I wasn't expecting much. Just another boring, predictable "talking heads" situation comedy. But this show was different. Amanda Bynes has a background of playing broad comedy on Nickelodeon shows. Jennie Garth is best remembered for playing teen angst on "Beverly Hills, 90210". Inside the silly plot of the pilot, which was similar to an RKO short subject comedy of the 1940s or 1950s, physical comedy abounded. Bynes comes off like a teenaged Lucille Ball and Garth is dragged into the action. No, Garth is no straight women; she handles the physical stuff better than expected. The pilot was a good start. Now only if the writers don't allow the show to get soft and sentimental! Keep the physical comedy coming!
47 Reviews
really good
mattkratz6 November 2005
This has become one of my favorite shows on television. At first I only watched it for its awesome theme songs but I have become hooked on it. Every week I enjoy watching it to see what kind of predicament Holly and Val get themselves into. I think the show is very well cast and has become truly hilarious. The leads and supporting cast are both excellent, and this is a perfect vehicle for Amanda Bynes. Yay WB! I think that with a few more seasons this will become even better. The characters are well fleshed-out, and I think it will only get better with time. I like it. Not only is it well cast, but the actors work well together in a great ensemble.
*** out of ****
*** out of ****
Very Cute
missygoldstein2 January 2004
There are about 3 shows on tv today that I feel are even remotely watchable. The rest are either "reality shows" or just plain crap. Just to clarify; I think reality shows are crap as well. Anyhoo, when I first saw the previews for this show I thought "looks cute" but c'mon, another lame sitcom I'm sure. Well I must admit that I've now seen this show about 3 times and was very surprised while although it does not break any new ground and is not fall off your chair hilarious, or incredibly clever it is a very charming show. Jennie Garth and Amanda Baynes are both great in their roles and work very well as sisters. I wouldn't say it's great, like the greats; news radio, seinfeld...but it is a nice show, well done, well written and nicely acted.
What DON'T I Like About It?
CaptHayfever1 November 2002
Great. Show.
Simon Rex does very well as Val's caring, 'frustrated', & kinda dumb boyfriend Jeff. Wesley Jonathan (City Guys) also capably handles his role as Holly's friend Gary.
Then the REAL stars. Jennie Garth was arguably the single most talented cast member of 90210, so it's good to see her in something that's actually watchable now. She does a great job as Val, and is much funnier than most predicted she'd be.
Amanda Bynes. What more can I say? She's (literally) the reason this show was created, she plays the main character Holly perfectly, she's one of the best physical comediennes still living today, she's funny, she's a gifted actress, she's very down-to-earth and normal off-screen, she's smart, she's a great improvisor, and she's beautiful. What more could someone ask for?
My only problem is that they should've used the original song for the opening; otherwise, the show's superb.
This show is well-written, well-acted (of course), well-premised (if that's even a word), and well-casted (duh, it's Amanda). I can't wait for next week's episode, and I encourage all of you to watch.
Simon Rex does very well as Val's caring, 'frustrated', & kinda dumb boyfriend Jeff. Wesley Jonathan (City Guys) also capably handles his role as Holly's friend Gary.
Then the REAL stars. Jennie Garth was arguably the single most talented cast member of 90210, so it's good to see her in something that's actually watchable now. She does a great job as Val, and is much funnier than most predicted she'd be.
Amanda Bynes. What more can I say? She's (literally) the reason this show was created, she plays the main character Holly perfectly, she's one of the best physical comediennes still living today, she's funny, she's a gifted actress, she's very down-to-earth and normal off-screen, she's smart, she's a great improvisor, and she's beautiful. What more could someone ask for?
My only problem is that they should've used the original song for the opening; otherwise, the show's superb.
This show is well-written, well-acted (of course), well-premised (if that's even a word), and well-casted (duh, it's Amanda). I can't wait for next week's episode, and I encourage all of you to watch.
A terrific show.
shadow_empress19 May 2003
Whether you live in the U.S., or in Canada (and if you have cable), you'll be able to enjoy the laugh-out-loud comedy of 'What I Like About You'.
'What I Like About You' stars Amanda Bynes as Holly, Jennie Garth as Val, Simon Rex as Jeff, and Wesley Jonathon as Gary. Together, they are hilarious. Amanda Bynes gets to express a more mature type of comical material, leaving the little kid in 'All That' and 'The Amanda Show' behind.
Jennie Garth, previously starring in 'Beverly Hills 90210' seems kind of tedious and uptight as the older sister to Bynes, but she appears to loosen up into a nice, more humorous groove after awhile.
