While this is NOT the worst reunion TV movie ever made, it's awfully close (for the worst, see the Beverly Hillbillies reunion). Gone is the excellent writing and acting and in its place are OLD people just meandering through the film with little meaningful direction. The entire spark and characterizations are simply gone. Let me give a few examples. Otis is no longer the town drunk but drives an ice cream truck---how is this funny? Barney has been the sheriff of Mayberry for some time but seems pathetic dressing up for a clown for the school kids AND the idea of Andy returning after a long absence to take this job from Barney just seems mean-spirited and is something the old Andy never would have done.
LOVERS OF THE ORIGINAL SERIES--beware. Don't watch this movie--just remember Mayberry the way it used to be and forget this film.
LOVERS OF THE ORIGINAL SERIES--beware. Don't watch this movie--just remember Mayberry the way it used to be and forget this film.