Necrotongue

This review could be a direct follow-up to the last one. The creators irked me with a musical in the previous episode, barely giving me a breather, and now, they almost succeeded in offing me with a wedding. A wedding at a school. Humor was in short supply here (or at least the kind I could detect), and the sole amusing moment came courtesy of Pierce's camera, expertly distinguishing between friends and intruders. / Lesson learned: Rivers are not the only things that shouldn't be stepped into twice.

I'm clueless about why the creators decide to ruin every Christmas episode. Is Dan Harmon secretly a Jehovah's Witness or something? If any sitcom creators want their hard work to go down the drain, all they need to do is ditch the humor, start rhyming in the dialogues, and transform the whole shebang into a musical. And just when I thought the cancellation of the Glee club promised a good time. What a letdown. / Lesson learned: Want to get on my nerves? Start singing.

The last couple of episodes had me hooked, but this time around, I was disappointed. Well, at least partially. Abed, though, nailed Batman, so I didn't go so low with my rating. However, all the foosball shenanigans didn't do much for me, and I wasn't thrilled about how they sidelined the rest of the study group characters. / Lesson learned: Don't let childhood demons catch up with you.

At the beginning, this episode didn't really grab me because Abed had already dabbled in documentaries before, and it felt like the creators could use some fresh ideas. However, as the plot unfolded, the episode began to entertain me. Let's be clear; the script and execution weren't mind-blowing, but I still found some humor that made me laugh, and I didn't feel bored or annoyed. / Lesson learned: It was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Oh man, what a load of nonsense. It was so absurd that I couldn't help but burst out laughing. The creators once again entertained me in a way that made me throw my stars like an experienced ninja. Every key character had their moment, and they all made the most of it. But the real star was the humor. And now, if you will, a moment of silence for Horsebot 3000. Thank you. / Lesson learned: Don't drink Jesus' blood; he might want to drink yours.

Today's rewatch wasn't my first, of course, but I felt it was time to jot down my thoughts on the movie. Well, I have to admit that the film still resonates with me after all these years. It's got well-executed action, suspense, and that gloomy atmosphere. However, now that I'm not twelve anymore, I couldn't overlook what was, and I think still is, its main message. When a country sends its soldiers into a war conflict that ends in defeat, these soldiers become, in a way, unwanted upon their return, serving as a reminder of that loss. The United States essentially cast aside the Vietnamese veterans, and I'm not just talking about the politicians. Many of these guys were sent to a place they didn't want to be, to do things they didn't want to do, and upon their return (if they returned), they often believed that human life, including their own, had little value. Instead of help, they found everyone turning their backs on them. This movie highlighted that stark reality. / Lesson learned: When someone points "the pig" at you, it may not be as funny as it sounds.

In my previous review, I mentioned how I don't get bored during those long walks in the maze of corridors, and the fourth episode only solidified that notion. It feels like the series is pushing even greater demands on my heavily tested and already worn-out brain cells. I took a glance in the mirror to make sure smoke wasn't coming out of my head yet. It seems that critical overheating of the circuits isn't happening just yet, so hopefully, I can handle it. If things get tough, I guess I can always perform a self-trepanation with an electric drill, right? I had a blast. There was food for thought. The acting performances were stellar, the oppressive atmosphere turned into a horror-filled one, and I just hope the security guard has good reflexes because I wouldn't want to lose my favorite character. / Lesson learned: Don't mess with your innie.

This is the second episode in the season which doesn't seem to fit into the series. It was only linked to the main story by the setting and some familiar characters, but in terms of the plot, it felt like a completely different direction. The upside to the whole situation is that I saw a similar development coming, so I don't feel much disappointment, and that's fine.

Last time, the whole alternate timelines thing really got me hyped, and when I heard the fifth episode was going to be Halloween-themed, I was pumped like a kid in a candy store. Unfortunately, what I got wasn't the epic Halloween experience I was hoping for—it was more like a weird, half-hearted party with some spooky stories thrown in. Unlike the dice-rolling in the last episode, this one just didn't do it for me. Honestly, Dan dropped the ball on this one. / Lesson learned: Do you want to analyze your own psyche? There are probably less horrifying activities out there.

This episode blew me away. Six different timelines were a great idea; the series needed more of them and much earlier. When I think about it, the episodes I enjoyed the most were the paintball episode, the Halloween episode, and this one. Chang was missing, and to make up for it, humor wasn't. Win-win :-) / Lesson learned: Three timelines later, a butterfly flaps its wings and you're dead.