The story is like this: Holly (Bynes) has to move in with her older sister, Val (Garth), after their Father is moving to Japan. These two don't exactly go together like whipped cream and pumpkin pie (or whatever it is you think is a great combo!), but they love each other, and learn to get along in the end. After all, it's for the greater good!
I recommend this show to anyone who needs a laugh.
'What I Like About You' stars Amanda Bynes as Holly, Jennie Garth as Val, Simon Rex as Jeff, and Wesley Jonathon as Gary. Together, they are hilarious. Amanda Bynes gets to express a more mature type of comical material, leaving the little kid in 'All That' and 'The Amanda Show' behind.
Jennie Garth, previously starring in 'Beverly Hills 90210' seems kind of tedious and uptight as the older sister to Bynes, but she appears to loosen up into a nice, more humorous groove after awhile.
The story is like this: Holly (Bynes) has to move in with her older sister, Val (Garth), after their Father is moving to Japan. These two don't exactly go together like whipped cream and pumpkin pie (or whatever it is you think is a great combo!), but they love each other, and learn to get along in the end. After all, it's for the greater good!
I recommend this show to anyone who needs a laugh.
OK cute sitcom
SnoopyStyle16 August 2015
Holly Tyler (Amanda Bynes)'s father is moving to Japan for his new job. She stays with her strait-laced sister Valerie (Jennie Garth) for a final week before moving. Val has a great life in NYC. Holly is nothing but trouble. Despite the various disasters, Val takes her in. Gary Thorpe is her best friend. Lauren starts out as a competitive co-worker and ends up as Val's best friend. In the 2nd season, Holly finds a new friend in rebellious Tina Haven. The two Tyler sisters find love and heartbreak.
This was when Amanda Bynes was still cute and funny. She's doing broad and sometime slapstick comedy. This has photogenic actors in a perfectly OK blend of single-gal sitcom and teenage comedy. The rotating boyfriend carousel does get tiresome. It's hard to say any of the boyfriends truly stuck. In the end, the best couple is probably Holly and Val although Gary and Tina do find each other. This is a passable cute sitcom with some serviceable laughs.
This was when Amanda Bynes was still cute and funny. She's doing broad and sometime slapstick comedy. This has photogenic actors in a perfectly OK blend of single-gal sitcom and teenage comedy. The rotating boyfriend carousel does get tiresome. It's hard to say any of the boyfriends truly stuck. In the end, the best couple is probably Holly and Val although Gary and Tina do find each other. This is a passable cute sitcom with some serviceable laughs.
What I like about "What I Like About You"
smooth_op_8512 December 2006
While I would say I enjoy the show, I expected something completely different from when I first saw 'What I like about you' I expected to find something along the lines of 'All That' (I am not sure if it is going on anymore) but I have to say I do like the show and while i don't classify it as a breakthrough show, it is very charming and I do like the chemistry between the characters as well (including the supporting cast)
I would definitely say that it is great to see Wesley Jonathan back on the screen because I really loved him in City Guy. I had also seen the woman who plays Valerie's friend in Popular and while I think that was an okay show, I do not really like her character in this show because she's just not my cup of tea but she rounds it out pretty well
I would definitely say that it is great to see Wesley Jonathan back on the screen because I really loved him in City Guy. I had also seen the woman who plays Valerie's friend in Popular and while I think that was an okay show, I do not really like her character in this show because she's just not my cup of tea but she rounds it out pretty well
Interesting Premise
AtomicAnthony2 February 2003
This show has an interesting premise, I enjoy it very much. Amanda Bynes is the funniest. The jokes are original, the drama catches my attention, and the actors are just great. I would rate this 9 stars out of 10. Good job, and keep the episodes coming!
A mixture of traditional fare and brilliant acting
owen_edwards21 September 2003
The premise and scripting of WILABT are both reasonable, and compared to many comedies out there, they're excellent. However, by the standards of Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond and Frasier, this is a distinctly average show.
What makes me watch it every time it's on are Amanda Bynes and Wesley Jonathon. Jonathon is a great character actor, and livens up what could be a dull character (the "Best Friend"). The part of Henry is excellently written, which surprised me, as the Val and Jeff characters are both weak.
But as I said above, Amanda Bynes makes this a good show. Easily the most talented teen on television, and in the top 10, whatever age, of current times, she's a great asset to the show. Rubber faced, with what could be described as a "beauty in repose", she takes a part that's been poorly-written, with physical humour that could easily look horrible, and makes it funny.
