The Eye
The second of the two-parter that started with "The Storm", this one gives you all of the payoff that you desire while giving you one of the best SGA episodes yet; so for those of you who managed to stay awake during the previous episode well... this one is for you.
For you action buffs out there, this episode is filled with even more action then the previous episode; as rain is falling down, yelling is abundant and Shephard continues his John McCain act. The tensity is exceptionally well done, there is truly a sense of time as the various people work to rid the Genii threat from Atlantis while also trying to get the shield up at the same time; the camera angles nicely focus on the emotions and really show how tight of a situation they are while the lighting truly showcases the dark, turbulent times they're going through, in fact certain scenes look like nicely shot B-movie. The steps taken to make sure that the mood is right is respectable and when seen in the right conditions it can be a tour-de-force but it can be even more respectable if the action is done well and it is; masterfully.
Truly awesome.
Shephard looks more like John McCain then he did in the previous episode and it is just awesome to see him on the offensive while the Genii try to stop him; him laying down smoke grenades, constantly checking around, shooting, sabotaging Atlantis, it's just so much fun. The gruffness of Shephard, the variety of catchphrases and action-hero mentality that he holds around makes it even more fun; there is barely a moment where the pace doesn't feel off, it's clear he isn't missing any beat, providing us with 44 minutes of hectic action that's the clear focus of this episode and it's not just Shephard who's in the action as well; Ford, Teyla and Beckett also manage to join in and man do they manage to be equivalent to Shephard. Ford's military knowledge really gets to shine as he commands the situation, barking orders like it was nothing at all; Teyla provides the backseat role but her comments helped the atmosphere that this episode has and Beckett... well let's just say that his performance was better then expected and I really enjoyed the conversations that he had with Ford, it was both humorous and serious.
Rodney and Weir as hostages are even better then they are now, mainly because of the intensity of the storm. Rodney proves himself to be very likable and relatable in this episode, which is a surprise since he's just annoying in many episodes; I believe the writers must of had a spark of inspiration when it comes to Rodney, the previous few episodes and this one, the writers must be learning their lesson when it comes to the Rodney character. Seeing him work, try to stall, yell out in pain and try to save the day; he's just so good and the heroic stance that he applies in the end, amazing. Weir also manages to be good, her leadership skills also show more here then they did in the previous episode and managing of the situation is exceptional. When she has something to say, she truly says it which helps out alot of the scenes in the episode; she isn't just standing there to fill a background role, she's playing a role and with life & death of the line, her role is even more important then ever. Separate they work well but together they provide an ever essential backbone that makes the episode what it is.
Rodney and Weir, truly important.
The Genii are also better and I'm starting to like the leader guy more and more; he is just so sinister as he plays the role of the German terrorist guy nicely to Shephard's John McCain. He also gets a chance to shine character wise as he shows some of his characteristics here, that he isn't willing to be as forceful or demanding to get what's needed to be done, he just gets it done however he can; that alone is nice. He is just so awesome, I loved many of the scenes he's in and he just plays such a pivotal part in making the episode what it is. Sora is also good as she gets some more screen time, plus her feud gets good use here; the acting Sora provides definitely is someone looking for vengeance while also having second thoughts about the actions of the Genii, definitely some good stuff but the one scene that defines her character is an awesome sword fight between her and Teyla that has purpose; beautifully choreographed and staged, this shows the skills of both of them while also providing the die-hard martial arts action you deserve. It really shows the lengths Sora is willing to go to avenge while also showing Teyla's natural skills and objections that she holds, they're both respectable in their fighting and even though it becomes soft at the end, it still ends in the most magnificent way possible giving both Sora and Teyla much respect when it comes to their characters. The other Genii were good as well but they couldn't match up with the ones shown a lot and well, they're disposable really; I did laugh at the fact that they're seemingly dropping like flies, it just fits well with the mood of the two-parter I guess.
It starts off nicely, it ends nicely and it certainly gives you the satisfaction that comes from watching a two-parter. The first part of the two-parter can be a pain to watch and the episode as one can be a bit questionable but this part no doubt is a masterful episode of SGA, simply a must see!
If that doesn't convince you then what will?
