[Movie] LOST

I thought this latest episode was right thrilling; I really did (and not merely because I lead a rather banal existence).

The ol' plot switcheroo--having the end of a story at the beginning with Nikki running (seemingly) inexplicably out of the jungle at the beginning of the 'sode--worked very effectively. The withholding and slow unveiling of information created suspense really well; and *somehow* made me care about the fate of these practically unknown characters. At the culmination of the story, my friends and I were literally shouting, "No, no, NO! STOP! Don't bury them! Gaaaah!" which is exactly what the writers wanted, of course.

I think folk are too critical of LOST--a television show--and have way, WAY too high of expectations for how incessantly brilliant and compelling the show should be when, in comparison to much of the swill that assails the T.V.-viewing public, LOST shines.

Jam it back in, in the dark.