winstonfg I've always thought of Pamela Anderson as one of Canada's worst (or best, depending on how you look at it) exports; but this show suggests to me that there might be a few synapses there after all.Unashamedly silly and with lots of comic-book violence, it started a trend that's been carried on by 'She Spies' and others; and while that may not be a glowing recommendation for any of you, I find it an enjoyable way to switch off the brain for an hour. And it's proved to me that she may just have a second career as a comedienne once she's gotten too old for her Barbie Doll image.Probably one for the guys rather than the gals, but *definitely* better than Baywatch.

rosemcgowanrulez2001 COme on now, is TV supposed to be so great? I mean come on, wake up here. VIP is what most shows are that have a lead character that is a hot looking female...that is SEX SELLS!!! Deal with it. It is entertainment. That is all. I highly doubt Pamela Anderson thought "hey I can act good people will like this show for that" Ya ok, she is no idiot like so many people think. She knows and knew all along that watching her in skimpy outfits along with a nicely fit co-star (Natalie Raitano) the guys will tune in to watch. Sure it is typical, but are you all gonna tell me that Friends has always been popular because of it's corny storylines? Ya right, that show is the same, SEX SELLS. Guys love Jennifer Aniston, girls love Matthew Perry or Matt LeBlanc. This is an example and that is the same as VIP, Pamela looks sexy as always and Natalie Raitano is sexy too with that fit petite body of hers. So if it really bothers you that it is the "stupidest TV show" on then why are you tuning in? Oh ya you tuned in for some great suspense knowing that Pamela Anderson was in it. Ya that's right. Sex sells in entertainment and always will. Deal with it or stop watching TV. Just sit back and enjoy watching some sexy babes, or sexy guys if you are a female, and quit complaining.

mixedmessage Don't confuse this lighthearted comedy-action series with lightheaded. It never pretends to be anything but a fun distraction. It's got fun people, cute lines, and the plot is clearly intended only to move the characters into a few situations to play around. Yes, it is unlikely; the standard assumptions about bodyguard services are being played upon here. The show is built on caricature and unlikelihood: a curvy beauty concerned with little more than fashion leads a former top Russian agent with a dark past, a weapons-and-explosives expert mob princess, a research and computer expert with a cute naivete, and two guys with style to fight and be extra-masculine among all the curvy women. The characters have perfect hair, custom outfits, fame and money. The settings are saturated colors, big money, celebrities, and expensive toys. Lots of fun stuff so many of us dream about. Sure it's ludicrous and mostly nonsense. Fun nonsense, even silliness, is part of the point. It's not that the characters are thin, they are deliberately light. Their interactions are playful, friendly jibes rather than character assassination. They aren't founded in ego but in exaggeration, and they succeed at each challenge because of ability, effort, and proper social responsibility. It's not that these people can't act -- this style simply doesn't let them show negative or complex emotions. More importantly, the show doesn't degenerate into simple sex gags, innuendo, and adult horseplay at every turn, even though everyone there is acompletely appealing adult. That's not accidental; it would be too easy to let these situations degenerate into prurient coitus interruptus action and almost-saw-you-naked jokes. Typically, plot background is given in simple research dialog, carefully explained by the cute computer expert as the others plan and grimace at the foolishness of clients or the inhumane threats of criminals and spies. The beautiful antihero distracts herself with unusually playful costume changes every few scenes, as she observes the plans and efforts of her colleagues and often confounds both. It's a simple formula, but it's the playful approach and cuteness of the accidents and dialog that make this style work. It's not a tongue-in-cheek approach to action like a Schwarzenegger movie or Die Hard. This is a sassy 'sometimes any of us can do well in spite of how others define us'. Anderson portrays not a dumb blonde, but a hopeful and playful participant making a little from every opportunity. Her character makes the observations and witticisms that seem silly and wise at the same time, and wins the day through some fortuitous quirk or accident. It's not badly made, either. It's got it's own lighting style, some unusual wipe techniques, and the editing focuses on movement. It's dialog is timed just long enough to get character reaction, rarely overlapping each other or rushing the script. Each episode features musical background from a single new album, usually something uncommon and stylish rather than mainstream. (However, I really liked the episode featuring Lit, partly because they so clearly enjoyed fitting the show around a few video-style performances, but mostly because Lit plays such fun, straight-forward rock.) So why isn't it much more popular? That's pretty easy -- not everyone wants to spend time with such a simple story. Such a light formula, simple characterizations, and unlikely plot events requires the user to lower his expectations and just enjoy a show for the fun of it. "VIP" accomplishes that without the lowbrow humor and ridicule that often ruin sitcoms, without mood-thickening personal philosophies, and without the drama and tragedy that expand your understanding of personal motivations and philosophies. "VIP" knows how to be simply fun. This is entertainment.

patguenier Why there are bad messages about "V.I.P" here????? "V.I.P" isn't a bad show!! I can confirm the first season wasn't excellent (a little silly), but since the second season, this show is really become an excellent entertainment. All actors are talented. Pamela Anderson is delirious and caricatural in Vallery Irons's role. "V.I.P" is very funny and all stories are various and likable. It's not serious, but it's nice.