Hey guys
Rick isn't taking this whole wife dying thing too well.
Episode five of season three, titled "Say the Word," is easily the darkest and most broken down we have ever seen Rick. Our protagonist, who has led his group through thick and thin, cannot handle the news of his wife's death. But unlike many who have become so angry they could kill someone, Rick has a whole prison full of the living dead, ripe for the grief. And Rick takes full advantage of it, tearing his way down prison corridors, decapitating anything he comes across.
But we are getting a little ahead in the episode. "Say the Word" starts with a very interesting scene after Rick takes off into the prison, but with our other cast of characters. The Governor sits in his home, combing the hair of a little girl. It is a lovely scene until we realize that this young girl is actually a zombie. When she starts to crave flesh and gets a little out of control, The Governor is forced to bind her and put a hood over her head, but we come to understand that he still loves this little girl, his daughter, even if she is a brain seeking cannibal monster.
This starts to flesh out what already is a very convoluted picture of The Governor. He seems good hearted one minute and ruthless the next. A father that still loves his daughter even if she is a walker and a psycho that spends relaxing time with a drink in front of his fish tanks of zombie heads. One of the most intriguing characters the show has ever seen, after the credits we are once again conflicted as to what we should think of The Governor. He does sill take care of his dead daughter, but he also seems to be keeping Michonne and Andrea against their will, even if Andrea doesn't see it that way.
Michonne, who has never bought into the charms of The Governor, takes matters into her own hands. She breaks into The Governor's home, gets her katana back, and makes her way out back where she finds a number of caged up walkers. A warrior, Michonne wastes no time breaking open the lock and making minced meat out of the geeks. Of course, The Governor is not pleased when he finds out about this, but he remains calm as he talks to Michonne about it, making the audience question his intentions as well. He has every right to kill her or banish her for her actions, but he calmly discusses the circumstances with her. Michonne takes advantage of the polite Governor and steals her katana back and aims it at the throat of the Woodbury leader. She leaves and packs looking to leave.
Andrea is talked to by The Governor and goes to talk Michonne down, but she won't have it. She explains to Andrea that they can't leave. That The Governor is just giving them the perception that they can leave anytime. Trying to call his bluff, Michonne convinces Andrea to go to the gate and see if they will be allowed to leave. At first there is resistance, but Merle eventually opens the gate. Andrea sees that Michonne was wrong and stands her ground, but Michonne knows this may be her only opportunity. She bolts out the gate.
To read the rest of the review (IMDb form too short) visit: http://custodianfilmcritic.com/the- walking-dead-3-5-say-the-word/
Episode five of season three, titled "Say the Word," is easily the darkest and most broken down we have ever seen Rick. Our protagonist, who has led his group through thick and thin, cannot handle the news of his wife's death. But unlike many who have become so angry they could kill someone, Rick has a whole prison full of the living dead, ripe for the grief. And Rick takes full advantage of it, tearing his way down prison corridors, decapitating anything he comes across.
But we are getting a little ahead in the episode. "Say the Word" starts with a very interesting scene after Rick takes off into the prison, but with our other cast of characters. The Governor sits in his home, combing the hair of a little girl. It is a lovely scene until we realize that this young girl is actually a zombie. When she starts to crave flesh and gets a little out of control, The Governor is forced to bind her and put a hood over her head, but we come to understand that he still loves this little girl, his daughter, even if she is a brain seeking cannibal monster.
This starts to flesh out what already is a very convoluted picture of The Governor. He seems good hearted one minute and ruthless the next. A father that still loves his daughter even if she is a walker and a psycho that spends relaxing time with a drink in front of his fish tanks of zombie heads. One of the most intriguing characters the show has ever seen, after the credits we are once again conflicted as to what we should think of The Governor. He does sill take care of his dead daughter, but he also seems to be keeping Michonne and Andrea against their will, even if Andrea doesn't see it that way.
Michonne, who has never bought into the charms of The Governor, takes matters into her own hands. She breaks into The Governor's home, gets her katana back, and makes her way out back where she finds a number of caged up walkers. A warrior, Michonne wastes no time breaking open the lock and making minced meat out of the geeks. Of course, The Governor is not pleased when he finds out about this, but he remains calm as he talks to Michonne about it, making the audience question his intentions as well. He has every right to kill her or banish her for her actions, but he calmly discusses the circumstances with her. Michonne takes advantage of the polite Governor and steals her katana back and aims it at the throat of the Woodbury leader. She leaves and packs looking to leave.
Andrea is talked to by The Governor and goes to talk Michonne down, but she won't have it. She explains to Andrea that they can't leave. That The Governor is just giving them the perception that they can leave anytime. Trying to call his bluff, Michonne convinces Andrea to go to the gate and see if they will be allowed to leave. At first there is resistance, but Merle eventually opens the gate. Andrea sees that Michonne was wrong and stands her ground, but Michonne knows this may be her only opportunity. She bolts out the gate.
To read the rest of the review (IMDb form too short) visit: http://custodianfilmcritic.com/the- walking-dead-3-5-say-the-word/