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It's the best episode we've had in a while. Well, okay, that Eko episode was also pretty kickass... I loved all the performances and the plot twists and turns were unexpected, though as soon as I saw the lockers, I knew Kate was going to find Other costumes. Probably because we just saw Master Other looking scholarly and beardless in the flashback.
I don't think Locke was out of character at ALL. The island has given him a purpose - a purpose he seemed to lack in his pre-island life. We've seen how pathetic and powerless he's felt during some of his flashback clips. He doesn't want anyone on the island to know what he was like before. It makes complete sense that he'd struggle with this new identity of his. He's suddenly feeling week again. A taste of the insignifance he felt before, and he really didn't like it. I think his reaction was perfect.
This guy knows how to manipulate people. And he knew EXACTLY where to hit Locke where it hurts. Given that the Dharma film mentioned some of the experiments they were doing having to do with the paranormal and ESP, I really wouldn't be surprised if this guy (who I DO think is an Other) could read minds, at least a little bit. I think his line about the walls being thin is bulls&!t. People have been locked in there before and had to scream to be heard. It was very funny when he said, "You could always let me go," but it struck me as very odd that he could hear Jack and Locke's conversation - they were practically whispering. So, yeah, I think there's some mind reading going on.
For a second I thought Eko was going to slit his own throat. Good Lord, AAA is a fine actor. Love, love, love him.
The casting of Gabrielle's daughter is AMAZING. Looks just like a younger version of Rousseau (sp?).
Very curious to know what's up with Eko's trees.
Also, my friend Mike thinks that they WILL find a hot air balloon. But our guess is, if they have fake Other personalities (costumes, beards), they'd have no problem faking a balloon accident.
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