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silverthunder) wrote2005-01-26 09:45 am
silverthunder) wrote2005-01-26 09:45 am
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Well, yesterday the lab seemed to go okay... I got my post-lab report finished right away, which is a good sign. I still haven't finished my assignment for tomorrow... I guess if I can't get it working today, I'll send it in unfinished. At least I might get partial marks.
Maybe I'll ask him about it. I can't seem to figure it out on my own.
Other than that, I worked last night. Fun times. The two ladies who were in before me were complaining about their children - older children, teenaged and college age. They applauded me in my choice of never having them, and thankfully neither one gave me the dreaded "Oh, you'll probably change your mind later on." Actually it was more like, "Never change your mind. You'll regret it."
Heh.
I watched the rest of Gundam Seed.
I'm... not sure what to think about the ending. It was interesting. As far as I could see, there was definite resolution, and that's good. But at the same time, I was vaguely unsatisfied. I'm not too sure why.
Could've been Fllay's last scene. Ye gads! I just about gagged. That was terribly, horribly overdone and trite. I'm sorry. It just... yagh. Why the HELL they had her GHOST come back and comfort Kira just after her death was beyond me, but I'd really like to know what crack they were smoking.
For Weiss Kreuz fans... was anyone else reminded of Ouka's death, just a little bit? They're all happy, it's all good, and then - boom. Oi vey.
I suppose the battle with La Cruz was exciting to some people... but I hated the guy, and I wanted to see him die. Not just DIE, though - realize that he's lost everything he worked for, and THEN die. So it was kind of unsatisfying to see him go down laughing maniacally. Such a smug bastard. Also, through the whole scene, I kept thinking 'When is this over? Dear gods, it's gone on long enough, let it GO already!'
Anyway. Enough of things I disliked. On to the good parts.
I was almost expecting La Fllaga's death, although it made me sad because he's one of my favorite characters. I understand why it was necessary, though - because it made Ramius furious enough to fire on the Dominion. And Azrael really had to die. His death was great, because we got to see him cringe in horror before it happened. Hah.
I'm evil, aren't I?
Oddly, the thing that stuck out most for me about the ending was Natarle when she said, "Shoot, Murrue Ramius" just before the Dominion was shot down. It showed a connection between those two characters, and I think it was done very, very well. I liked the contrast between those two as the series went on, actually. Ramius being the compassionate captain, and Nartarle being the strict soldier. When they worked together, I think they made a good team because of the mix of attitudes.
Cagalli. It's refreshing to see a female character in anime tell a male character "I'm going to protect you," rather than the other way around. And she handled herself well in Strike Rough, although I wish they'd chosen better colors for it. Ah well.
I rather like Athrun/Cagalli. I found myself looking forward to a kiss scene between them - I knew it was coming, and was anticipating it. They're an interesting couple. I think it'll have to be one of the het couples I really do like.
Kira/Laccus, by comparison, was a little boring. I didn't see any awkwardness, wondering, or much of an interesting build-up. The points where Kira hallucinates that he's seeing Fllay kind of signal that he's not really over her yet, and I think the fact that he and Laccus seem to be taking their relationship a little easier is probably a good thing. But it still doesn't make it more exciting.
Laccus was a fantastic character, though. She seemed like a fairly simple person at the beginning, but the ease she shows in taking command totally belies that. I found myself comparing her to Relena in Gundam Wing, another peace-minded individual, and it only made me like her more. Relena dealt with absolutes; any philosopher could tell you that absolute theories don't work. Laccus was more tolerant, considerably smarter and stronger.
I probably shouldn't mention that she wasn't constantly sighing the main character's name or asking him to come and kill her... but I'm a petty person sometimes, so I will.
I don't see how anyone could not be convinced that Dearka and Yzak are sleeping together. I am more convinced now than I was at the beginning of the series.
I felt badly for Miriallia, particularly in the bit of her they showed us in the OAV, staring at a picture of herself and Tolle together. I think that might be why they (wisely) left whatever might be between her and Dearka at a friendly level - so soon after her boyfriend's death, would she really be that eager to throw herself into someone else's arms?
Plus, Dearka's clearly with Yzak. I don't know why *everyone* doesn't see *that*.
Looking over what I just wrote... I concentrated mostly on the female characters. Huh. They were interesting people, I guess.
It was a good show. I'm glad I was able to watch it.
Maybe I'll ask him about it. I can't seem to figure it out on my own.
Other than that, I worked last night. Fun times. The two ladies who were in before me were complaining about their children - older children, teenaged and college age. They applauded me in my choice of never having them, and thankfully neither one gave me the dreaded "Oh, you'll probably change your mind later on." Actually it was more like, "Never change your mind. You'll regret it."
Heh.
I watched the rest of Gundam Seed.
I'm... not sure what to think about the ending. It was interesting. As far as I could see, there was definite resolution, and that's good. But at the same time, I was vaguely unsatisfied. I'm not too sure why.
Could've been Fllay's last scene. Ye gads! I just about gagged. That was terribly, horribly overdone and trite. I'm sorry. It just... yagh. Why the HELL they had her GHOST come back and comfort Kira just after her death was beyond me, but I'd really like to know what crack they were smoking.