What America may have found here is a true star - not a mildly talented actress like Lindsay Lohan who has the scripting to make her a star, or a "piece of ass" (to quote one critic) like Hillary Duff...but a true superstar. Long make she reign as Queen of Teens.
What makes me watch it every time it's on are Amanda Bynes and Wesley Jonathon. Jonathon is a great character actor, and livens up what could be a dull character (the "Best Friend"). The part of Henry is excellently written, which surprised me, as the Val and Jeff characters are both weak.
But as I said above, Amanda Bynes makes this a good show. Easily the most talented teen on television, and in the top 10, whatever age, of current times, she's a great asset to the show. Rubber faced, with what could be described as a "beauty in repose", she takes a part that's been poorly-written, with physical humour that could easily look horrible, and makes it funny.
What America may have found here is a true star - not a mildly talented actress like Lindsay Lohan who has the scripting to make her a star, or a "piece of ass" (to quote one critic) like Hillary Duff...but a true superstar. Long make she reign as Queen of Teens.
A critic proof series, where the fans won't care that this self-indulgent star vehicle for Bynes becomes a tween version of "Friends"
liquidcelluloid-115 April 2006
Network: WB; Genre: Sitcom, Teen; Content Rating: TV-PG (some suggested sexual content); Perspective: Contemporary (star range: 1 - 4);
Seasons Reviewed: Complete Series (4 seasons)
Since I'm not an 11-year-old girl, the exclusive demographic this show is catered to, fans of "What I Like About You" can take the following with a grain of salt.
Creator Dan Schneider took Amanda Bynes from being a regular on Nickelodeon's kid-sketch series "All That" (which we now know as a breeding ground for the annoying child stars of yesteryear to become the annoying movie stars of tomorrow), and into her own spin-off kid variety series, "The Amanda Show". Even though "Amanda" was greeted with a fair amount of detest and revulsion from its own demo, it did well enough to let Bynes proceed up and off the Nickelodeon ladder.
Now, Schneider successfully transitions Bynes away from her Nickelodeon roots and into an adult, or at least teenage, network series. "What I Like About You" is a "real show". It has a glossy sitcom intro, traditional sitcom stories and pairs Bynes up with a real ex-cast member of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in Jennie Garth.
Yes, I could have started this review explaining the premise, that "You" is about two opposite-minded sisters whose age gap is bridged when they have to move in together after their father skips the country and leaves free-spirited Holly (Bynes) with straight-laced, New York, Val (Garth). But that doesn't quite do it. "You" is really just a star vehicle for Bynes, set on convincing the world that she is the next great comic genius. Your enjoyment of the show will be directly tied to whether or not the sight of Amanda Bynes tearing around the set, mugging, screaming and throwing the pitch of her voice up and down leaves you on the floor in stitches.
With this one goal in mind, "You" is a self-indulgent, ear-screeching, studio audience sitcom about stupid people doing stupid things and getting involved in stupid situations that any audience member could think their way out of in 10 seconds. The best thing I can say here is that, while it may create a painful wince, it isn't offensive. But everything about it is recycled with a bargain-basement laziness. It works manically, in a transparently contrived attempt to seem cute and spunky. The livelier it is the more people might not notice that it is totally empty. It is broad stuff, trying to be screwball comedy.
Fans won't care, the series plays to its audience loyally and I can't fault it for that, but everybody else steer clear. Anyone over the age of 12 will find this to be a quintessentially worthless sitcom: a 1-star show with 1-star writing, 1-star acting, a 1-star concept and 1-dimensional characters.
Girls growing up with Bynes will probably appreciate seeing her in more "adult" situations (for the WB and Nickelodeon, that is) and won't mind that "You" becomes a straight-out Tween version of "Friends". Over the course of 4 seasons, Holly faces the highs and lows of relationships. Holly is paranoid and confused of the actions of the boys she dates. "You" grabs the nearest clichés it can reach and uses them to propel itself through the seasons. It becomes an interminable cycle of endless break-ups and get-togethers, the final lap consumed with a "Friends"-style, back-and-forth relationship between Holly and Vince (Nick Zano) as well as Val and firefighter Vic (Dan Cortese) with the predictable endings. Oh yes, amid the slapstick, "You" doesn't waste an opportunity to pour on schmaltzy sentiment about romantic or sisterly love.
Backing up Bynes and Garth is the usual sitcom group of friends, the most notable being 3rd season regular Leslie Grossman, who now finds herself in the wacky, sexually-eccentric friend role after making big waves as a volcano of discovered talent on the WB's brief flirt-with-teen-brilliance, "Popular". A total waste.
