When 'Lost' was in its prime, it was must-watch television. Remember first watching it, found it remarkably easy to get into, was hooked from the start and was on Season 3 by the end of one week. The general consensus is that the final season is a disappointment and cannot disagree.
"Three Minutes" is not Season 2, or 'Lost', at its best. Not like "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Orientation", "The Other 48 Days", "The 23rd Psalm", "One of Them", "Lockdown", "Two for the Road" and "?" as far as the previous Season 2 episodes go. Nonetheless it is a very good that does an awful lot right and doesn't do much wrong as such.
It is not one of the most tense or thrilling episodes of 'Lost' or of the season and it may not say much illuminating about Michael or what is already known.
A lot engages and interests though. Everything concerning the captivity and the Others maintains the viewer's attention and has one eager to see what happens later on. What "Three Minutes" does brilliantly is setting up the events for the finale, in a way that shocks and intrigues.
One, from my perspective, is not entirely whether to understand Michael's point of view as he goes through every parent's worst nightmare and the great lengths in handling the predicament or hate him for his actions before, during and after this episode. Everything with Locke is great, then again one doesn't expect anything less from a character so great.
As one expects from 'Lost', it's all well acted especially by Harold Perrineau and Terry O'Quinn.
Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "Three Minutes", as always making the most of the island setting. The writing provokes thought, the direction is solid throughout and it's nicely scored.
In conclusion, very good and sets things up brilliantly if not a show high-point or the show at its most illuminating or thrilling. It certainly compels one to keep watching what is to follow. 8/10 Bethany Cox
"Three Minutes" is not Season 2, or 'Lost', at its best. Not like "Man of Science, Man of Faith", "Orientation", "The Other 48 Days", "The 23rd Psalm", "One of Them", "Lockdown", "Two for the Road" and "?" as far as the previous Season 2 episodes go. Nonetheless it is a very good that does an awful lot right and doesn't do much wrong as such.
It is not one of the most tense or thrilling episodes of 'Lost' or of the season and it may not say much illuminating about Michael or what is already known.
A lot engages and interests though. Everything concerning the captivity and the Others maintains the viewer's attention and has one eager to see what happens later on. What "Three Minutes" does brilliantly is setting up the events for the finale, in a way that shocks and intrigues.
One, from my perspective, is not entirely whether to understand Michael's point of view as he goes through every parent's worst nightmare and the great lengths in handling the predicament or hate him for his actions before, during and after this episode. Everything with Locke is great, then again one doesn't expect anything less from a character so great.
As one expects from 'Lost', it's all well acted especially by Harold Perrineau and Terry O'Quinn.
Visually, 'Lost' continues to be stylish, atmospheric and beautiful in "Three Minutes", as always making the most of the island setting. The writing provokes thought, the direction is solid throughout and it's nicely scored.
In conclusion, very good and sets things up brilliantly if not a show high-point or the show at its most illuminating or thrilling. It certainly compels one to keep watching what is to follow. 8/10 Bethany Cox