Did Bride live up to the HYPE? [Archive] - KSiteTV Television & Movie Forums

Blugolds22

11-19-2008, 09:08 PM

My guess is that it won't live up to the hype. There's so much surrounding this episode that if there is one little disappointment, it will have a huge impact on how the entire episode is viewed.

davidbrenton

11-19-2008, 09:59 PM

My guess is that it won't live up to the hype. There's so much surrounding this episode that if there is one little disappointment, it will have a huge impact on how the entire episode is viewed.

Good point. So, before the episode airs, let's rate the hype for this episode. And pose the question, does advertising = hype, does internet and media (insider driven) buzz = hype, or some combination of that?

I'd say the hype is a 9, and it's mostly based on internet/media (Insider, key player hype). I don't watch the WB much, so I can't really rate the advertising.

Bane

11-20-2008, 12:56 AM

I think this thread was made a bit prematurely.

unfocused

11-20-2008, 08:14 AM

Looking at the Bride forum... most topics are made prematurely.... :\

LoveHurts38

11-20-2008, 09:58 AM

Will, vote after episode better live up to the hype.

Jaderoyale

11-20-2008, 10:49 AM

I'm hoping it does.

roccanater

11-20-2008, 11:17 AM

I sure hope it lives up to the hype. I'll wait after the show to determine my answer and vote.

Mars Investigations

11-20-2008, 11:22 AM

I don't think whether it lives up to the hype is the question...it's more whether it'll live up to its potential - which it has a ton of, with the juggling of so many major plot threads (Doomsday, Lana, Clois, Chimmy wedding, etc).

Malicieux Toutou

11-20-2008, 12:48 PM

The episode hasn't aired yet, right?

Alexander III

11-20-2008, 01:22 PM

Evil b---- is bak, she will melt Clark yet again!

davidbrenton

11-20-2008, 03:14 PM

The episode hasn't aired yet, right?

YES. This was made prematurely. I was bored yesterday and saw others putting up polls, so I thought "I WANNA MAKE THE BEST POLL EVER."

Unfortunately, that didn't pan out, and this is what we're left with.

OH MAN!!! You guys, you can't answer the poll until it aired. Unless of course, your with the studio and have seen it. Then by all means, tell us more!

Storm45

11-20-2008, 03:16 PM

Some already answered the poll.

There should be a way of closing threads until the episode aired.

davidbrenton

11-20-2008, 08:26 PM

OK. Episodes over. cast your votes

ChronX4

11-20-2008, 08:36 PM

I wish I could but everytime I do it gives me the server message.

ShInE4YoU

11-20-2008, 08:37 PM

Evil b---- is bak, she will melt Clark yet again!
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY....

Bizarro345

11-20-2008, 08:39 PM

I loved it. Though I was mad that Kryptonite became involved during the fight with Doomsday but whatever lol.

pizzahead2490

11-20-2008, 08:42 PM

i would want a little more doomsday!!!! doomsday disappointed me in this eppy. everything else was good except for lana ruining the clois moment

----- Added 57 Seconds later -----

it was ok

dru-zod2501

11-20-2008, 08:43 PM

it felt like they stopped every few minutes to pimp Clois, regardless of where they were in the story. Poor form indeed

ZODisGOD

11-20-2008, 08:50 PM

Man, I bet everyone was excited for Lex that the site's servers went down for me.

wooosmallville

11-20-2008, 08:53 PM

I thought this epi exceeded the hype! it was phenomenal

thehenry89

11-20-2008, 08:57 PM

I don't think there was anything dissapointing about this episdoe (except of course the whole lana interupting clois kiss) everything else was really good.

redkryptoniteisthebest

11-20-2008, 08:58 PM

Best Smallville episode ever.

myankskent

11-20-2008, 08:59 PM

I think that this episode lived up to the hype. Going into this season, I never thought that we would see this much of Doomsday by episode 10, so the writers have surprised me there. While Doomsday was in only a couple of scenes, it was good enough for me at this point.

