As a 51 year-old man, I feel like I fit into the "certain age" that the show is based on. A lot of new things happen at this age. You begin to think more about what and how much you eat. You hope that your kids won't be cursed with the same quirks that you have. You wonder if women are still attracted to you. You wonder if you're still cool, or if you were ever cool. This show deals with these subjects and many others in a truthful and funny way. The writing is excellent, the acting is fantastic, and the cast is wonderful. Romano, Bakula, and Braugher are really good together. I really look forward to Monday evenings because of this show.
45 Reviews
Think outside of the box.
xxzerohopexx1 January 2010
In a very saturated market place there are few TV shows that can really stand out like this one has for me. It is so refreshing to see a show scripted like this one that isn't afraid to be just a bunch of average joe's with very average problems. The true beauty of this show lies much deeper than the simple characters we are first introduced too, i.e. 1. car salesman 2. out of work actor 3. party store owner. It's about the bold undertaking of how a bond of three friends who may no longer have much in common can still stand by each other. They clearly are not happy in both personal and professional life and it is here where I look most forward to watching these characters grow and take that first bold honest step forward into admitting such.
I understand a lot of the mixed and negative reviews with the show being sort of mundane about these '3 average joe's' that we otherwise shouldn't really care about, but I strongly feel this is what separates this show from the crowd.
Kudos to everyone involved in this show, I truly hope we can watch these characters continue to develop into what I think will be a great story.
I understand a lot of the mixed and negative reviews with the show being sort of mundane about these '3 average joe's' that we otherwise shouldn't really care about, but I strongly feel this is what separates this show from the crowd.
Kudos to everyone involved in this show, I truly hope we can watch these characters continue to develop into what I think will be a great story.
A woman of a certain age who loves it.
mrocco-120 December 2009
Warning: Spoilers
I really love this show. At 49 I relate to the age specific part of the show. Being female it's really interesting to see the male version of my age group, the things that men are worrying and talking about.
In response to the comments made by r-w-anderson, he states that the music used to date these characters is somehow unrealistic. I completely disagree! There may be some people who define their musical memories by a very small slice of their history, but for most of us the most powerful memories come from those times when you were first learning to love music. When Neil Sedaka's 'Breaking up is Hard to do' came on (who is that woman?) I immediately remembered slow dancing with Jimmy Barnes, swaying back and forth like most 8th graders do when dancing. Or when they played the Billy Jack Theme song I could remember exactly where I was (a sleepover) with all of the girls singing it at the top of our little lungs. So don't tell me what the soundtrack of my life is. When I'm reminiscing I certainly would not crank up the disco unless I was having a disco party! The 'reminiscing' music of choice is almost always from the early 70's, mostly Motown. My brother who is 50 listens to the exact same type of music they play on this show on a daily basis. That's part of why he loves this show. As far as I'm concerned the music is spot on.
SPOILER: I think many people associate the word comedy for silly Hollywood sit-com fare. In a literary sense comedy is often a blend of tragedy and comedy, like Shakespeare. I think this shows hits a perfect note in that regard as well. The scene where Ray Romano's Joe watches the last second of the basketball game and realizes he's won is a brilliant example. He goes from being really exuberant about winning and goofing on the kid's inflatable Hulk toy to being disgusted with himself for gambling and punching it until it pops. The look on his face is priceless. Tragic and Funny.
I hope this shows makes it.
In response to the comments made by r-w-anderson, he states that the music used to date these characters is somehow unrealistic. I completely disagree! There may be some people who define their musical memories by a very small slice of their history, but for most of us the most powerful memories come from those times when you were first learning to love music. When Neil Sedaka's 'Breaking up is Hard to do' came on (who is that woman?) I immediately remembered slow dancing with Jimmy Barnes, swaying back and forth like most 8th graders do when dancing. Or when they played the Billy Jack Theme song I could remember exactly where I was (a sleepover) with all of the girls singing it at the top of our little lungs. So don't tell me what the soundtrack of my life is. When I'm reminiscing I certainly would not crank up the disco unless I was having a disco party! The 'reminiscing' music of choice is almost always from the early 70's, mostly Motown. My brother who is 50 listens to the exact same type of music they play on this show on a daily basis. That's part of why he loves this show. As far as I'm concerned the music is spot on.
