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Originally Posted by GoldMutant
I don't want to be that guy, I really don't want to be that guy but.... doesn't this contradict your name of being content? Every opportunity someone criticizes the show, you verbally assault them? Dude seriously, this is beyond snobbish in attitude whether you think so or not. Matt I do agree with, but I'm not going to bash on him for anything I disagree with. 
Now then, I don't like the episode. The designs of the dragons in comparison to last week with the aliens had no creativity; the dragons felt extremely generic as typical creatures. At times though, the animation in the episode didn't appeal to me mostly because of the snowy terrain. Not saying all snow areas are badly animated, but areas like in video games such as Kirby make me feel immersed with the style. Here though, the animation just feels way too grim; though given the circumstances it's excusable, but still these guys have proven to be talented.
As for plot, the story is a typical survival setting aboard the snowy planet. The story also reintroduces the Triceratons, albeit early and the new introductions of Mona Lisa and the Sal Commander. Though Zelda Williams and Keith David didn't fail me in voices as the show excels here, the writing is the crippling weakness once again. Some objectives are rushed or immediately out of left field from dialogue to questionable decisions, especially of Raphael and the Salamanderians.
Then there's the pairing....  I will admit, Mona and Raphael are probably the second best pairing of this series outside Leo and Karai because Raph upon the first interaction had a reason to like her. Way better than Donnie's horribly written relationship or the idiotic love of Michelangelo; despite my praise of one thing, the relationship is what murders the episode personally. Raph gets his butt kicked in the episode and even with liking this "cool" alien, he falls in love with her for no inexplicable reason beyond the mutual love of destruction? For that matter, jumping to conclusions this early is bothersome instead of a steady build in comparison to Leo, Donnie, and Mikey with their crushes or relationships. Can't the relationships be different for each turtle, ranging from flirting, crushes, long term, and steady build?
Do I consider this better than last week? In terms of plot, it was decent at best though could have benefited from further build up. Everything else I feel takes two steps back with uncreative style and one more relationship to nail the coffin of why I feel the show can't do relationships well. Subjective on preferences I suppose, but I can't enjoy this episode; I might have gotten a guilty smile last week, but I'm facepalming here. Hoping for Wyrm and Armaggon to be decent after my unfavorable feelings towards Dregg and now Mona until they get actual development. |
No, you're right. As it may seem I always have something to say, don't I? But many have criticism about the show and I've let it slide because they, while personally not enjoying the episode (s), have respectfully stated why and respected others. Like you for instance. I respect what you just pointed out because you were honest but not trolling, ya feel me?
I mean, I will definitely apologize if it came off as snobbish or contradictory to my name- I really, really do. But, man, I just can't stand people who come into the forum- the only time they come to comment- is something negative and not just negative but almost slanderous, ya know? If that doesn't get under your skin, I totally wish I could attain that quality. But it just irks me beyond words.
But, if it offended you personally, I'll sincerely apologize since that was never my intentions. Alls I was trying to do was tell this Matt charcter that it's best if he just leaves since, obviously he dislikes it so much.
I mean , 'Kiss My Ass, Nick'? What kinda statement is that?
But, hey, like I said, never meant to degrade or hurt anyone and I'll apologize again for being too brutally honest. Still sticking to my guns, but I agree, it could've been said better.
