Three Minutes

Season 2, Episode 22, Aired
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As the survivors mourn the loss of Ana Lucia and Libby, Michael continues to mount pressure on his peers to join him in a mission to rescue Walt from the Others. Meanwhile, the events that happened to Michael after he left are finally revealed.
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  • Awesome.

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    By Sarah_LOST, Oct 12, 2010 Report Abuse
    Michael convinces Jack, Kate, Sawyer and Hurley to help him rescue Walt. At the double funeral for Ana Lucia and Libby, Sayid tells Jack his worry that Michael has been compromised by the Others. Flashbacks reveal Michael's time being held captive by the Others, during which he made a deal to release Henry and trade Jack, Kate, Sawyer and Hurley for Walt. Sun spots a sailboat floating towards the beach. Wow - amazing episode. I love Michael, I loved watching what happened to himwhile he was gone amazing storyline, I loved every minute of it - one of my favourite scenes was when The Others had Micahel and Kate but we seen it in the Others eyes. I also love the scene with Walt and Michael - I love them both.I love the scene with Claire and Charlie. I love the scene with SAwyer and Jack and Sawyer thinks Jack and Kate had sex - so funny. I love the funeral scene too. Amazing ending by the way.moreless

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  • Can Someone Shoot Micheal in the Heart? >=((

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    By AnilThornberry, Oct 03, 2010 Report Abuse
    We have in this episodes, answers to anticipated questions such as the death of Ana Lucia and Libby -- Now we know that Libby's death was a mistake but Ana's death was so totally unfair -- Michael had to kill her to let Henry Gale go so that they can give back to him, his son, and make a trade. Ommmmgggggggg this just made me so mad and made me hate Michael even more... it shouldnt had to cost Ana Lucia's life to save his stupid little brat son. >=((

    Will miss AnaLibby and haateeee Michael forever!!! Anyways besides annoying Michael, it was awesomee seeing Claire & Charlie back together.

    And at the end, there was the boat that Michael wanted from the others....leading up to an umbelievable Season Finale -- cant wait! :)moreless

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  • Just enough time to get a horrifying look

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    By DavidB226Morris, Sep 06, 2009 Report Abuse
    Walt's been missing, save for the occasionally mysterious flash, since the beginning of Season 2, and Michael disappeared into the jungle after him in 'The Hunting Party', which for the first time we are given a date of reference for--- 13 days ago. We've had no idea what has happened to either for the bulk of the season, and Michael's actions in 'Two for the Road' muddied the waters even further. Now, in this episode, we finally learn some of what happened, and a little about the Others -- and what we learn is surprising.

    First, what should've seemed obvious earlier is now clear---- Michael was mislead when he was looking at the computer. Someone (perhaps at the Pearl station) lured Michael out with fake directions. When he showed up, 'Mr. Friendly' and a rough looking fellow named Pickett were waiting for him, and took him prisoner. It's hard to tell how many of the Others grabbed him, cause we only see three Pickett, Friendly, and the dark-haired girl from 'Maternity Leave'--- who is identified as Alex. We're still not clear what her role is, but it's interesting that she is the only one who treats the castaways with compassion. She doesn't go along with bringing out Kate when she catches up with them, and her one violent action--- hitting Michael in the head with her gun--- is preceded by an apology. Why is she given this freedom? We're still not clear.

    Turns out Michael's description of the village was accurate--- small huts by the water, two guys standing guard by a door, salted fish. What Michael doesn't know is that this wasn't their only hideout, and it was a false front. There still seems to be some kind of hierarchy among the Others, and right now the woman in charge is Miss Klugh, a straightforward, condescending torturer who keeps Michael and Walt apart. She then asks some pertinent questions about Walt, which I would go into detail with, except that Walt's not really going to be a factor in the series not longer. They do seem to be implying that he has some kind of telepathic ability (which we already knew) and still doesn't answer how he was able to manage to project himself and why. No explanation here either.

    They keep Michael apart from Walt till the end of the episode (which is roughly a week later) and the scene between the two is heartbreaking. We can tell Michael really did believe that his son was dead. Michael can not touch or talk to his son privately, and his assurances are so pathetic sounding that Walt has to comfort him. What he hears, and seems to even more shocking about the supposed torture Walt was being put through. (This we'll actually learn something about in Season 3) By the end, it's pretty clear that Michael would walk through fire to save his sons life--- which is pretty much what he's done. They want him to save the man in the hatch, and bring four people--- Kate, Jack, Sawyer, and Hurley. (If they wanted these people before, why not take Jack, Sawyer and Kate prisoner when they had them at gun point? And if they wanted Locke--- granted 'Henry' isn't the most reliable source of information--- why not ask for him? We won't get a clear idea until season 3, and even then, it's pretty vague.) Back in the present, Michael's behavior is irrational and panic-stricken. It's hard to believe that Jack would not have noticed how strange he's acting or the people he wants to come with, but he chalks it up to the behavior of a panic-stricken. He also lessens his rigid leading posture, and acts more democratic. Right idea; wrong time. Two men see through the facade. Eko, who has returned to the hatch like he said he would in the last episode, and has his first real conversation with him. He tells a subtle parable about an incident that happened when he was in a parish in England, which means, just like with 'Henry', he has seen through the false faces Sayid also sees through the smokescreen, when he isn't asked to join the army, and realizes that he has been compromised. His reaction is more pointed--- he wants to find a way to get at the Others.

