Reviews

I didn't think that I'd like the addition of two new characters although it makes sense because it might have been too male-centric. I was hopeful however when I saw that one of the new cast members was Indira Varma. She was terrific when she was a constable on Bones. She was tougher then though and she's a little wishy washy here. I'm hoping she toughens up.

As far as Ames goes. I was prepared to dislike her however, once they set up that she wasn't a love interest for Guerro and in fact made a point of noting the difference between their ages (ok, pops) then I could sit back and enjoy her. She adds a nice touch of light hearted comedy to the show.

The action is still fantastic. And even though I've read a lot of negative reviews about the episode with the "amazing assassin" I loved the over the top action that happened. Jumping between the garage floors, landing gracefully. They didn't cheapen it with horrible special effects and it was fun.

How many shows are there where the hero is always just chasing the bad guy? Or is able to put the cuffs on someone after a cursory scuffle? These fights are well choreographed, particularly the last episode and it's like watching a mini action movie every week.

Love that there's more Guerrero now. I'm glad that Jackie Earl Haley is back on the scene. He has so much presence, even when he was a little kid in Bad News Bears but he really left an impression. Good to see him featured more. And I like that he's a take no prisoners, do whatever it takes to get the bad guy, character because I'm so sick of everyone doing "the right thing" all the time. He's unrepentant and maybe not someone you'd want to hang around with but you know he'd always have your back. And thank god someone finally asked him why his last name was Guerrero but he didn't seem Spanish! Chi McBride. He's terrific as the world weary boss who complains about everything but will jump in and assist in the missions even though he might protest all the way. I also like that they make sure that the audience is aware that Winston is a bit over weight and running full tilt isn't his best asset.

Mark Valley! Perfectly cast. Found him on Keen Eddie, really enjoyed him (briefly) on Fringe. He's mature but not too old for the action scenes. They don't give away his demons even though he had a chance to during the end of the Christmas show. I like that we're slowly being doled out the story of how he became what he was. I was a little disappointed that one episode that showed in his past that he had killed a seemingly innocent man who turned out to be a bad guy because that takes away from what he's working on: redemption.

I hope that the ratings get better or that they at least give the show another year to gel. And, yeah, Ames shouldn't have taken that kid to the party but she's not a professional and she's young. I can see her thinking there wouldn't be a problem.

That is after all why she was given him as an assignment: seemingly low risk. If they'd made her this amazingly perfect spy right away, well...she needs to learn and she's very reckless. I think that what happened fit perfectly in with her inexperienced character. She's a pick pocket without any idea what she's gotten herself into. You can say that the other characters should have known that and acted accordingly but people make mistakes. Things don't always go according to plan.

Here's the main problem: Fox doesn't promote the show enough. Not really. I have friends who haven't even heard of it. They might consider advertising the show on other channels, like Spike, where they'd surely pick up an audience.

Maybe I'm in the minority but I like this show. Look forward to it every week. The action, the fight scenes, the characters, the writing. They're just a little different from what's out there right now.

Give it a chance. They're only in their sophomore year and last year wasn't even a full season.

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This must be the episode that David Boreanaz missed time from due to the flu. Not only is he white as a sheet through out, he's barely in it which was really disappointing.

The guys waiting in line for a movie was a funny idea - if it hadn't been a shameless (is there worse word than that? Prostitution?) plug of Avatar. It felt so forced and there was WAY too much of it. It actually changed my interest in seeing this movie which was guaranteed until I saw this episode.

I liked the woman with the tattoos. She was pretty funny and I'm glad that they didn't go with the tired old ploy that she would steal the tickets. She added a lot to what was otherwise a tedious promotion.

As an aside, either Cam never changes that blue sheath she was wearing or they discovered the body and solved the case in the same day. And why was Angela mad at Hodgins for having that tattoo? She should have been apologizing for her crazy father - profusely.

There wasn't much of Bones in it either. More of a supporting cast episode and while I do love the supporting cast, the best part of the show is the constant banter between Booth and Bones. Since that was so painfully lacking, I'll stick with my thought that this is the flu episode. It makes me feel better.

Although I have all the seasons from iTunes via season passes and have watched all of them over and over again - more than I care to admit - I don't think I'll ever watch this again mainly because of the hour long Avatar commercial. I'd rather have seen a ten minute commercial for the movie in the middle of the episode than all the pandering to James Cameron. I don't think he needs the help on this one.