Tatiana

11-20-2008, 08:59 PM

i loved it, i thought the kryptonite was lame too though haha but at least it was a good excuse for Lana to help Clark. I loved Doomsday he was scary, i wanna see more!!!

Liquid-Prince

11-20-2008, 08:59 PM

Well they didn't fight, so that was disappointing.

ClarkSupportsOrganic

11-20-2008, 09:03 PM

Well... not really.

Don't get me wrong, good episode. Well directed, well acted. But when they hyped up 'the last five minutes'- the last 5 minutes were more confusing than anything. :confused:

If the reveal was supposed to be Lex? Well, I'm sorry I'm not gonna get enthusiastic when i know that the actor left the show. If he's gone and has no interest in coming back... I'd prefer they didn't bring him up. :rolleyes:

The best five minutes title belongs to the one where Lex found out Clark's secret when he smashed the car and then got put in the asylum.

superpeon1

11-20-2008, 09:07 PM

Not bad but it would have been better with Shelby.

BadToad

11-20-2008, 09:25 PM

Definitely not the best. I'm not even sure I would put it amongst the best. Not a bad episode, but there were some big issues with it. I had to go with an "Okay" for a choice.

OneShotClois

11-20-2008, 09:27 PM

It was not as good as I thought it would be. Probably because I spoiled myself too much.

hyped4lnc

11-20-2008, 09:28 PM

There were a few flaws, but I thought it was great over all.

colibri

11-20-2008, 09:34 PM

I don't think it lived up to the hype but it was still a great episode. I was expecting more from the Doomsday department. What happened to the bloody mess (Jimmy excepted)?

smallvillerocks45

11-20-2008, 09:34 PM

I thought it was a very good episode, but I was also over spoiled. I felt like I had already seen the whole half hour of the show... and I just couldn't wait to get passed the clips I'd already seen so that I could get to the good stuff at the end. I wasn't disappointed. I can't wait to see how Clark discovers he needs to head on back to the fortress; I can't wait to see how he is going to defeat a full blown Doomsday, and since Chloe is obviously still possessed, I can't wait to find out if she will regain her memories!!!

The bummer: there are no new episodes until January...
The upside: It's an early birthday present. (my b-day is 01/16)

susangail

11-20-2008, 09:37 PM

Great episode -- one of the few that I would agree were over-spoiled. (I love spoilers, so I have to be really glutted to say that...)

Blue Orange NY

11-20-2008, 09:42 PM

yea it was some what of a slight let down but that's because of all the stuff that's been happening, if this was season 7 we would be going bananas on how great it was....

anyway, Jimmy getting ripped was funny, I did not expect that....homeboy was cut up.....

I don't think it lived up to the hype but it was still a great episode. I was expecting more from the Doomsday department. What happened to the bloody mess (Jimmy excepted)?

unfocused

11-20-2008, 09:44 PM

I believe it lived up to the hype.

Rafael122

11-20-2008, 10:00 PM

I voted yes. I skimmed the spoilers, but that was about it. It exceeded my expectations for sure though.

1/15 can't come soon enough.

jqedward

11-20-2008, 10:02 PM

Wow this episode was so good, I'm not sure that I would call it the best episode of Smallville ever, but it is up there! I'm glad Al and Miles are not running the show. It has been so much better since they left.

Billy Jor-El

11-20-2008, 10:30 PM

Loved it!!! Lived up to the hype? I try to stay away from anything other than the previews for the coming ep, I don't read spoilers or any other press on future eps. I want it to be a totally unbiased, uninfluenced viewing......and it is certainly the high point to an awesome season so far....!

drcutie8928

11-20-2008, 10:35 PM

Once I see what happens with every sub-plot, then I'll get back to you. This episode was like a tease. We got a little Lana, a little D-day, a little Clois, a little Clana, and a little "Lex"

Kevin24

11-20-2008, 10:36 PM

STFanatic

11-20-2008, 10:40 PM

YES. This was made prematurely. I was bored yesterday and saw others putting up polls, so I thought "I WANNA MAKE THE BEST POLL EVER."

Unfortunately, that didn't pan out, and this is what we're left with.

