Official Ep Discussion: S3 Ep8: "Vision Quest" - Page 10

*Vicky82* · 01-20-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by THGhost

You might wanna watch that scene again. Mikey practically jabs his blade into the side of Rahzar's head and rips it open.

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Originally Posted by MrTMNT2012

Lol I didn't even notice it myself the first time watching it. I just couldn't believe they got away with a close-up impalement!

Never underestermate Mikey, he can be badass when he needs to be. He probably killed that Kraang that he wore on his head. He tried pulling Tigerclaws arm towards that saw blade in Wrath of Tiger Claw.

I expect they got away with it because the animation was done really fast (I had to watch it a few times just to see how Mikey destroys Rahzar) and also Rahzar was a spirit so wouldn't be possible if he was real.

~~Amaranthus~~ · 01-20-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Never underestermate Mikey, he can be badass when he needs to be. He probably killed that Kraang that he wore on his head. He tried pulling Tigerclaws arm towards that saw blade in Wrath of Tiger Claw.

I expect they got away with it because the animation was done really fast (I had to watch it a few times just to see how Mikey destroys Rahzar) and also Rahzar was a spirit so wouldn't be possible if he was real.

Mind posting a gif of that?
It's pretty cool they did that. Because most of the time it looks ridiculous when they're fighting without actually harming anyone (except Kraang) with their sharp weapons.
Also, was Mikey wearing a Kraang on his head? It didn't look like one.

*Vicky82* · 01-20-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaranthus

Mind posting a gif of that?
It's pretty cool they did that. Because most of the time it looks ridiculous when they're fighting without actually harming anyone (except Kraang) with their sharp weapons.
Also, was Mikey wearing a Kraang on his head? It didn't look like one.

I don't no how to do gifs, I only post gifs if they are on Tumblr.

Mikey wore a Kraang on his head in the episode into Dimension X.

~~Amaranthus~~ · 01-20-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

I don't no how to do gifs, I only post gifs if they are on Tumblr.

Mikey wore a Kraang on his head in the episode into Dimension X.

How is this a Kraang? Unless it's inside out with purple goo or something.

ShelleyQuick · 01-20-2015, 01:06 PM

It's definitely a kraang, a skull at least, you can tell where it's mouth was and the "sensor spikes" that come out of their heads are still there. Plus Mikey has Kraang tentacles wrapped around his arms. I'm convince he's the one that killed it, but, what I want to know is what he did with the remains. If he discarded them or ate them. I'm totally going with he ate them, I mean he did eat pizza face. Which I think was a fever dream, but, he it still means he thought of it.

*Vicky82* · 01-20-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaranthus

How is this a Kraang? Unless it's inside out with purple goo or something.
http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/...647-tmntep.jpg

Well 1 it's the same shape, 2 you see its spurs on top of the head, 3 you see teeth at the front, 4 you see where the eyes were, 5 if you look at Mikey's arms you see the Kraang's tenticles, 6 it's probably a different colour because it's dead, 7 it was confirmed months ago that we all knew Mikey wore a Kraang on his head so go look at the episode discussion and the season 2 official info thread, 8 shall I keep going because I don't want to discuss this in the wrong thread.

~~Amaranthus~~ · 01-20-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Well 1 it's the same shape, 2 you see its spurs on top of the head, 3 you see teeth at the front, 4 you see where the eyes were, 5 if you look at Mikey's arms you see the Kraang's tenticles, 6 it's probably a different colour because it's dead, 7 it was confirmed months ago that we all knew Mikey wore a Kraang on his head so go look at the episode discussion and the season 2 official info thread, 8 shall I keep going because I don't want to discuss this in the wrong thread.

Man, I can't believe I didn't notice that when watching the episode.

*Vicky82* · 01-20-2015, 03:37 PM

Something just crossed my mind.

Did anyone think Donnie was being disrespectful when he's looking at his T Phone while Splinter's spirit was talking to them.

*IndigoErth* · 01-20-2015, 04:44 PM

Didn't even notice that. o.O Really need to watch this again and catch some of these details I missed.

Maybe Donnie was trying to record it? (Lord knows in real life someone would be busy trying to.)

