Saturday, June 01, 2013
Corazón Indomable #15, 5/31/13: Maricruz Does NOT Listen to the Advice of Her Theme Song
Labels: Indomable
Yes, the writers do seem to have him flipping back and forth between reasonably astute and intelligent and absolutely dopey.
Now that we can no longer say Hurry Eduardo! guess we'll have to say Hurry The Voice! Time for life to be looking up for Maricruz. But is there any way that she can take Solita with her? Certainly don't want the poor defenseless child to stay within Eusebio-range another minute.
Thanks Cece. Don't feel like I missed a thing, thanks to your detailed recap.
Great job! Now I understand all of what transpired last night. I liked your short and long of it. Oh! you really made me laugh when you wrote that Tav had 1/2 a brain cell. Well if he has even that much, he needs to get a tune up because that 1/2 cell isn't firing
OH NO!!! She shot him? Well let's hope not. Maybe she missed and the horse just got scared from the rifle shot and only threw Tav off. If he actually
did get shot, how is Maricruz going to explain that to the policia?
I had to laugh last night when the local sherrif came out to the shack to talk to Maricruz about the missing horse. The sherrif's backup officer's were dressed in full riot/combat gear---QUE!!! Yes
Maricruz is pretty tough, you guys better put on your assult gear and make sure your assult rifles have pleanty of extra bullets. Maricruz is oh soooo dangerous. They looked like they were going after the narco cartel instead of Maricruz.
Carlos---Thanks for the movie clip yesterday on Divina Confusion. I think that I will add it to my collection.
Evil Eyes---I'm disliking her and her eyes so much that I can barely stand to look at her.
the gringo
1/2 a brain might be too much. Octavio is just new realizing he can't build the house because he doesn't have money? He thought he had money before ?que what?
Now all I have to look forward to is Eduardo in uniform.
I now officially hate Octavio and I'm praying to the TN gods that MC doesn't end up with him at the end. I know that probably won't happen, but he can't change enough for me to ever like him. And since Eduardo has the same attitude as Octavio, I don't like him either.
The butler's name is Tobias.
It was fun seeing Moctavio playing in the hanging basket in the hut. At least things are going well for him.
MC did a good job standing up for herself with the sheriff--kept calm and made a logical case.
The "last snuggle" scene outside the hut tugged at my heartstrings a little. BUT--I had to ask myself this question--Is this the guy you want flying a plane full of people, in control of their safety and their lives? I think not. (Or as MC would say, NO, senor!)
Taking responsibility isn't his strong suit. Looking strong in a pilot's suit--yes. Actually being strong--no. We don't know how their daddy raised them, but neither Miguel nor Octavio are real standup guys at this point.
They are being led by the nose or other anatomical parts so far.
Poor Solita! She really tried to tell about her worries. Gave a good image of Ewwsebio, with the beard and the whip. I think MC was too distracted by her own troubles.
I was both laughing and covering up my mouth in shocked horror when MC grabbed the gun and actually shot Octavio. Then I thought, OMG, our heroine is CRAZY! I kind of like that we never know what she'll do next.
I don't think Ed said he can just abandon MC. I think he said the opposite. He's all for Octavio setting things up to support MC. But he also doesn't think that an uneducated girl lacking in manners fits into Octavio's world. This is true.
His mistake is thinking that she somehow can't get education, and that it's just better for her to find someone of her own class and stay where she is. I think Ed also became more convinced of this because Octavio did not say he loves MC, but instead only feels pity for her. Ed is right to advise him to divorce her, provide some support for her, and let her find someone else who actually loves her as she is. He was also polite to MC and complimented her in sincere way, so I am not ready to write him off yet. He's an outsider seeing the situation and from his point of view it's best for Octavio to let MC go. I agree with him. He's also a young, single guy, and being married and tied down to a ranch is not something he considers to be that great. I'm not ready to write off Hot Ed yet.
Solita's description of Ewsebio was perfect. MC was too distracted to catch on. Poor Solita. My heart was breaking for her.
Before my laugh at our heroine shooting her galan, I also laughed at the police chief feeling the need to bring FIVE fully armored and armed SWAT team members to catch one teenage horse thief.
But Ed just hasn't really done anything to tick me off (yet). Octavio has done plenty to tick me off. Notice, I am not defending him.
