Before I start, I just have to say that I am not a big fan of the Disney Channel. I don't watch it for the most part. However, I was channel surfing one day and stumbled on this show. I thought, "Well, I've never seen this before. Maybe it won't be as bad as some of the other stuff on here." I have to say that I was right! This show is appealing for the "tweenage" population but also for people in other age groups (myself included). "Wizards" is also pretty funny (albeit some of the humor is a bit cheesy, I have to admit that it still gets a chuckle out of me!). Selena Gomez is definitely another rising star. I had never even heard of her before this show, but now I count myself as one of her fans. Jake T. Austin is simply adorable, and David Henrie is pretty cute ;) I think that viewers of most ages will probably enjoy this show (if they can stand some overplayed gags and corny jokes). Personally, I think it's a lot better than anything else they show on that channel, so if you're like myself and think that everything on Disney Channel is stupid and little-kiddish, I recommend that you check this show out - maybe it will change your opinion. It did mine!
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hannahbry2723 June 2008
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thejokerest189424 August 2008I would describe wizards of Waverly place, in a word refreshing. In the recent years I have strayed from the Disney channel due to the recent decline in quality and yet I find myself watching this with renewed enthusiasm for the network. The Humor is standard of a Disney channel show but thanks to the personality the actors are able to bring to the table it more then makes for it.I especially enjoy the work of Selena Gomez, the way she delivers her lines are far beyond those of say Raven-Symone and other Disney channel stars. I guess its taken Disney channel awhile to find a diamond in the patch of coal they call programming. In the words of the immortal bard..Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana "YA Think?!"
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Ressi20 April 2009This show delivers on so many more levels than most would expect from a Disney Channel show. It reminds me of the good ol' sitcoms i grew loving, Home Improvement, Fresh Prince of Bel Air & Saved by the Bell. Its a show the parents can enjoy watching with their kids, instead of counting the minutes until its over.
vs Hannah Montana: This is not the usual cookie cutter sitcom that Hannah Montana tends to be. The jokes are not all based on "wacky moments". They have done a great job with character development and getting you to care about what they are doing. Selena Gomez surpasses Miley Cyrus by leaps and bounds as an actress. And i can see her growing up and following in the foot steps of the likes of Amanda Bynes or Hilary Duff, in finding great success.
Characters: -Max (the youngest) is for the younger audience, from 7-10 -Justin (oldest) is the goofy one, which every great sitcom has (Screech, Jazz & Al) -The parents are great characters that are given great moments on the show. And have a great amount of depth -Alex, the main character is all around likable. The psychology of her comedy is is far more mature than you would expect. And Selena does a great selling every joke. There are moments that her timing is that of the Office.
Conclusion: It may not be everybody's flavor, but many will be pleased. The kids fall in love with the show and it will grow on you too, given a fair shake. Its no 30 Rock or Office, but it is...Wizards of Waverly Place. And the best way to describe it in short, is fun. -
Ned9112 August 2008Okay so I'm not a tween or anything. People would prolly say I'm too old to watch Disney. I'm almost 18 and the shows on Disney channel are not funny at all to me or anyone my age. Maybe little kids find them funny but the jokes are so tired and unoriginal. I.E. Hannah Montana, Suite Life of Zack and Cody. They're entertaining to watch but not funny.
Wizards of Waverly Place is surprisingly funny. I would not expect this from a Disney show but it is celever, witty, and I laugh out loud sometimes. The actors are believable and relateable and it is not only entertaining but hysterical to watch. I think it is a bit more mature than all of the other little Disney shows based on 11 and 12 year olds. It is appealing to me and I enjoy watching it =] -
sheena_gabule26 September 2008i am 20 years old and surely not much of an avid fan of Disney..But i really had fun on this one.. If you are a person who has a good sense of humor, no doubt you will get hooked..
i like Selena, she is pretty, talented and a versatile actress even if she's only 16.. and not to mention she is way better than Miley. Her acting is so natural,the way she delivers her lines were very good.. And if you are a person who wants to start your day with a big smile on your face you came to the right place. The roles was acted well by the cast especially Justin, their conversation with Selena was always funny. So people you wont regret it, support WOWP. -
mps_animaxfriends29 January 2020When you watch the show it's so obvious that Alex is the nicest and the realest person in the show. Justin is without a question the most toxic person that I have ever witnessed. They play it off every time and shifts the blame to Alex. Alex's werewolf boyfriend is also such toxic character. He keeps undermining her, insulting her and doesn't really belive in her. And she keeps forgiving him for all the "mistakes" that he repeatedly makes which aren't really mistakes at all.