*BubblyShell22* · 01-20-2015, 04:59 PM

Maybe Donnie was looking at his phone because he didn't want to believe that Splinter was really there and thought he was just seeing things. Don seems like the type to not totally believe in ghosts or things like that.

evan2000 · 01-20-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaranthus

Mind posting a gif of that?
It's pretty cool they did that. Because most of the time it looks ridiculous when they're fighting without actually harming anyone (except Kraang) with their sharp weapons.

Just made a bunch of gifs for this ep at the gifs thread, including the one you're looking for:

*ssjup81* · 01-20-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Something just crossed my mind.

Did anyone think Donnie was being disrespectful when he's looking at his T Phone while Splinter's spirit was talking to them.

He was looking at ut before he appeared to them, but didn't notice him doing so while Splinter was talking.

*ssjup81* · 01-20-2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Maybe Donnie was looking at his phone because he didn't want to believe that Splinter was really there and thought he was just seeing things. Don seems like the type to not totally believe in ghosts or things like that.

*points to Archie series*. Donny there definitely didn't, which is why I liked it. Seems he was always put into a supernatural situation, like when he had the ability to destroy the universe or when he was hearing those spiritual voices in the Japan arc.

*THGhost* · 01-20-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Amaranthus

How is this a Kraang? Unless it's inside out with purple goo or something.
http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/...647-tmntep.jpg

Look around Mikey's nose area. It's definitely a Krang.

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Something just crossed my mind.

Did anyone think Donnie was being disrespectful when he's looking at his T Phone while Splinter's spirit was talking to them.

Yep, I thought that too.

*ranger_scout* · 01-20-2015, 08:37 PM

The episode had a nice little tribute to the 1990 movie with Splinter's spirit appearing in the campfire and letting his sons/students know that he is alive. We also got to see Shredder and some old enemies again for the first time in a while even though they were illusions.

*THGhost* · 01-20-2015, 08:40 PM

Why should the montage song sound so familiar by the way? Nobody's voted for it.

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout

The episode had a nice little tribute to the 1990 movie with Splinter's spirit appearing in the campfire and letting his sons/students know that he is alive. We also got to see Shredder and some old enemies again for the first time in a while even though they were illusions.

I did not notice those things.

B-Man · 01-20-2015, 11:26 PM

Loved how cinematic this episode felt. Just adds to reasons I hope we get a Nick Toon Movie at some point (would love to see something like this on the big-screen). Loved the event feel and the outfits which suprisingly felt natural to me (and not like a blatant toy-op). Only thing that bugged me was the lack of love & affection in Splinter's appearance. I get that he's trying to harden them up for their big return to NY, but he hasn't seen them in months... Most of all, loved seeing an episode that felt substantial & not like filler (there's been way too many episodes of just f**king around). Can't wait for the next.

coxfire · 01-21-2015, 03:37 AM

I'm on two fence on this one. I mean, it was great, I loved all the action scenes, the Goonies shout-out, Leo finally deciding to stop giving himself excuses, the campfire and its reference to the movie, their new weapons and clothes, and them finally ready to be badasses in NY again but...but it was far too damn short and rushed.

And this is where I find myself hating "A Foot too Big" even more than I initially did because I wish that they never made it so that the Vision Quest was a two-parter allowing each Turtle to struggle more to get to the point where they overcome their weaknesses. I found that, except for Leo, the fights resolution was too fast "Oh, I'm getting my ass kicked. Remember what Splinters says. OK, I master it, done".

Of course, that's a bit nipticky, considering all the goods it brought otherwise, but I wouldn't rank this ep as high as "The Invasion" or "The Gauntlet", which remains one of my favorite to date.

I also fear continuity amnesia from the writers, I'm not sure the "lessons" each Turtle went under will stick, especially for Mikey and Raph, for whom I feel the writers don't know how to make them actually evolve.

But hey, all in all, I liked this ep far more than most this season, and am ready to get back to NY.

*ToTheNines* · 01-21-2015, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Maybe Donnie was looking at his phone because he didn't want to believe that Splinter was really there and thought he was just seeing things. Don seems like the type to not totally believe in ghosts or things like that.

Well in this very episode he acknowledges the Shinto religion and believes the deer could be a spirit so....

