Pretentious_Viewer

This episode was epic. This, along with episode 74, had the best animation and music in the entire season. The build up to the ending sequence was amazing. I need Part 2 of S4 NOW.

Just. Everything. The voice acting. The animation. The music. The character moments. I really don't want this season to end. I can't believe there's only one episode left. The last 15 weeks have flown by so quickly.

Nothing really to say. Just keep up the great work, MAPPA. Loving the season so far.

Loving the parallelism between Gabi and Eren. Both so full of hate for the people they believe are responsible for their misery. And just like Eren knows that "in the Walls, across the sea, we're the same", Gabi is learning the true nature of the "devils of Paradis island". Also, the scenery in this anime was so beautiful. Those trees and that lakes made me a simp for MAPPA.

Great episode, can't wait for the next. As a manga reader, I know what's going to happen but even then I'm just loving the fact that I get to see the storyline animated. xD

Dark is ambitious and it's mind bending. Honestly, it makes Inception look like basic arithmetic. The story line is so grand, so complicated, so intricate that by the time I had reached the season 2 finale, I was certain that something would go wrong in season 3. I was certain that within this convoluted web that was so masterfully woven by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese at least one thread would be left misplaced or forgotten. I was wrong. The creators achieved the impossible and concluded the story in a way that was both satisfying and without fault. That alone garners the respect of critics and audiences alike. But it's not the execution of the plot which made me love this show. Nor was it the stunning cinematography, the mesmorising soundtrack, the great direction, or the impressive acting. No, what made this show special and what made me love this show was it's ability to create a story that provided an emotional impact. The creators could have just focused on the sci-fi aspects of the show and it would have still been great and would have certainly left us all in awe. But no, they decided to add a personal touch to it. They decided to make all these events and plotlines mean something. They created characters for us that we can relate to on an almost primal level and as such we care so deeply for them. And the product was a touching and heart-wrenching story that resonated across the hearts of almost everyone who watched it. Dark has sealed itself inside my heart where I'm sure it will remain forever, and for that reason I thank the creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese for this incredible show and recommend everyone to watch it.

That's it. That's all I'm writing about this film. Now go watch it if you haven't already.

People have already said this countless times before about this film, and I'll say it again; this film is not your typical horror film. You might like that, you might not. I loved it. I watch a lot of horror films, and it's always refreshing to find a film that attempts to do something different with the genre. It's not set in some creepy location like an asylum, or an old mansion, or a camping site in the middle of some dark woods. Instead, it's set in a bright and sunny village in the middle of Sweden. Visually, the film isn't dark. The scares don't play off a nighttime setting (in fact, I think only two scenes in the film take place during the night), but instead everything is set in the middle of the day where it's light and there's no shadows or chilling wind. The film is visually quite beautiful and aesthetic, with colourful shots of nature, and an overall amazing cinematography. And yet, every shot and every take of the flowers and the mountains and the trees feel so eerie and unsettling. It's something you have to watch to experience. The characters are well-built, and most importantly, they feel real from the way they talk to the way they interact with one another. I'll take this moment to highlight the main character, Dani, a well-written character who is brilliantly portrayed by Florence Pugh. I could keep praising the film, because I loved it that much, but I don't want to spoil too much. Just go watch it. It's definitely worth it.

The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because of the efforts of the amazing cast and crew. The cinematography, the VFX, the set pieces, and the acting (Emilia Clarke outdid herself this season), were all brilliant. Issue was, the entire episode I was too busy losing my head over the appalling writing to truly appreciate what the cast and crew had achieved. There's a lot too say about how rushed the ending was and how incoherent the narrative was. There's a lot to say about how the writers butchered the development of characters and their story arcs. I just want to focus on some in-world plot holes that I can't get my head around. 1. The Dothraki are known for their violent and barbaric nature. Are we supposed to assume that after sailing all the way to Westeros with the promise of rewards, they just kindly left after their Queen was murdered without causing an uproar? 2. With the death of Dany, the destruction of major houses such as the Freys, Tyrells, and Lannisters (excluding Tyrion), an enormous power vacuum now exists. Are we to accept that none of the lords and nobles began fighting for that power? Instead, they just elected a crippled nobody (to the viewers, he is Bran, but how many of those lords and nobles know him other than "son of Ned Stark"?). Sure, that's how lords and nobles have worked in history. No greed or hunger for power. Just unwavering trust in a no one. 3. The North gains independence, but no one else? Dorne, that has always been known for its rebellious nature, just agrees to stay within the Seven (now six) kingdoms? The Iron Islands? Nope? No one says "hey, if the North gets independence, so do we"? Nice. Makes sense. 4. The Northmen are known for their loyal and honourable nature. Are you to tell me that they just sat by as their King, Jon, was exiled? No outcry, no retaliation, they just move on and got a new ruler, Sansa. Speaking of which, why was Jon exiled, exactly? Jon could have been brought back once the Unsullied left, and they would have never known. 5. The new Small council makes no sense. Sam hasn't forged a full chain and yet he is Grand Maester. He has also broken his vow of celibacy by not only doing it with a girl, but impregnating her. Why is Bronn there when he is known for his dishonest nature? And Brienne? Isn't she sworn to Sansa? 6. The Unsullied murdered innocent women and children, yet they didn't kill Jon the moment after he stabbed Dany. They just arrested him and even opened up talks with lords and nobles regarding his fate. For an army that is supposedly so loyal to their Queen, they really let her murderer off.

