Thursday, May 27, 2010

The End



---Caution: Contains Spoilers---

Overall, the six years were worth it. At its finest, Lost was incredibly moving, intelligent, and always left you wanting more. At its lowest, it was still entertaining.

It's been four days since the final episode, and I'm not sure where I'd put it.

Those final few minutes with Jack stumbling through the jungle - great. Him smiling when he sees Kate and the others flying off the island - excellent. His eye closing - fuckin' fantastic.

The alternate reality/purgatory/limbo-land side-flashes had their moments too. I was even okay with them when it started becoming an island reunion party. That all went out the window when they entered the church. Not because of the religious connotations, but because it erased the shows history of being dangerous. Watching something like Charlie's death is going to see far less moving now.

i wasn't expecting a fucked up Twin Peaks-esque ending, but I was expecting the show to keep its balls.

Intro

In case you're not aware, the title of this blog is a nod to Stand by Me, one of my favorite films, and a great way to start off the summer. Pair with The Sandlot for a great double feature.

Call me pessimistic, but I can't imagine there ever being a better time than summer as a kid. Being older has its advantages, but it's hard to beat only having to worry about what kind of popsicle you wanted.