tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post9096162912123007849..comments2024-03-29T06:56:12.797-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Falling Skies: What Hides BeneathBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-92103750086777188872012-06-17T13:54:33.390-04:002012-06-17T13:54:33.390-04:00Thank you for that lovely comment Jess. In a lot ...Thank you for that lovely comment Jess. In a lot of ways I totally agree, but I've been really trying to see the good stuff first. Although I'll admit my next review is a bit negative. <br /><br />Patryk, I agree that the transformation idea is a bit of a plot hole, but one that could be plugged. It's just such creepy idea, and really shifts the consequences for finding and saving the harnessed kids all the more important.Samantha M. Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340568293992559934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44355047742975227462012-06-17T09:46:24.720-04:002012-06-17T09:46:24.720-04:00My first conclusion would be that the Skitters are...My first conclusion would be that the Skitters are just a previously conquered and harnessed species. Not transformed kids. That leap into mutation is a plot hole for me. After all wehre did the initial invading force come from? All those supposed alien abductions that seem to happen in the world?Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-54900279345215473432012-06-17T09:37:01.309-04:002012-06-17T09:37:01.309-04:00I've been following all your reviews, J.D., an...I've been following all your reviews, J.D., and trying to remember where the show went off the rails for me. I'll think, "Oh, it must have been this episode," but then I'll read your review and go, "Oh right, I liked that part and that part, so it probably wasn't this one." <br /><br />I think what happened is that I liked a lot of the elements threaded throughout the episodes --- particularly the bits relating to the aliens and the overall mythology --- but only a few characters were clicking for me. Everyone else felt like cardboard cutouts that only behaved as the plot of the week needed them to, and several of the actors weren't doing a good job bringing their characters to life. Plus, some of the actions of the 2nd Mass felt exceedingly stupid as I was watching it all play out, and the overly melodramatic scoring and excess of heartwarming moments left me walking away from episodes feeling let down, rather than intrigued and excited by the possibilities. <br /><br />But your reviews are doing a good job of highlighting what worked for me, and I'm feeling fairly excited for the season premiere tonight! So thanks!Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.com