SPOILER: I think many people associate the word comedy for silly Hollywood sit-com fare. In a literary sense comedy is often a blend of tragedy and comedy, like Shakespeare. I think this shows hits a perfect note in that regard as well. The scene where Ray Romano's Joe watches the last second of the basketball game and realizes he's won is a brilliant example. He goes from being really exuberant about winning and goofing on the kid's inflatable Hulk toy to being disgusted with himself for gambling and punching it until it pops. The look on his face is priceless. Tragic and Funny.
I hope this shows makes it.
Brilliant
beercourt1 February 2010
These are flawed, likable men. It is refreshing to watch three-dimensional characters on television without having to resort to "reality" shows. Drama is not a bad word - no really it isn't. There is drama in every life, and placed into perspective it can be compelling entertainment. Well scripted drama, as opposed to the emotional breakdown of a spoiled 25 year-old heiress, makes watching television a good use of time. The comedic aspect of the show is the touch that makes this show so rich. If you're expecting to see Ray Romano rehashing Everybody Loves Raymond, you'll be surprised. Braugher and Bakula turn in creditable performances as well with outstanding support from Lisa Gay Hamilton, Richard Gant, and Jon Manfrellotti. If there were anything negative, I'd say that they are overusing the cable advantage (the ability to swear) just a little. There are times when it seems that the word "shit" is in the script just because it can be. In a show about middle-aged, middle-class men, a little profanity is authentic. But, the term "mother-shit" is not authentic by any means. Men of a Certain Age validates the humanity of men nearing 50. It paints them as real people who have passions, fears, faults, desires, and a sense of humor to cope with it all.
Dramedy Worth Watching
Greatornot5 January 2010
I have to admit, I did not think Ray Romano can pull this off. 3 middle aged men on the brink of 50, HS pals going thru life's trials and tribulations. This is a most creative offering and refreshing. The casting is great. Ray Romano is himself a divorced man with 2 kids , rounding off this clique , you had Andre Baugher , happily married, and eternally young skirt chaser Scott Bakula of Quantum Leap fame. This was realistic with none of the added silliness of some TV for shock effect.There was no laugh track,which only adds to the realism. Certainly this program was more drama than comedy. Ray Romano, though not a great comedian, is elevated by the rest of this cast as he was in ELR. Ray Romano is the Bob Newhart of today, and thats not a bad thing. This is a tasteful program that truly does delve into everyday situations. If I have one criticism , I would like to see a little more comedy . Overall , This is still a wonderful effort and worth watching. Just make sure , you are optimally alert or the show can pass you by.
Not just for that certain age
airforcelaw17 March 2010
My husband and I really enjoyed this show. We are both in our early 30s yet we found this true to life, comical, and not at all dated. The casting, acting, and writing are superior to most of the garbage on TV. There's not a whole lot my husband and I can agree on watching together, but this is certainly a great show. Loved the realities they weave into this show down to doing what you have to do for your family (working at dad's car dealership) and how through it all there are unexpected and pleasant surprises. There's always that one friend that can't seem to get it together and seems to have things handed to him yet you love em anyway. Enjoyed it right down to the season finale. We just hope to see it again next year...don't cancel this show!!
Realistic Baby Boomers in Male Mid Life Stories
jimmatlock200418 December 2009
Warning: Spoilers
At 50 myself, I readily identify with each character, especially Ray Ramono's. As a gambling addict myself, it the mirror in the face I've needed to show how my transgressions and excuses have made my life more complicated.
The three male characters all in their late 40's, offer a view of life from their own daily lives. One in a marriage with kids, working in a used car lot for his dad who doesn't respect him, deeply in debt and no where else to turn; while he also deals with his health issues. One, single over-the-hill actor who does day work in an office setting doing spreadsheets while surfing the web and taking breaks more than he works. And, Ray Romano's character runs a small party supply store who is coming out of a marriage because of his gambling addiction, while having time-to-time problems paying his bookie.
The three meet and talk around breakfast, run together, and more. This is definitely a male bonding program that has been long over due for TV. In a way, it's what the Golden Girls were to older women.
Ray Ramono has done it again. I loved, "Everybody Loves Raymond", now I'm loving, "Men of a Certain Age". The show has been successful in tapping into my age group and showing the reality of what men our age go through. It's definitely a testosterone show. Enjoy!
