Post by ruthierocks on Sept 21, 2004 15:31:09 GMT -5
Thoughts on the episode? Here's mine. Please don't read if you didn't see the episode. Contains major spoilers:
The Best Laid Plans
Season 9, Episode 2
Premiered: Sept. 20, 2004
Grade: B-
Summary: A day after "Dropping Trou", Eric and Annie get off to a bad start with Simon. Ruthie and Martin are still angry with each other, but eventually work it out. The twins have another bad day. Lucy and Kevin find out that the baby is a girl.
Review: This episode started off so bad that I thought there was no hope for it. I was wrong. The acting was worse than bad on everyone's account, the story was horrible, and what was with that game of questions between Matt and Eric? I'm not sure, but the episode went uphill from there, thank God.
Why was everyone so worried about Ruthie apologizing to Martin? I didn't care for how they treated her. Not to mention, the acting on their and Mackenzie's part was lot less than spectacular. Why did Kevin laugh at her? If I was treated that way, I'd have something to say. It's a wonder Ruthie didn't. It's like she was completely out of character. We haven't seen enough of her this season to decide whether or not she's changed since last year, so that was kind of random.
Why, may I ask, do I hate Simon so much now? David Gallagher is doing a fine job of playing him, but the character has changed so much in such a short time. Maybe I just miss the little kid he was in the first three seasons. Watching him grow up into an idiot wasn't the most fun thing in the world. Maybe he'll get his life on track, but I don't know. I think Eric's therapy suggestion is a good idea.
The one thing that was consistently good throughout this episode was Beverley Mitchell's portrayal of Lucy. She played the mood swings perfectly. You could see Lucy's fears and happiness. For the first time in two years, I didn't hate Lucy. I actually felt sorry for her. That's a good thing for an actor to make you care for a character.
The episode did get better, though, even if Matt did go around preaching his newly found wisdom for anyone with ears. The scene between Ruthie and Matt was beautiful and perfectly acted. Lately I've been disappointed with Mack's acting, but that scene alone reminded me of the reason I keep my site. She was convincing, sweet, and clever at the same time. That's what Ruthie Camden used to be. Maybe she's coming back.
I pity everyone involved with the show when it comes to one thing. The twins. They can not act at all. Look at their acting compared to Mack's at that age. She was a little older, but she did so much better than them. I wonder if the crew realizes the huge mistake they made with casting the Brinos. Good grief.
I thought the scene with Eric talking to Simon was good. Simon showed emotional damage, which is good because the rest of the episode and the previous one had been completely shallow, aside from when Ruthie teared up a little. I'd really love to see Simon's struggles throughout the season. Although I do admit that I miss the "perfect" version of the Camden's.
The last scene was great. They couldn't have ended the episode better. The acting was very good, the dialogue wasn't beyond cheesy, and it was incredibly sweet. Lucy's having a girl! I knew she would.
Review © Star Mackenzie Rosman 2004
The Best Laid Plans
Season 9, Episode 2
Premiered: Sept. 20, 2004
Grade: B-
Summary: A day after "Dropping Trou", Eric and Annie get off to a bad start with Simon. Ruthie and Martin are still angry with each other, but eventually work it out. The twins have another bad day. Lucy and Kevin find out that the baby is a girl.
Review: This episode started off so bad that I thought there was no hope for it. I was wrong. The acting was worse than bad on everyone's account, the story was horrible, and what was with that game of questions between Matt and Eric? I'm not sure, but the episode went uphill from there, thank God.
Why was everyone so worried about Ruthie apologizing to Martin? I didn't care for how they treated her. Not to mention, the acting on their and Mackenzie's part was lot less than spectacular. Why did Kevin laugh at her? If I was treated that way, I'd have something to say. It's a wonder Ruthie didn't. It's like she was completely out of character. We haven't seen enough of her this season to decide whether or not she's changed since last year, so that was kind of random.
Why, may I ask, do I hate Simon so much now? David Gallagher is doing a fine job of playing him, but the character has changed so much in such a short time. Maybe I just miss the little kid he was in the first three seasons. Watching him grow up into an idiot wasn't the most fun thing in the world. Maybe he'll get his life on track, but I don't know. I think Eric's therapy suggestion is a good idea.
The one thing that was consistently good throughout this episode was Beverley Mitchell's portrayal of Lucy. She played the mood swings perfectly. You could see Lucy's fears and happiness. For the first time in two years, I didn't hate Lucy. I actually felt sorry for her. That's a good thing for an actor to make you care for a character.
The episode did get better, though, even if Matt did go around preaching his newly found wisdom for anyone with ears. The scene between Ruthie and Matt was beautiful and perfectly acted. Lately I've been disappointed with Mack's acting, but that scene alone reminded me of the reason I keep my site. She was convincing, sweet, and clever at the same time. That's what Ruthie Camden used to be. Maybe she's coming back.
I pity everyone involved with the show when it comes to one thing. The twins. They can not act at all. Look at their acting compared to Mack's at that age. She was a little older, but she did so much better than them. I wonder if the crew realizes the huge mistake they made with casting the Brinos. Good grief.
I thought the scene with Eric talking to Simon was good. Simon showed emotional damage, which is good because the rest of the episode and the previous one had been completely shallow, aside from when Ruthie teared up a little. I'd really love to see Simon's struggles throughout the season. Although I do admit that I miss the "perfect" version of the Camden's.
The last scene was great. They couldn't have ended the episode better. The acting was very good, the dialogue wasn't beyond cheesy, and it was incredibly sweet. Lucy's having a girl! I knew she would.
Review © Star Mackenzie Rosman 2004