I could keep going on, but I'll stop. You get the point. Thanks D&D, for allowing hubris to be your downfall. R.I.P GoT. May Martin save us all.

The Rains of Castemere killed off a lot of major characters. We gave it a 9.9/10 on iMDB. Baelor killed off the beloved Ned Stark. We gave it a 9.6/10. We as a fandom will come to terms with our favourite characters dying if their storyline is given justice. That's all we ask for. Filling up an episode with violence, death, and carnage does not work if you completely butcher the story and the characters. Jaime's character development was rendered worthless in this one episode as he reverted back to his old, Cersei-loving self. Jon, with all the build up he has undergone to turn him into an admired leader and warrior, has become nothing more than Dany's little pet. I'm just pointing out these two because they were my favourite characters, but they were not the only ones butchered by D&D's writing. Tyrion, Varys, Dany, Cersei and so many characters have been ruined by the awful, nonsensical writing of these two men. The death of character development was just one issue with this episode, and this season, as a whole. There's much more that is wrong with it, but honestly I'm too depressed to write them all out. R.I.P Game of Thrones. Martin, save us.

Let me just say this. Season 5 and 7 were considered "bad" by GoT standards. Season 8 so far, and this episode in particular, are "bad" by T.V standards. This isn't a bad GoT episode, it's actually a bad episode. You get me?

I've never written a review for a GoT episode, but I had to for this. The only reason I'm giving this a 7/10 is due to the monumental amount of effort the cast and crew invested into the making of this episode. The set designs, the production value, the CGI, the mammoth battle sequences, and the acting of the cast members. I can only imagine how tiring it was for the cast and crew during those 55 long days and nights. I applaud their perseverance. Yet, the entire time I watched this episode, not for a minute could I stop and appreciate their efforts. The writing was just that mediocre. The main characters were shrouded with layers upon layers of plot armour. Jamie and Podrick are backed into a corner by an army of the undead yet somehow fend them off. Tyrion, Sansa, Varys, and Gilly are trapped in the crypts with the undead yet somehow survive with only two daggers. Jon Snow gets surrounded by the undead but manages to fight them off long enough for Dany to save him. I could keep going on. The writers took the realism aspect that GoT is infamous for and tossed it in the rubbish bin. You hype up the Long Night for 8 seasons and paint the White Walkers as the supreme supernatural threat of the series only for them to be defeated in one episode without any casualty from the main characters. There were a few noticeable continuity mistakes between the transition of scenes, but those can be forgiven. You take on the huge task that was this battle sequence, there's bound to be some mistakes. The script, however, can not be forgiven. Hardhome was on a smaller scale yet I consider it leagues above this episode. It's a shame. Let's hope the last three episodes can make up for this.

You know what surprised me the most about this film? It's that it had some minor problems that - in any other film - would bug me out, but in this film, I honestly didn't care about them. The small issues here and there were overshadowed greatly by the sum brilliance of the film. What issues? First of all, the inconsistent tones in some scenes. You would expect that a film carrying such a grim premise would not be providing as much humour as this film does. Captain America delivers a serious address to the Avengers only for Rocket and Antman to respond with humorous remarks. I recall some moments where a very serious scene transitioned into a humorous one that completely disrespected what the previous scene had tried to establish. But like I said, a minor issue, mostly because the humour was restricted to the first act of the film. And that brings me to my second issue, the first act. The first act had some incredible moments. Thanos getting his head chopped off was COMPLETELY unexpected and made for a truly icon scene. But after that, it went downhill for a bit. The pacing slowed down to the point the film felt sluggish. I remember in the cinema feeling as if I was pushing against a blockade in a river, trying to push it away so the river could continue running its course. It did not help that most of the scenes in the first act were revealed in the trailer so you felt as if you were rewatching instead of experiencing something new. What else? There probably are a few issues here and there that others will pick out, but that's all for me. Did these issues ruin the film? ABSOLUTELY NOT. The film was incredible. It's leagues above any MCU film. I am usually quite critical of MCU films (rating most of them as B-rated action films) but this was a great film. The last two acts were so utterly brilliant that they outweighed the first act. The execution was excellent and a testimony to the skills of the Russo brothers, each character was given their own moment to shine and develop, the plot served up many plot twists that diverted expectations, and God damn it, was it emotional. There is literally no way you can not watch this film. Even if you're not an MCU fan. Just watch Civil War and Infinity War (that's all you need to fill you in on what's happening in Endgame), and then just watch it. Do it. It will provide you with a cinematic experience like no other.

P.S: Another minor issue I had was the scene where all the females united. I'm all for female representation, but it was so clearly forced that it added for a :/ moment during what was one of the best battle scenes I've ever witnessed in film.

It goes without saying that the animation is the best part of this film. It's absolutely spectacular and watching the film was nothing less than a breath-taking experience. Honestly, this film is a modern masterpiece and its incredible and unique animation style will no doubt serve as a benchmark for animators of the future. A plus point is that the film isn't all style and does carry substance. The characters are charming and enjoyable to watch, and the film provides genuinely funny moments that are woven into a touching and ultimately heart-warming narrative.