I just watched HBO's "Unscripted" in which an "All That" casting director says that Krista Allen's son isn't funny and she, rightly, storms back in to tell the woman off. But there is an age where being told you aren't funny is constructive criticism and given that she has now graduated to the big screen, it is safe to say that Amanda Bynes is past that age.
* / 4
Seasons Reviewed: Complete Series (4 seasons)
Since I'm not an 11-year-old girl, the exclusive demographic this show is catered to, fans of "What I Like About You" can take the following with a grain of salt.
Creator Dan Schneider took Amanda Bynes from being a regular on Nickelodeon's kid-sketch series "All That" (which we now know as a breeding ground for the annoying child stars of yesteryear to become the annoying movie stars of tomorrow), and into her own spin-off kid variety series, "The Amanda Show". Even though "Amanda" was greeted with a fair amount of detest and revulsion from its own demo, it did well enough to let Bynes proceed up and off the Nickelodeon ladder.
Now, Schneider successfully transitions Bynes away from her Nickelodeon roots and into an adult, or at least teenage, network series. "What I Like About You" is a "real show". It has a glossy sitcom intro, traditional sitcom stories and pairs Bynes up with a real ex-cast member of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in Jennie Garth.
Yes, I could have started this review explaining the premise, that "You" is about two opposite-minded sisters whose age gap is bridged when they have to move in together after their father skips the country and leaves free-spirited Holly (Bynes) with straight-laced, New York, Val (Garth). But that doesn't quite do it. "You" is really just a star vehicle for Bynes, set on convincing the world that she is the next great comic genius. Your enjoyment of the show will be directly tied to whether or not the sight of Amanda Bynes tearing around the set, mugging, screaming and throwing the pitch of her voice up and down leaves you on the floor in stitches.
With this one goal in mind, "You" is a self-indulgent, ear-screeching, studio audience sitcom about stupid people doing stupid things and getting involved in stupid situations that any audience member could think their way out of in 10 seconds. The best thing I can say here is that, while it may create a painful wince, it isn't offensive. But everything about it is recycled with a bargain-basement laziness. It works manically, in a transparently contrived attempt to seem cute and spunky. The livelier it is the more people might not notice that it is totally empty. It is broad stuff, trying to be screwball comedy.
Fans won't care, the series plays to its audience loyally and I can't fault it for that, but everybody else steer clear. Anyone over the age of 12 will find this to be a quintessentially worthless sitcom: a 1-star show with 1-star writing, 1-star acting, a 1-star concept and 1-dimensional characters.
Girls growing up with Bynes will probably appreciate seeing her in more "adult" situations (for the WB and Nickelodeon, that is) and won't mind that "You" becomes a straight-out Tween version of "Friends". Over the course of 4 seasons, Holly faces the highs and lows of relationships. Holly is paranoid and confused of the actions of the boys she dates. "You" grabs the nearest clichés it can reach and uses them to propel itself through the seasons. It becomes an interminable cycle of endless break-ups and get-togethers, the final lap consumed with a "Friends"-style, back-and-forth relationship between Holly and Vince (Nick Zano) as well as Val and firefighter Vic (Dan Cortese) with the predictable endings. Oh yes, amid the slapstick, "You" doesn't waste an opportunity to pour on schmaltzy sentiment about romantic or sisterly love.
Backing up Bynes and Garth is the usual sitcom group of friends, the most notable being 3rd season regular Leslie Grossman, who now finds herself in the wacky, sexually-eccentric friend role after making big waves as a volcano of discovered talent on the WB's brief flirt-with-teen-brilliance, "Popular". A total waste.
I just watched HBO's "Unscripted" in which an "All That" casting director says that Krista Allen's son isn't funny and she, rightly, storms back in to tell the woman off. But there is an age where being told you aren't funny is constructive criticism and given that she has now graduated to the big screen, it is safe to say that Amanda Bynes is past that age.
* / 4
Has a great deal of potential
budikavlan20 September 2002
The situation of this situation comedy, the story of two sisters living together in New York, is pretty good. Jennie Garth as the older of the two is new to comedy, and could use some time and experience to loosen up. Amanda Bynes as the teenaged younger sister fits much better. The setting is rife with possibilities (which is why it has been used so often as a setting for television comedy); the main thing that needs work now is the comedy. The atmosphere is generally comedic, but the laugh count is a bit low. On the plus side, Simon Rex, as the older sister's boyfriend, is surprisingly good. Given some time to jell, this could be worth stopping in on regularly.
