For me, Lorenz and Polizoakis were the revelation. Beautiful costumes and movement, excellent interpretation of the music.
Penny Coomes seemed to be working really hard to get through that program. I don't think it was the best vehicle for her team.
Gilles & Poirier are often among my favorite teams to watch, but this performance was not enjoyable for me. Her costume covered her legs too much, which made it hard to see her lines and took away from the impact of the final lift. Also, a yellow costume on a blonde person without really tan skin just doesn't show up well on ice. Most significantly, though, Piper seemed really slow and labored.
I loved "Je Suis Malade" back in 2012, but I don't think it was effective for Weaver and Poje here. I'm not sure if I just didn't pay attention to the music in '11-'12, but I did not like the instrumental bits nor the editing of this version (whether it's the same or not).
The Shibutanis skated very well, though I was a bit distracted by strands of Maia's hair being in front on her face!
Papadakis and Cizeron are incredible skaters and performers, but I echo comments that have often been posted earlier in the season about the presto agitato part of the program. It's not necessary to be lightning fast throughout that cut of the music, but for the most part neither their speed NOR their movements fit the music. Really a glaring weakness compared to the rest of the program.
Virtue and Moir always impress me. I credit them for attacking and pulling off their elements. I gather from some things I've read here that they are done with the competitive world. Well, I admit to groaning when I read they were going to use "Moulin Rouge." I liked the movie and soundtrack, but the songs have been recycled so much in the skating world that I want to roll my eyes at any person who selects them. In spite of that, Virtue and Moir wowed me with their first, then their second, and all of their competitive performances of this free skate. They're so good that one can click "The People's Court" theme song, "Highway to Hell", a Chopin nocturne- anything on a playlist- and they will do it justice and interest me. Truly a special couple.
Penny Coomes seemed to be working really hard to get through that program. I don't think it was the best vehicle for her team.
Gilles & Poirier are often among my favorite teams to watch, but this performance was not enjoyable for me. Her costume covered her legs too much, which made it hard to see her lines and took away from the impact of the final lift. Also, a yellow costume on a blonde person without really tan skin just doesn't show up well on ice. Most significantly, though, Piper seemed really slow and labored.
I loved "Je Suis Malade" back in 2012, but I don't think it was effective for Weaver and Poje here. I'm not sure if I just didn't pay attention to the music in '11-'12, but I did not like the instrumental bits nor the editing of this version (whether it's the same or not).
The Shibutanis skated very well, though I was a bit distracted by strands of Maia's hair being in front on her face!
Papadakis and Cizeron are incredible skaters and performers, but I echo comments that have often been posted earlier in the season about the presto agitato part of the program. It's not necessary to be lightning fast throughout that cut of the music, but for the most part neither their speed NOR their movements fit the music. Really a glaring weakness compared to the rest of the program.
Virtue and Moir always impress me. I credit them for attacking and pulling off their elements. I gather from some things I've read here that they are done with the competitive world. Well, I admit to groaning when I read they were going to use "Moulin Rouge." I liked the movie and soundtrack, but the songs have been recycled so much in the skating world that I want to roll my eyes at any person who selects them. In spite of that, Virtue and Moir wowed me with their first, then their second, and all of their competitive performances of this free skate. They're so good that one can click "The People's Court" theme song, "Highway to Hell", a Chopin nocturne- anything on a playlist- and they will do it justice and interest me. Truly a special couple.