With Octavio we are seeing true, classic telenovela galan a-hole behavior. There should be some kind of prize given for biggest patan among galans each year. Octavio would definitely be a top contender. Dan wouldn't make the list. We should start keeping a tally of all the patan-like things he does or says, and balance that against whatever he eventually does or says to win MC back by the end. Would the scales be balanced or tip in his favor, I wonder?
Alegria
Alegria
also agree that MC is a fast learner and very intelligent just simply uneducated, as soon as she has a chance to learn she'll be like a sponge, she'll be the way smarter one of the couple as OCT has no brain cells at all even a 1/2 too much for him.
I'd wager she'll have good business skills too as soon as she have a chance on her father money and the casino, take that Miguel, and stuff it where the sun doesn't shine!
And in my opinion Ed is muy guapo, even better than Oct but Cathyx I totally agree with you on Cristian de la Fuente, he'd get away with murder in my world especially shirtless:)
and as ignorant as MC is she might not know
Alegria
Vivi: I could not understand the convo between Ed and Tav. I didnt understand if he was saying to just cast her aside since Tav doesnt love her or what....
Alegria - I am also in agreement that MC is preggers for sure.
Tav Tav Tav...I am trying not to hate him but he keeps doing stupid things! Like make his brother in charge of MC's new house.
As for the conversations between Ed and Tav, considering how often Tav changes his mind about what he wants to do, it would confuse anyone. But I am pretty sure Ed said Tav can't just abandon MC: 1) with nothing (no money or land); and 2) without divorcing her (leaving her in limbo). But he did want Tav to give her up and leave, since she's not at his level (education and class), he doesn't love her, and he's having so much trouble dealing with her and with life on the ranch.
Since Tav doesn't know his own mind from one moment to the next, anything anyone says sways him.
Oh, forgot to mention, the reason why Miguel went to see $imona was to ask her NOT to give Tav any money if he asks, because he intends to give over land to MC, and that's what he would do with the money. I am really disappointed in $imona because she seems to have a conscience about all of this but she still goes along with Lucia and Miguel or stays quiet.
Alegria
And is he terminally ill?
Is the bit on TeoB just a side plot?
I think Alejandro's sensitivity about Teo, an older dude, taking in a young, vulnerable poor girl, has to do with his own tragic history with Mari's mom, and also thinking about what his own daughter would be like, since she would be around the same age as the girl Teo took in, Arecely. For now all that stuff is side plot, but once Mari heads there, I'm sure all of that will move to the forefront.
Alegria
BTW, the other day i had a chance to read a Vivi review. It was just great.
You sure have a command of Spanish.
I was also distracted by the monkey last night. I think he was tethered by the end of his tail.
Alegria
Octavio also makes impetuous/unwise decisions and his major flaw is arrogance and flakiness. He too can mature and grow. They both have a lot of growing up to do, and it probably is wise that they not be married to each other right now.
I definitely agree with Ed, Tav feels much more than pity from MC even though his actions state otherwise. He is always thinking about her and really wants to do right by her (as he should since he turned her happy world upside down).
MC needs to chill out a little and not always act on her emotions.
I dont remember who mentioned this but it was so sad when Solita tried to descrive Ewwsebio and MC too distraught with her own problems could not understand. I hope that when MC leaves she takes Solita with her has well.
Eddie, tho' I had only a nonCC'd version to review this time, was in favor of Tav leaving the "illiterate, illmannered" MC and letting her start a new life with someone like herself, some guy in her own social class who actually has something in common with her besides just her animal-like sensuality and good times in the sheets. Eddie did say that rushing off wouldn't allow him time to give her all the things for her future security he'd promised her. Tav says he'll leave it all to his brother to get done and Ed's already picked up on how little Tav trusts Miguel. Only a dope wouldn't pick up on this dysfunctional family's vibes after last night and Lucia's outburst. I mean, who sets the police on your SIL for taking and riding a horse over a twelve hour period and then returning it willingly after making the point about jealousy where slutty Cousin Ester was concerned?
Ed's a good guy, full of common sense and also a ladies man of sorts, tho' so far a respectable one, despite his conceited, macho, ways. He's way more emotionally mature than Tav--more like the older brother he should have rather than Miguel. I can only imagine what their parents, especially their daddy, must have been like. Tav and Mig both have a bad case of Adult ADDS. They both go from one project to another and never stick it out. We know people like that and when it is extreme, like Miguel's case seems it could be, it may even border on some sort of Bi-polar disorder running in this family.