What I Like About 'What I Like About You'
marcus_stokes200024 August 2006
Warning: Spoilers
*What I Like About SPOILERS* Teenager Holly Tyler (Amanda Bynes) goes to live with older sister Valerie (Jennie Garth) to avoid moving to Japan with her father; but she doesn't know the half of the wacky things that will happen to her from now on, and not only to her, but to her sister, her friends Gary (Wesley Jonathan) and Tina (Alison Munn), boyfriend Henry (Michael McMillian), crush Vince (Nick Zano), Valerie's boyfriend Jeff (Simon Rex), first boss (then firefighter then husband) Vic (Dan Cortese), annoying colleague Lauren (Leslie Grossman) and second boss Peter (?) If you don't have a funny bone in your body, please skip this; if you like only veeeery sophisticated comedy this isn't for you; if you like a funny, sometimes touching show with two hot chicks who can act in the lead (and none other than the fabulous 'Mary Cherry' from Popular - Leslie Grossman - in the main cast), then what the hell are you waiting for? You're welcome to Casa De Tyler! What I Like About You (2002-2006): 8.
What I DON'T like about you
ikoiko337 January 2009
Warning: Spoilers
This show is painful to watch ...
It is obvious that the creators had no clue what to do with this show, from the ever changing "jobs", boyfriends, and cast. It appears that they wanted to cast Amanda Bynes in something ... but had no idea what, and came up with this crappy show. They cast her as a teen, surrounded by twenty and thirty somethings, and put her in mostly adult situations at repeatedly failed attempts at comedy. Soon, they realize that she needs a "clique" and cast people in their late 20s to try to pass as teenagers.
How this show survived 4 seasons is beyond me. Somehow, ABC has now decided that it is a "family" show, and thrown it into it's afternoon lineup on ABC Family.
It is obvious that the creators had no clue what to do with this show, from the ever changing "jobs", boyfriends, and cast. It appears that they wanted to cast Amanda Bynes in something ... but had no idea what, and came up with this crappy show. They cast her as a teen, surrounded by twenty and thirty somethings, and put her in mostly adult situations at repeatedly failed attempts at comedy. Soon, they realize that she needs a "clique" and cast people in their late 20s to try to pass as teenagers.
How this show survived 4 seasons is beyond me. Somehow, ABC has now decided that it is a "family" show, and thrown it into it's afternoon lineup on ABC Family.
Well....isn't this nice.....NO! it isn't!
drsnap21 January 2005
Well, what can you say about sitcoms. There often quite lame, morale dedicative, and just plain. So is this show! It got a boring cast, although A.Bynes is okej in her perky way, the rest is just stereotypical crap....as always. We have all seen it before, and will probably see it all over again when this show is cancelled. Cause, lets face it, its a mediocre and self righteous show. As the most sitcoms are....
Well, in short. If you wanna see some good entertainment, you can rather take a twenty minute pause in front of the mirror. Do some faces and move on.... Its more entertaining than this show!
Well, in short. If you wanna see some good entertainment, you can rather take a twenty minute pause in front of the mirror. Do some faces and move on.... Its more entertaining than this show!
What I like about "What I Like About You"... isn't much.
Victor Field14 September 2003
I like Jennie Garth, who's funnier than you would expect after all those years as Kelly on "Beverly Hills 90210." And still a cutie.
I like Amanda Bynes, who as Miss Garth's younger sister continues to be better than her material.
I like the title song, which I suspected would be the theme for the series before I tuned in (and I was right, though it's a new version instead of the original).
What I don't like is that it's really not very funny - though to be fair its audience does seem to like it... but then, its audience hasn't seen stuff like this before in the 1990s (and the 1980s). What with this and "The Amanda Show" (though this sitcom is undoubtedly superior to her sketch show), Bynes really needs to move out from under the umbrella of Robbins, Schneider and co, "What A Girl Wants" notwithstanding, and Nickelodeon UK really needs to not piggyback it with another show about two female relatives who look like they could be sisters, because said show - "Gilmore Girls" - eats up "What I Like About You" and spits it out.
I like Amanda Bynes, who as Miss Garth's younger sister continues to be better than her material.
I like the title song, which I suspected would be the theme for the series before I tuned in (and I was right, though it's a new version instead of the original).
What I don't like is that it's really not very funny - though to be fair its audience does seem to like it... but then, its audience hasn't seen stuff like this before in the 1990s (and the 1980s). What with this and "The Amanda Show" (though this sitcom is undoubtedly superior to her sketch show), Bynes really needs to move out from under the umbrella of Robbins, Schneider and co, "What A Girl Wants" notwithstanding, and Nickelodeon UK really needs to not piggyback it with another show about two female relatives who look like they could be sisters, because said show - "Gilmore Girls" - eats up "What I Like About You" and spits it out.
