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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