He seems a little slow for me (could be a TV thing). In my view, he does all the Patrick Chan complicated moves and transitions but Patrick's speed and flow is superior.
But I know he's young and he has all the talent in the world to make this happen.
I completely disagree. Aaron was marked fairly, as were Rippon and Brown. Rippon and Brown both had combinations and both have better programs.American guys' scores were inflated. Especially Jason Brown.
He deserves to be in 1st, although I don't LOVE his skating. He had an excellent performance.East of Eden is such great skating music! Machida had a wonderful program
I love that guy since Skate America last year, Doris.east of eden is such great skating music! Machida had a wonderful program
Interesting point, especially because I found this performance a bit strained (facial expression) and over-reliant on the gorgeous, emotional music to convey I AM AN ARTIST.East of Eden is like the new Turandot. Anyone can skate to it and be thought of as an emotional, artistic skater.
HOLY COW, MACHIDA! That came out of nowhere!! Unreal score, and in Chan & Hanyu territory! WOW!!!
He should be in 1st, but not with that score. Overall quality not there.HOLY COW, MACHIDA! That came out of nowhere!! Unreal score, and in Chan & Hanyu territory! WOW!!!