tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post6627411744990733659..comments2024-03-28T11:53:04.773-04:00Comments on Hamlette's Soliloquy: "His Last Vow" (2014)Hamlette (Rachel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-88293977899861607712019-05-10T09:20:18.615-04:002019-05-10T09:20:18.615-04:00Oh, but the Abominable Bride is quite well done. ...Oh, but the Abominable Bride is quite well done. I got freaked out by it the first time, like I did with Hounds of Baskerville, but now I like it.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-10692501860410168862019-05-10T09:19:26.174-04:002019-05-10T09:19:26.174-04:00MC, I've come to be really annoyed with the sh...MC, I've come to be really annoyed with the showrunners for taking a fresh, original, realistic female character and turning her into a cliche. Kick-butt female assassins are getting to be a dime a dozen, but intelligent, witty, no-nonsense female characters who get along super well with brilliant men? Rare.<br /><br />Anyway. Yes, I've seen the fourth season. I have not bought it. IHamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-22191164452806603642019-05-08T23:55:31.887-04:002019-05-08T23:55:31.887-04:00Yeah, this one disturbed me, too. I mean, I accide...Yeah, this one disturbed me, too. I mean, I accidentally read spoilers that said Mary was "a villain" (Now that I've seen it, I don't think that is the right description), so I knew it was coming some time. I agree with you that I didn't like that there were no consequences.<br /><br />I was wondering, have you seen the fourth season? Do you like it? Do you think that I Chloe the MovieCritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200752624092560917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-43486370935043209802014-10-17T23:36:53.437-04:002014-10-17T23:36:53.437-04:00Yes, I'm hoping that in season/series 4, they ...Yes, I'm hoping that in season/series 4, they do a really good job dealing with all this, and that Sherlock doesn't literally get away with murder. Fingers crossed!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-11529038753776755142014-10-17T21:37:34.515-04:002014-10-17T21:37:34.515-04:00It's true, there was kind of too much in this ...It's true, there was kind of too much in this episode. I acted pretty insane afterwards. :P There was also more content than usual-- I watched it with my best friend, who skipped certain scenes, but the language seemed cranked up to a higher degree even than is normal and I was reeeeally wishing for ClearPlay. Haha. <br /><br />But anyways, I am in hopes that they will still deal with the Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-72184947434208872992014-03-03T15:17:11.191-05:002014-03-03T15:17:11.191-05:00I think it took me a good two days to recover from...I think it took me a good two days to recover from. I suppose I'll watch it again sometime, but I'm in no hurry.<br /><br />And thanks for the nomination! Victoria of "Hope Writer" nominated me too, so I'll do one post accepting from both of you, how's that?Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-71894412853054587612014-03-03T12:43:40.714-05:002014-03-03T12:43:40.714-05:00I didn't like this one very much, either, it t...I didn't like this one very much, either, it took me 3 days to recover from how disturbed and distressed I was after it ended. I did watch it a second time with my friend though, and it wasn't as bad when I knew what was coming, but I still didn't enjoy it. "The Empty Hearse" was definitely my favorite, too. I can't wait for the next season, now!<br /><br />If you'reLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187051722510749149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-33565066669256533012014-03-03T08:50:14.068-05:002014-03-03T08:50:14.068-05:00Hmm, yeah, I can see how that could be annoying. ...Hmm, yeah, I can see how that could be annoying. I've never been particularly bugged by non-linear storytelling (I love <i>Catch-22</i>, for instance), but I know it doesn't work for everyone. And it can seem gimmicky.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-30624267175476900762014-03-02T20:34:58.566-05:002014-03-02T20:34:58.566-05:00This is my least favourite episode of the series t...This is my least favourite episode of the series too, mainly because I wasn't crazy about the non-linear storytelling. They did that in 'The Sign of Three' as well but in that episode the non-linear storytelling made sense for the wedding speech context and it added to the humour. Here that storytelling felt unnecessary and I think it broke up the flow of the episode. Apart from that Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112080523452829647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-3665820574601880442014-02-25T19:29:15.205-05:002014-02-25T19:29:15.205-05:00Yeah, I can see how that sort of down-and-dirty st...Yeah, I can see how that sort of down-and-dirty style could be appealing, but for me, just didn't work.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-67787080639673581562014-02-25T19:07:06.461-05:002014-02-25T19:07:06.461-05:00I actually enjoyed the episode for the same reason...I actually enjoyed the episode for the same reason you disliked it: the continual sucker punches. For me, I kind of prefer this type of plot with the rapid twists and turns, but I can see why for didn't like it. <br /><br />Interesting thoughts on the lack of consequences, and I think you are right, unless next season mentions it somehow, he does not have to pay for what he did, even if it James the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-2710103339684234282014-02-25T08:29:05.133-05:002014-02-25T08:29:05.133-05:00As my friend Deb Koren pointed out, it's got a...As my friend Deb Koren pointed out, it's got a lot of lazy writing in it. The "just kidding" stuff that you pointed out, for one thing. And the truth is, it is very hard to write ordinary