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Even Stevens
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Funny-but-formulaic family comedy.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that it's important to take this series with a grain of salt: Real-life tweens are experiencing acne, hormones, and emotional breakdowns -- all issues that are rarely solved in 30 minutes. Tell your kids that there's nothing wrong with them just because their real problems are stubborn and long-lasting!
What's the story?
EVEN STEVENS follows the sibling rivalry between Ren and Louis Stevens. Ren (Christy Carlson Romano) works hard to be perfect, while Louis (Shia LaBeouf) is a class clown. Ren feels that her little brother undermines her shot at flawlessness, while Louis thinks that his older sister should lighten up. They're joined by their clueless jock older brother, Donnie (Nick Spano), who adds to the hi-jinks and occasionally provides the pearls of wisdom needed to defuse tangles between his sister and brother.
Is it any good?
All in all, Even Stevens is good, clean, family fun fit for late-afternoon viewing. Although formulaic, Even Stevens is a funny twist on the family comedy. Louis, as played by rising star LaBeouf (who also starred in Holes), is hilarious and natural in his role as a pesky younger brother. The interaction between Ren and Louis is realistic, and the two seem to have a genuine affection for each other despite their Odd Couple differences.
Like many sitcoms that examine the lives of kids, the parents in Even Stevens are more like set dressing than actual characters. Mom Eileen Stevens (Donna Pescow) is a California state senator (which is the only way to know that the show takes place in Sacramento). Her husband, Steve (Tom Virtue), is an important lawyer. Both of the parents are involved in their kids' lives, but this seems more like a requirement of the Disney family sitcom formula than a real interaction between parents and kids. Beyond the lack of character development, the scenes involving the parents are also the least funny and interesting part of the show.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about sibling relationships. Is the way Ren and Louis interact realistic? How is it the same as/different from the way kids interact with their own sibling(s)? Do the parents on the show seem like real parents? How could the show be changed so that it seemed more like real life?
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I like this
Because of the sibling rivalry and occasional put-downs, I'd only recommend this to tween-aged kids (who know better than to act that way). It's over-the-top in it's comedy, but still enjoyable.
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April 9, 2008
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Even Stevens is a great show! Very funny and great to watch wil the whole family!
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It is ok
It depends on what type of TV shows you like. It can be kind of stupid
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Greatest Disney Show
This show is very funny. They try hard but you still can't just help liking the show. It is somewhat unrealistic too so you don't really think about YOUR life as much.
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Even Stevens was pretty dumb!
Even Stevens is a show that you can tell the actors are trying way too hard! That makes it way too dumb. It didn`t entertain me. I would not really suggest it. There were those kind of funny moments but not many. I wouldn`t suggest Even Stevens.
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I miss it!
I wish they would make new episodes of Even Stevens! This show cracks me up, especially the one where Louis sees Beans' head on Beans' cousin! It was hilarious and ridiculous! You can still catch it on Disney Channel!
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| Topics: | book characters |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Nick Spano, Shia LaBeouf |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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