Insincere bloaty face.
copperncherrio13 March 2011
Warning: Spoilers
A younger sister moves in with her controlling but cute older sister New York City. They learn to love each other and become friends while adjusting to their new life with each other. Lots of love plots and comedy ensues.
Review: I must admit I am rather biased. I hate Amanda Bynes. But I like Jennie Garth but I hate the character Garth plays on the show. Why do I hate Amanda Bynes? Well, in all honestly its mostly her character Holly her selfish, humorless, and slutty character. Due to my dinner time and my roommate's dislike for serious TV dramas I was stuck watching this. Normally I do not crap over things I have not seen or read. However, I have seen all 4 seasons. It's not that her character cheats, lies, or is annoying, it's just how she does it ( I know that is such a 'girl' comment). Holly so insincere. Urg. I just wanted to see Holly suffer, which never happened.
*Vanity note: Plus towards the end of the series Amanda Bynes got all bloat-y faced but skinnier which was weird to look at, which made it even more annoying. I just watch her screeching bobble head wobble in the pain of the show's lack of original or classic humor.
Not that bulimia is a joke, it's not necessary in her case or any others it's just ugly.
Review: I must admit I am rather biased. I hate Amanda Bynes. But I like Jennie Garth but I hate the character Garth plays on the show. Why do I hate Amanda Bynes? Well, in all honestly its mostly her character Holly her selfish, humorless, and slutty character. Due to my dinner time and my roommate's dislike for serious TV dramas I was stuck watching this. Normally I do not crap over things I have not seen or read. However, I have seen all 4 seasons. It's not that her character cheats, lies, or is annoying, it's just how she does it ( I know that is such a 'girl' comment). Holly so insincere. Urg. I just wanted to see Holly suffer, which never happened.
*Vanity note: Plus towards the end of the series Amanda Bynes got all bloat-y faced but skinnier which was weird to look at, which made it even more annoying. I just watch her screeching bobble head wobble in the pain of the show's lack of original or classic humor.
Not that bulimia is a joke, it's not necessary in her case or any others it's just ugly.
Got a high start, stale middle, high ending!!!
lerkim2 June 2009
Warning: Spoilers
What i like about you is one of those series you need to see but aren't sure you would see, the beginning is cool and its sucks you into the series just for fun, the second part i season 2-3 which are more stale, they come and go in what you want. what happens with many series is that they don't end with something special because the second part of the series always goes down into the drain, this one also somewhat did, the third part is the one to spoil and ruin the whole series, usually, but it doesn't, this ending is perfect for the series, it fits perfect, actually i was pretty angry about all these guys in Val's life, actually i wanted to end with Jeff in the end, but later on it changed, they chose to take Vic into the series after almost 3 seasons without him, and that was the biggest surprise and also what made the series go on top.
see it many times the series is actually very cool just don't expect the second part to be that good it isn't but the third part does what was needed and made the series to one that was worth the whole thing, i am happy to say i was glad and happy about the series and now i will go over to see two guys a girl and a pizza place, when i have seen the whole series i will be back...
see it many times the series is actually very cool just don't expect the second part to be that good it isn't but the third part does what was needed and made the series to one that was worth the whole thing, i am happy to say i was glad and happy about the series and now i will go over to see two guys a girl and a pizza place, when i have seen the whole series i will be back...
More Charming than "Charmed"
Miz Muzik28 January 2003
Thankfully, "What I Like About You" never seems to take itself too
seriously. The last thing we need is another "Gilmore Girls" on
our hands. Seventeen year old Amanda Bynes and "90210" icon
Jennie Garth co-star as sisters living together in the Big Apple.
Bynes is charming and charismatic, hamming up her goofy
scenes with her winning smile. She even manages to steal the
spotlight away from the surprisingly decent Garth, whose Lifetime
original movies have finally paid off. The writing is smart and
playful, though maybe a bit predictable. "What I Like About You"
looks poised to take off, especially with the talented Bynes at its
helm. With its witty writing and cloying endings, it might just be the
WB's next big hit.
seriously. The last thing we need is another "Gilmore Girls" on
our hands. Seventeen year old Amanda Bynes and "90210" icon
Jennie Garth co-star as sisters living together in the Big Apple.
Bynes is charming and charismatic, hamming up her goofy
scenes with her winning smile. She even manages to steal the
spotlight away from the surprisingly decent Garth, whose Lifetime
original movies have finally paid off. The writing is smart and
playful, though maybe a bit predictable. "What I Like About You"
looks poised to take off, especially with the talented Bynes at its
helm. With its witty writing and cloying endings, it might just be the
WB's next big hit.