I didn't think that anyone could force product promotion more than Kay Jeweler's and Jane Seymours Heart Pendant when they spent an entire night last year on NBC shoving it down our throats in every series (including My Name is Earl with Crab Man giving Joy the necklace) but this is pretty close. I hope that this trend gets nipped in the bud before it ruins otherwise perfectly good shows.

You know what? I had given this a 7 but I'm changing it to a 6 and after today I shall never speak of this episode again.

Love Bones other wise and can't wait to see Emily's sister, Zooey next week - Finally!

On the "drag queen" episode. I think the character's name was "Pat" and he was supposed to be either a southerner or from out west. He was the one involved with the drag queen portion of the episode. Anyhow, he looked like Gary Sinise so much at times that in the long shots I thought it was him. If he isn't related or his stunt double, he should be. I tried to find him in the credits but he wasn't there. Does anyone know who that man is?

Regarding the episode: I really enjoyed it. It was nice to see transgender actors who you could actually believe were females. Most times they'll put someone in a dress and you're just waiting for the DAH, DAH, DAH! wig to come off. Candyce was great. I don't know her but she really sold the story.

This show just keeps getting better and better. I haven't checked their ratings for a while but I hope they're doing well. I love Gary Sinise anyhow, great actor.

Really romantic and old-fashioned. Many reviewers are saying that it's pandering to what women want. So what?! As if action movies aren't directed at men first and women second.

All the actors are great. Especially Diane Keaton. Weird stuff though - I'm an admitted Keanu-holic so I love almost everything he does, but this guy acts his butt off in this movie. He actually has more chemistry with Diane Keaton than Jack Nicholson. It's probably his best performance ever. Nancy Meyer's is a great director for him. Hopefully they'll work together again.

At first, I'll admit it, I was kind of squirmy when Keanu Reeves is kissing Diane Keaton but then I told myself that I was a hypocrite and that I was only trained to accept older men w/younger women as a possibility. Once I got over that, I realized that they really clicked. They actually had great chemistry and it left me wanting to see them together again in more scenes. They weren't together enough.

The only bad thing is that the ending is so predictable that you know what's going to happen just from the previews alone. It's so out in the open that all the reviews are talking about the ending as if they weren't giving spoiler info - they aren't.

Even though this is a movie about an older woman being attractive to a younger man, the ending was a cop-out. It wrapped up to a nice little bow fast - that was actually the unbelievable part. You felt that Diane should have agonized over her decision for longer than it took to take a cab to her hotel back to a bridge. And it would have been refreshing to see her make an opposite choice.

Anyhow, it was still great. I like the old-fashioned movies and this was well cast. Not to mention the fantastic acting! I'm pretty sure that at least Diane Keaton will get nominated for an Oscar - if not for the crying scenes alone.

You have to see it! Highly recommended!

I still hate the ambiguous ending, still hate that the movie's main character is missing through half the movie and there's barely any kung fu but someone here suggested that if you weren't sure if you liked it or not to go see it again. Excellent recommendation!

I can see why people think it's better than the second now. And alot of questions that I had were answered upon second viewing. One of my questions being why didn't the dock use their own EMP? Well, because they didn't have one and they mention that fact during the coming battle.

It's just a really good movie. Sure, it's corny but somehow it works. I don't know why. And Keanu still breaks my heart when he's crying. If that wasn't real then I don't know what is. Most actors when called on to cry don't sob they sort of whine. I'd be amazed to find out that he was just acting and hadn't pulled some horrible memory up for the moment. The scene wouldn't have been so sad without his actions.

Hopefully the stupid critics won't cause people to drop off from viewings in the coming weeks. I haven't seen any movie that made me think as much as this trilogy did. Anytime you're affected by a story so much that it stays with you even after the movie is long gone is a movie worth watching.

So, give it a break, go see it again and remember, the Matrix has you and that none of this stuff can really happen - at this time at least - it's scifi/fantasy. IT'S NOT REAL!! Once you can accept that, you can begin to enjoy it for what it is, a fantastic story!

My first vote was an 8 out of 10 but I'm giving it a 10 now even though I can't go back and fix my choice. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!