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kjf2007-115 October 2011Wizards of Waverly Place is a RARE gem in the vast sea of TV wasteland. This show is superbly written, incredibly well cast, and very well acted. If you like subtle "inside-joke" type humor - this show is for you. Yet at the same time it also does more than enough obvious physical humor to keep younger and more simple-minded viewers enthralled. For example, in one episode there is a bumbling weatherman named BAXTER KNIGHT. A hilarious homage to Ted Baxter, played by Ted Knight, on the Mary Tyler Moore Show more than 30 years ago - this reference will be totally lost on 99% of the viewing audience since few were born prior to 2000. In another episode, Selena steals the show by greedily sloughing down all the chocolate deserts on everyone's plates in a fancy restaurant. In that regard, Waverly Place is very similar to all those classic LOONEY TUNES cartoons we all know and love - it can appeal to you on both a very simple AND a very cerebral level. Young children who watch this show today can go back and watch it again in 20 years and they will have an entirely new appreciation all over again, on a whole new level. The entire cast is a joy to watch, but a special tip of the hat to Selena Gomez who is a true delight. This girl shines both as an actress and as a singer. Plus, she is a real sweetheart and totally deserves all the future success she is guaranteed to achieve. Unlike the Lindsays and Britneys of our sad generation, Selena sets a shining example of perfection as a performer, coupled with graceful elegance as a young lady - giving her legions of young fans a more than worthy role model. Selena has released three albums to date, and each one has been better than the last, which is no small feat considering they were all amazing. Most artists today release an album featuring one or two good songs, and 10 really bad ones. Not Selena - ALL of her songs are music to my ears. Here's hoping Waverly goes on at least 5 more seasons - add more music to the show and it can't miss! Thanks yet again to Disney for creating an environment that fosters creative and unique programming of enduring value for generations of all ages.
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kaiofhearts13 October 2007I must admit, after watching the commercials on Disney I was a bit reluctant to watch the show, but being a fan of the supernatural and the paranormal (ex: Charmed, Smallvile)i watched it.
Wizards of Waverly place had a good meaning to it, and should be taken lightly. This show is supposed to be fun, and - not to 'hard'. If you watch it don't get offended because its just a show.
This show was interesting, i wouldn't say its the best show i have ever seen, but trust me, i have seen worst.
It is a see but if you miss it don't worry! i bet there are a lot of repeats to come. It is a cute show and the actors are preatty good. 1 - 1/2 thumbs up. -
AnnaPagrati25 August 2021I just adore this show! It will always be one of the most nostalgic series for me!
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slowgloom31 January 2010I used to love this show.The first season was really great. But I think they made the mistake of writing Juliet in.Since Brigit was eventually going to have her own show,they had to find a way to write her out.They picked like THE worst way to do it.
The one hour episode "Wizards vs. Werewolves" was a disaster.It was depressing and more like a soap opera then a children's comedy.
The writing was just sad. The scenes looked really unrehearsed,especially the scene where Alex throws the necklace and screams "Oh my gosh,what are you doing?!" The background music was tacky.The fighting scene looked totally fake and it was obvious there where stunt doubles.Max acted retarded.
And seriously??? Juliet turns into a 2,193 year old lady??Then goes off and dies?? This was just way too vivid for younger viewers that could of been watching. It even was disturbing to me!
So my point is,I think the writers made the mistake of doing the "Vampire Saga" because that's where everything started to fall apart.
I hope now since all the drama is over and Alex and Justin are single the show goes back to the way it was! -
xpert_31924 July 2008You might think that a show about regular teens with superpowers would be interesting, but it's far from that. Take the concept for example: the main character(s) have a big secret that they hide from they're peers. It's just like Hannah Montana and That's So Raven. Next, the acting is just average. Selena Gomez seems to be half asleep through many scenes. Lastly, the jokes are either cliché or boring. If they're not using they're colorful, yet strange dialog to make us "laugh", they are throwing various props around the room. I really wish this show would use more original and entertaining material. In conclusion, Wisards of Waverly Place is a disappointment.
