tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post8507513638041306708..comments2024-03-02T07:09:08.458-05:00Comments on J and J Productions: Agents of SHIELD: The Well ReviewJames the Reviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-15251733997935976472013-11-29T22:54:06.928-05:002013-11-29T22:54:06.928-05:00I finally got to see this tonight, and oh my goodn...I finally got to see this tonight, and oh my goodness! Peter MacNicol from <i>Numb3rs</i> in an ep of this that's directed by Jonathan Frakes? It's like a nerdly-tv-show-cataclysm or something! I was quite excited by the end of the opening credits.<br /><br />Anyway, it was a relief to learn more about Ward, as I want to like him but just don't care. I'm wondering which of the other boys in the flashbacks was his brother -- the one in the well, or the bully? I could see either one working, and I kind of hope it was the bully because that would be more unexpected.<br /><br />The Thor references pleased me no end, Thor fangirl that I am. My favorite part of the pilot was probably Agent Hill's comment about his arms, so to have both Skye and May categorize him as 'dreamy' made me grin and bounce up and down. Finally, some appreciation for Thor! The internet gets so dreary for a Thor fan sometimes.<br /><br />As for the Ward-May possible hookup -- didn't see that coming. But I kinda like the pairing, as it's also unexpected. Still, yes, let's not see the airplane devolve into a love boat.<br /><br />But my goodness, poor, dear Coulson. He needs a hug.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-89798094712755006032013-11-26T23:44:25.738-05:002013-11-26T23:44:25.738-05:00Be pre-warned, this is rather long comment. I got ...Be pre-warned, this is rather long comment. I got to typing and it just felt right. :) Some of these things we could discuss on Skype...<br /><br />I enjoyed this episode, I found the plot good and it was nice seeing everyone back together as one big team again. I actually didn't expect that much when it came to the Thor tie-in so I wasn't disappoint on that level. I thought the quote about the norse god of "Cleaning Up After Oneself" was really funny. :P<br /><br />I really liked seeing more of Ward and his background, although now that you mention it, the flashbacks were left rather open ended. But maybe that means we'll learn more later? That would be nice. He's a good character.<br /><br />I just don't see Ward and May together as a couple; they've shown no relational or even chemistry-like aspect between them that could even make the idea even plausible. If it is revealed that they're Bed Buddies, then I will be confused. Hopefully all they did was share some drinks together or something.<br /><br />Speaking of May, I would really appreciate some backstory for her at some point here. She's my least favorite character at this point because I've still not been able to really connect with her (I better understand Skye, so she doesn't bother me as much). In movies and shows, I as a girl don't need a 'strong' female character who can kick butt without blinking. I need a female character that I can connect with on some level of emotion or conviction so that I can care about her. Right now I can't connect with the fight skills and blankish looks. There's no earned respect from me for her yet. And before anyone throws Black Widow in my face; at least in the Avengers we saw motivation--she was doing what she did for Hawkeye because she owned him something and they had a "best-friend-'Got-Your-Back" relationship; I was able to connect with that because I know the feeling. So she's completely different. I really hope we get some backstory for May because she has potential to be a great Marvel character.<br /><br />I'm glad Thor is getting love and acknowledgement through the show since here in real life he's pretty overshadowed by Loki. Which leads me to the opinion--and you can disagree with me, of course--that I don't want there to be any Loki fangirls in the Marvel Universe. It doesn't make sense for there to be any. All anyone on Earth knows is that he came down from the heavens, traumatized some people in Germany and than ransacked New York, killing tons of people. At least here in real life, we fangirls are audiance members, we actually know Loki's backstory, we know why he does what he does and we understand. It's diferent. I don't think there would be any fangirls for Loki in the Marvel Universe-and if there were, then that would really just be sick. And it would be a bad representation of who us actual fangirls are. Everyone on Earth should have the exact same feelings for Loki as Erik Selvig. I'm sorry if I'm coming off harshly, I don't intend too, I just think putting fangirls for Loki in the show would be contradictory to the story. And for record, to anyone else who might be reading this, I'm a huge Loki fangirl myself!<br /><br />Sorry if I went on a bit here and there but I know you won't judge me too harshly. :P<br />~JamieJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203554335912426375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-46585250888130728812013-11-26T14:39:51.736-05:002013-11-26T14:39:51.736-05:00I only saw the first episode of the show but I sur...I only saw the first episode of the show but I sure hope that they are not putting mushy stuff in it. There is a lack of good TV shows these days. I don't want this one to go downhill. Besides. If there was a romance it seems to me that it should be Ward and Skye. May makes a good quiet character.isaacbenjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473497879119919285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-7360600000066039962013-11-26T11:49:53.110-05:002013-11-26T11:49:53.110-05:00I think it would be super super hilarious if there...I think it would be super super hilarious if there is one Loki fangirl in Agents of Shield and everyone looks at her like she sprouted wings...she could always be going on the Internet and has her own Tumblr. It wouldn't have to be big but it could be a very amusing but brief fan-service to Loki's Army :PBlue Raspberry Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570595841304780513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-89316307899247601832013-11-26T10:17:55.699-05:002013-11-26T10:17:55.699-05:00Great review of the episode!! :D I agree, it was a...Great review of the episode!! :D I agree, it was a very good one and probably one of the better ones so far :D.<br />Yes, the humor in this episode, when we got it, was great! XD I loved how Coulson was all "no, he's not all that handsome" and the girls were all like "YES he is!". Yes, a Loki fan girl would have been awesome! :D XD. I also really liked the character development, though I do kind of wish the kid in the well had actually been Ward(since, at first, that's who I thought it was). And I agree, the berserker character was a very good one(one of my favorite guest stars yet) and the plot twist with him was unexpected, which is always nice to see; hopefully he'll appear again. :). I thought the exploration of hate groups and how evil they are(especially since I've heard of a few recently) was good and something that should be addressed; and yes, the fight scene totally rocked! :D<br />As for the scene with Ward and May at the end, I'm not sure what was going on, it could have been several things since it was a bit open-ended. I kind of hope it isn't since I like the idea of there not being any romance on the show, and everyone just being friends. The ending with Coulson was also very interesting. Oddly enough, I had a dream a few nights ago about the aftermath of this episode(basically, it was like the next episode).Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-76930501462114164262013-11-26T08:53:12.700-05:002013-11-26T08:53:12.700-05:00I enjoyed this episode, all the way until the very...I enjoyed this episode, all the way until the very last scene when Ward and May disappeared into the room to get drunk/possibly in bed. In my house the sort of interaction that was implied there makes any show instantly skippable. It was really disappointing to see this show doing that sort ol thing since the basis of the show itself (the Marvel Universe) is marketed at kids. As for the credits scene with Coulson in Tahiti you know he says 'too good to be true" and then wakes up in shock like it was a nightmare. He probably just realized that he was never actually on Tahiti. he was being told he was as part of the coverup of his "recovery"JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791148729590612474noreply@blogger.com