Blue Comet is definitely one of those episodes that had me holding my breath. Of course, we're probably all expecting violence and bloodshed, but no amount of bracing for it can take away from the great direction and writing in this one. If you've been wise enough to not read any of the speculative comments on Sopranos bulletin boards, you'll be taken aback by a lot of the action in this installment.
******** SPOILERS ********* The Hobby Shop scene, despite the fact that I was half-expecting it, was more poetic than I anticipated. There have been scores of killings on this show, but I don't remember one with such an appropriate touch. THe trains derailing, the close-up of the toy woman with her hand over her mouth in shock, and the overhead shot of Bobby splayed across the shattered display were perfectly appropriate for the one LCN member with the most heart.
I LOVED the scene with Dr. Melfi reading up on psychoanalysis of criminals. At every highlighted word, we're lead to remember all of the things Tony has said and done over the years. SLICK. And her consultation appointment with Tony? FIERCE.
Like most of the episodes over the years, I know I missed a LOT of details in this installment, so I'm anxious to watch this one again.
******** SPOILERS ********* The Hobby Shop scene, despite the fact that I was half-expecting it, was more poetic than I anticipated. There have been scores of killings on this show, but I don't remember one with such an appropriate touch. THe trains derailing, the close-up of the toy woman with her hand over her mouth in shock, and the overhead shot of Bobby splayed across the shattered display were perfectly appropriate for the one LCN member with the most heart.
I LOVED the scene with Dr. Melfi reading up on psychoanalysis of criminals. At every highlighted word, we're lead to remember all of the things Tony has said and done over the years. SLICK. And her consultation appointment with Tony? FIERCE.
Like most of the episodes over the years, I know I missed a LOT of details in this installment, so I'm anxious to watch this one again.