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I really like Disney shows and i thought this one looked pretty good. I watched and i thought it was great! The plot is unique and reminds me of harry potter or phil of the future(which is good!) The show is funny and the acting is great. Little kids, especially girls will probably stick to shows like hannah montana because they like the whole popstar plot and stuff like that. But i could see a 12 or 13 year old liking this show. The characters in the shows are new faces to me and i think they're pretty talented. Even though is pretty good it might not make it far in Disney because not many people are watching it, but bad reviews shouldn't get the show cancelled because this show probably won't get bad reviews! I definitely recommend this to all Disney fans! I am also going to recommend this to all my friends!:)
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littlemisscheri1316 February 2009At first, I thought "Hey, this show is great!". But as the season progressed, I started to think "Eh... Not so much." This show has it's moments when I laugh out loud, but honestly? Alex, the main character, is a self centered brat who uses magic to solve all her problems. This show is highly unoriginal, about someone who's trying to hide something (I.E. Phil Of The Future, Thats So Raven, Hannah Montana, etc...) and the special effects aren't that amazing. Still, the show has it's moments. I don't think Alex should be allowed to treat people the way she does. I think the highlight of the show is her friend, Harper, who is quirky and fun. So watch for yourself.
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wdbehg1714 June 2015I really tried to like this show, but there are just too many problems that detract from the enjoyability. The show is funny and does make you laugh, and the acting is good, so at least the show has that going for it.
The problems with this show include many major plot-holes, severe continuity errors, blatant mistakes, obvious goofs, and several errors all over the place. Also, many episodes contradict each other. The episode order is also completely messed up. For example some of the episodes you see later actually take place before earlier episodes. This all makes the entire show feel extremely disjointed and in many cases parts of the show end up being an incoherent mess.
The world that the show takes place in is also made out to be very dumb. People in the world of Wizards Of Waverly Place seem to be incompetent to the point of being ridiculous.
Another problem is that most of the special effects are really bad. I've seen shows that were released in 1998 that had better special effects than this show.
All of these problems make it very hard to enjoy the show, no matter how big your sense of humour is. -
emdiva1130 June 2008When I saw the commerical for this show I though , it was going to be just like the Harry Potter series , which I never really enjoyed ( I was never a fan of magic ) But when I saw the premier I though it was a very enjoyable show and I liked it a lot !!!
Most of the cast are new faces to Disney Channel. But they'll become big !!! The acting talent in this really impresses me !!! Selena Gomez is really a very talented actress. They have good , clever jokes. Not washed up ones that you've probably heard a thousand times.
I really recommend watching this show !!! It'll make you have a good laugh and you'll really enjoy and see how good the acting talent really is , They couldn't have picked a better cast !!!! 10/10 GREAT SHOW , REALLY !!!! -
imapieeater14 January 2010All you want to say about this show is three letters only.
W-H-Y
Why do all the teens and tweens act like kids? Why are the adults the better actors? Why can't Disney come up with more cartoons instead of next-gen crap? Why is the show more silly than serious? Why do the episodes wander away from the point that three wizards will fight for family supremacy in the future? Why does Alex always be the hero? Why can't Justin or Max be a hero and give the series some originality? Why are all the boys nerdy? Why do the WOWP kids go to a Hogwarts ripoff of wizard school? Why is there no swearing? Why can't the DS WOWP game be better? Why do spells have weird names? Why are the jokes and plots repeated? Why are the people at IMDb praising this show? Why can't Disney check its hate mail and cancel all of its sitcoms? Why are you still reading this? Why are there laugh tracks? Why do fruit cups and preps watch Disney nowadays? Why does Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network want to follow Disney's influences in failure? Why did they replace Shocktober with Wiztober? WHY? -
The show is virtually unwatchable due to the filming methods. There is a blurriness and overall unpleasant quality to the show like no other in television history.
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I must say, even though I am now officially considered an adult, I enjoy Wizards very much. I believe that no one is ever "too old" to watch Disney - they do not only target children, their movies always have a deep and highly philosophical meaning, yet they are entertaining and accessible to children. Although not all of their shows are as interesting, I find Wizards to be not only entertaining but also very endearing. I pride Disney on their amazing casting, in everything. They appeal to different audiences by including many different elements - I for one, look for the romantic part of the story, yet quite enjoy everything that comes with it. Another thing I would like to congratulate Disney for is their ability to include many different dimensions into the same work, be it a show, a movie or something else. I find Wizards an amazing way to wind down and relax after a long and hard day at university, and how can a girl not enjoy watching David Henrie? ;) Although I must say that all of the actors are very talented and the come together in an amazing tandem. I wish them luck and joy in their work! Keep it up! And Thank You :)
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alstreet-17 September 2009I've seen a lot of Disney's shows since Lizzie McGuire and Even Stevens were around, and I have to say I enjoy Wizards of Waverly Place the most. It doesn't rely on excessive overacting to get laughs, which makes it less obnoxious than some other Disney's shows. I love the interaction between Alex and Justin, and I definitely appreciate how Alex doesn't get away with her schemes (unlike how the little sister in Drake & Josh gets away with everything, which bothers me so much I have to throw it in right here) and the fact that the parents aren't complete idiots.
