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astri13Better late than never. My reaction to
As a "town under siege" scenario, I liked it WAY better than the "Night of the disgruntled florists" - you may know it as "Croatoan" - and as an "apocalypse now" scenario, I liked it better than "Marguaritaville" - you may it know it as "Sin City". :D
It was suspenseful, had nice action and for their modest budget conveyed a nice enough atmosphere.
I LOVED Smart!Dean and Leader!Dean here. What do you know, the boy has learned. NOT running off half-cocked, even when Sam is in danger, but instead strategizing and formulating a plan, thinking of the bigger picture. And figuring things out about war. *wipes a proud tear*
I also loved the dynamic with Ellen and her encouraging him to use his own wits for a change. Nice change to all the "you're stupid" digs. See, he CAN do the research/thinky part of the hunt and I think it's important that he doesn't let those "muscles" atrophy anymore.
I like that Sam's addiction wasn't as insta-cleansed as it seemed in the Opener. Yay for continuity.
There was not much of Rufus and Jo but what I saw I liked.
Sera Gamble also managed to keep from killing off recurring characters like there was no tomorrow this time. Yay.
Ellen's reaction upon the reunion was perfect. Holy water - hug - slap. Hahaha, hilarious. And their little faces. I also thought the interaction despite everything was those of equals, not faux-mommy. I seriously don't see that, never have. Also, really, why did noone call her? Bobby and Sam, that muchly includes you.
Speaking of Bobby, you know, once upon a time I would have been sympathetic but a character who flips the fuck out when OTHER people take some time to maybe wallow a bit for totally justifiable reason has lost any and all right to wallow themselves. If you set ridiculous standards, at least have the guts to live by them yourself. And the angels/Castiel as a personal healing squad? That "I'm so entitled" vibe? Boohoo, right back attcha.
The actor for War did a great job, I thought. The ring was maybe a bit cheesy but it gave us the cute LOTR reference.
Castiel being grumpily grumpy. Awww. I think he is angry at himself as much as at everybody right now. And those carved symbols will never be not cool.
Sure, the amulet being a God-finder is cheesy but I don't see it any differently than Giles and the Thesulah ball paperweight. Goofy but I can live with it.
Did I forget something? Kidding. Obviously, things are tense inDenmark Sam'nDean land. But I personally welcome the developments. I may be one of three people in the world who does not in any way miss or want that codependent unhealthy relationship back but I just don't. I doesn't give me ANY viewing pleasure anymore and it has long since lost the "sym" before "pathetic" for me. I just want the characters to grow and become stronger individually BEFORE they become stronger together.
As such I'm heartened by their last conversation. Sam analyzing what it is inside him that led him to act the way he did. Making the responsible choice to remove himself from temptation. Dean agreeing with that choice because he too sees the value in it for himself and for Sam - much needed breathing space. And he knows that he can't take ab break right now. He offered the Impala as his saying of "I love you" and Sam turned it down as his "right back at you". Nicely understated but nevertheless meaningful.
Maybe in that moment Sam would have found it nicer for Dean to offer some token protest - the already secured ride told me Sam had made up his mind - but I think in the end he would have been disappointed that it was only token protest. That honesty thing they got going on may hurt them both like hell now but it is ten times better in the long run than the king of denials they were before.
So, yup, loving both characters right now and being okay with a brief separation. Relationship breaks are a good and necessary thing to me when it has gotten so bad as it obviously has here. Next time Sam wants to prove that he can do it and can it now and Dean has family-member-of-addict-angst maybe someone would have died. As it is, I find them closer NOW than they have been pretty much at any time in Season 4 minus the immediate reunion. They were physically together, yes, but miles apart in reality.
Besides, it's obvious even without being spoiled that they will be together again in no time. :D
Grading it, I'd give it a 4 out of 5.
(And last weeks would get a 3.5 out of 5)
As a "town under siege" scenario, I liked it WAY better than the "Night of the disgruntled florists" - you may know it as "Croatoan" - and as an "apocalypse now" scenario, I liked it better than "Marguaritaville" - you may it know it as "Sin City". :D
It was suspenseful, had nice action and for their modest budget conveyed a nice enough atmosphere.
I LOVED Smart!Dean and Leader!Dean here. What do you know, the boy has learned. NOT running off half-cocked, even when Sam is in danger, but instead strategizing and formulating a plan, thinking of the bigger picture. And figuring things out about war. *wipes a proud tear*
I also loved the dynamic with Ellen and her encouraging him to use his own wits for a change. Nice change to all the "you're stupid" digs. See, he CAN do the research/thinky part of the hunt and I think it's important that he doesn't let those "muscles" atrophy anymore.
I like that Sam's addiction wasn't as insta-cleansed as it seemed in the Opener. Yay for continuity.
There was not much of Rufus and Jo but what I saw I liked.
Sera Gamble also managed to keep from killing off recurring characters like there was no tomorrow this time. Yay.
Ellen's reaction upon the reunion was perfect. Holy water - hug - slap. Hahaha, hilarious. And their little faces. I also thought the interaction despite everything was those of equals, not faux-mommy. I seriously don't see that, never have. Also, really, why did noone call her? Bobby and Sam, that muchly includes you.
Speaking of Bobby, you know, once upon a time I would have been sympathetic but a character who flips the fuck out when OTHER people take some time to maybe wallow a bit for totally justifiable reason has lost any and all right to wallow themselves. If you set ridiculous standards, at least have the guts to live by them yourself. And the angels/Castiel as a personal healing squad? That "I'm so entitled" vibe? Boohoo, right back attcha.
The actor for War did a great job, I thought. The ring was maybe a bit cheesy but it gave us the cute LOTR reference.
Castiel being grumpily grumpy. Awww. I think he is angry at himself as much as at everybody right now. And those carved symbols will never be not cool.
Sure, the amulet being a God-finder is cheesy but I don't see it any differently than Giles and the Thesulah ball paperweight. Goofy but I can live with it.
Did I forget something? Kidding. Obviously, things are tense in
As such I'm heartened by their last conversation. Sam analyzing what it is inside him that led him to act the way he did. Making the responsible choice to remove himself from temptation. Dean agreeing with that choice because he too sees the value in it for himself and for Sam - much needed breathing space. And he knows that he can't take ab break right now. He offered the Impala as his saying of "I love you" and Sam turned it down as his "right back at you". Nicely understated but nevertheless meaningful.
Maybe in that moment Sam would have found it nicer for Dean to offer some token protest - the already secured ride told me Sam had made up his mind - but I think in the end he would have been disappointed that it was only token protest. That honesty thing they got going on may hurt them both like hell now but it is ten times better in the long run than the king of denials they were before.
So, yup, loving both characters right now and being okay with a brief separation. Relationship breaks are a good and necessary thing to me when it has gotten so bad as it obviously has here. Next time Sam wants to prove that he can do it and can it now and Dean has family-member-of-addict-angst maybe someone would have died. As it is, I find them closer NOW than they have been pretty much at any time in Season 4 minus the immediate reunion. They were physically together, yes, but miles apart in reality.
Besides, it's obvious even without being spoiled that they will be together again in no time. :D
Grading it, I'd give it a 4 out of 5.
(And last weeks would get a 3.5 out of 5)
