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Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 8:30
AM
Subject: [NTML] New Episode: The Way of
Invisibility
Sooo... what did everyone think of today's episode? I thought
it was
the best one yet, especially with how they empahsized their
ninja
abilities!
Discuss! (with spoilers added, of
course)
~HT
SPOILER SPACE (too tired to type anything
clever :)
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Well, first off, HT, I think you've got yourself a
new signature quote from Splinter after Casey makes an unexpected visit
to the lair: "Next time, it would be wise to heed the ancient Japanese
proverb: phone first!" Didn't know that was a proverb! I actually
laughed hard at that one! And Splinter installed the Clapper, such an
eighties thing! Too funny!
Mikey's scream when Casey broke the DVD player was
utterly classic. Perfect pitch, too. I think I would have howled
exactly the same way! Also loved how Don covered up his invention when
Casey walked over to him.
CASEY: Whatcha workin' on?
DON: Uh, boring stuff. Really, really boring
stuff.
All of Casey's actions reminded me of Dan Berger's
strip on the official website. The time when the TMNT were gone for
so long and Splinter made Casey a roommate. Big mistake. Like when
Casey comes out with his fist stuck through the TV: "Yo!
Splinty! Somethin's wrong wit yer TV!" Even in the cartoon, the
guy can get on poor Splinter's nerves. Don't think they ever met in the
old cartoon. Can anyone remember?
The usage of an invisible device is something real
ninja trainers would not be too pleased about. Real invisibility is used
with the body, mind, and spirit, not of some little cute pin you stick on
your chest! That's the easy way to do it! If the student is
completely invisible and can get in as many hits as he wants, it would be
cheating! Of course, who ever said Shredder played fairly?! Those
Turtle Vision Heat Sensor Goggles really came in handy. "After all, an
invisible body is still a warm body." Don quotes so
intelligently. Dunno about you guys but I thought Casey looked
hysterical with the goggles on over his hockey mask. Says Mike, "That's
a good look for you!" Didn't matter, I was still laughing at it.
:D
And those three people at the end of the ep!
All right, we knew it was going to happen sooner or later. This is
definitely going into the Utroms storyline! Incase no one read those
issues, the Utroms took human form before they revealed their true identities
which resemble closely to Lord Krang. Um, hope that wasn't a spoiler
within a spoiler space! :P I wonder with the Utroms now
appearing, maybe Renet will appear, too? Not in this season but maybe
the next one? That'd be awesome!
April wasn't in it again, but that's okay. If
she was in them all, we'd grow tired of her very fast. Besides, I don't
see my friends every single day. Well, they all live far away but,
you know what I mean. It'd start to get old after
awhile.
All in all, I thought "The Way of Invisibility" was
a very well-written episode with great laughs and wonderful
action. Action always has to be good. Loved how Raph got to do
Leo's split-kicker during the battle. lol! I really liked the ep,
though, I think missing out on the prologue made it seem even
shorter. I know the prologue is only a sample of what's to come, but I
still regret not getting it on tape.
The upcoming ep looks like the initiation of Casey's friend, Angel, wanting to join the Purple
Dragons. I vaguely remember reading the synopsis on the official
site. And when the camera panned to the TMNT, I must admit they
look damn good in those street clothes! Raph looked like such
a homey! They should make action figures like that. Street Smart
Turtles. Collect them all! I'd sure buy them in a heart
beat! :D
Brinatello