OH MAN!!! You guys, you can't answer the poll until it aired. Unless of course, your with the studio and have seen it. Then by all means, tell us more!

In the future, if you (or anyone) wants a thread closed till after the episode airs, feel free to PM one of us Moderators, we would be happy to do that for you.

6-Super-Man -5

11-20-2008, 10:41 PM

I wanted more!

Karafan1

11-20-2008, 10:47 PM

It lived up to the hype for me but the only thing that annoyed me was Lana ruining the kiss between Lois and Clark!!! I mean come on Lana!!!

Techincally it was Chloe who ruined the moment since she yelled Lana's name but I still blame Lana.

Lana is totally to blame. If she wasn't there Chloe wouldn't have had to yell and interrupt Lois and Clark's kiss..

Kevin24

11-20-2008, 11:02 PM

Lana is totally to blame. If she wasn't there Chloe wouldn't have had to yell and interrupt Lois and Clark's kiss..

True, that is so true. How could Chloe even tell that it was Lana? She was all hanging out in the dark looking all creepy.:lol:

tyson08

11-20-2008, 11:36 PM

True, that is so true. How could Chloe even tell that it was Lana? She was all hanging out in the dark looking all creepy.:lol:

That's exactly what I said to my friend! She looked completely different too, so it was a good guess by Chloe! :rotfl:

davidbrenton

11-20-2008, 11:36 PM

Lana Was Watching Lois & Clark Almost Kiss!!!!

She Knows!

ginnyfan

11-20-2008, 11:41 PM

I watched the Director's Cut and looked at the promo pictures... so I didn't get all the way into the hype or spoilers. I wasn't disappointed... it just didn't go above and beyond expectations the way that really awesome episodes do.

The Lana stuff... not with Clark just her... secret mission and Oliver's mission to kill Lex... that wasn't very well executed. *shrug*

Dpyro

11-20-2008, 11:52 PM

i didnt know there was much of a hype but this episode was amazing

amalie

11-20-2008, 11:53 PM

I voted for the second option. It was a great episode and I really loved it but ultimately I think one or two little things could have improved it

amberdawn

11-20-2008, 11:54 PM

Take Clark and Lois out of it for me, and yeah it did.

Chacal

11-20-2008, 11:59 PM

It was a good one. I don't comment much on here, but I have to say, this one sucked me in.
A couple of thoughts:

1. So you can have MONSTERS on Smallville but not "the suit" -- this is getting kind of lame.

2. How many people knew the minute Clois was ready to kiss, that Lana was going to walk in? I paused it and bet my wife. She didn't take the bet... dang it!

3. The Oliver scenes were great this time. Excellent.

4. The kryptonite in the loft was just bad, they made us wait the entire episode for a "fight" then copped out.

5. There better be one heck of a battle when this starts up again. I mean mind blowing action. Yes, the Doomsday costume was a little hokey in places, but it's TV, so I can let that slide.

Malicieux Toutou

11-21-2008, 01:02 AM

Terrific episode. If I had went into it completely unspoiled, I would have been completely blown away.

SSJConan

11-21-2008, 05:02 AM

1. So you can have MONSTERS on Smallville but not "the suit" -- this is getting kind of lame.

Well... this is a show about pre-"suit" Clark. If anything, I'd think you would complain about "no flights". Consider it a miracle the Superman alias is being seeded at all by this point, tights/"suit" ain't gonna happen anytime soon, even if a Season 9 happens.

4. The kryptonite in the loft was just bad, they made us wait the entire episode for a "fight" then copped out.

It was a cop-out, but nice consistency with earlier in the episode and lesson to Clark that he shouldn't have Kryptonite laying around all willy-nilly. In any case, I like that a fight with Doomsday is being saved, gives us something to look forward to for the latter half of the season (much like the Clark/Zod & Clark/Bizarro battles of the Seasons 5 & 6 cliffhangers). Unlike enemies Clark's battled in this show like Myxzpitlik, Brainiac, Zod, Bizarro, and even Lex, Doomsday is the only one whom has proven to kill him in the genuine comics, hence why they're being careful I think.