10/10
The second of the two-parter that started with "The Storm", this one gives you all of the payoff that you desire while giving you one of the best SGA episodes yet; so for those of you who managed to stay awake during the previous episode well... this one is for you.
For you action buffs out there, this episode is filled with even more action then the previous episode; as rain is falling down, yelling is abundant and Shephard continues his John McCain act. The tensity is exceptionally well done, there is truly a sense of time as the various people work to rid the Genii threat from Atlantis while also trying to get the shield up at the same time; the camera angles nicely focus on the emotions and really show how tight of a situation they are while the lighting truly showcases the dark, turbulent times they're going through, in fact certain scenes look like nicely shot B-movie. The steps taken to make sure that the mood is right is respectable and when seen in the right conditions it can be a tour-de-force but it can be even more respectable if the action is done well and it is; masterfully.
Truly awesome.
Shephard looks more like John McCain then he did in the previous episode and it is just awesome to see him on the offensive while the Genii try to stop him; him laying down smoke grenades, constantly checking around, shooting, sabotaging Atlantis, it's just so much fun. The gruffness of Shephard, the variety of catchphrases and action-hero mentality that he holds around makes it even more fun; there is barely a moment where the pace doesn't feel off, it's clear he isn't missing any beat, providing us with 44 minutes of hectic action that's the clear focus of this episode and it's not just Shephard who's in the action as well; Ford, Teyla and Beckett also manage to join in and man do they manage to be equivalent to Shephard. Ford's military knowledge really gets to shine as he commands the situation, barking orders like it was nothing at all; Teyla provides the backseat role but her comments helped the atmosphere that this episode has and Beckett... well let's just say that his performance was better then expected and I really enjoyed the conversations that he had with Ford, it was both humorous and serious.
Rodney and Weir as hostages are even better then they are now, mainly because of the intensity of the storm. Rodney proves himself to be very likable and relatable in this episode, which is a surprise since he's just annoying in many episodes; I believe the writers must of had a spark of inspiration when it comes to Rodney, the previous few episodes and this one, the writers must be learning their lesson when it comes to the Rodney character. Seeing him work, try to stall, yell out in pain and try to save the day; he's just so good and the heroic stance that he applies in the end, amazing. Weir also manages to be good, her leadership skills also show more here then they did in the previous episode and managing of the situation is exceptional. When she has something to say, she truly says it which helps out alot of the scenes in the episode; she isn't just standing there to fill a background role, she's playing a role and with life & death of the line, her role is even more important then ever. Separate they work well but together they provide an ever essential backbone that makes the episode what it is.
Rodney and Weir, truly important.
The Genii are also better and I'm starting to like the leader guy more and more; he is just so sinister as he plays the role of the German terrorist guy nicely to Shephard's John McCain. He also gets a chance to shine character wise as he shows some of his characteristics here, that he isn't willing to be as forceful or demanding to get what's needed to be done, he just gets it done however he can; that alone is nice. He is just so awesome, I loved many of the scenes he's in and he just plays such a pivotal part in making the episode what it is. Sora is also good as she gets some more screen time, plus her feud gets good use here; the acting Sora provides definitely is someone looking for vengeance while also having second thoughts about the actions of the Genii, definitely some good stuff but the one scene that defines her character is an awesome sword fight between her and Teyla that has purpose; beautifully choreographed and staged, this shows the skills of both of them while also providing the die-hard martial arts action you deserve. It really shows the lengths Sora is willing to go to avenge while also showing Teyla's natural skills and objections that she holds, they're both respectable in their fighting and even though it becomes soft at the end, it still ends in the most magnificent way possible giving both Sora and Teyla much respect when it comes to their characters. The other Genii were good as well but they couldn't match up with the ones shown a lot and well, they're disposable really; I did laugh at the fact that they're seemingly dropping like flies, it just fits well with the mood of the two-parter I guess.
It starts off nicely, it ends nicely and it certainly gives you the satisfaction that comes from watching a two-parter. The first part of the two-parter can be a pain to watch and the episode as one can be a bit questionable but this part no doubt is a masterful episode of SGA, simply a must see!
If that doesn't convince you then what will?
10/10
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