BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

ramsfan Bar Rescue is another in a long line of reality shows littering this decade of television. Each show features veteran Bar and Restaurant entrepreneur John Taffer rescue a failing establishment at the behest of it's debt-ridden owners. Amusing for the first couple of seasons, it now is merely tedious, rehashing of the same basic plot: Taffer rides into town with his band of guest mixologists, chefs and "experts", does surveillance on the circus-like proceedings of the bar in question, enters the establishment, berates its owners & employees and then storms out. In the morning, he returns with a new dose of fire and fury, continuing his scorched earth approach and throwing a fit when he sees poor cleaning procedures, greasy stoves, substandard refrigeration units, and evidence of over pouring and skimming. Along the way, we're treated to the usual array of arguments between the stubborn owner's refusal to accept change and Taffer's vision of what the bar should be. Rounding out the hour is Taffer's eventual success in "getting through" to the owner/s as he implements his changes and records the staff's enthusiastic reactions to the unveiling of their new bar.More disturbing than anything is the realization (affirmation?) that there are some real morons in this world who own businesses and betray a public trust. Why reward them with a bailout? The show runs on the premise that Taffer can wave a magic wand and in three days undo the rotten business practices and human failings these idiots have maintained over a lifetime. I guess a compliment should be made for this show running into it's eighth season with a shoestring plot and little room for variation. It's also a testament to how low many people's viewing standards are today.

rbarrera-40584 Author: rbarrera-40584 from United States 28 Feb 2017 *** This review may contain spoilers *** This show on Spike is one of those shows that I will gladly watch reruns. Jon Taffer is an expert in the field and he consistently brings in the best experts for the bar/restaurant. I always love how hard Taffer goes down on the owners like a drill sergeant in the Marines. A lot of reviews stay that 90% of this show is staged, but I would change that number to about 20%. If you watch to the end of the credits, they list all the places that provided equipment/supplies for the remodel of the bar. The producers pay for the cost, almost like "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". There is a lot of time compression, but what reality show does not have this? Overall, this show is an excellent one and I love watching it whenever it is on.

weatherluvr1212 This show on Spike is one of those shows that I will gladly watch reruns. Jon Taffer is an expert in the field and he consistently brings in the best experts for the bar/restaurant. I always love how hard Taffer goes down on the owners like a drill sergeant in the Marines. A lot of reviews stay that 90% of this show is staged, but I would change that number to about 20%. If you watch to the end of the credits, they list all the places that provided equipment/supplies for the remodel of the bar. The producers pay for the cost, almost like "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". There is a lot of time compression, but what reality show does not have this? Overall, this show is an excellent one and I love watching it whenever it is on.

JoePaLives My wife and I love Bar Rescue! John Taffer is really intriguing to watch work, and his interactions with the bar managers and staff range from cringe-worthy to hilarious to touching. It's really cool to get some behind-the-scenes looks at why certain things in successful bars work too (such as menu placement, seating, and drink specials).The show does seem a tad contrived at times, but doesn't every reality TV show?Bottom line: Bar Rescue is awesome, check it out! I can think of several local bars near me that are in desperate need of a "rescue" by John and his team.