DAISHI

11-21-2008, 05:32 AM

Well it was amazing. And I'd much rather have the big fight left to the season finale than right here in the middle.

Bane

11-21-2008, 06:00 AM

It was perfect, absolutely perfect. I loved every minute of it.

cklookalike89

11-21-2008, 06:22 AM

Great episode and the ending was amazing!

darkone

11-21-2008, 06:26 AM

Lana's entrance kicked ass. Literally lol. I'm not sure I'm embracing the new attitude Lana has towards Clark but I'm sure there's a reason for that. I'm not a fan of stealing concepts from other movies/series so the whole Cloverfield ripoff sucked in my book.

Oh and Lana's timing was perfect. :p

jimmyolsenblues

11-21-2008, 07:08 AM

this did not live up to the hype...i was very disappointed no true fight between doom/clark

zorasuperman

11-21-2008, 07:12 AM

lol if anybody thinks that bride didnt live up to teh hype
than why were all the servers busted? lol obviously ppl were rushing to say what they had on their minds.

theotherJane

11-21-2008, 08:58 AM

Not really. The episode was lacking in many aspects.

davidbrenton

11-21-2008, 09:08 AM

Not really. The episode was lacking in many aspects.

Such as?

hiler1988

11-21-2008, 09:23 AM

The episode had A LOT in it...I was really impressed with the amount of content and continuity...Great job PS3!!!

Wildfire

11-21-2008, 09:25 AM

I think it was one of there best yet, however, the last 2 of the last five minuets were over hyped.

Iluvgreen

11-21-2008, 09:25 AM

I loved it a billion times over.

theotherJane

11-21-2008, 09:41 AM

Such as?

Such as...once again it was too cluttered with characters and that is what made certain parts feel rushed and storylines choppy. IMO, Oliver wasn't needed, but since they tied his storyline into Lana's, and she had to return in this one, I can see why he had to be included.

Secondly, it was extremely anti-climatic - that one second preview we saw after Abyss pretty much summarizes the entire Clark/Doomsday showdown.

BIGBLUE1

11-21-2008, 09:47 AM

Hell Yea This Episode Lived Up To The Hype And More Then That The Actually Shooting And Editing Was Awesome Can't Wait To Se The Ratings... 6 Millions :)

davidbrenton

11-21-2008, 09:49 AM

Such as...once again it was too cluttered with characters and that is what made certain parts feel rushed and storylines choppy. IMO, Oliver wasn't needed, but since they tied his storyline into Lana's, and she had to return in this one, I can see why he had to be included.

Secondly, it was extremely anti-climatic - that one second preview we saw after Abyss pretty much summarizes the entire Clark/Doomsday showdown.

On the first part, I felt Oliver was needed and utilized well (Especially for future Ollie/Clark scenes).

I see your point on the second part. The end wasn't thrilling for me.

BadaBingBadaBoomsday

11-21-2008, 09:52 AM

I agree the whole episode was a bit of an anti-climax, still enjoyable, but average.
It just lacked some fine detail, especially the last couple of scenes (FOS) they could have been more dramatic, I think

LoveHurts38

11-21-2008, 11:58 AM

Okay! Am I in the phantom zone, or have I already seen this episode (Spoilers, etc. ruined it). And have I learned a lesson NO!

fa8362

11-21-2008, 12:23 PM

I have mixed feelings. I really liked the Lois, Clark, Lana stuff. But Doomsday looked like a cheap imitation of Godzilla from a 60's movie...and the Kryptonite was lame.

davidbrenton

11-21-2008, 12:29 PM

Okay! Am I in the phantom zone, or have I already seen this episode (Spoilers, etc. ruined it). And have I learned a lesson NO!

Funny.

Same boat. Except the episode did deliver moreso than I expected beyond the spoilers.