The three male characters all in their late 40's, offer a view of life from their own daily lives. One in a marriage with kids, working in a used car lot for his dad who doesn't respect him, deeply in debt and no where else to turn; while he also deals with his health issues. One, single over-the-hill actor who does day work in an office setting doing spreadsheets while surfing the web and taking breaks more than he works. And, Ray Romano's character runs a small party supply store who is coming out of a marriage because of his gambling addiction, while having time-to-time problems paying his bookie.
The three meet and talk around breakfast, run together, and more. This is definitely a male bonding program that has been long over due for TV. In a way, it's what the Golden Girls were to older women.
Ray Ramono has done it again. I loved, "Everybody Loves Raymond", now I'm loving, "Men of a Certain Age". The show has been successful in tapping into my age group and showing the reality of what men our age go through. It's definitely a testosterone show. Enjoy!
Heading into the Classic Vault
inquiries-1715 August 2010
Not since the 70's classics, such as All in the Family, The Waltons, Barney Miller, and M*A*S*H, has there been a ensemble cast with such a depth of characters and circumstantial and contextual realism as Men of a Certain age. This series strikes me as a straight drama with various flavors of comedy, from raucous to bittersweet, sprinkled in. As a 47-year-old male I can relate to it completely, but not that relating matters, since I enjoyed M*A*S*H and All in the Family equally when I was in my teens.
When truth is poignantly portrayed through writing, acting, and production you can't miss it. It's the magic coming together of the whole and celestial alignment that happens when courage and genius are found on both sides of the lens. This show shines and is the first I would be willing to watch in SD on my HDTV since the aforementioned series of the 70's. Nothing is overdone: no melodrama, no ego trips, no pretense, no glamor, nothing special - just wonderful, richly textured exposures of characters made compelling by the final link in the chain - the actors.
As a fan, I sincerely hope they stick to the formula and don't pull a Mork and Mindy - a highly successful piece of fluff, until Mork's character was "expanded" out of its established zone.
It's an easy, deserving, lone 10 in an ocean of "reality T.V." and other vomitous, puerile, formulaic, Hollywood, corporate morass.
When truth is poignantly portrayed through writing, acting, and production you can't miss it. It's the magic coming together of the whole and celestial alignment that happens when courage and genius are found on both sides of the lens. This show shines and is the first I would be willing to watch in SD on my HDTV since the aforementioned series of the 70's. Nothing is overdone: no melodrama, no ego trips, no pretense, no glamor, nothing special - just wonderful, richly textured exposures of characters made compelling by the final link in the chain - the actors.
As a fan, I sincerely hope they stick to the formula and don't pull a Mork and Mindy - a highly successful piece of fluff, until Mork's character was "expanded" out of its established zone.
It's an easy, deserving, lone 10 in an ocean of "reality T.V." and other vomitous, puerile, formulaic, Hollywood, corporate morass.
A great new TV show. I can't wait to see more.
DarkHalfCultCrew17 December 2009
So far I have seen both episodes of "Men of a Certain Age" and I have to say I am impressed. Ray Romano, Andre Braugher, and Scott Bakula seem to fit very well together. Ray Romano plays a great role in this show, much better then any thing else I have seen him in. This series shows the lighter side of getting older. The only thing I don't like about this series is it seems each episode ends when it seems like there should be more, but that's just their way of keeping the audience wanting more.
All in all I found this new series to be very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.
All in all I found this new series to be very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.
Men of a certain age a brilliant show that's worth giving a try!
RUKIA2216 February 2010
Men of a certain age is really a fantastic show.I love Scott Bakula and he was actually the main reason I wanted to see this show in the first place and I've been a fan of his ever since Quantum Leap. Scott is great as Terry and still looks as hot now as he did in his Quantum leap days! The man just shines! and is a wonderful actor. I'm liking his character more and more and he's really grown on me because at first I thought he was quite a jerk but from some of the episodes I've seen you really do feel for him I also found myself rooting for him with every episode. There are very funny moments followed by sad and that's the reason for this shows success Men of a certain age is a very special show. I really hope this show gets screened here in the UK. MOACA has been a big success in the US and has already been renewed for a second season. I love this show, and the actors in it...so real, so true, so emotional!! Well done Ray, Scott,and Andre!This show is the most "real" show I think that I've ever seen. Love this show! So true to life and very funny.
Promising new series
TaskGazer15 December 2009
I believe that this is something to keep on watching. The three leads Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher work out great in their very different styles and characters and the supporting actors are also well cast. It's always great to see Richard Gant for example.
I like how comic scenes in this series are mixed with very serious and sad moments, which make it feel real to me. Of course that's also because of the hand-held camera.
