Post by Mod City on Sept 17, 2007 14:43:39 GMT -5
The season was by no means perfect, but it was as entertaining a watch as I've had in a long time. A few points to ponder that a few others have mentioned:
As good as some of the performances are, there are some that are downright cringe-worthy. This could be paired with the dialog problem in some cases, because some lines aren't going to sound right no matter who is reciting them. Some of the best performances are Clair and Mr. Bennet. The scene with them on the bridge at the end of Company Man is tear-you-heart-out good, but the same could be said for most of the rest of that episode.
They do keep the plot moving along, but they stumble occasionally. I haven't watched it a second time (and I do own the DVD), but the season finale came up a little short for me. While the lead-up was great, there were just some moments that didn't work for me, including the Hiro versus Sylar resolution at the end. I just didn't find it convincing. Also Jessica walking away after Peter tells her that he's "got it" during the final fight. The beats were all there, I just thought it looked...not as good as it could have. But I was really, really excited for the finale. They would have had to reinvent the wheel for me to not feel a little let down.
My favorite episodes? Company Man (the best by far), Collision, Hiros and Homecoming off the top of my head.
My only real other complaint is the way NBC treats this show. I mean, what was it, two months off in the middle of the season? That only ticked viewers off waiting for it and allowed them to develop their own theories on what would happen. That's a formula for disappointment, in my opinion. Sounds like Lost is getting it right with the way they're doing it - running it straight through with no mid-season breaks, I believe. That's smart.
Feels like a long time since I've prepped myself for Monday nights. I'm going to have to get the recorder ready, as I work Monday nights. Drat.
As good as some of the performances are, there are some that are downright cringe-worthy. This could be paired with the dialog problem in some cases, because some lines aren't going to sound right no matter who is reciting them. Some of the best performances are Clair and Mr. Bennet. The scene with them on the bridge at the end of Company Man is tear-you-heart-out good, but the same could be said for most of the rest of that episode.
They do keep the plot moving along, but they stumble occasionally. I haven't watched it a second time (and I do own the DVD), but the season finale came up a little short for me. While the lead-up was great, there were just some moments that didn't work for me, including the Hiro versus Sylar resolution at the end. I just didn't find it convincing. Also Jessica walking away after Peter tells her that he's "got it" during the final fight. The beats were all there, I just thought it looked...not as good as it could have. But I was really, really excited for the finale. They would have had to reinvent the wheel for me to not feel a little let down.
My favorite episodes? Company Man (the best by far), Collision, Hiros and Homecoming off the top of my head.
My only real other complaint is the way NBC treats this show. I mean, what was it, two months off in the middle of the season? That only ticked viewers off waiting for it and allowed them to develop their own theories on what would happen. That's a formula for disappointment, in my opinion. Sounds like Lost is getting it right with the way they're doing it - running it straight through with no mid-season breaks, I believe. That's smart.
Feels like a long time since I've prepped myself for Monday nights. I'm going to have to get the recorder ready, as I work Monday nights. Drat.