tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754356885881273270.post6028248633252734307..comments2023-11-19T06:33:19.673-05:00Comments on JEREMY THE CRITIC: Lost: "The End"jeremythecritichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351653201416397407noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754356885881273270.post-80573877229815146632010-05-27T18:55:32.539-04:002010-05-27T18:55:32.539-04:00Thanks, Craig. It has been disconcerting reading t...Thanks, Craig. It has been disconcerting reading the reaction to the episode on the net. Knew it would receive a mixed response but the bashing has really gone off the charts. I think those unhappy with it wanted answers, answers and more answers. Anything else (like the larger issues you mentioned) they just didn't want dealt with. Maybe they don't want their sci-fi mixed with spirituality but the show has always been doing that. The ending was very true to the series and its characters. And amongst all this criticism, I've yet to read any ideas for a better one.jeremythecritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351653201416397407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754356885881273270.post-3929141188664921492010-05-27T13:29:21.762-04:002010-05-27T13:29:21.762-04:00Great piece, Jeremy, and a relief to read after a ...Great piece, Jeremy, and a relief to read after a few days of critical sphincter-clutching (see Salon or Slate TV Club or countless other examples). Some people don't like direct emotion or spirituality, preferring ironic detachment instead. No, it wasn't perfect; yes, there are gaping holes. But regarding any work of art, I've always said that I can forgive a lot if the emotions are real, and that's how I feel about the series finale of "Lost." The closing minutes took Jack's axiom "Live together or die alone" and brilliantly cross-cut between them. (Love how Jack takes his seat in the church and then drops in the jungle.) In the end, it was really "Live together <i>and</i> die alone." The balance of sadness and joy, tragedy and hope, was deeply moving and true to the spirit of the show.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450775188328918558noreply@blogger.com