Sorry, this movie sucks

Awesome Movie

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

This is a fabulous show that did an exceptional job at capturing the events of the 60s and the lives of one family. The min family is Jack, the father, who is a small business owner in Philadelpia. Helen, the mother, who is a stay at home mom who wants to do more with her life. JJ, the oldest son, who is a senior in high school and the star of the football team. Meg is a sophomore and loves American Bandstand. Patty is in elementary school and is very intelligent. Will is the youngest and has a disability with his leg due to a previous illness. They use a lot of real footage from the news and American bandstand that aired during the time period. It shows how people dealt with a decade of change, integration and turmoil. The actors and actresses did an outstanding job. the first season is available on DVD however there is no word yet on the release of season 2.

Of course, it's all about ratings and dollars. For 3 years, every Sunday night I watched "American Dreams" -- it was by far the best show on TV. I am afraid quality like this doesn't come around very often. I wish NBC had stuck with this show. Instead we get more banal sitcoms with stereotypes and insipid reality shows. Like "The Wonder Years", "American Dreams" focused on an American family during a very turbulent time in this nation's history. As Americans go through another war, (Iraq) -- one would think that this would have hit a chord with the American public. Apparently, it did not. "American Dreams" had quality acting, writing and production values. It was a show that the entire family could sit down and enjoy. Sunday nights are definitely not the same. When the show's cancellation was announced last Spring -- I was hoping another network would pick it up. But, unfortunately no.

This is a great show. It is about a hard-working American family during Vietnam. It is also interesting because there are many other conflicts within the plot. Very well done AS A RESPONSE TO THE FIRST POST For number 1 I can't stand it when people bad mouth the USA the MAIN THING is that you aren't even American. So shut your trap. My father was in Vietnam and fought for this country. and when our vets. came home they were treated like..well never mind. Yes, America is proud of what it does right or wrong. we have to stay together and support our country. Just because I dislike our president doesn't mean i dislike my country.USA

"American Dreams" is the best show on TV today. I've watched it since the very first episode and look forward to it each week. I've bought the first season on DVD and watched the entire season in less than two months! It's a glimpse into history for me. Being only 29 I did not live through the turbulent '60's, but I've gotten the opportunity to live through it vicariously by watching this show. If you've never seen the show, give it a chance. If you have seen it and love it as I do, please let NBC know so it won't be canceled. It's a good family show. In today's world of reality TV, that's a refreshing change. I hope the show remains on the air for several more season. I'd love to see J.J. have a hand in getting the first man on the moon.