    We also see Charlie for the first real extended period since he went out with Sayid and Ana looking for 'Henry's' balloon to see that he is trying to earn redemption, but like everything else he's done this season, it seems ham-handed. First, he takes a vaccine and gives it to Claire, trying to earn forgiveness--- without talking to Jack first. Then, he shows his mean streak when Eko--- who has abandoned the building of the church to take up residence in the hatch--- with disdain and ill humor. Finally, he comes face to face with the statues filled with heroin, and manages at last to overcome the monkey that he's had on his back the last few weeks. (It's also significant that Locke sees this). The main thing people do during this episode is plan and mourn in there own ways. Sawyer's helps plan a chance to 'kill some people' as he puts us, but also opens up to Jack, and admits he screwed Ana Lucia, and that the good doctors the closest thing he has to a friend. Hurley takes the loss extremely hard, and seems defeated for most of the episode, and his intent to come along the hunt for Walt may indicate he needs a purpose (or maybe that they've awakened the sleeping giant) Sayid and Jack try to find a way to use Michael's behavior to his advantage. And the island's disciples--- Locke and Eko--- both stand apart from the funeral. Eko, even though he knew Libby and Ana longer, thinks that he now has a higher purpose, while Locke, perhaps feeling ashamed in what he assumes is his part in their deaths, watches from a distance. (Perhaps the island is giving him a purpose, though--- by the end of the episode his injured leg has healed.)

    But by far the most significant event of 'Three Minutes' occurs at the very end, when a sailboat appears on the horizon. The castaways will not find rescue from the boats occupants--- not yet, anyway--- but the boat will signify a critical factor, not just for the season finale, but for the series as a whole.
    My score:8.5moreless

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  • Great Setup and Interesting Flashbacks!!!!

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    By Dante_Edy, Jul 09, 2009 Report Abuse
    Logic/Details - This episode should be more slower and dedicated a little to the deaths and Michael, this was the mindset for this episode. Also they made all the setups.

    The writers use another perspective to show us what happened in the other side in episode 11. Michael attitude make logical sense, but no one of the Others said to him about killing other people on the island. His flashbacks are simple, but interesting, his best flashbacks to date.

    Finally someone notice the strange Michael Behavior, since Jack is so driven by the recent events and the desire to delivery payback., so hes blinded, make a little sense.

    Progress - There is not any type of that advances a lot, just setups and some explanations. The objective here was deliver Michael Flashbacks, arrange all the trope that will go with Michael, and make Sayid suspicious about Michael.

    Emotions/Stimulation/Highlights - This episode has many highlights scenes. For example: 1 Michael Flashbacks (curiosity and satisfaction + drama), 2 The Funeral (Sadness), 3 interactions: Michael and Eko, Jack and Sawyer, Miss Klugh and Michael, Walt and Michael.

    Ending - good and very mysterious.

    Overall - This setup is very good and created some great emotional moments, curiosity because of Michael flashbacks and a ending that make you want more.moreless

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  • Todo sobre mi hijo

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    By napen, Oct 01, 2008 Report Abuse
    Michael nos cuenta qu fu de l al salir a buscar desesperadamente a su hijo Walt. Obviamente los otros lo haban agarrado buscndolos. Lo llevan a su campamento (tan rudimentario...?) y lo interrogan acerca de su hijo. (Parntesis) Me pregunto: si "The Others" la tienen tan clara respecto a vida y obra de cada uno cmo es que no saban que Michael apenas conoca a su hijo? (Cierro parntesis).
    Estos lo obligan a volver al campamento y a traer a 4 de los "buenos" vaya a saber uno para qu... Para tener una excusa por la cual liberar a Henry mata a Ana Luca y todo lo que ya vimos. Merece la horca? No creo.moreless

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    • The piece of paper that Mrs. Klugh gives to Michael with the four names, is seen twice in this episode. The first time is just before it is burned. If that image is reversed and compared to the scene later in the episode, it is clear that the handwriting is different. Edit
    • Goof: When Charlie is throwing the statues filled with heroin into the ocean, he is shown throwing seven statues; however, there were only seven stored altogether in the armory (as shown in a previous episode), and one was broken to give Libby some relief from her pain. Edit
    • Numbers: -The list given to Michael has 4 names in it. -The case that Charlie brings to Claire has 8 vials of the vaccine in it. -When Jack comes in the hatch to find Mr Eko, the number on the timer is 35 minutes. 35=23+8+4. Edit

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    • Michael: John. I was hoping I could uh ... borrow one of these guns. Locke: Is it supposed to be a secret? Michael: Jack's asleep. Locke: Oh. More target practice? Michael: Yeah, well you know, just want to stay sharp. (Michael looks down at his watch) Locke: You got a date? Michael: No. Old habits, you know. Locke: Yes, I do. Edit
    • Hurley: (At Libby's funeral) Libby was - she was, she - Libby was a psychologist, or psychiatrist, one of those. Either way, she probably helped a lot of people. She helped me. She was my friend. It's not fair that this happened to her. It's not. (to Michael) I'm going with you. Goodbye, Libby. Edit
    • Jack: You were supposed to come right back. You were out in the jungle all night. What happened? Eko: We were unable to find Henry's trail. Jack: Yeah, I got that. Edit

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    • Watchmen: After taking a sample of Michael's blood, Pickett tells him, "See you in the funny pages." This is a direct reference to a line spoken by The Comedian in the graphic novel Watchmen. Edit
    • The Dirty Dozen: Sawyer refers to possible members for an A-Mission as the "Dirty Dozen", after a group of unconventional and/or criminal heroes in this 1967 war film. Edit
    • Special forces: Sawyer refers to Sayid as the "Red Beret". Red Berets are highly-trained military units that conduct specialized operations such as reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and counter-terrorism actions. Edit

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