Comments | cherryblosomjen: *sigh* Critiquing "The Last Man"

cherryblosomjen

sigh Critiquing "The Last Man"

Mar 07, 2008 21:26

I'm left feeling pretty sad about the whole thing, for a number of reasons. Though there were certainly a number of well executed features.

Please, read my ramblings below. Note: SPOILERS for the finale, if you haven't seen it.

The episode certainly had its strong points:

John's little chat with Lorne at the start.

The desert sand engulfing the ( Read more... )

michael, sga, review

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chensuu March 8 2008, 09:20:08 UTC

Hello just read your review and I had to comment. The Rodney/Keller romance was the weak point of the episode for me. The thought of Rodney being inactive while Sheppard was trapped somewhere in the future really, really, really bothered me. As does the fact that it took KELLER dying to have any impact on Rodney trying to set things right.

So, what, if Keller didn't die Rodney wouldn't have done anything??

cherryblosomjen March 8 2008, 10:16:34 UTC

So, what, if Keller didn't die Rodney wouldn't have done anything??You make an interesting point. I'm tying to think of a possible answer... This might be total bologna but I imagine that for Rodney, who struggles with acute paranoia (though I love him for it, it's probably more along the lines of extreme paranoia), the utter hopelessness of the Atlantis situation probably made the temptation to escape to earth all the greater. The fact that Keller made the decision to leave first, probably justified the ethics of it in his mind ( ... )

chensuu March 8 2008, 11:06:44 UTC

I guess I just hate the idea a universe where Rodney doesn't at least ,try to rescue Sheppard when he knows his friend didn't die but is in fact alive somewhere in the future. Sheppard isn't dead, he's alive and probably very, very frightened and confused. And when Rodney leaves Atlantis it practically guarantees that Sheppard won't be coming home.

I can't think of any scenario or answer that is good enough to justify Rodney McKay leaving his team leader behind.

cherryblosomjen March 8 2008, 11:21:08 UTC

I understand what you're saying.

I'm with you on not being a fan of that universe. I'm glad it's strictly AU form this point, and am hoping here's better things in store for the "real" characters from here on out. Might be wishful thinking, but I'll just have to see. :)

Thanks much for the discussion. It's what makes posting the review fun.

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mychalian March 8 2008, 10:13:32 UTC

I don't know what to say... other then I completely agree with you with your thoughts about Michael.
I don't understand how he could leave Teyla to just die like that - it didn't seem like him to do so, although I too am completely biased from a shippy point of view. And he was so evil. I cannot describe him in any other way than evil, at least not now after I had just finished watching that episode. I understand how you feel about no redemption - I was so shocked at how absorbed he became in revenge - and then equally shocked at how powerful he had become. Like supreme ruler of the galaxy really. So supreme that I cannot ... well, I am sure he will come to a stage where he will just go, "NOW WHAT?"

On the good note, which I am trying to think aboout now, I loved Sam and General Lorne. I didn't mind the Rodney/Keller though. I think I secretly like them - even though it seemed... really really wrongSigh. I feel quite sad. However, on a completely shallow note, I noticed that Michael's voice changed, and now it sounds more human than ( ... )

cherryblosomjen March 8 2008, 10:31:04 UTC

You know what made me feel a little better? tielan mentioned that the episode is, really, a lot like SG-1's 2010. That makes me think that some kind of redemption is at least a little bit more possible.

I am sure he will come to a stage where he will just go, "NOW WHAT?"
Exactly! There has to have been more of a plan in his mind than 1. eliminate the wraiths/ humans 2. populate the galaxy with hybrids. Seriously, there has to have been more to it. Right? Or is that too crazy a thought. (Though in all truth, Michael is nothing if not crazy in that episode).

Aesthetically, I don't know which Michael I prefer: greenish Michael with the platinum hair, or creepy hybrid Michael with the red eyes. I think I like them both, in a way. Honestly, I'd rather they switch-up his looks every episode than his character (consistency of behavior, personality, *insert what you will*).

And yes, definite happy face for Sam and Lorne. :)

mychalian March 8 2008, 10:43:51 UTC

That makes me think that some kind of redemption is at least a little bit more possible.
I currently don't know what to feel. But something tells me that Michael will not be seeing a very happy end. =(

I am still sort of angry at the lack of screentime Michael gets though. Urgh. ONE OR TWO SCENES is not enough. In this episode with that small amount of time he had, he was completely cold. Even with his more boyish!human voice he still sounded just. Well. Cold.

Aesthetically, I don't know which Michael I prefer: greenish Michael with the platinum hair, or creepy hybrid Michael with the red eyes.
I like both two, but I am lame, and love human!michael.

Sigh. I am now off to finish that moodtheme.

cherryblosomjen March 8 2008, 10:49:10 UTC

I currently don't know what to feel. But something tells me that Michael will not be seeing a very happy end. =(

Reiterates sad face: :( *cries*

I am still sort of angry at the lack of screentime Michael gets though. Urgh. ONE OR TWO SCENES is not enough.

Absolutely.

Sigh. I am now off to finish that moodtheme.

Oh goodie. I was worried you weren't going to finish it, and commented on your mood entry to ask. Glad to see your up for the challenge.

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sasusc March 9 2008, 01:06:33 UTC

Now that it was mentioned, TLM does remind me of SG-1's 2010, which I didn't like very much because of the direction the characters went and how they were portrayed in the future. The more and more time I have to think about this episode, the more I don't like it ( ... )

gospikey March 9 2008, 01:54:10 UTC

Hey I just friended you! Hope that's ok? :-P

Sorry I haven't posted an answer to your question yet, but it was really late when I got downstairs from watching TLM, cos the dl didn't go too fluently, and then I flew off to GateWorld to do some chatting about things.

I hope I won't forget tomorrow.

I'm really not in the mood to use 1 of my like 10 icons with Michael in it, though. Does that tell you something?

Spikey

cherryblosomjen March 10 2008, 21:22:04 UTC

just friended you! Hope that's ok?

Of course. Friended back. :)

angeliquesg March 9 2008, 13:47:05 UTC

She could have died from complications in delivery, or in the experiments related to the delivery, or other things. But to just leave her on the floor like that. It doesn't add up to me.
Did they say how soon they found her? Maybe Michael didn't have time to do anything with Teyla's body before the Atlantis team or someone else showed up.

That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it. :P