JLA

11-21-2008, 12:41 PM

I loved this episode! Maybe the best ever for me.

unfocused

11-21-2008, 12:46 PM

this did not live up to the hype...i was very disappointed no true fight between doom/clark

I didn't expect a fight. From the teaser trailer of Bride, I expected that to be the final minutes of the episode. I figured Doomsday would make a quick appearance in Birde, but the actual showdown will need at least half an episode to take, not the final few minutes.

lillie_poo_pod

11-21-2008, 01:57 PM

No. It was so boring.

mistaguitarmasta

11-21-2008, 01:59 PM

jasmin28

11-21-2008, 02:03 PM

Yeah, it was a little less grand than the hype indicated. That's okay, I still loved the episode. But for now, I'm calling "Abyss" the best of the season. The story in "Bride" was better, but "Abyss" was executed almost perfectly.

I can see your point here, but I preferred Bride. Not saying that "abyss" wasn't good, it was good, as with all the episodes this season. Season 8 kicks ass.

Krypton935

11-21-2008, 03:00 PM

YES! My Brain is going so wild it only understands Kryptonian.
That was crazy! That episode really pleased me! I think that it surpassed the hype by a lot!

ShInE4YoU

11-21-2008, 07:35 PM

It Was Awsome!!! The Only Thing Is I Wished The Kryptonite Would Have Not Shown Up And Stopped Clark From Confronting Dooms...other Than That It Rocked!!!

6-Super-Man -5

11-22-2008, 10:49 AM

If it wasn't for the Kryptonite, it would have been an epic battle!

Jaderoyale

11-22-2008, 10:50 AM

It didn't live up to the hype so much for me.

Vindellavon

11-22-2008, 11:09 AM

To me the bigenning was Ok, but the hype was worth it. The ending was epic indeed.

Smallville6

11-22-2008, 11:11 AM

I thought it did, it was better than I though!

rogueslayer1985

11-22-2008, 12:10 PM

didnt think it was all that and a piece of pie

Mars Investigations

11-22-2008, 12:16 PM

Loved it :D

LuckyLois

11-22-2008, 12:20 PM

I think they do an amazing job with almost NO support from the CW. I loved it!! Everyone looks amazing at the farm too. The cinematographer is terrific.

lifelovedestiny

11-22-2008, 01:30 PM

It was beautiful and moving, but I guess I was expecting something stunningly amazing, and I don't think it quite made it.

alejandrita439

11-22-2008, 04:59 PM

i like it :)

A_Chloe.S._Fan

11-22-2008, 06:33 PM

Hell yes! I LOVED it!

ClarkyBoy14

11-22-2008, 07:07 PM

Yes, it lived up.

I wish it had been longer though. :lol:

Just Another Guy

11-24-2008, 05:02 PM

Absolutely. I hate to sound like a broken record, but the only negativity is my fear that Chloe's condition is permanent. It didn't hurt the episode in the least, but it does hurt my anticipation for the show's future.

DGW58

11-24-2008, 05:16 PM

A good show, especially Lois opening up and revealing her softer feminine side. Clark's reaction when Doomsday arrived was horrible in that he didn't react at all and allowed the creature to enter the barn. Let's remember Clark could have used his X-ray vision to see him on the roof when he heard banging and he could have attacked Doomsday on the roof long before he had a chance to get in the barn. Why do the writers write such dumb episodes? Where is Mrs. Kent and Mr. Sullivan? Not even a mention of either of them. And why did they not marry in the house or better yet, the Talon!

----- Added 2 Minutes later -----

I absolutely agree! It makes me very sad that Chloe will not get back to normal. The only thing that would keep me watching is the Lois and Clark thing.

Souper MAN!

11-24-2008, 06:54 PM

As a fan of the Doomsday comic arc, I have really enjoyed how they've introduced him into Smallville (and Davis, of course) and definitely loved this episode. I'm pretty sure when the wedding was crashed by the special guest, Clark was shocked to see what this dude could do (everything from the long jumps he heard, to the snarls & growls, the damage he caused). Since saving the day has been getting more regular for Clark, he was even more shocked to have his punch stopped by one hand AND THEN get whacked into loft of the barn. I was surprised that he didn't get up and try to chase Doomsday down but I looked at the clock and realized that there was like five minutes left in the episode and I knew they'd leave us hanging big time at that point.