Uplifting Comedy
karenlorraine-0654210 July 2022
I love this show! & I purchased all the 1 to 4 seasons of the Series.... What I Like About You! ! I had wondered why they never used the titled of the song: What I Like About You. I did see over 1 of the episodes they did play this song. But I did hear there might had been a controversy over receiving the consent to using this song for the series! I'm not sure if this was the case "OR" not!! But if so which is understandable! How you have to receive that permission first! Based over Copyright issue!! Having Songs of my own!! But based over the ownership of this song!! But it would be good to see Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth & Leslie Grossman. Unfortunate Stephen Dunham's passing knowing his character as Peter would not to be played as a come back "OR" Luke Perry as Charlie may these 2 RIP! But it would be nice to watch all the characters to do a come back sort of like a Reunion!!
wonderfully charming and happy-spirited
moviesfan1121 December 2003
"What I like about you" is about a girl, Holly(Bynes) who's dad gets moved to Japan. As a result, Hollyhas to move in with her sister(Garth). Her sisters life suddenly turns upside down, with slapstick results!
I saw the preview for this last fall, and I thought it looked funny. I kept missing it and when I finally watched it, I really enjoyed it. I never got into a weekly viewing of this, but I liked it. When it started season 2, I watched an episode and loved it. I've gotten into a habit of watching season 2 now, and I enjoy it. The jokes sem so, different, and clever, and it's hard to resist... this might be the next big hit.
overall- ***1/2 out of *****
TV-PG contains some sex-related innuendo and mild profaintity.
I saw the preview for this last fall, and I thought it looked funny. I kept missing it and when I finally watched it, I really enjoyed it. I never got into a weekly viewing of this, but I liked it. When it started season 2, I watched an episode and loved it. I've gotten into a habit of watching season 2 now, and I enjoy it. The jokes sem so, different, and clever, and it's hard to resist... this might be the next big hit.
overall- ***1/2 out of *****
TV-PG contains some sex-related innuendo and mild profaintity.
Love Amanda Bynes--Loathe this show
natfan19712 December 2006
What I hate about this show is how poorly the leads are written. These women have no self-respect or dignity. The entire plot is them throwing themselves at guys. Amanda Bynes' talent is completely wasted. She was brilliant on "All That" and her own show. Why they would write her and Jenny Garth as vapid, airhead, desperate, men chasing, "old-maid" wannabes is beyond me.
Their plots and dialog remind me of "The Simpons", Homer says whenever his cartoon character Poochie is not on screen, "Everyone should ask, where's Poochie?". All the talk centers on whining about some guy, and then whining to some guy. Sometimes they change it up and the guy whines instead. Then they get back together or break up at the end. The 2 women are either shallow, stupid, or sex addicts. The only word I can think of is "sucks".
Their plots and dialog remind me of "The Simpons", Homer says whenever his cartoon character Poochie is not on screen, "Everyone should ask, where's Poochie?". All the talk centers on whining about some guy, and then whining to some guy. Sometimes they change it up and the guy whines instead. Then they get back together or break up at the end. The 2 women are either shallow, stupid, or sex addicts. The only word I can think of is "sucks".
What I Like About It
shadowblade114 October 2004
I had fears when I watched the first episode of "What I Like About You".
First, Jennie Garth. Sure she's beautiful and she knows how to act, and its shown in her 90210 days. But 90210 and WILAI are two different genres, one is aimed for the drama and the other show is mostly comedy. So was it a good idea putting a dramatic actress into a comedy? Most of the time, it is.
Second, Amanda Banes. Oh boy. Up until this show she was up in the hall of shame next to Shea LeBeauf (and if you've seen I, Robot you'll know what I'm saying). She was decent in All That but when she got her own show she began acting goofy, way too goofy, so goofy that even Jim Carrey will stare at her blankly. Goofy is good, but not too much. Last year she was fine on her movie (I think it's called "What a girl wants...) but WILAI is her best performance yet thanks to her wit.
So the basic plot is that Holy (Banes) is moving to her older sister house Valerie (Garth) because her father is moving to Japan. And from there will be plenty adventure! Of a teenage girl and her older sister. Also in the cast are Garth's boyfriend Simon Rex playing Jeff, the silly yet caring boyfriend and Wesley Jonathan playing Gary, Holy's best friend. The character of Gary is fun but most of the time his annoying. On the contrary, Jeff is a better character, Simon Rex did a good job here by reflecting his "stupid" personality, but not too much.