Alegria:
"But he also said to Octavio, that deep in his heart he likes her much more then he admits." That and the divorce statement from Eduardo I didn't remember. I just remember somebody asking Tav at the table whether he planned on divorcing her and him answering no. It's because, he tells them, that he wants to make sure she inherits his portion of things if anything should happen to him. I agree that if she's supposed to start life over again, she can't exactly, now can she? She will be in limbo, which leads me to believe he wants her all for himself and can't really stand the thought of handing her over to JosA once he's left to start over in Mexico. Selfish to the max --and I remember being really angry with Tav over that one! Talk about your dog in the manger!
On the other hand, she was married under a false name, so the point's moot anyway, isn't it? Je-je. Mig and Lucia will have a hay day when they undoubtedly learn that in the future. I wonder what exactly the notary wrote up.
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I am certain she only meant to scare him with a warning shot, not to wound him. Otherwise, how could she be sure she wouldn't kill him? She has never used the gun before, she mumbles while searching for it. Right?
Alegria
Hmmm. Orange trees grow like weeds in those climes. Maybe MC should teach Moctavio to pick a few off the ground at least and bring 'em back to the shack every night for the next day's breakfast. I mean how would they even know whose trees they came from, let alone an innocent pet scavaging food.
I also sort of wonder what Useless Ewww does around there besides flick his wick anyway.
and....
Have you ever wondered where MC's family gets what cash they had for Pebbles...er...Solita to buy stuff at the store downtown? They've been to town to buy before MC got hitched and took charity from Tav I am sure. What could Solita have been buying? Soap? Shampoo? How about a recycled dress or two and some undies from the vintage apparel tienda there? Or maybe a new shirt for Gramps or a proper pair of huaraches like he wears?
handful of words. Before I found Caray, Caray! I would ask strangers on the street or in stores if they watched novelas? If they said yes, I would ask them questions about the current series.
You said that you were concerned about the recap---It was great. Take it from a gringo that really appreciates the Caray recappers, you did an excellent job.
Cathyx---Magic dress? LOL
La Paloma---they are being led by the nose or other anatomical parts so far---I say both
Alegria and others---Mari really wants to study, she wants to become better. I'm sure she does and I agree that she is or would be a fast learner. My question is--
Did she ever tell Octavio that? I don't think so. I don't remember her asking him to help her with an education. I don't remember reading that in any of the recaps.
Everyone thinks that Maricruz shot
Octavio but we don't know that. She probably did but all that we saw was the rifle being fired and the horse rearing up. We didn't actually see Tav get hit by the bullet. If he was actually shot, that would prevent him from leaving
at least for a while but wouldn't that land Maricruz in jail? And what would Evil Eyes do when she finds out? I hate to think about that.
the gringo
Alegria
would definitely not be the one to teach her--it should be Octavio but just as important, Mari needs help with reading and writing.
the gringo
Eduardo looks fantabulous, especially in deep blue. BTW he looks good enough to put in my picnic basket.
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I do remember that MC said Pffft one day when Tav asked hadn't Lucia taught her how to behave at the manse and he realized that was no longer "operative".
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It will be interesting to find out on Monday if MC really shot Tav or just tried to scare him off the horse. Didnt see the advances but I dont think he will be too happy if he found out MC was behind all this.
"she sassily exits back to her hut" Perfect.
"Lucia plasters a creepy smile on her face" Right on target.
I haven't had a chance to comment thru this week but I have enjoyed each and every recap. So far, I'm liking this telenovela lots and have little to complain about.
All 3 of MC's dresses are fine by me. I think she is pretty cute in them and I am a big fan of her long hair (and extensions?).
Though 2 doggies in this TN would be great, I would hate to see them in the role of murderers. Corgis would be perfect, they could keep herding Lucia and Ester back into their bedrooms.
I'm not having quite the problem with Octavio that others are having. Throughout time people have married for the wrong reasons. Marrying to bother relatives (usually parents) or for sex or thinking you can fit a person into your personal vision of who they should be is not uncommon. Octavio is just lazy and clueless and judging by Miguel I think it may be genetic problem. Octavio is not a bad person and all his back and forth angst is very real given that he knows he screwed up. Though Octavio is the jerk in this relationship, he didn't mean to be. And heck, his "settlement offer" has been pretty generous for a few months (weeks?) of marriage.
