Eine schrecklich nette Familie
Eine schrecklich nette Familie

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Eine schrecklich nette Familie

2001
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
German

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users88%
Director: VariousGenres: Comedy, Sitcom

Plot Summary

The series follows the misadventures of Al Bundy, a.&nbsp;misogynistic, cheap, and lazy appliance store salesman, his ditzy wife Peggy, his feminist daughter Kelly, and his</img>-worshipping son Bud. Living in suburban Chicago, the Bundys navigate life's mundane challenges with a cynical and often dysfunctional approach.

Critical Reception

Married... with Children" was a groundbreaking sitcom that pushed the boundaries of network television with its anti-family, cynical humor and portrayal of a working-class family. Despite initial controversy and criticism for its perceived vulgarity and negativity, it garnered a significant and loyal fanbase and was praised for its willingness to satirize traditional sitcom tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, cynical wit and willingness to subvert traditional family sitcom values.

  • Often criticized for its crude humor and negative portrayal of domestic life.

  • Appreciated for its relatable, albeit dysfunctional, depiction of a struggling working-class family.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's unique, dark humor and its departure from typical feel-good sitcoms. Many remember the Bundy family's relatable struggles and comedic failures, though some find the humor dated or offensive by today's standards.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards: Nominated for 2 (1989, 1991), Golden Globe Awards: Nominated for 4 (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993), Kids' Choice Awards: Won 1 (1991).

Fun Fact

The theme song for the show, "Love and Marriage" by Frank Sinatra, was originally intended for the animated show "The Flintstones".

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