For Weiss Kreuz fans... was anyone else reminded of Ouka's death, just a little bit? They're all happy, it's all good, and then - boom. Oi vey.
I suppose the battle with La Cruz was exciting to some people... but I hated the guy, and I wanted to see him die. Not just DIE, though - realize that he's lost everything he worked for, and THEN die. So it was kind of unsatisfying to see him go down laughing maniacally. Such a smug bastard. Also, through the whole scene, I kept thinking 'When is this over? Dear gods, it's gone on long enough, let it GO already!'
Anyway. Enough of things I disliked. On to the good parts.
I was almost expecting La Fllaga's death, although it made me sad because he's one of my favorite characters. I understand why it was necessary, though - because it made Ramius furious enough to fire on the Dominion. And Azrael really had to die. His death was great, because we got to see him cringe in horror before it happened. Hah.
I'm evil, aren't I?
Oddly, the thing that stuck out most for me about the ending was Natarle when she said, "Shoot, Murrue Ramius" just before the Dominion was shot down. It showed a connection between those two characters, and I think it was done very, very well. I liked the contrast between those two as the series went on, actually. Ramius being the compassionate captain, and Nartarle being the strict soldier. When they worked together, I think they made a good team because of the mix of attitudes.
Cagalli. It's refreshing to see a female character in anime tell a male character "I'm going to protect you," rather than the other way around. And she handled herself well in Strike Rough, although I wish they'd chosen better colors for it. Ah well.
I rather like Athrun/Cagalli. I found myself looking forward to a kiss scene between them - I knew it was coming, and was anticipating it. They're an interesting couple. I think it'll have to be one of the het couples I really do like.
Kira/Laccus, by comparison, was a little boring. I didn't see any awkwardness, wondering, or much of an interesting build-up. The points where Kira hallucinates that he's seeing Fllay kind of signal that he's not really over her yet, and I think the fact that he and Laccus seem to be taking their relationship a little easier is probably a good thing. But it still doesn't make it more exciting.
Laccus was a fantastic character, though. She seemed like a fairly simple person at the beginning, but the ease she shows in taking command totally belies that. I found myself comparing her to Relena in Gundam Wing, another peace-minded individual, and it only made me like her more. Relena dealt with absolutes; any philosopher could tell you that absolute theories don't work. Laccus was more tolerant, considerably smarter and stronger.
I probably shouldn't mention that she wasn't constantly sighing the main character's name or asking him to come and kill her... but I'm a petty person sometimes, so I will.
I don't see how anyone could not be convinced that Dearka and Yzak are sleeping together. I am more convinced now than I was at the beginning of the series.
I felt badly for Miriallia, particularly in the bit of her they showed us in the OAV, staring at a picture of herself and Tolle together. I think that might be why they (wisely) left whatever might be between her and Dearka at a friendly level - so soon after her boyfriend's death, would she really be that eager to throw herself into someone else's arms?
Plus, Dearka's clearly with Yzak. I don't know why *everyone* doesn't see *that*.
Looking over what I just wrote... I concentrated mostly on the female characters. Huh. They were interesting people, I guess.
It was a good show. I'm glad I was able to watch it.
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Natarle's death was, to me, one of the most powerful parts of the finale. I had pretty much hated Natarle throughout the series, because she seemed to be a hardnose with nary an ounce of human compassion -- but she *did* have a redemptive death.
And I am with you a hundred percent on Millie and Dearka. His obvious bond with Yzak aside, she *did* just lose her boyfriend, and that's going to take awhile to get over. (And yet, there's still people in the fandom going, "OMG WHY NO MILLIE/DEARKA ROMANCE IN DESTINY??!?!?!?!?!//11!?!?")
And I told you Azrael and the druggies would make it to the end. And the original druggies may be gone, but . . . there's a brand new crop for Destiny! YAY -- not.
I'm glad you enjoyed the series. It really *is* a good show, and I really wish they'd left well enough alone, because Destiny is, IMHO, an unworthy followup so far. (The flat characters, the nonexistent plot, the bizarre relationship between the new main pilot and his sister's cell phone . . .)
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Nartarle had an awesome death. Actually, I found that I disliked her less as the series went on, particularly after her parting with Ramius and when it's explained that she came from a strict military family. She had a distinct, understandable character. But yes, that last scene gave her the redemption she needed. It was a moving death.
Also, Dearka and Millie could meet up again some years later and get married, and I *still* wouldn't buy it. He and Yzak are just together. That's all there is to it.
I don't know why people just *assume* that there can't be a connection between them that isn't romantic. What is the problem with that? It's not like boys and girls can't interact without wanting to jump each other. What was going on between the two of them had a lot more to do with breaking borders between Naturals and Coordinators than any kind of romantic attraction.
A new bunch of druggies? Wonderful. I like the version of Blue Cosmos in my dream better than the version on the show. A bunch of old people who glow blue, man - that's the way to go.
I'll watch Destiny eventually. Not right now, but one day. It doesn't sound very exciting, though.
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*cringes* I'm sorry. I will NEVER do that again. I feel dirty now. Okay. I know how you dislike that.
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You SHOULD feel dirty, though. :P