Octavio has been lazy about the education of his new bride but the lackadaisical gene runs in MC's family as well. Abuelo has been pretty careless about improving his nieta's situation and MC may have asked Octavio to teach her but she never pushed him to do so or asked for advice from Santa.
I think everyone must be a lot better at charades than me! To expect MariCruz to figure out that Solita was dreaming about Eewsebio is quite a stretch to me. I knew exactly what she was thinking and at first I thought she was rubbing her face like she was washing it as she did after the rape. The whip thing was maybe a little more defining, but geez, to figure that out in the middle of the night with one attempt?
Variopinta, "Octavio is just now realizing he can't build the house because he doesn't have money?" That was a mystery to me as well. Maybe it was a brain cell problem, maybe he thought he was going to borrow the money from Simona and the scene of her loan refusal was cut.
I loved the scene of MC sashaying back to hut after the horse ride and then pretending happiness in front of Jose Antonio. Definitely better that her walking up and down the hills dirty and bedraggled.
Jose Antonio is very sweet. Maybe he can find out about sign language, teach it to Solita and then the two of them can fall in love.
Susanlynn, " extra pay for letting that monkey climb all over them. You couldn't, pay me enough. Ick." To each his own, I would regard it as a job perk! LOL!
Farmer, It would have been easier to understand that Alejandro owned the ship if the camera hadn't so prominently showed us this was the Queen Elizabeth ship owned by Cunard.
I think both Octavio and MariCruz share the proclivity toward impulsiveness. Grabbing a gun and shooting at there husband. Wow, I wondering QTH was she thinking? Can't wait to see.
Barbara
Thanks so much for this fab recap. I like your style.
About MariCruz and that gun. I got the distinct impression that the gun accidently went off. She wasn't aiming it seems to me and when she cocked that rifle her finger was too close or right on the trigger and it went off. She was shocked not just by the kickback, but that it went off. The poor girl. I hope the shot went wide and didn't hurt the horse or Tav.
I can't stand to look at Lucia either. Her and Ester make me sick. Miguel is just too stupid for words and I agree that Tav is stupid for leaving any future housing in Miguel's hands for MariCruz.
When Solita was showing Maricruz with her hands that she had that nightmare about Ewww-sebio I got it right away especially about the whippy thingy, but I too think Maricruz is too wrapped up in her own problems to get it.
Thanks again CeCe for this fab recap.
I apologize for arriving so late to the discussion. Clearly your first recap is a huge success. Great job at capturing the details as well as the spirit of this. What a great line:
"...seriously…these folks have some strange family dynamics..."
Indeed.
So Grampa may have a pension? Maybe he's a retired exec from Pemex.
I wonder why Alejandro doesn't just take a rode trip. I'll bet that Maricruz, Grampa, and Solita don't live more than a couple of miles from where they were when he last saw them. Hasn't Ramiro been getting his letters all this time?
Carlos
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CorgiMom: Jose Antonio and Solita - wouldnt have thought of that pairing but I like it. Someone kind needs to dispel the evilness of Eewsebio.
Carlos: I was wondering the same thing. Does he not have their address.
Susanlynn: ITA however why did I get the feeling that when he take that airplane right to settle business matters with that Cruise ship he was knocking on death's door. Maybe it was just me...
Oh, I don't want the Voice to die yet ; ( I want him to meet his daughter and start her makeover and her education so she can go stick to those horrible people!
I think Lucia will have the infarct when first meet with MC 2.0 new and improved .)
Can she do the boiled egg eyes, like it's gonna pop out any minute? I did not see this actress in anything as yet, but I already hate her in this character, she's doing a good job of it.
Isabel y Fernando1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuHlg5Ary4M
Isabel y Fernando2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYcAklS2W_A
Cathyx: I have learned never to underestimate those so called powers when watching Tns....they can do and transcend almost anything.
Carlos
Barbara/CorgiMom, I have to agree with you about Octavio. I'm not really on the hate-wagon either... as ignorant as some of his decisions are, he really cares about her (even though he said he only felt pity for her, which I don't believe) and wants her taken care of. His ignorance seems to have so much to do with how he was raised (I mean, look at his brother! ) and the culture he was surrounded by. I'm thinking he'll grow a lot throughout the course of the story, but I don't think he's as bad as everyone else thinks he is. Selfish, sure. An idiot for trusting his brother, yes. But he still has his good points in my opinion!
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