tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post1874783526322157542..comments2024-03-29T06:56:12.797-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Walking Dead: CrossedBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-47167957554349074432014-11-27T09:57:37.181-05:002014-11-27T09:57:37.181-05:00Thanks! I really didn't hear Eugene's &quo...Thanks! I really didn't hear Eugene's "help", so I freaked a little. In my defence, the sound quality of the streaming I watched wasn't very good...<br /><br />I'm feeling better now! Not that I care much about Eugene, but I do like Maggie, she's pretty (I'm superficial like that).Rayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-55522280606468100772014-11-27T09:00:27.003-05:002014-11-27T09:00:27.003-05:00I'm pretty sure Eugene mumbled out a "Hel...I'm pretty sure Eugene mumbled out a "Help!" He made the walker-like groaning noises, and Maggie and Abraham reacted with caution, but then they heard the word and responded with relief. I think that's why Maggie called out "I'm coming!" as she jogged over. She was responding to his cry for help. The audio was a bit garbled, but I'm pretty sure I heard "help." So, if we need to worry about Maggie, it probably doesn't have to be on account of Walker Eugene. :)Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-64510697853745965182014-11-27T03:03:38.156-05:002014-11-27T03:03:38.156-05:00Thanks for the nice review!
Really agree with eve...Thanks for the nice review!<br /><br />Really agree with everything that's been said.<br /><br />The water filter really bugged me. It doesn't take a genius to figure it out. How did they get clear water before that? If the way Glenn is acting is any indication, then they just filled a bottle, looked at the water's color and threw if away if it wasn't clear enough. Not the best way to survive, if you ask me...<br /><br />Also agree with the comments about Sasha. I kept thinking "oh come on, she's not <i>actually</i> going to be that stupid, is she?". Aparently she was.<br /><br />And Daryl, EWWW!<br /><br />One more thing. <br />You are worried about Maggie because she's alone with the huge borderline crazy guy, the unconcious fake scientist, and the potential walkers all around.<br />I'm <i>extremely</i> worried about Maggie because Eugene made weird noises when waking up, and we couldn't see anything when Maggie went to him. When I saw that, I was absloutely convinced that Eugene was dead and waking up as a walker.<br />Maybe it's just me...rayanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-67118571935564253012014-11-24T22:02:17.164-05:002014-11-24T22:02:17.164-05:00@Jess - thanks for the yo-yo. I didn't put th...@Jess - thanks for the yo-yo. I didn't put that together for some reason. Maybe I was hoping it was a grenade! @Billie and Jess thanks for the comments. They are often about things I thought about but left out because you can't stuff everything into a review. For me, with other shows, the comments sometimes make the review that much better.drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-29041367471588125102014-11-24T12:07:23.818-05:002014-11-24T12:07:23.818-05:00I'm a fan of Daryl's, and the way he treat...I'm a fan of Daryl's, and the way he treated Rick in this episode is one big reason why. <br /><br />Much agreement about the water filter, Doc. I wonder if they're reacting to fans complaining about them never getting sick from the water?<br /><br />Much agreement about Sasha getting sidelined by Officer Bob, too. She's too smart for that. I wonder if it was because the guy's name was Bob?<br /><br />And much agreement about the gross-out scene. I thought I'd reached the point where they couldn't get to us any more, but those melted walkers, and what Daryl did with one of them, just horrible.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-77071137991411829892014-11-24T11:55:30.859-05:002014-11-24T11:55:30.859-05:00I liked the pacing of this one. The balance of fo...I liked the pacing of this one. The balance of forward momentum and character exploration was well done. Plus, I really enjoyed getting a week where we checked in with everyone. I know that can make for an episode that feels less cohesive as an individual unit, but after weeks of focus on different groups, I was happy to spend a little time with <i>all</i> the characters.<br /><br />It’s interesting that you are worried about Maggie. I wasn’t worried about her at all after this episode. After the Eugene revelation --- on top of losing both her father and sister within the last two weeks (show time) --- I was expecting her to be suicidal. But both Maggie and Tyreese seemed quite strong this week, ready to face what comes next on their terms, while still reaching out to help others deal with heavy blows. Tyreese and Sasha had some particularly lovely scenes, and Maggie telling Abraham to get over himself while barely restraining her own grief at the loss of purpose was a nice moment for her character. And the follow-up with the water bottle was nice, too. It still feels like a refreshing change of pace to see people being hopeful in the wake of tragedy, instead of nihilistic and suicidal. I love it!<br /><br />Similarly, I really liked Daryl siding with Tyreese on the “we don’t have to kill everyone” front. Rick has perhaps bought in a little too much to the “kill” side of the kill-or-die equation. All things in moderation, Rick. Maybe he’s starting to recognize that a bit, after Daryl had to talk him down <i>twice</i>. His brief reaction to Officer Bob’s comment that all the real cops are gone was certainly notable. Of course, as you say, maybe next week we’ll see that they should have gone with the “kill everyone” plan and his initial approach will be validated. I kind of hope not. I like having room for hope. And we already got the “I told you so” outcome after they didn’t go back to kill all the Termites. Let’s follow a different path this time.<br /><br />I’m with you again on the gross walker stuff. None of it made me laugh this week. It was all “Ewww!!! Gross!!!” Good job, Practical Effects Team.<br /><br />It was a yo-yo that Tara found in the backpack. She was playing with it as they walked back to the fire truck. So sweet and funny. I like her more and more every week.Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.com