people interestingly, and until this episode, they had been succeeding in making an ordinary Mary interesting. But it's very easy to write an exciting person interestingly, and they seem to Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-37915414111723287632014-02-24T22:00:31.968-05:002014-02-24T22:00:31.968-05:00I didn't like this episode as much as the othe...I didn't like this episode as much as the other two of this season, but it does sound like it bothered you more than me. I definitely see why it bothered you so much. Although, who knows, maybe there will be consequences for Sherlock in the next season. My main annoyance with it is at Moffat for playing with us like that. ("Mary's a bad guy!" "Just kidding!" "Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901639281043602191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-4567913252685400242014-02-24T13:10:45.036-05:002014-02-24T13:10:45.036-05:00At least they only lasted one night! I was a litt...At least they only lasted one night! I was a little worried, but they haven't returned. Whew.<br /><br />And yes, shocking episode. I think I might try to rewatch "The Empty Hearse" quick before it disappears from the PBS site, just to wash HLV out of my memory.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-86992830719418943022014-02-24T12:35:53.837-05:002014-02-24T12:35:53.837-05:00Sorry about the bad dreams Hamlette! :( *hugs*
Th...Sorry about the bad dreams Hamlette! :( *hugs*<br /><br />This was kind of a shocker episode... I think I sat through the whole thing with my jaw on the floor... They packed a lot of punches into Season 3! But overall I quite enjoyed it... I do feel as if I need to re-watch S03. After such a long time of waiting, it seemed like it was over too fast. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981547852199499829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-38378897042323509612014-02-24T09:24:34.178-05:002014-02-24T09:24:34.178-05:00Well, as you can see, "The Empty Hearse"...Well, as you can see, "The Empty Hearse" is my absolute favorite ep of all, and "The Sign of Three" is just kind of in the middle, not one I quite disliked. So the season averages out to be not detestable :-) Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-59725934574979492842014-02-24T09:11:31.320-05:002014-02-24T09:11:31.320-05:00Aww, sorry for the bad dreams. This season is by f...Aww, sorry for the bad dreams. This season is by far my favorite and I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as much. :(Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-28397932074982848492014-02-24T09:05:42.565-05:002014-02-24T09:05:42.565-05:00Not exactly nightmares, but anxiety dreams for sur...Not exactly nightmares, but anxiety dreams for sure. All better now, at least! Thanks for the sympathy :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-25896163635834162922014-02-24T09:05:15.961-05:002014-02-24T09:05:15.961-05:00The girlfriend part didn't bother me quite so ...The girlfriend part didn't bother me quite so much because in the canon story this is based on, "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton," Sherlock Holmes used that very trick to gain access to the blackmailer's house. So I just found that part amusing.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-47716573423143997292014-02-24T08:58:28.939-05:002014-02-24T08:58:28.939-05:00Oh, I love action- and plot-crammed episodes/movie...Oh, I love action- and plot-crammed episodes/movies/books/etc, but this one didn't let you recover from one emotional gut-punch before they tossed another at you. Which may have been their intention, but I found it distasteful.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-77980665506279805702014-02-24T08:57:07.389-05:002014-02-24T08:57:07.389-05:00Yeah, I've been reading a lot of glowing revie...Yeah, I've been reading a lot of glowing reviews of it, but to me... it's kind of like they broke everything that was so cool about the previous two episodes.<br /><br />I'll be sure to check out your sister's blog! More Shakespeare is always a good thing :-DHamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-59355732782586792642014-02-24T08:24:19.515-05:002014-02-24T08:24:19.515-05:00I'm sorry it gave you nightmares. :(I'm sorry it gave you nightmares. :(Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-86166223844162052242014-02-24T04:17:13.438-05:002014-02-24T04:17:13.438-05:00I think that out of the three episodes from season...I think that out of the three episodes from season three this was my least favourite. <br />There was just so many things I didn't like about it, sure it had its good points but it just was a bit too much with Sherlock having a girlfriend and Charles Augustus Magnusson was a creep! Vellvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04713442958776943063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-91554451486966939772014-02-23T20:18:30.727-05:002014-02-23T20:18:30.727-05:00oh, I'm sorry you disliked this one! It was ac...oh, I'm sorry you disliked this one! It was actually my favorite of this season. I agree that sometimes it can be difficult when there's a lot going on in a single episode, but I didn't feel that way about this one. It kept me quite on the edge of my seat, and I missed that feeling- the first two episodes of season 3, while enjoyable, just weren't as fast-paced and mystery-driven Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-9905782760800137742014-02-23T20:13:42.773-05:002014-02-23T20:13:42.773-05:00That's a shame you didn't like this episod...That's a shame you didn't like this episode...I though it was brilliant, especially the mind palace scene! To each his own, as my mom says. <br /><br /> Oh, my sister just got a blog: http://www.thefarsideofforever.blogspot.com/ and she's a Shakespearean lover like you.Ivy Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742281977062799876noreply@blogger.com