After the first season Simon Rex left the show (unfortunately) and there were plenty of new characters to fill in the slot in the second season: Holy's best friend Tina, Val's co-worker Lorene and finally the "more-than-friends" Vince and Henry. Holy has a relationship with Henry, the nice and gentle guy but later she falls in love with Vince and the plot gets tangled and more complicated than it was on the first season. At the end another great character leaves the show, Henry, and I hope the show will get better on the third season.
Overall, most of the characters are nice, Gary is starting to be more and more bearable but Tina seems mostly useless. If I have to rate this show it's a tough call. The first season was funnier but the second has better plot. So in the end I'll say this, if the writers can just combine the comedy and plot twists together the show will be even better. Anyway nice job and as much as I hate to say it, Amanda Bynes is on the right track.
First, Jennie Garth. Sure she's beautiful and she knows how to act, and its shown in her 90210 days. But 90210 and WILAI are two different genres, one is aimed for the drama and the other show is mostly comedy. So was it a good idea putting a dramatic actress into a comedy? Most of the time, it is.
Second, Amanda Banes. Oh boy. Up until this show she was up in the hall of shame next to Shea LeBeauf (and if you've seen I, Robot you'll know what I'm saying). She was decent in All That but when she got her own show she began acting goofy, way too goofy, so goofy that even Jim Carrey will stare at her blankly. Goofy is good, but not too much. Last year she was fine on her movie (I think it's called "What a girl wants...) but WILAI is her best performance yet thanks to her wit.
So the basic plot is that Holy (Banes) is moving to her older sister house Valerie (Garth) because her father is moving to Japan. And from there will be plenty adventure! Of a teenage girl and her older sister. Also in the cast are Garth's boyfriend Simon Rex playing Jeff, the silly yet caring boyfriend and Wesley Jonathan playing Gary, Holy's best friend. The character of Gary is fun but most of the time his annoying. On the contrary, Jeff is a better character, Simon Rex did a good job here by reflecting his "stupid" personality, but not too much.
After the first season Simon Rex left the show (unfortunately) and there were plenty of new characters to fill in the slot in the second season: Holy's best friend Tina, Val's co-worker Lorene and finally the "more-than-friends" Vince and Henry. Holy has a relationship with Henry, the nice and gentle guy but later she falls in love with Vince and the plot gets tangled and more complicated than it was on the first season. At the end another great character leaves the show, Henry, and I hope the show will get better on the third season.
Overall, most of the characters are nice, Gary is starting to be more and more bearable but Tina seems mostly useless. If I have to rate this show it's a tough call. The first season was funnier but the second has better plot. So in the end I'll say this, if the writers can just combine the comedy and plot twists together the show will be even better. Anyway nice job and as much as I hate to say it, Amanda Bynes is on the right track.
Here's the problem...
COMPFUNK210 November 2002
Though Amanda Bynes has obviously grown up, if you watch a few episodes of this show, you'll agree that this show seems like it should be on Nickelodeon. It's produced by Dan Schneider (who produced all or most of the Nick shows Amanda was on), and it also has Wesley Jonathan as a main character--the guy who played Jamal Grant, the main character on City Guys. So basically, even though this is supposed to be a more mature show, and the acting isn't TERRIBLE, there are "kid" influences all over the place.
Laugh out loud funny!!
jenreneejb13 June 2021
I watch this show when i need a laugh. Amanda Bynes is very talented, with her slapstick funny kinda like Lucy on I Love Lucy. Wesley Jonathon is hilarious as well. What a great combo. Then Jennie Garth plays the straight laced one which really works well for the show. Jennies boyfriend on the show is kinda goofy and funny in his own way. Just the perfect show to laugh your butt off!!
Give me a break.
Kayoko31 August 2004
Following in the footsteps of such notable melodramatic snooze-fests as Dawson's Creek and Friends, the so-called "humor" of What I Like About You caters to the tastes of viewers with no more than half a brain (and I believe half is being generous, considering). While attempting to stomach the painfully un-funny dialogue as it is listlessly regurgitated by hopelessly boring actors in 25 minute blocks of sheer hell, I cannot help but reach desperately for the remote and punch random buttons until this banal, nonsensical crap disappears from my screen. Amanda Bynes is particularly awful in the starring role as Obnoxious Teen Girl and, in my opinion, should be burned at the stake for her failure to die quietly and retire to the nether reaches of the afterlife years ago.
1/10 (Please note: One point has been added out of pity.)
1/10 (Please note: One point has been added out of pity.)
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