Very interesting format with a kind of nice feeling to it. I really like the mood, the style of the series and how the characters are portrayed. Looking forward to see how this is working out.
I like how comic scenes in this series are mixed with very serious and sad moments, which make it feel real to me. Of course that's also because of the hand-held camera.
Very interesting format with a kind of nice feeling to it. I really like the mood, the style of the series and how the characters are portrayed. Looking forward to see how this is working out.
They should reboot this...
joibevineau412 June 2021
Just watched this show for the first time on HBOmax. It was way better than I expected. The cast has great chemistry, it is laugh out loud funny, but also touching. Was disappointed that there's only 2 seasons. It could easily be rebooted and most definitely should.
True friends
hastie-122 December 2009
This show has potential. The characters have personality and a certain reality about them, you feel like they could be people you know.
Ray Romano's character bring's out the best of him. I saw him on The Last Word recently which portrayed him as depressive and his sense of humour really blooms with this type of character.
The way the three friends interact with each other shows their familiarity and brings you into the bond they share. I like how the show doesn't concentrate on one demographic and the three friends have very different lives (which friends often do). I see this show relating to many people and bringing a broad audience.
I would like to see more of this show to see where they take the characters. Although I am younger than the guys I find I can still see them as real people in my community.
Ray Romano's character bring's out the best of him. I saw him on The Last Word recently which portrayed him as depressive and his sense of humour really blooms with this type of character.
The way the three friends interact with each other shows their familiarity and brings you into the bond they share. I like how the show doesn't concentrate on one demographic and the three friends have very different lives (which friends often do). I see this show relating to many people and bringing a broad audience.
I would like to see more of this show to see where they take the characters. Although I am younger than the guys I find I can still see them as real people in my community.
I lost interest in the storyline due to the commercials!
davidg215617 December 2009
This show has about 26 minutes worth of commercial time! Even with the TiVo device on my cable DVR, I honestly was loosing interest in these episodes having to FF through so many of them. It is hard to believe that a show is reduced to only 34 minutes in length in todays market. The advertisers have to know that at that rate, I'll NEVER watch the show (least of all their commercials)again unless its recorded on the DVR so that I never have to see the commercial overloads! Even as few as 10 years ago, the average show had only approximately 15 minutes of commercials. Do the actors (or networks, cable or otherwise) need to make that much money to actually reduce a show down to only 55-60% of actual show time?
A brilliant series that was cut down in its prime
The_late_Buddy_Ryan21 March 2013
Probably should come as no surprise that this smart, funny series about three likable guys from the outer reaches of LA only lasted for two seasons on TNT, a network that tends to go in more for sexy-but-damaged blond detectives, smart-mouthed lawyers and (more recently) the reanimated JR. Maybe the fact that an important theme of the series was coping with middle-aged disappointment and scaled-back expectations failed to endear it to fans of (no offense, Ted) formulaic, escapist basic cable. Ray Romano is clearly the perfect casting choice for a part written by and for Ray Romano, Andre Braugher is always welcome, but the big surprise for us was journeyman action hero Scott Bakula ("Quantum Leap," "Star Trek: Enterprise") in the role of Terry, an attractive, confident guy whose acting career seems to have petered out before other opportunities have petered in. Viewers who have experienced such midlife phenomena as sleep apnea and post-divorce dating jitters may find this series especially compelling; strong supporting cast includes Lisa Gay Hamilton as AB's sexy, beyond supportive wife, Jon Manfrellotti as RR's bookie and third-best friend and Emily Rios (who in her brief career has already been on three of the best shows in recent TV history).
Awesome show
Rox7319 August 2013
It's a real shame they cut this one short in the middle of an avalanche of mediocre vampire- cop- CSI - whatever TV shows that have no substance.
Here's a show that normal people who are middle-aged can relate to and I think younger people can too, not just because it has substance and a sense of humor but also because we will ALL get there. We all grow older. As a 40-something woman I'm not particularly interested in watching brainless 20-something's TV shows anymore.
I loved each and every episode so thank you for trying Ray Romano. You hit the nail right on the head. It's just a shame these people at TNT are so disconnected from reality that they have no idea what us normals want to watch.
Btw. the music was awesome
Here's a show that normal people who are middle-aged can relate to and I think younger people can too, not just because it has substance and a sense of humor but also because we will ALL get there. We all grow older. As a 40-something woman I'm not particularly interested in watching brainless 20-something's TV shows anymore.
