mattsnyder1970

Ok yes there are a lot of character inconsistencies in regards to the absence of Mary Ellens son John Curtis who would be more plausible being drafted into Nam than Jonsey was. And the absence of Ben and Cindy's 2nd born Charlie.

You could put the blame on the writers if they were new but these are veteran writers & director from the original series run. The main problem is the network execs who produced the film and figured it's been 11 years since the 1982 movies (that were made for a different network) that the fans probably wouldn't remember. I watched all three reunion films in the 90's I had hoped they would be of the same caliber as the first 5 seasons of the show but could never measure up.

I just re-watched this film tonight and well, I find it sentimental in parts. Far from perfect but a joy to have Richard & Michael back.

As a gen x'er who neither read the books or watched the original show I really like this show. It hadn't felt like stranger things till they were stuck in the house in the void (the upside down) but I am digging it all the same. Been a Justin Long fan since he was on the tv show Ed. Long brings the right amount of humour to this at times creepy show.

The only thing that doesn't entirely work is making it episodic. How would it continue ? Unless they are going the way of American Horror Story with self contained seasons as opposed to episodes. I wonder if it will get a srxond season ? I hope so.

I agree with the other reviewer that the performances are phoned in especially the scene where Elizabeth tells everyone she leaving for her date and will be out late. Aside from her the actors portraying Erin, Mary-Ellen & Jason are so wooden in this scene.

Aside from that, is it really any wonder why Ike would consider cheating ? From day one Corabeth did not like him, did not want to marry him but still did. I think they both married out of lonliness and stayed together because their relationship is strictly co-dependent.

Corabeth rarely ever addressed Ike as Ike.

Corabeth put on heirs and constantly put down simple country living.

Whenever a handsome man (including the pastors) showed up she would hope to attract. She herself "cheated". So this episode rankles me to no end.

A better ending would've been an end to their marriage of convenience.