Talented Midwestern girl Sonny wins a nationwide talent search and is moving to Los Angeles to star in a popular TV series. Her home life and work life are documented along with her adjustme... Read allTalented Midwestern girl Sonny wins a nationwide talent search and is moving to Los Angeles to star in a popular TV series. Her home life and work life are documented along with her adjustment to life in the spotlight.Talented Midwestern girl Sonny wins a nationwide talent search and is moving to Los Angeles to star in a popular TV series. Her home life and work life are documented along with her adjustment to life in the spotlight.
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Finally, Disney is coming up with more original ideas for their shows, and incorporating better actors. Well, the title is pretty cheesy, Sonny is the main character, so like all Disney shows, it has to be in the title. The reason that i gave this show an 8 is because it comes off as a little rushed. On the first episode Sonny's all "O.M.F.G i can't believe i'm here!!!" but then in the second episode she acts like she's been there for a couple years and got used to it all. But, discarding that, it's a great show, showing that Disney could be fully revived someday. With that said, this show show is a great addition to the franchise. I really hope they continue for a couple more years.
I do not want to see this show die on the Disney Channel. I think it's one of the few shows in a good while which could have a good influence on young people... also, it's pretty darn funny!
Recently I found myself in a state of dissolution with the Disney Channel. Whenever I find myself flipping to the channel all I see were increasingly younger and oversexed teens (and even preteens) on shows that feel like they are written by people with the same condition. I am extraordinarily happy that I happened to turn on the television during the shows premier.
I found "Sonny with a Chance" completely refreshing.
The sketch with-in-the-show was immediately funny with ironic camp and legitimate humor--bringing back the simple and funny physical comedy "tween" shows have been lacking these days without feeling forced or dissonant.
I was not surprised to find the producer of the show was also the producer of the sketch show "All That" which aired on Nickelodeon. As has been frequently said, "the best comedy comes from the truth." Thus this show isn't filled with over dramatic prepubescent boys and girls trying to attract the opposite sex with sexist or otherwise offensive pick-up lines. It's a simple comedy that does it's job exceptionally well and doesn't take itself too seriously.
Just as "All That" was an SNL for tweens (which as I recall I found much funnier than SNL at the time), I see "Sonney with a Chance" being the "30 Rock" for the tweens of today (though doubtfully will be better than "30 Rock" at any time.)
I believe all of the actors do still need to find their groove, but that's actually true of every show I've ever seen. At the time of writing this, three episodes have been released. I'd recommend watching at least the first two and hanging on to the show from there to see it improve from what I think is already a show more than "solid."
A note, I have mentioned this as a show for "Tweens" but I, myself, am rapidly approaching my 19th year.
Recently I found myself in a state of dissolution with the Disney Channel. Whenever I find myself flipping to the channel all I see were increasingly younger and oversexed teens (and even preteens) on shows that feel like they are written by people with the same condition. I am extraordinarily happy that I happened to turn on the television during the shows premier.
I found "Sonny with a Chance" completely refreshing.
The sketch with-in-the-show was immediately funny with ironic camp and legitimate humor--bringing back the simple and funny physical comedy "tween" shows have been lacking these days without feeling forced or dissonant.
I was not surprised to find the producer of the show was also the producer of the sketch show "All That" which aired on Nickelodeon. As has been frequently said, "the best comedy comes from the truth." Thus this show isn't filled with over dramatic prepubescent boys and girls trying to attract the opposite sex with sexist or otherwise offensive pick-up lines. It's a simple comedy that does it's job exceptionally well and doesn't take itself too seriously.
Just as "All That" was an SNL for tweens (which as I recall I found much funnier than SNL at the time), I see "Sonney with a Chance" being the "30 Rock" for the tweens of today (though doubtfully will be better than "30 Rock" at any time.)
I believe all of the actors do still need to find their groove, but that's actually true of every show I've ever seen. At the time of writing this, three episodes have been released. I'd recommend watching at least the first two and hanging on to the show from there to see it improve from what I think is already a show more than "solid."
A note, I have mentioned this as a show for "Tweens" but I, myself, am rapidly approaching my 19th year.
The pilot was horrible. Period.
However, Disney has a problem with that...maybe that's why they show 2 episodes at once. So I hung in there for the next episode.
It was funny. And unpredictable- I honestly did not expect the Sterling Knight to be the type of character he was, nor did I expect the show to end like it did. Usually Disney gets all their conflicts resolved by the end of the show, but obviously SWAC is going to be different.
And honestly, it was a thousand times better than the most recent season of Hannah Montana.
Here's hoping for more improvement from Sonny With a Chance!
However, Disney has a problem with that...maybe that's why they show 2 episodes at once. So I hung in there for the next episode.
It was funny. And unpredictable- I honestly did not expect the Sterling Knight to be the type of character he was, nor did I expect the show to end like it did. Usually Disney gets all their conflicts resolved by the end of the show, but obviously SWAC is going to be different.
And honestly, it was a thousand times better than the most recent season of Hannah Montana.
Here's hoping for more improvement from Sonny With a Chance!
Here are my thoughts after seeing 'Sonny with a Chance':
Firstly, I think having a happy and sunny character is a relief after all the cliché 'emo' and 'punk rock' characters. The acting is not that bad. It could use some work, but I've seen much worse. The jokes don't seem that forced. Some of them are unfunny, but I did find my self laughing at some of the jokes in the second episode. The show in itself is a cute idea. It reminds me of the Amanda Show. The characters have potential. I thought they were cute and somewhat original. I'm not saying the show is perfect, but it isn't as bad as people say it is. I give it a 7.
Firstly, I think having a happy and sunny character is a relief after all the cliché 'emo' and 'punk rock' characters. The acting is not that bad. It could use some work, but I've seen much worse. The jokes don't seem that forced. Some of them are unfunny, but I did find my self laughing at some of the jokes in the second episode. The show in itself is a cute idea. It reminds me of the Amanda Show. The characters have potential. I thought they were cute and somewhat original. I'm not saying the show is perfect, but it isn't as bad as people say it is. I give it a 7.
i think that this show is one of the best I've seen on Disney in a long time. tiffany or tawni is an amazing character; i love how her and sonny pretend to be enemies but in reality they have become the best of friends, its also thrilling and suspenseful to see what they say next shes a very complicated character but its fun to try and catch up to her. demi is very radiant and exciting in this show, some people say that she could do much much better but i say that she makes her character become herself and not a lot of actors and actresses her age can do that; its a pretty awesome gift to have if you ask me. nicos kind of the kid who gets all the girls in his dreams haha but in reality he tries to get as many as he can but many times does not succeed. gradys kind of refreshing he lightens up the scenes with his personality hes one of those chubby kids that always seems to put a smile on your face. sterling knight aka chad Dylan cooper is my personal favorite and i bet a lot of young teens could relate to him. he's a pretty sensitive guy but since he doesn't want anyone to know the soft side of him he acts like a jerk. he tries to deny that he has feelings for sonny but everyone who watches the show can tell he does. its amazing and a ton of fun to watch this show and watch these young people grow. the only thing that this show could use more of is new episodes maybe a new character or co-star and they need to get chad and sonny together all ready. who ever says this show needs more than it already has obviously has no idea what a good show is about. this is the perfect series for any age. the stiffness of the acting just adds to the excitement. everyone from sonny with a chance, keep on rocking that stage don't let any review tear your show apart; i for one have faith in you they're just bitter :)
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- TriviaBridgit Mendler auditioned for the part of Sonny.
- ConnectionsEdited into Sonny with a Chance: Sonny's Big Break, Volume 1 (2009)
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