miss_lady_ice-853-608700
(THERE IS A SPOILER IN THE LAST PARAGRAPH. THE OTHER PARAGRAPHS CONTAIN NO SPOILERS) The Writer's Strike really signalled the end for Ugly Betty. The massive gap in that season, plus erratic scheduling meant that people simply stopped watching the show. It was one of those shows that are entertaining to watch when they've got a regular time slot but when the scheduling starts changing, you don't have the energy to keep up.The premise is that the publisher of a fictional fashion magazine called "Mode" is tired of his son getting it on with his PAs, so he hires a girl that the son won't want to sleep with. Enter Betty Suarez. The premise is a little offensive, perhaps mildly racist although the son does have a fling with Bett's beautiful sister.The turn-off for me is the bullying that Betty is subjected to. Even though this is sadly realistic for a high-flying company of beautiful people, pretty much the entire run of the show consists of characters making fun of Betty. Even if it turns out okay in the end, this doesn't really give out a good message to "ugly" people.It is also a little unbelievable that Betty would not make an effort to fit in to the industry. All of her "ugliness" is simply cosmetic (braces, bad hair, glasses) so it's not a big mountain to climb. I realise that the moral is about Betty being true to herself but if you wanted to work in the fashion industry, you'd have a much better sense of fashion than that. Dressing her plainly would be plausible but dressing her so hideously? I don't buy that.America Ferrara does a good job with playing Betty. Although the character can be very annoying at times, the conflicting feelings is perhaps true to life. Her various romantic tangles were a bit dull, but then her love interests were dull. Vanessa Williams is great as villainess Wilhelmina and Eric Mabius is touching as little-boy-lost owner's son Daniel.I liked all the outrageous plots. The show worked best when it was being ridiculous and typically melodramatic, rather than being "heart-warming".(THIS NEXT PARAGRAPH IS A DISCUSSION OF THE SHOW'S ENDING, SO DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE SHOW ALL THE WAY THROUGH) To be honest, we were all waiting for the outcome of the original South American soap the show is based on and the main cliché in a show of gleeful clichés- for Betty to finally get together with her boss. Not enough romantic chemistry was established, certainly none on Betty's part, so when Daniel does sort of ask her out in the final episode (no big romantic love scene unfortunately), it's a bit of a damp squib. I know that it's meant to be a role reversal- that Betty is the one that Daniel has to play to get- but it just isn't romantic enough. It's too ordinary.
beetlejuice82008
Ugly Betty lasted only 4 seasons, but a great 4 seasons they were. This show is truly heartwarming and funny. The characters, the story lines and the atmosphere get you hooked from the first episode you watch. I have not fell in love with a show so much. The writer's definitely know what they are doing. The characters are so lovable, it's like they're part of your family. You'd want to watch this show every week. I recommend this show if you like shows like Glee, Drop Dead Diva and Desperate Housewives.Ugly Betty tells the story of an adorable and confident girl named Betty Suarez. She dares to go where not that many people would not...working in a top-rated fashion magazine. Now, she's showing everyone who's boss and in this show, you Betty believe in miracles!
moviesampink
I always look forward to watching Ugly Betty every week, it's my top favorite show on television. Everything about is so inspiring and i love it that it's in New York. I love the message it is sending to everyone. That it's okay to be yourself and to follow your dreams. Ugly Betty has the best cast, everyone in it is so amazing, funny, beautiful and multi-talented. Love the characters especially Wilhelmina, love the drama and all of the locations are beautiful. The soundtrack is awesome. I love the witty dialog, the one-liners are completely hilarious, the mode's offices are so cool, i would love to work there. The acting, i don't know what to say about it because it leaves me speechless. The acting is that good, everybody does an incredible job as all of their characters. Ugly Betty is the best show on television without a doubt and it will go far with all the changes in season four. So far i am loving season four and i am huge Ugly Betty fan. It's amazing, watch it. I would give it a 10/10 rating.
mixalis-188
Ugly Betty is a show about a girl who has a very bizarre appearance including old-fashioned clothes and red glasses and she is trying to get a job at Mode magazine,a fashion magazine with very superficial and shallow employees.Betty is trying to adjust to this kind of lifestyle and she is also looking for her prince charming.I have to admit that i absolutely LOVE this show.It's so smart and witty and very different from the usual telenovelas.The actors are very well-chosen,the script is outstanding and the directing is wonderful.What i really like about this show,though,is the message that it gives out.It shows that everybody no matter how they look,they shouldn't be ashamed and should have everything that other people have.When i watch this show,i always feel happy because the situations that are shown are very real and true I totally recommend this show for everyone and trust me you will be amazed by this wonderful series.I hope it lasts for long.