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Post by shywriter on Sept 26, 2009 3:15:44 GMT -5
I am with you on Gibbs doing an impersonation of the Flash  . I know I nit pick but I can't believe they don't have someone on staff with enough military knowledge to fact check this stuff. Its a military themed show and theres hundreds of military advisors working in Hollywood for just this purpose. Or of physics -- that whole 'speed of light' thing/two places at once thing -- how did Gibbs manage to cover a mile in about 20 sec? It was the one thing Mr. Shy grumbled about out loud, and he usually has the good sense not to blaspheme complain comment about the show, especially while it's on. (this seems to be the sticking point for most people commenting. The best interpretation I saw suggested that Gibbs really is Superman.) [/size] ;D [/quote] Actually close to what caught my attention, that the terrorist -- no slouch, they'd have us believe -- was facing that open window, Tony mentioned that he'd be dead by sniper in 30 sec, and the guy stood there, no doubt enthralled by MW's charm and stunning good looks, and just sort of blinked a 'huh?' Still -- much much new goodness. Of all the ways they could have done this one, they picked pretty well. And this means we're supposed to have warmer fuzzies for Vance, too? (okay by me, I've loved him ever since he took McGee on with the computer knowledge & gave him that toothpick). just rewatched the episode, got to say I saw Logan in Tony in some bits of this episode. The immediate similarity that hit me was 'poor guy thought his honee was dead before anything happened, just like Cousin Logan') |
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Post by Michele on Sept 26, 2009 4:08:33 GMT -5
Tony: (to Gibbs) You know, in Arabic, the word for 'desert' is 'Sahara' so Sahara Desert is actually Desert Desert. A lot of sand.
Tony: (to McGee) But, it's computers? It's your thing! If I had a thing, I'd show it off all the time.
Gibbs (entering): There are rules against that, DiNozzo.
About Claire Connel from the DEA as she's being interviewed by Gibbs)
Tony: You know its all about chemistry. The zingness the pa!
McGee: What is pa?
Tony: Pa? You know? Gotta know how to zig when I zag. Gotta now how to bob when you weave. (referring to Gibbs) Walk when he rolls. That's the pa of it all. Pa!
McGee: She's unflappable.
Tony: She's unflappable.
(door opens and a crying Claire rushes out. Gibbs follows her out.)
Gibbs: Strike one.
Tony: Well, I told you about the, the Brains, I told you about the Guts, I told you about the Muscle, the Scientist, the Politician, the Leader, I told you about every member of the Team, except myself, the part I play.
Saleem: Which is?
Tony: I'm the Wild Card. I'm the guy who looks at the reality in front of him and refuses to accept it. Like right now, I should be terrified, right? But I'm not, 'cause I just can't stop thinking about the movie True Lies, you know where Arnie's strapped to the chair and shot full of truth serum, and picks his cuffs and kills everybody? You have 30 seconds to live, Saleem.
(Tony speaking on the phone)
Heather: Tony.
Tony: (Startled, quickly shoves phone headset into his drawer) Nothing!
Heather: Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. Are you Special Agent DiNozzo?
Tony: No, I am.
Tony: Our team leader is the fearless Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Former Gunnery Sergeant Marine sniper, Coffee aficionado, and functional mute.
Gibbs: Some idiot smuggled a Koala on a submarine.
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Post by Mr.Clark on Sept 26, 2009 5:46:00 GMT -5
I know I nit pick but I can't believe they don't have someone on staff with enough military knowledge to fact check this stuff. Its a military themed show and theres hundreds of military advisors working in Hollywood for just this purpose. I am with you on Gibbs doing an impersonation of the Flash . If I was being a nitpicker I'd question a plan that depends on the terrorists keeping the blinds open ;D I liked the ep, thought they mixed the comedy of the flashbacks from the summer with the intensity of the interrogation really well and that is not an easy thing to do. The comedy flashback kind of annoyed me but thats more of a personal dislike for shows that run the gambit like a manic depressive. One of the things that bugs me about Rescue Me, one of the best comedic shows out there but sometimes they'll go from comedy to tragedy in the span of 30 seconds and my emotional involvement just doesn't adjust that quickly. |
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Post by AngelZ on Sept 27, 2009 18:57:52 GMT -5
While I enjoyed the T2 duo (Tony/Timmy), there is something about Ziva's character that irked me. I know that I'm going to be egged for saying this but I had come to the point where I just didn't care if she lived or died. I loved Tony's line about 'get over yourself' because that's exactly how I was feeling about her. I say 'was' because I'm keeping an open mind about her for the next season. I adored Ziva when she first arrived on the scene (an absolute breath of fresh air) but lately I found her to be quite grating. I hope they can bring a new spark to her character.  It's a shame that the show had Gibbs doing his best impersonation of the Flash. It ends up being the last thing you remember about the ep. While the show has a huge audience, it continuously fights for 'drama credibility'. Having the Flash being the most commented on aspect of the episode is not helping. |
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Post by Aerie on Oct 1, 2009 11:41:56 GMT -5
I was in NYC on vacation but a friend showed up with this episode. I liked it a lot. I loved seeing the team together and the ending was superb. Kudos to Director Vance for making it special.  I couldn't find any eggs. We are so hard on the women characters in our shows. Okay, I only know about DA and NCIS, but jeez - poor Asha, Kate, Jenny and now Ziva. My criticism of Ziva is that she appears to be shallow by forgiving Tony so quickly for killing her long time co-worker, friend and lover. Tony shouldn't have gone to Ziva's apartment. He knew there was a chance that Rivkin could be there and he went without backup.  Maybe he jumped in a super-jeep or helicoptor after the kill shot and sped to the building. ;D Maybe he had his cape - remember, Gibbs is superman. |
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Post by Mr.Clark on Oct 1, 2009 20:27:14 GMT -5
Maybe he jumped in a super-jeep or helicoptor after the kill shot and sped to the building. ;D Maybe he had his cape - remember, Gibbs is superman. I think what bothered me most about the Flash bit was that it wasn't necessary. They could have just as easily showed a team of Seals or Marines or whoever kicking down the door and killing the guy. But no we have to give Gibb's as many melo-dramatic-hero moments as we can possibly fit in a 42 minute script. |
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Post by AngelZ on Oct 1, 2009 22:15:24 GMT -5
Agreed. Just knowing that Gibbs shot the guy would have been enough. Flashy Gibbs was tacky.
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