This show isn't perfect, of course. The special effects are horribly fake, the jokes don't always make sense and can be downright lame, and Harper and Max are among the most underdeveloped characters in the history of sitcoms. I also feel that Selena Gomez's acting was a lot better in the beginning in the series, before Alex was established as a sarcastic girl who was too cool to care about anything. All of that, however, doesn't cancel out all the enjoyable aspects of this series. :) -
twailer_twash27 January 2008I was Watchin the suite life of Zack and Cody with two of my friends and we all said this show would suck as much as daddy day camp. So about three weeks later there was nothing on TV so i put this on (the episode with Dustin's first kiss) and it was actually hilarious
then i started to ape every episode that was on and i love every one there is.
i could not stop laughing this show is great,the best Disney channel show ever
so short and sweet this show is great
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policy1348 March 2009Although not the greatest thing on TV, I do enjoy this. It's really a kids show but there is definitely something very enjoyable about seeing the very talented Selena Gomez' near perfect delivery of comic timing.
Also, the guy who plays Justin hits one out of the park. He sort of reminds you of a cooler Screech and although he does have to look pretty ridiculous, he in no way matches Screech in dorkiness.
Here's some good news: David DeLuise of the famed DeLuise family actually comes off very cool here. He was sort of wasted for years on 3rd Rock from the Sun where he had to share almost every scene with notorious over-actor, John Lithgow. You can't really forget that you are looking at a DeLuise and not Selena's father but this is definitely a high point in his career.
As for the magic angle, it is pretty cool, even though it has to go wrong somehow. The show is careful not to get too preachy about it, though and Alex always learns her lesson without too much syrupy speeches from the parents.
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comm_antilles27 July 2008I have no idea why people are so crazy about the show. It is so boring. The jokes are not even close to what we usually say funny. It's like, Alex say something that is not funny nor interesting and then suddenly there's a laughing sound background. My friend and I just looked at each other with blank look as if we asked each other, "What's so funny?!!". Seriously, every time we watched that show, you wouldn't hear any laughing or coughing. Just a blank look. So we stop watching it. I am personally a fan of sitcoms, so I tried to watch the show. But the show us such a disappointment. This show might be one of the worst comedy sitcom ever...
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the best to watch this show is the very adorable Selena Gomez.she steals every scene she is in.even though her character Alex Russo isn't always the best person,miss Gomez'real life likability shines through.Alex isn't deliberately mean-just lazy,looking for shortcuts,like a feminized version of mike seaver of growing pains.and underneath the sarcasm and scheming of Alex,is a heart for her family and friends.she has helped Justin get his first kiss,helped her mom have the quincernera she didn't get to have as a teen,stuck up for harper at Gigi's loser party,helped Hugh bond with his parents,arranged for her dad to relieve his days at the asteroid belt,and helps her elderly neighbor.a sweetheart beneath it all.
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carazakandcody9 August 2011I LOVE THIS SHOW! There are amazing actors, it's funny, and it makes you smile.Here is about the show~ 3 Siblings Justin Alex and Max Russo, are wizards and Nobody really knows but the best friends and family and the family owns a sub shop. Well the show has really change over 4 seasons, Alex was sort of mean at first,now Alex is Wizard of The Year 2011, Justin barely changes, Max gets WAY MORE FUNNY. There are Dramatic parts funny parts scary parts and all together it's great! Selena Gomez is Great as Alex Jake Austin is an Awesome Max, and David Henrie is Good as Justin And There is Harper Zeke The Mom Dad and More. And this is great for all ages, I have 4 people in my family, Me 9, Little Bro 6, Dad 37 and Mom 36. We All love this show! It Makes us all laugh, Me and My Brother laugh the most, We Love the episode "Misfourtne at the Beach!" So I Love it all together It is Magically 10/10 (excellent)
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Mr-Gabriel3527 February 2008I like Disney Channel and a lot of its shows, so believe me when I tell you it stinks. Not every part of it, just... The magic part of it. Its funny and stuff but when they use magic it looks 100% fake. I mean honestly, Sabrina The Teenage Witch has better magic graphics. The background changes when magic happens and it looks fake. I thought something in 2008 would be better than something that was made in 2001 (Sabrina The Teenage Witch). In conclusion, its a funny show, but they should work on the magic part, A lot. If they do that they can make the show worth watching. Other than that its funny and gives me a chuckle every now and again.