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Now I don't absolutely despise this show, but I just don't care for it. It has its moments, but that isn't enough to like a whole show that ran for nine or so years. Don't get me wrong I do love some American sitcoms, Frasier to me is a classic, but Everybody Loves Raymond, something I have tried to love, just doesn't do it for me.
One major problem is that I don't find it particularly original. I wouldn't have minded this so much if only the writing was fresher and more irreverent, but the jokes here come across as unfunny and stale. The direction can get unfocused, and the story lines are the sorts that you've seen before and better and they are quite predictable in some cases. I don't think the music is that great either, but that's probably just me. Like the show, save two or three exceptions I don't care for the characters. Ray comes across as a total wuss who can't do anything right, and Debra while independent is opinionated, obnoxious and quite unlikeable. In fact the only character I can stand properly is Robert, who is dim-witted but has some common sense. Though crusty and boorish Frank(played by the wonderful late Peter Boyle) and matriarch Marie(whose cooking makes my mouth water) both have their moments as occasionally their insults can be comedy gold.
Overall, I have tried to like the show, but it is unoriginal and predictable, often unfunny despite some moments, has characters(lead and supporting) that I feel indifferent to and it doesn't break any new ground. The cast do their best with what they can but they deserve better. This is of course my opinion, take it with a pinch of salt. 3/10 Bethany Cox
3/10
