RipDelight
This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.
KnotStronger
This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
Juana
what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
cherm500
Still hoping that they will someday release Season 3 for sale... This was such an excellent series. I own the first two seasons and have been left hanging for the third for over a decade.Sela Ward and Billy Campbell are fantastic as parents of a blended family. There are very few shows of this caliber which deal with merging families and this one dealt with all aspects, not just from the view point of either the children or the parents. You got to see how everyone was affected including the exes.The use of black and white photography to depict various cast members as though talking to a psychiatrist lent an authenticity to the entire concept. So many families in similar situations have to get some guidance to help with integrating the relationships. I miss this show and the high level of writing that went into the scripts. There was an attempt to tie up loose ends at the end of the series, but I wish they had been given more time.
matthews-terry
Wow... doesn't even begin to describe the feeling after watching the episodes. Each episode tackles a certain aspect of life and I personally could relate to a lot of them.What makes this show brilliant, lies in its simplicity - everyday emotions, conflicts, passions, real life drama are brought out with amazing actors. I have already watched this twice from start to finish... every time I watched it, I saw something that I missed the first time and I have a different set of emotions that came into play. I have no idea why they stopped it after just 3 seasons ... just doesn't make any sense, at the end of the 3rd season, there was so much potential to have maybe a 4 or 5th or even a 6th season!! All this being said, only a few people have seen this show or know of its existence.. Its a must see for all age groups.
griz44
How could this happen to me? All my years of seeing Evan Rachel Wood as Jessie Sammler, Ira David Wood IV as Ajay Lieberman, James Lafferty (One Tree Hill) as Tad Singer, Mischa Barton (The O.C.) as Katie Singer, and Adam Brody (The O.C.) as Coop are history. But not for long! The show "Once and Again" wants to come back to the U.S. in syndication on Monday, May 9. I can't believe it will return to the U.S. in syndication, no matter what! If it is, I will be pleased about seeing Evan Rachel Wood as Jessie Sammler, Ira David Wood IV as Ajay Lieberman, James Lafferty (One Tree Hill) as Tad Singer, Mischa Barton (The O.C.) as Katie Singer, and Adam Brody (The O.C.) as Coop. Other cast members besides Evan, Ira IV, James, Mischa, and Adam include: Sela Ward as Lily Manning, Billy Campbell as Rick Sammler, Jeffrey Nordling as Jake Manning, Susanna Thompson as Karen Sammler, Shane West as Eli Sammler, Julia Whelan as Grace Manning, Meredith Deane as Zoe Manning, Marin Hinkle as Judy Brooks, Ever Carradine as Tiffany Porter, Kimberly McCollough as Jennifer, Todd Field, Jennifer Crystal-Foley, David Clennon, and Steven Weber.
luke-31
"Once and Again" is without question my very favorite show of all time. One of the show's greatest strengths is the writing. The writing is wonderfully crisp and natural and actually sounds like people talking for a change. It examines daily life in a very intricate, exquisite, and truthful way. The second greatest strength is its acting. I don't know if there has ever been a television ensemble this good. From Sela Ward's self absorbed and yet lovable Lily to Billy Campbell's conflicted Rick to Jeffrey Nordling's perpetual screwup Jake to Susanna Thompson's uptight but loving Karen to Marin Hinkle's resilient romantic Judy, all of the adults in the cast put in consistently stellar performances.But perhaps the show's finest performances came from its younger actors. Julia Whelan was perfect as whiny teenager Grace,awkwardly trying to survive the hell of being an adolescent. Shane West touched our hearts as Eli, never quite sure of his place in the world, and Evan Rachel Wood lit up the screen as Jessie,blossoming in front of our eyes from a shy, insecure child to a beautiful, more confident young woman. All three of these young people have the potential to be stars someday soon."Once and Again" is a gem of a show that was never truly given the recognition it deserved. Nevertheless, it's a show that has touched my heart. I can't imagine television being any better than this.