I loved each and every episode so thank you for trying Ray Romano. You hit the nail right on the head. It's just a shame these people at TNT are so disconnected from reality that they have no idea what us normals want to watch.
Btw. the music was awesome
Men of a Certain Age
writesromine2 June 2011
Warning: Spoilers
The media blurb for this show is three college friends, now adults remain close as they work through the trials of life. Yawn, right? Wrong! This show is much more than the standard shallow melodrama we see so often during Prime Time.
The journey of men who happen to, in odd circumstance, be friends. All in their mid to late forties, each character's plot line meshes with the others in sort of dense soup one experiences in real life.
Terry, portrayed by Scott Bakula, is a 'think I could' have a career B movie actor. He is handsome, charming, flirtatious and egocentric.
Andre Braugher is Owen, family man, good guy, and bread winner. The twist with Owen lay in his job as a car sales man at his father's dealership. Owen wants to be his father's son. Owen's father wants his son to be someone else.
Joe is portrayed by funny man Ray Ramono. After his wife tells him that she needs to 'move on' Joe's painful transition from married to divorce includes a gambling addiction, re-introduction to the singles world and life without his kids.
In truth this is probably one of the most brilliantly painful shows to watch next to the former ER. The three main characters have a unique depth rarely seen or accurately portrayed outside the commercial cinema. Plots and dialog are sharp, quick witted and realistic giving the backdrop of almost reality television.
The three characters while each unique all face the same questions. Where is life going? Have I made the right decisions? What am I leaving behind? What have I given up? The life truth everyone of us faces is written and portray in the actions of these three ordinary men.
The subtle yet realistic barriers these men face are a wonderful strong example of amazing writing. When you watch a character stumble, and you wince, a connection has been made. It tugs, pulls and in turn challenges you to think about your own life in the context. Surprising performances by all three actors warrants an Emmy nod at the very least. If you have not given this show a shot, I highly recommend it.
Amy Romine BellaOnline's Prime Time TV Editor http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4448.asp
The journey of men who happen to, in odd circumstance, be friends. All in their mid to late forties, each character's plot line meshes with the others in sort of dense soup one experiences in real life.
Terry, portrayed by Scott Bakula, is a 'think I could' have a career B movie actor. He is handsome, charming, flirtatious and egocentric.
Andre Braugher is Owen, family man, good guy, and bread winner. The twist with Owen lay in his job as a car sales man at his father's dealership. Owen wants to be his father's son. Owen's father wants his son to be someone else.
Joe is portrayed by funny man Ray Ramono. After his wife tells him that she needs to 'move on' Joe's painful transition from married to divorce includes a gambling addiction, re-introduction to the singles world and life without his kids.
In truth this is probably one of the most brilliantly painful shows to watch next to the former ER. The three main characters have a unique depth rarely seen or accurately portrayed outside the commercial cinema. Plots and dialog are sharp, quick witted and realistic giving the backdrop of almost reality television.
The three characters while each unique all face the same questions. Where is life going? Have I made the right decisions? What am I leaving behind? What have I given up? The life truth everyone of us faces is written and portray in the actions of these three ordinary men.
The subtle yet realistic barriers these men face are a wonderful strong example of amazing writing. When you watch a character stumble, and you wince, a connection has been made. It tugs, pulls and in turn challenges you to think about your own life in the context. Surprising performances by all three actors warrants an Emmy nod at the very least. If you have not given this show a shot, I highly recommend it.
Amy Romine BellaOnline's Prime Time TV Editor http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4448.asp
I love it
charityhendrickson2 September 2018
This show is so funny and real. Im a 37 year old woman and somehow I feel so connected to the characters. Im amazed that Ray Romano could create another show as amazing as Everybody Loves Raymond. I love how it has his unique outlook on life and that its a completely different kind of show than Raymond.The characters and story are funny and real. I wish they had made more seasons. I really didn't want it to end.
I loved this show!
blosnich752-15 May 2017
It is a shame that this show was cancelled. It was far better than anything currently on TV today! It also introduced me to Andrew Braugher, and what a wonderful actor he is. Oh, I need 5 lines to post a comment. Here we go.
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Let's see if that will do???
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Let's see if that will do???
Still miss this show
mick987g2 January 2013
I Still this show. It was a great show , it talked about issues that happen to people of a certain age.
