy from being destroyed and they all get together for a Thanksgiving feast. But,wait just a minute in the movie you have another 12 year old girl who is the daughter of rebellious Jo,speaking of which where was Nancy McKeon who played her on the original show? Some of it was very sugarcoated(just like the show),and the rest of it had too much character fallout with them getting into all sorts of mischief. This was very sad however,since it had no premise to the one that ran on NBC-TV from 1979 to 1986(the original series that is),but is was too dull and very stale.

It was good to see the cast of Facts of Life together again after so many years. They all looked terrific and the movie was enjoyable with the exception of the plotline involving two studs fighting over Natalie. Being that it was a Disney production, the "Natalie plotline" was right out of Fantasyland.