However, one of my favorite scenes was when Clark read Jimmy's vows out loud and Lois' face just lit up, thinking he was actually speaking to her. She was looking a little extra-beautiful if you ask me...

Meteror Freak

11-24-2008, 08:37 PM

No Way!!!! It Makes Me Sad That So Many Of My Fellow Smallville Fans Seem To Have Lowered Their Expectations.

The Krypton Knight

11-25-2008, 12:18 AM

No Way!!!! It Makes Me Sad That So Many Of My Fellow Smallville Fans Seem To Have Lowered Their Expectations.

It makes me sad to see that so many of my fellow Smallville Fans seem to NEVER be pleased, whatever SV does. How could you not have enjoyed this episode? Best ep ever? No, not in my opinion, but an amazing ep altogether, again IMO.

I'm also a spoiler-phobe, and didn't see the previews, so I was that much more blown away.

Bane

11-25-2008, 05:04 AM

If it wasn't for the Kryptonite, it would have been an epic battle!

It wasn't meant to be an epic battle, that portion can wait until the end of the season. To blow out that part of the story right now would ruin everything.

Hopefulsuicide

11-25-2008, 06:07 PM

it was better than i thought it was going to be, but not because of the bits that were hyped, as the bits that werent

i.e. the doomsday moment, the clois stuff and the wedding itself were a bit of a 'meh'

but Lana's maturity and secrecy, Lex's apparent comeback, and chloeiac... well they made the episode top notch for me

disciples of zod

11-25-2008, 06:10 PM

YESSSSS! IT DID LIVE TO THE HYPE!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait till January

~K

6-Super-Man -5

11-25-2008, 09:20 PM

It wasn't meant to be an epic battle, that portion can wait until the end of the season. To blow out that part of the story right now would ruin everything.

If you noticed, I just said that to put it out of the way, I know the fight won't happen until the end of the season.
Common sense. ;)

Andyville

11-26-2008, 01:40 AM

For me personally it was a fairly decent episode but it had something missing, something that I can't pin down... maybe it's Tess Mercer! I can't believe they let her out from the mid-season finale. I'm a bit annoyed about this also: Do we have to wait till the last episode of the season to have all the regulars appear in one episode? Seriously it's only seven people so is it that hard? I mean Tess isn't back for Legion so 3 eps without her? I think that's too much. She should have been in this outing espicially since it had all the Lex-oriented stuff... so why not? Also, the PS3 seriously need to make their minds about Oliver: so once he is a drunk, then he snaps out of it and resumes his GA duties (which are protecting lives) than he goes back to moping about his parents and is capable of killing? Maybe that's what bodered me about this ep. Looking forward to Legion though.

TheLightOfKrypton

11-26-2008, 04:31 PM

I liked the way in which it was done and certain parts of the episode, but I kinda thought the main story, the wedding and Doomsday stuff was kinda weak. I liked all the Clois interaction and Ollie's chit-chat with Lois about Clark and that's really all that I completely like about it. Lana's return was rather lackluster, although I did love her new look, she was lookin' good. I can't put my figure on it, but I wasn't drawn in to this episode. However, I did enjoy the last scene's reveal with Lex all hooked up, at least we now know he's alive and that is great news.

RaniaLovesClois

04-19-2009, 03:26 AM

YES! My Brain is going so wild it only understands Kryptonian!!!!!!!!!

disciples of zod

04-19-2009, 07:17 AM

DEFINITELY! in my book, no other episode has topped it! (although the closest was Turbulence)

~K

Night_Hawk90

04-19-2009, 12:12 PM

no, this episode was way to soaperish for my liking

Autumn

04-19-2009, 02:42 PM

no, this episode was way to soaperish for my liking

I agree. The Lois and Clark scenes were very soap operish as well as Chimmy. I only enjoyed Davis in this episode. Bride was great as soon as Doomsday interrupted the wedding. Should have been more build up to that moment rather than have this wedding episode be about pimping Clois. I did love the end in the fortress. That was just stunning.