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2.15 Deja Voodoo Johnny: "What are you, the Vince Lombardi of existentialism now?" This was like a cross between Groundhog Day and one of my favorite Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, "Cause and Effect," the one with the repeating time loop. That long vision at the beginning (the one that we didn't know was a vision) really had me going; I actually jumped when she was shot. The second and succeeding times, though, I knew it was coming; I can see things when they're actually obvious. There was a major clue during the first vision that it was a vision: Johnny wasn't getting more visions whenever he touched Natalie. I noticed it but didn't realize what it meant. During the second vision, he anticipated everything she did and said without telling her he was a psychic. The third time through, he told her everything, and he ended up going out a window. The fourth time was dialogue-free montage, which I found absolutely delightful. The final time showed us again what a basically good guy Johnny is. The only thing I immediately picked up on was that Natalie was a target because of her job, the "big claim." But everything else was a surprise; each repetition made the story better and better. The final outcome -- that it never happened -- was poignant. Bits and pieces: -- I never thought about it before, but John could get laid every night if he wanted; all he'd have to do is brush up against women in a bar until he found the one he was supposed to go home with. -- I'm assuming Dr. Larry is a Dr. Phil? I don't watch Dr. Phil. -- Green apple martinis? Bleah. Quotes: John: "I just had a vision of her kissing me." Bruce: "I have visions like that all the time. Except mine don't come true." Tearful woman: "It wasn't the inner me that wanted to eat that chocolate cake. It was the outer me." John: "I'm a consultant. Futures." Natalie: "I don't think I've ever met anyone like you before." John: "That's probably a good thing." Dana: "Oooh, a 'cute meet.' I thought the Internet had pretty much done away with those." Well written, and tremendous fun; even the title was good. Four out of four stars, Billie View all comments or post a comment. |
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