I really liked this one. The plot just really worked for me -- how Yamiror made the Rangers sick and Kevin had to retrieve the Swordfish Zord to save them. Yeah, the fisherman was kinda random (Kevin could've told him he was a Ranger), but I'm used to this sorta thing on PR.
I love when our heros get beaten badly and demorph in battle. Saban's doing a great job of having the Rangers dirty and not always remain clean cut like before.
5/5. I don't think there'll be many focus episodes that I'll like more than this.
Also check out episode 5 of my podcast, talking about some early thoughts of Power Rangers Samurai, "THE TEAM UNITES" and "DEAL WITH A NIGHLOK."
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
S-10.16 "Scion"
I really like how Alexander became a scion to Clark. Enjoyed watching him learn about his powers. The heat vision was funny.
Great to see Luthor Mansion again -- or whats left of it.
Faceless double for Lex. Check.
Obligatory Oliver/Chloe mention. Check.
DARKSEID!! Did they know Rosenbaum would be returning when this was filmed? I'd imagine so. My guess is that yeah, Lex is revived at the cost of Lionel's life (depending on whether he shows up again). And nice to actually see Lex's headstone after all this time.
The episode was well played out. Good one to start a break on. Now alt-Jonathan is coming? Also, nice that they'll be showing the pilot, but a 10 year special would be better.
Great to see Luthor Mansion again -- or whats left of it.
Faceless double for Lex. Check.
Obligatory Oliver/Chloe mention. Check.
DARKSEID!! Did they know Rosenbaum would be returning when this was filmed? I'd imagine so. My guess is that yeah, Lex is revived at the cost of Lionel's life (depending on whether he shows up again). And nice to actually see Lex's headstone after all this time.
The episode was well played out. Good one to start a break on. Now alt-Jonathan is coming? Also, nice that they'll be showing the pilot, but a 10 year special would be better.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
PRS #04 "STICKS & STONES": Yellow Trouble
Liked the flashbacks of Emily with her sister and her bonding with Mike.
Some of the insults were lame, but the one-liners worked better this time.
I like how the Nighloks actually harm civilians and cause accidents. Would be nice if they'd bother to explain they grow by getting a second life.
Some of the acting is still pretty wooden, but this was a good focus episode for Emily and I'm quickly getting to like her. 4/5
Some of the insults were lame, but the one-liners worked better this time.
I like how the Nighloks actually harm civilians and cause accidents. Would be nice if they'd bother to explain they grow by getting a second life.
Some of the acting is still pretty wooden, but this was a good focus episode for Emily and I'm quickly getting to like her. 4/5
Sunday, February 27, 2011
S-10.15 "Fortune"
This was a fun, easy-going episode to balance out the finale that will most likely cost a fortune.
Wasn't sure how well this would turn out, but I gradually got into it. Nice to see Clark teamup with Chloe for one last time, Oliver with Lois and... Tess/Emil? That was a pleasant surprise.
Cute trick from Zatanna. Makes me wish Serinda would appear again.
The drunken antics were great. Loved Clark having trouble with super speed and when he took the armored car.
Liked how Emil got to be the victim for once and Clark had to save him.
Bonus points for Batman and Wonder Woman mentions. Hope Chloe makes one more cameo, but either way, it was a nice sendoff for her.
Wasn't sure how well this would turn out, but I gradually got into it. Nice to see Clark teamup with Chloe for one last time, Oliver with Lois and... Tess/Emil? That was a pleasant surprise.
Cute trick from Zatanna. Makes me wish Serinda would appear again.
The drunken antics were great. Loved Clark having trouble with super speed and when he took the armored car.
Liked how Emil got to be the victim for once and Clark had to save him.
Bonus points for Batman and Wonder Woman mentions. Hope Chloe makes one more cameo, but either way, it was a nice sendoff for her.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Powered Up For a 'Super' 2011
I thought about doing my usual year end review last month, but really, a lot of 2010's memorable things happened early in the year (Survivor's 10th anniversary, Winter Games in Vancouver, Valentine's Day) -- followed by a summer with team builds and outdoor activities, capped off with the trip to Pasadena. Plenty of good times, but also a feeling of going stale... Between the lack of new Power Rangers ("reversioned" MMPR instead), American Idol needing a change and spending forever with Nintendo's all-star fighter Smash Bros Brawl, when there are plenty of Wii Mario and Zelda titles out there. It adds up to much anticipation for the next several months and it'll be well worth it.
Not since The Secret of World of Alex Mack ended have I watched Nickelodeon much. Now 13 years later there's reason again with the return of Saban's Power Rangers. What seemed impossible a year ago now has become reality. It's great to be back to old school PR with people and a network who actually care and it looks beautiful with HD cameras and higher budgeted sets. Although the episodes themselves won't always turn out that good with plots directly lifted from the Japanese series.
This year will also have a new music competition when the X-Factor starts in the fall and I look forward to Smallville's big ending and playing Super Mario Galaxy.
Not since The Secret of World of Alex Mack ended have I watched Nickelodeon much. Now 13 years later there's reason again with the return of Saban's Power Rangers. What seemed impossible a year ago now has become reality. It's great to be back to old school PR with people and a network who actually care and it looks beautiful with HD cameras and higher budgeted sets. Although the episodes themselves won't always turn out that good with plots directly lifted from the Japanese series.
This year will also have a new music competition when the X-Factor starts in the fall and I look forward to Smallville's big ending and playing Super Mario Galaxy.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
S-10.13 "Beacon"
Another step in Clark becoming the future beacon of hope to the world.
This episode was very well done. Really enjoyed the plot with Alexander trying to kill Martha to get to Clark and the end of the VRA at last.
Awesome to have evil Lionel again. His interactions with everyone couldn't have been written better. Great references throughout.
Liked how future Clark was brought up and what'll lead to Clark eventually being his own disguise.
Shocked to see Luthor Mansion go. Nice touch with the silent exchange with Martha to rescue Lionel and Clark just throws him to the ground. XD
This episode was very well done. Really enjoyed the plot with Alexander trying to kill Martha to get to Clark and the end of the VRA at last.
Awesome to have evil Lionel again. His interactions with everyone couldn't have been written better. Great references throughout.
Liked how future Clark was brought up and what'll lead to Clark eventually being his own disguise.
Shocked to see Luthor Mansion go. Nice touch with the silent exchange with Martha to rescue Lionel and Clark just throws him to the ground. XD
Sunday, February 6, 2011
S-10.12 "Collateral"
This episode was a good one to come back from break on.
Chloe's return and the virtual world were very cool. Loved seeing her with powers.
Liked how Clark had a difficult time trusting Chloe after she had been gone and Dinah had a hard time as well.
Thought it was funny how Courtney and the others just disappeared between eps. >_>
Now that Clark knows he can fly, it could feel like a long wait until he does for real (If we do have to wait for it in the last episode).
Nice appetizer and I can't wait for the main course -- Lionel, Lex clone and -- Martha!
Chloe's return and the virtual world were very cool. Loved seeing her with powers.
Liked how Clark had a difficult time trusting Chloe after she had been gone and Dinah had a hard time as well.
Thought it was funny how Courtney and the others just disappeared between eps. >_>
Now that Clark knows he can fly, it could feel like a long wait until he does for real (If we do have to wait for it in the last episode).
Nice appetizer and I can't wait for the main course -- Lionel, Lex clone and -- Martha!
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