Really it was just bad writing. Since Splinter said he relied too much on his mind they just felt they had to show him doing something nerdy. Ya know, in case you've never seen the show before. Or the effing theme song.

Donnieangelo · 01-21-2015, 07:06 AM

Somehow, this episode was a bit too fast-paced for me. They could've made it into two parts.

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Blue flamed campfire Splinter apparition movie reference for the win!	29	39.19%
Make peace? What are we, hippies?! We're Ninjas!	22	29.73%
We're so caught up in tphones and junkfood and tv that we've become at odds with nature...	2	2.70%
Hey, Seth's Leo sounds pretty good! Even if he DID get bitch-slapped by a deer.	20	27.03%
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01-20-2015, 01:06 PM	#185
ShelleyQuick Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 134	It's definitely a kraang, a skull at least, you can tell where it's mouth was and the "sensor spikes" that come out of their heads are still there. Plus Mikey has Kraang tentacles wrapped around his arms. I'm convince he's the one that killed it, but, what I want to know is what he did with the remains. If he discarded them or ate them. I'm totally going with he ate them, I mean he did eat pizza face. Which I think was a fever dream, but, he it still means he thought of it. __________________ Just a small town girl in a great big world.

01-20-2015, 03:37 PM	#188
Vicky82 Emperor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dunstable, UK Posts: 5,805	Something just crossed my mind. Did anyone think Donnie was being disrespectful when he's looking at his T Phone while Splinter's spirit was talking to them. __________________ My heart!!!! One of my favourite moments.

01-20-2015, 04:59 PM	#190
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Maybe Donnie was looking at his phone because he didn't want to believe that Splinter was really there and thought he was just seeing things. Don seems like the type to not totally believe in ghosts or things like that. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

01-20-2015, 11:26 PM	#197
B-Man Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Zealand Posts: 406	Loved how cinematic this episode felt. Just adds to reasons I hope we get a Nick Toon Movie at some point (would love to see something like this on the big-screen). Loved the event feel and the outfits which suprisingly felt natural to me (and not like a blatant toy-op). Only thing that bugged me was the lack of love & affection in Splinter's appearance. I get that he's trying to harden them up for their big return to NY, but he hasn't seen them in months... Most of all, loved seeing an episode that felt substantial & not like filler (there's been way too many episodes of just f**king around). Can't wait for the next. __________________ "They were many. But we kicked... We fought well."

01-20-2015, 04:44 PM	#189
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	Didn't even notice that. o.O Really need to watch this again and catch some of these details I missed. Maybe Donnie was trying to record it? (Lord knows in real life someone would be busy trying to.)

01-20-2015, 08:37 PM	#195
ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,768	The episode had a nice little tribute to the 1990 movie with Splinter's spirit appearing in the campfire and letting his sons/students know that he is alive. We also got to see Shredder and some old enemies again for the first time in a while even though they were illusions.

01-21-2015, 03:37 AM	#198
coxfire Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 24	I'm on two fence on this one. I mean, it was great, I loved all the action scenes, the Goonies shout-out, Leo finally deciding to stop giving himself excuses, the campfire and its reference to the movie, their new weapons and clothes, and them finally ready to be badasses in NY again but...but it was far too damn short and rushed. And this is where I find myself hating "A Foot too Big" even more than I initially did because I wish that they never made it so that the Vision Quest was a two-parter allowing each Turtle to struggle more to get to the point where they overcome their weaknesses. I found that, except for Leo, the fights resolution was too fast "Oh, I'm getting my ass kicked. Remember what Splinters says. OK, I master it, done". Of course, that's a bit nipticky, considering all the goods it brought otherwise, but I wouldn't rank this ep as high as "The Invasion" or "The Gauntlet", which remains one of my favorite to date. I also fear continuity amnesia from the writers, I'm not sure the "lessons" each Turtle went under will stick, especially for Mikey and Raph, for whom I feel the writers don't know how to make them actually evolve. But hey, all in all, I liked this ep far more than most this season, and am ready to get back to NY.

01-21-2015, 07:06 AM	#200
Donnieangelo Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 335	Somehow, this episode was a bit too fast-paced for me. They could've made it into two parts. __________________ I guess my time has finally come to an end. I don't think I'll stay here much longer. It was fun while it lasted!