tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post4937473262598244467..comments2024-03-28T10:18:52.493-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Legends of Tomorrow: Phone HomeBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-40474231219545742042017-12-27T14:55:09.641-05:002017-12-27T14:55:09.641-05:00Finally the Legends acted like they know what they...Finally the Legends acted like they know what they are doing and not acting stupid to make them look bad in front of he time bureau. Also everything that was said above. :)Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-38645545477997467132017-11-12T15:19:08.200-05:002017-11-12T15:19:08.200-05:00This was a fantastic review of what was a fantasti...This was a fantastic review of what was a fantastic episode. I have not really been happy with the direction of Legends for a while, but this episode more than makes up for previous disappointments.<br /><br />Off to look for your other reviews!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-65629265053304870592017-11-12T11:40:41.810-05:002017-11-12T11:40:41.810-05:00What an enjoyable-to-read comment, ladydmaj. And t...What an enjoyable-to-read comment, ladydmaj. And thanks for <i>posting</i> your ramblings!Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17044567468103902122017-11-12T11:36:04.312-05:002017-11-12T11:36:04.312-05:00I'm with you; this was possibly the best episo...I'm with you; this was possibly the best episode Legends has ever done. You did a terrific job laying out the thematic structure it's based on, and your differentiation between aesthetic sense and logical sense was inspired. (And you're right; logical sense can go hang if the aesthetic sense is grounded.)<br /><br />The bromance of Ray/Nate is a great one (although macking on your bro's mom like that in front of your ex? NOT COOL, NATE); it just doesn't hold the fascination for me that Ray/Mick does. I do love that even though Ray/Mick is on the back burner for now, the writers are still putting in those little nuggets like the trust fall - and you're right, Mick wouldn't do that for just anybody even with a price tag attached - and Mick's genuine surprise and delight at Young Ray's shoplifting skills. The show hasn't forgotten, which is all I was worried about, and I hold out hope they'll do another episode focused on their odd-coupledom yin/yang dynamic one of those days (which we haven't really gotten since the Russian prison).<br /><br />One callback I loved: when Jax says that line about "easy as taking candy from a baby", Mick responds, "But not as fun." Then at the end, we see him having the time of his life as he shakes down Young Ray's bullies for their candy and allowance money. And then they cut to everyone on the Waverider (minus Ray) eating the candy - which means nobody from the team bothered to try and stop him, LOL. You mess with Young Ray, you are literally playing with fire (from Mick's heat gun).<br /><br />It's not hard to tell Mick is my favourite character on television, huh? (David Mazouz's Bruce Wayne/proto-Batman is a close second.) By the way, the revelation that Mick loves musicals and particularly Fiddler on the Roof was just beautiful. Now I really need to see him sing "Sunrise, Sunset" at the top of his drunken lungs some day while everyone on board prays for death (theirs or his, dealer's choice).<br /><br />If this show ever has the Legends being saved by an adult Dominator who goes up to Ray and starts projecting "Singin' in the Rain", I will leak so much alien goo from my eyes it'll short out my TV. (That was an inspired character beat too - Nate getting all verklempt was funny with the "alien goo" excuse but still expected; immediately cutting to Sara getting verklempt as well was sheer artistry.)<br /><br />By the way, Kevin Mock (the person who directed this) also directed "Moonshot" with Victor Garber's delightful "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" non-sequitur excuse for a distraction (complete with the distracted faces of everyone in the vicinity, friend, foe and bystander alike). One can only hope Mock puts in an inspired musical choice in every single Legends episode he does from now on.<br /><br />I'm going to link to this review on the subreddit for Legends, as you do some of the best reviews I've read for this show. Thanks for reading my ramblings!ladydmajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-117195206508172062017-11-07T23:16:01.218-05:002017-11-07T23:16:01.218-05:00One thing nobody has mentioned yet -- this episode...One thing nobody has mentioned yet -- this episode is the perfect setup for a sequel when Ray is reunited with an adult Gumball years later. *That* I would tune it for!Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115560031429228529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-67207038480281631062017-11-07T22:37:25.449-05:002017-11-07T22:37:25.449-05:00I was totally delighted by this episode - everyone...I was totally delighted by this episode - everyone bobbing their heads to the music was great in addition to the sudden dance scene. I like Nate and it doesn't bother me that he just seems to be the comic relief, nowadays. He should be given more to do on the team, but in the meantime, he's pretty cute and amusing. He and Ray make a good team, they seem to back each other up and keep things from being so serious all the time like in season one.Mallenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368492098724611717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-43155012704932015492017-11-07T21:37:24.436-05:002017-11-07T21:37:24.436-05:00Terrific review of an excellent episode, Mikey.
...Terrific review of an excellent episode, Mikey. <br /><br />There was nothing I didn't like about this episode. It was practically perfect, one of their best. As is <i>Singin' in the Rain</i>, which is indeed the best musical ever. As you said, <i>Also, anyone that can find a way to resolve a thematic dilemma with a dance number is someone to be feared and respected.</i> So true, and lol. <br /><br />Although it was almost all overshadowed by the reveal of the horrible fact that there is only one bathroom on the Waverider. :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com