TV Shows
That's So Raven:
Reviewed By: Bob
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Rating: 3 out of 5
I am here to review That's So Raven, the show which has launched Raven-Symone's career (or not) and made her a superstar (or not). Is That's So Raven that so wretched? Read on to find out.
The basic premise is that Raven, a fun, fashionable girl from San Francisco or somewhere, has these psychic visions that she often misinterprets. Now, this is a good idea, but it's been done plenty of times before. (But aren't Disney Channel shows always old concepts handed down to children, stale bread crusts handed down to the peasants?)
Anyhow, let's move on to characterization. Raven (which just happens to be her portrayer's name) would have to be cast as an extremely likable person for the show to work, although I suspect that they signed Raven on before even considering any other actresses. Unfortunately, Raven's idea of her character is nothing more than a loud, stubborn, screaming, pseudo-fashionable teenager.
The supporting cast is, for the most part, decent. Looking to appeal to the same audience that they did with The Proud Family (this show seems to have a similar cast... how odd...), the cast is comprised of such lovable characters as an aspiring rapper (who, big surprise, is Raven's love interest); her younger brother, who acts annoyingly (not just to Raven, but also to the audience and for some reason deserved his own spin-off show...), some oddball child who exchanges cheese for beauty products (is this a subtle comment on the state of child nutrition and/or the health of models today?), and finally, the only cast member whose name you deserve to remember...
ANNALISE VAN DER POL. Not only is this girl likable, but despite the way her character has been written (unintelligent and a shopaholic), this spunky redhead also shows young girls (the show's core audience), that it's OKAY to have hobbies, like being in a nature club or table tennis! I applaud your efforts, Annalise, and I wonder why they didn't call the show That's So Chelsea instead. You're far superior to Raven.
Now, let's move on to plot. The plots have some genuinely original stuff thrown into them, but still reek with the scent of the Standard Plot Maker 2000 that kids who watch an episode of That's So Raven and one of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody can find similarities between the two. Likewise, the original plot ideas can get kids thinking about what they're watching (I don't think they get and/or pay attention to those Concerned Childrens' Advertisers ads anymore) and demand good stuff from their programmes.
In conclusion, That's So Raven is a good show with a decent cast. If it wasn't for Raven-Symone, the show would be almost tolerable.
Comments
I just love thats so raven it just teaches me alot of things!
Posted by: lucy | August 25, 2007 03:35 PM
i love your show so much and i love your hair and i wish you were my sister because your so sweet.
Posted by: jaelynn | August 26, 2007 05:04 PM
I ENJOYED WHAT YOU WROTE.
Posted by: Shimira | August 26, 2007 06:51 PM
I REALLY LOVE THE SHOW ITS AWESOME AND I AM CRAZY ABOUT RAVENS BEST FRIEND !!! BEST OF LUCK !!!
Posted by: NILS | August 27, 2007 03:39 AM
I WATCH COSBYS AND TO THINK OLIVA IS RAVEN!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM YOUR BIGGEST FFFFFFFFAAAAAANNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE, CLOE!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: i-cloe-x | September 16, 2007 07:22 PM
you are so cool
Posted by: emily | September 20, 2007 08:47 PM
i love you
Posted by: Rola | September 28, 2007 01:11 AM
i think wat tthis guy wrote is WRONG! he dus not know what hes talkin bout
i luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv Raven and think of her as a really good rolemodel. her show has a morel 4 each episode.
RAVEN-I LUUUUUUUUUUUV U!
Posted by: JESSICA | September 30, 2007 07:58 AM
It's very nice
Posted by: rima | October 19, 2007 06:20 PM
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU
Posted by: AMANDA | October 29, 2007 08:19 PM
i love chelsy she is so funny
Posted by: megan | November 22, 2007 04:15 PM
YA'LL ARE WRONG RAVEN IS THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: NICOLE | January 3, 2008 04:41 PM
you are so funny and i wish you was my friend.
Posted by: sunidhi | February 24, 2008 11:24 AM
Every time I've been subjected to an episode, I just think of how incredibly inappropriate Raven is as a role model for young kids. If she could act, I might feel more positive about her.
Posted by: Lari | March 13, 2008 03:49 PM
I love you.
Posted by: Tabitha lee | March 21, 2008 10:50 AM
i agree with you, Lari. plus, Raven is another quickley put together show that disney channel didnt even bother to touch up. id rather one really good show on disney then a bunch of lame shows with in-expeirienced actors. id rather watch treehouse, at least their shows are educational and make sense.
Posted by: someone | April 11, 2008 01:06 AM
I am so glad I can tell you what I really want to. I am a fan of you. I watch all you shows ever day I get from school.Ever girl in my class love you show. I am 10. Love Carmen
Posted by: Carmen | April 12, 2008 05:21 PM
I Love THAT'S SO RAVEN it is the Best T.V. Show ever
Posted by: Simone | April 26, 2008 07:24 PM
awsome show!!!!oh yeah baby!!
Posted by: Jessica | May 1, 2008 01:19 PM
we love u raven !!!!.we are the #1 fan . you have the fashion in you . you rock !!!.we see That's so raven we love the t.v show .you are pretty you should be a model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Posted by: mrisol and maria | May 19, 2008 09:28 PM
I LOVE YOU
Posted by: sushil | June 14, 2008 12:36 AM
AAAAAAAHHHHHHH I LOVE THAT SO RAVEN ITS THE BEST
Posted by: millie | June 30, 2008 03:55 AM
RAVEN SHE ROCK!!!! and she is cool. i like when she she and her frend went to her family house.
Posted by: SUMMER | August 4, 2008 07:08 PM
I LOVE YOU RAVEN YOUR SO CUTE
Posted by: nicole | October 25, 2008 06:43 PM
Am i the only one who DOES NOT like theta show
Posted by: kat | September 27, 2009 04:05 PM