super-joey

This is a rare independent comedy that is sarcastic but not mean spirited, innocent but not naive, heartfelt but not dramatic...

This is actually a "feel good movie." And I can vouch for that because I've seen it many times and it always makes me happy. I like the main character, I root for him and I love what the story does with him.

By the time the movie ends (briskly, after just 75 minutes) I feel 100% satisfied and want more. It's too bad it's not the pilot episode for a series because I think I'd enjoy spending more time with Harmony, his friends and family.

As a side note, my wife and I often find ourselves singing, "The finishing touches..." That song definitely gets stuck in one's head.

This is one of those episodes I definitely recall watching when I was a small boy. Seeing KITT get bashed into oblivion left an indelible mark on my psyche. Thankfully, in the second half of the episode, he gets brought back in a "new and improved" form.

I may be among the few but I do NOT like the "super pursuit mode." It ruins the simple yet perfect lines that caused creator Glenn A Larson to choose that make and model in the first place. And that silly breaking system with the red flaps popping out... Ugh. Even as a kid, I hated these changes. I don't mind Bonnie tinkering with KITT and each season has seen improvements. But his LOOK has always stayed basically the same. You don't go messing with an icon's look. Even if it's only when he's in a particular mode. No, no, a thousand times, no.

Having said that, I'm now going to seemingly contradict myself: I actually do like KITT's new convertible top. When his top is down, KITT looks even sleeker! Very nice.

The "B story" about Jennifer Knight trying to shut down the whole operation was interesting. Even though her misguided motives were understandable (from a psychological point of view) she was played with such a haughty relish by Mary Kate McGeehan that you can't help but laugh out loud when Michael comically leaves her handcuffed and gagged.

This episode also introduced us to RC3, who was a likable character but, admittedly, an unnecessary addition to the cast. He adds little to the series. Perhaps if they had kept him at his post as driver of the semi, he would have worked better. But he seems to spend most of his time in the trailer, even when the truck is in motion. So who is driving????

Overall, this was a fun and, as I said above, memorable episode.

A quick question:

Q: On a scale of 1-10, how hot did Janine Turner look in that red dress?

A: That's an easy 10.

This series had a lot of good-looking gals, but they were often dressed in bulky, ugly 1980s outfits. That red dress was a very welcomed change of pace.

Anyway!

The bad guys set a very efficient trap for KITT. I was impressed. Though I felt so sorry for KITT as he begged Michael for help. It reminded me of that scene in "Junk Yard Dog" (season 3, episode 14) when poor KITT sank into a pool of acid while begging Michael to save him. Apparently I still have all my childhood affection for KITT because such scenes hurt my heart. Still, it's good drama. I liked this plot and very much enjoyed the suspense.