Yeah. That's why we all watch Lost, it's for the mystery. Every time a question is answered, two are brought up. I'm as disappointed as everyone else that not enough was 'answered' in the finale, but that's why we keep watching, isn't it? It's been doing exactly what it was meant to do, keep us hooked.
As for the Others, when I watched the episode, it didn't even occur to me that the men on the boat were, in fact, the Others. And since then, everybody online assumes that they are, in fact, the Others. I think that it's a big possibility that these people are just random sea hobos. Maybe it's the cynical David Lynch/Todd Solondz side of me speaking, but I think they're just random perverts who took Walt just for that reason. I mean, after it was implied that Danielle was just making it all up, that there really aren't any Others at all, these people just being random hillbilly pirates is a pretty good theory. If you watch them while Michael explains who they are to them, they seem to be laughing at him, and don't believe his story. Wouldn't you think he was just crazy, as well? I'm not saying anyone's wrong, just another strong theory to throw out there.
As for the hatch, I think it was a great way to end. They showed us nothing and everything, all at once. We knew nothing about what was down the hatch, and now we know that not only is is very long, but it had a ladder leading down it, at one point. This, of course brings up a whole nother round of questions, but we're all JJ's bitches, so we don't care.
And as for the 'monster', they once again showed us everything and nothing. There were DEFINITELY mechanical sounds as it tried to drag Locke down, and the smoke (steam?) was definitely another hint at the theory that it's something mechanical. I find it kind of strange that they're desperate to get down, into the hatch, UNDERGOUND which just happens to be where 'it' tried to drag Locke. Maybe not the best idea, but what else can they do? I'm also very disappointed that there's no conversation between anybody on what they just saw, between Hurley, Locke, Jack and Kate.
To answer a couple questions..Walt's abilities have been hinted at. The way that he was reading about a specific type of bird, and getting frustrated at his parents not paying attention to him, then the bird suddenly appeared and splattered against the window. Then again, after reading Hurley's comic book, with the polar bear, and then a polar bear appearing out of nowhere on a tropical island. However, this doesn't explain how he could see into the future just by touching Locke's hand, which was a major turn-off for me, because it's a completely different power to have. I hope they make good on it.
oNeWiNgEdAnGeL, that link is great. Thanks a million for it. I'm trying to get the video to load, but my connection is being screwy today. As for the picture, looks like a pair of eyes and a nose to me. I'm not sure about the other one, though, from the Pilot. I've been staring, but haven't seen anything yet. Care to elaborate?