Come join the family for the hilarious and critically acclaimed breakout hit of the year! Featuring an all-star cast led by Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vargara, Julie Bowen, and Ty Burrell, Modern Family takes a refreshing and funny view of what it means to raise a family in this hectic day and age. Multi-cultural relationships, adoption, and same-sex marriage are just a few of the timely issues faced by the show’s three wildly-diverse broods. No matter the size or shape, family always comes first in this hilariously “modern” look at life, love, and laughter.The handheld, observational, fake documentary format complete with character interview segments has become a sitcom device so familiar and accessible, thanks to the success of The Office and Parks and Recreation, that it doesn’t feel at all like a rip-off in Modern Family. In fact, the technique seems to be entirely its own in this fresh, smart, and very funny show that premiered to immediate acclaim in 2009
63 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
Funniest show on ABC… wonder how quickly it will get canceled., November 4, 2009
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David Khaindrava (Austell, GA) –
This review is from: Modern Family: The Complete First Season (DVD)
Truly one of the funniest shows on TV right now. This “mockumentary” comedy series was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, people behind Frasier and Just Shoot me and is just as funny as these two. Multinational, multisexual and exceedingly complicated (extended) family and their hilarious antics filmed by the Dutch TV crew.
Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill – he is back!!!) is the track-suit wearing oldest member of the family who is married to a Columbian goddess Gloria (Sofía Vergara), who brings her son Manny into the family.
Jay’s Daughter Claire (Julie Bowen) a neurotic mother is married to Phil (Ty Burrell), a very awkward, know-it-all dad (he is not) and their 3 kids.
Jay’s gay son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his partner Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), who just adopted a Vietnamese baby.
Show consists of great characters, excellent cast and expertly written scripts. This show is funniest on any network. Start with the pilot, you will love it.
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66 of 83 people found the following review helpful:
The best tv comedy out there today!, January 23, 2010
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T. L. Krische (PA United States) –
This review is from: Modern Family: The Complete First Season (DVD)
I never have before bought or even wanted to buy a DVD series of a television show, but this show is so funny and each week, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next upcoming episode. Season 1 is not even through it’s airing at this time, but each weekly episode is strong and not one has never left me not laughing into hysterics. What a great cast! I’m so glad ABC signed on for a 2nd season. I’ve been saving each show on my TiVo (and how long can that last before you need to free up space)and later just love to playback an episode to watch…I’m always guaranteed a good laugh, no matter how many times watched. When this becomes a DVD set, I’m going to be one of the first in line to purchase it! I can’t wait for its release!
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David Khaindrava
December 3, 2011 at 5:50 am
Funniest show on ABC… wonder how quickly it will get canceled.,
Truly one of the funniest shows on TV right now. This “mockumentary” comedy series was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, people behind Frasier and Just Shoot me and is just as funny as these two. Multinational, multisexual and exceedingly complicated (extended) family and their hilarious antics filmed by the Dutch TV crew.
Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill – he is back!!!) is the track-suit wearing oldest member of the family who is married to a Columbian goddess Gloria (Sofía Vergara), who brings her son Manny into the family.
Jay’s Daughter Claire (Julie Bowen) a neurotic mother is married to Phil (Ty Burrell), a very awkward, know-it-all dad (he is not) and their 3 kids.
Jay’s gay son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his partner Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), who just adopted a Vietnamese baby.
Show consists of great characters, excellent cast and expertly written scripts. This show is funniest on any network. Start with the pilot, you will love it.
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T. L. Krische
December 3, 2011 at 4:55 am
The best tv comedy out there today!,
I never have before bought or even wanted to buy a DVD series of a television show, but this show is so funny and each week, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next upcoming episode. Season 1 is not even through it’s airing at this time, but each weekly episode is strong and not one has never left me not laughing into hysterics. What a great cast! I’m so glad ABC signed on for a 2nd season. I’ve been saving each show on my TiVo (and how long can that last before you need to free up space)and later just love to playback an episode to watch…I’m always guaranteed a good laugh, no matter how many times watched. When this becomes a DVD set, I’m going to be one of the first in line to purchase it! I can’t wait for its release!
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