But As Ray Romano said other Networks wouldn't touch it because it didn't have car chases or explosions.
And I guess TNT felt that way too after a bit.
Shame because it was well written , the main actors seemed to have a great chemistry as well Sad that the most popular shows are "Reality Shows!
And now gasp we find out that reality shows are plotted out I.E. Like storage wars.
But As Ray Romano said other Networks wouldn't touch it because it didn't have car chases or explosions.
And I guess TNT felt that way too after a bit.
Shame because it was well written , the main actors seemed to have a great chemistry as well Sad that the most popular shows are "Reality Shows!
And now gasp we find out that reality shows are plotted out I.E. Like storage wars.
Men of a Certain Age
tiggermugs14 April 2012
I just found out this wonderful show has been canceled. I am so disappointed. It's rare to find a TV show that offers comedy and drama in one show. Parenthood is another one and that could easily get axed because the majority of TV viewers have no taste and would rather watch Jersey Shore or similar garbage. Sorry to all you Jersey Shore fans but seriously, get in your car and drive to the Jersey Shore if that's what you are looking for. My friends know that I will find a good show for them to watch but they have stopped taking my advice because they know that it will end up being canceled. Men in Trees, Life, Sports Night, Friday Night Lights, etc. I am so annoyed with the people that make these decisions.
As Arte Johnson Would Say... Verrry Interesting...
dwacon-29 December 2009
When I saw the promo, I thought... what an odd combination of actors. Ray Romano... deadpan comedian. Scott Bakula... the Quantum Leap guy. And Andre Braugher... heir apparent to the gravitas of James Earl Jones. What the... ??? Then, I saw that this was put together by part of the "Everybody Loves Raymond" team. Hmm... interesting.
Certainly not a comedy on the same level as ELR, but there were a few laugh out loud moments. Maybe the absence of a laugh track made it feel like a revival of the "dramedy" genre? The pilot was rated TV-MA mostly for a few S-bombs, not the nudity that "Saving Grace" has brought to the network.
The pilot certainly establishes the three leads. The question is, where will the show go? I am thinking wish fulfillment for men of that certain age. That could be enough to keep me tuning in.
Certainly not a comedy on the same level as ELR, but there were a few laugh out loud moments. Maybe the absence of a laugh track made it feel like a revival of the "dramedy" genre? The pilot was rated TV-MA mostly for a few S-bombs, not the nudity that "Saving Grace" has brought to the network.
The pilot certainly establishes the three leads. The question is, where will the show go? I am thinking wish fulfillment for men of that certain age. That could be enough to keep me tuning in.
Painful to watch.
mbarkr4 February 2010
And I mean that in a good way.
It's painful for me to see what these guys go through, them and their families. This is life, folks.
A good buddy of mine called this a humorous show. I think it is more fair to call it a hu-morose show. It has humor, definitely. But it is also morose. The feelings of despair and hope and love and hate and everything else that you get in life - this show depicts. And they do it well.
I AM 40. I HAVE gone through a divorce. I was a Step Parent for 10 years. There are times you DO feel trapped and wish your life had been different. But you keep keeping on. You do your absolute BEST with the hand that you, and fate, has given you.
You persevere. Because that's what you do. That's what life is.
This show gives you that. The actors, the writers, the music - it all combines very well. There are times it so close to home, you almost have to turn it off - and you get that tight feeling in your chest that we all get when life kicks you in the gut.
If you can handle that - this show is something you must watch.
If you can't handle it, or maybe just don't want to use your "TV-Watching-Time" on something that will do that to you - then skip it.
I count myself in the first category. I am invested in the life of these characters, because they truly ARE us.
It's painful for me to see what these guys go through, them and their families. This is life, folks.
A good buddy of mine called this a humorous show. I think it is more fair to call it a hu-morose show. It has humor, definitely. But it is also morose. The feelings of despair and hope and love and hate and everything else that you get in life - this show depicts. And they do it well.
I AM 40. I HAVE gone through a divorce. I was a Step Parent for 10 years. There are times you DO feel trapped and wish your life had been different. But you keep keeping on. You do your absolute BEST with the hand that you, and fate, has given you.
You persevere. Because that's what you do. That's what life is.
This show gives you that. The actors, the writers, the music - it all combines very well. There are times it so close to home, you almost have to turn it off - and you get that tight feeling in your chest that we all get when life kicks you in the gut.
If you can handle that - this show is something you must watch.
