Absolutely Brilliant!

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

I used to enjoy this show a lot more but not as much since Danielle took on a bigger role. I love the interaction between Mike and Frank and the many characters they meet on the road. I have to assume that Danielle lobbied for a bigger role, and that change has taken something away from the show.

Like so many other shows this one began simple with the two guys digging for "rusty gold". Then as time past they learned that lots of old men (and women) were more interested in Danielles cup size rather than the subject of the show. The viewers who made this show famous aren't watching for scripted jokes or how much skin the hired help can show. We want to see the pick....NOTHING ELSE. If I wanted a burlesque show then that's what I would watch. If people want to see Danielle and Mikes brother go on a date then maybe "History" channel should make that a separate show. Maybe they can hire Chumlee to hang out with them and compare who is the worse actor. Don't even get me started on Pawn Stars (which was also ONCE an interesting show)I'm VERY close to stop watching Pickers all together. Sorry Mike, You're a great guy but you're letting the show go in all the wrong directions.

I love the premise of the show. It is staged though, there are many parts that clearly are setups. The cut aways where they give some detail about the year and date some obscure company put out a toy car etc. is not reality. Most people only know about one area of their collecting hobby in that kind of detail. Other things include the prices they say something is worth, at times they are spot on, others they are way too high or way too low. I would love to see Danny strip as she is a pole dancer. The guys make their money on the show not bumming around the country picking up old bike parts. Its still a good show as long as people know that is not real, and they can not just get a van and start knocking on doors and make a living. In this economy its hard and prices are actually falling for the first time in many years.

I love this show. American Pickers is one of the best reality TV shows to come out of America and even rivals my favorite reality show, Bargain Hunt from the UK. Mike and Frank whilst they seem a little over the top for us Aussies, simply love their job and their passion shows. In a strange way it is a bit Abbott and Costello-ish but that is the beauty of the partnership. Add Danielle who is holding the fort whilst Mike and Frank are away and the team is complete. The characters they meet in their day to day travels picking are the heart and soul of America and every nation. Some of the collections they unearth are to be envied by us all. But the true gem is the fact we learn about the history of the items they pick and the companies that made them. If you read this and have never watched the show I hope this inspires you to have a peek.