The Unauthorized Full House Story
The Unauthorized Full House Story

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The Unauthorized Full House Story

2015
Movie
88 min
English

From its start as an unassuming family comedy in 1987 to its eventual wildly popular 192-episode run, the film centers on the rise of the cast of one of America's most beloved family sitcoms and the pressures they faced in balancing their television personas with their real lives.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jace AlexanderGenres: Biography, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This made-for-television movie delves into the behind-the-scenes drama and behind-the-scenes challenges faced during the production of the beloved sitcom 'Full House.' It explores the struggles of the cast and crew as they navigate the immense popularity and creative pressures of the show. The film offers a glimpse into the personal lives and professional decisions that shaped the iconic family series.

Critical Reception

The film was generally met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found it to be a superficial and sensationalized retelling of the show's history. Audience reception was also divided, with many fans of the original series feeling it did not accurately capture the spirit of 'Full House.'

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its lack of depth and reliance on gossip.

  • Viewers found it to be an uninspired and often inaccurate portrayal of the original show.

  • The film was seen as a cheaply produced cash-in on nostalgia.

Google audience: Audience reviews are largely absent due to the nature of the film and its limited release. Those that exist often express disappointment with the portrayal of the cast and crew, suggesting it was more fictionalized than factual.

Fun Fact

The movie intentionally avoided securing rights to the original show's iconic theme song, 'Everywhere You Look,' instead using a generic, similar-sounding instrumental track.

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