If you can't handle it, or maybe just don't want to use your "TV-Watching-Time" on something that will do that to you - then skip it.
I count myself in the first category. I am invested in the life of these characters, because they truly ARE us.
Quality show to make you think
morris216-651-6880663 February 2010
I don't think this show is the next Wire, Sopranos, Dexter, or any other hit show you want to add to the list. With that being said, I do not feel that anyone can deny the realism that surrounds all of the characters. And no, I am not a 50 something that can really relate to the situations and circumstances that the characters in the show encounter.
I am only 27; however, throughout my years I have learned one truth in life: No one ever knows what life has in store for them, even if they think they do. That is what this show is about. It's about the life that real people live when curveballs are thrown their way. Nothing ever turns out how you expect it, and that is the reality these characters (and most people in the world) are trying to deal with.
The actors in this show accurately convey that sentimentality. Ray Ramano is surprisingly convincing in his portrayal of the newly divorced, quasi-gambleholic, newly turned single man. Scott Bakula creates a persona I have never seen from him in his role as the actor who never "made it." In his quest for that stardom that never came his way, Bakula's character was obviously insistent on maintaining his single ways, which he has come to regret (at least a little). Andre Braugher is also incredible playing a fifty year old car salesman working for his father's business. Braugher's character has done everything according to his plan (graduating and working for his father's business), yet nothing has turned out the way he thought it would.
I know this review may seem vague; however, my added verbiage would not add to the show. The essence of this show is that people everywhere have to deal with problems in their lives. Whether a person is twenty or sixty, he or she has to deal with certain life issues. If you have never had to deal with these issues, you haven't really lived. That is why I can relate to this show.
This is just my opinion, nothing more, nothing less.
I am only 27; however, throughout my years I have learned one truth in life: No one ever knows what life has in store for them, even if they think they do. That is what this show is about. It's about the life that real people live when curveballs are thrown their way. Nothing ever turns out how you expect it, and that is the reality these characters (and most people in the world) are trying to deal with.
The actors in this show accurately convey that sentimentality. Ray Ramano is surprisingly convincing in his portrayal of the newly divorced, quasi-gambleholic, newly turned single man. Scott Bakula creates a persona I have never seen from him in his role as the actor who never "made it." In his quest for that stardom that never came his way, Bakula's character was obviously insistent on maintaining his single ways, which he has come to regret (at least a little). Andre Braugher is also incredible playing a fifty year old car salesman working for his father's business. Braugher's character has done everything according to his plan (graduating and working for his father's business), yet nothing has turned out the way he thought it would.
I know this review may seem vague; however, my added verbiage would not add to the show. The essence of this show is that people everywhere have to deal with problems in their lives. Whether a person is twenty or sixty, he or she has to deal with certain life issues. If you have never had to deal with these issues, you haven't really lived. That is why I can relate to this show.
This is just my opinion, nothing more, nothing less.
What a disappointing cast of characters.
tsmith41713 December 2009
I watched the premiere episode of "Men of a Certain Age" and I have to say I was not impressed.
The main characters are a 48-year-old car salesman who can't close the deal any more and is still working at his father's dealership, a 48-year-old store owner who is separated from his wife because he has a gambling problem and still dreams of becoming a pro golfer, and a 48-year-old out-of-work actor who sleeps with women half his age and doesn't seem to care that he has no regular income.
Which of these characters are we supposed to care about? They're a bunch of losers who look like they'll only get worse as the years go by.
I can't see where they can have anything at all in common, yet they hang around together all the time and have lunch every day at the same diner, sitting in the same booth, in the same positions. Talk about being stuck in a rut! I doubt I'll be tuning in to any future episodes because the first one bored me to tears and annoyed the living daylights out of me.
The main characters are a 48-year-old car salesman who can't close the deal any more and is still working at his father's dealership, a 48-year-old store owner who is separated from his wife because he has a gambling problem and still dreams of becoming a pro golfer, and a 48-year-old out-of-work actor who sleeps with women half his age and doesn't seem to care that he has no regular income.
Which of these characters are we supposed to care about? They're a bunch of losers who look like they'll only get worse as the years go by.
I can't see where they can have anything at all in common, yet they hang around together all the time and have lunch every day at the same diner, sitting in the same booth, in the same positions. Talk about being stuck in a rut! I doubt I'll be tuning in to any future episodes because the first one bored me to tears and annoyed the living daylights out of me.
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