Reviews
for
"Stubborn
Streaks" [#538]
*All
ratings are based on a 5 star scale unless otherwise noted.
Review
by Methuselah
Rating:
Stubborn
Streaks: An episode which just about sums it up in the name. Two resonably
stubborn people. One changed, one on the way. Bernard is known for his
stubborness. And quality window washing. Mandie has a streak of
stubborness which sometimes shows; in this episode it does. Mandie, a
reporter, wrote and is directing a play. Liz is reviewing it. The play is
terrible. Liz has the opportunity to get her revenge on Mandy. But doesn't
want to be eternal enemies. The other option to twist it around, and make
it sound like a excellent play. Which one did she do? She stepped foward
and clobbered Mandy? Maybe, maybe not. Listen, (if you haven't) and find
out!
Enough
story line.
I
must make one statement. I have never heard Jarad DeWhite act so sane. It
wasn't bad, it was neat. He, the saver of the play and possibly the
friendship, muttered toward the end. "I just wish they'd make
up." Bart Rathbone at his usual trouble-making stance cut Bernard out
of five dollars. All because of a smile. Or not a smile. What a great part
in history Bart has been, and it seems like he still is himself! Bernard
Walton. The ever window washer, taking on too many jobs. All for the want
of a new pick-up truck.
Did
the writers consider the deal in California? He might save 19 dollars,
like his last buy, and not have to work so hard. Of course the writers
have to have the lesson there. Just like in 'The "No" Factor'
with Connie.
To
the saver of the day we give the usual round of applause. Not Whit, but
Jack Allen. In his quite sense he explains to Bernard why his costumers
are washing their own windows. And he consoles Liz in her decision.
I
said a while ago that I'd quite with the story line. Well what else is
there to talk about besides the story line? Maybe what I thought about it?
Why that's a great idea. I wish I'd thought of it myself. I did? Oh.
What
did I think about all these characters? I think that it was drawn out and
funny and I think someone else should be doing this review! I'm not one
for listening to the sound design, According to me it was good. As long as
there isn't a big noise in the middle of a quiet scene where there isn't
supposed to be one, it's all well and good for myself.
Acting:
Now that is one thing I listen closely to. It was excellent, considering
Bernard and Bart's actor was the same person. That is an exceptionally
good talent that not many people can do and not have their voice
recognized in both people.
The
story line could have been interestinger (Now don't tell me that's not a
word. I read through the dictionary once. With my eyes closed!) I wasn't
sitting at the edge of my seat with excitement. Oh, it wasn't boring, it
just wasn't a thrilling story. I especially liked how they brought out the
true colors in many of the old-timers. Save for Jared, who was calm and
controlled, not looking for the mystery in everything.
Now
for the narrowing out of everything: The actors: good. The sound design:
good The writing: okay 5 divided by three is 1.6666666666 etc. rounding it
is 2. Therefore, the actors get 2 stars the sound designers get 2, and the
writers get 1. add it up = 4. (So I'm not so great at math, but who
cares!)
Review
by Kellie
Rating:
In
this episode Bernard finds himself that he's losing customers because of
lack of quality. It is a good episode about doing things right the first
time, but sadly it lacks the creative AIO style that we have seen in the
past.
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