Loved it? Hate it? What did you think of Sneeze? [Archive]

Moonshayde

10-05-2006, 07:29 PM

My review of the episode:

Not bad. Lois is finally on her way to being a reporter. Yay!!!! I am so happy about that :) I loved that aspect of the episode. It was the perfect little subplot and I found that I really enjoyed the enthusiasm displayed by Lois. I really loved how she kept trying different places. Really, she doesn't have the experience to go straight to the Daily Planet, but I loved that she had the guts to try. I think that is what I like most about her character. She just keeps going and doesn't quit when she has her heart set on something. It worked really well as a smal subplot. (It wouldn't have worked as a major plot, imo.)

The only thing is it just seems a little weird. Like a role reversal. Back in the early days, I always figured that Chloe would end up at a place like the Inquisitor; she did have that Wall of Weird. (Glad they mentioned it btw.) But before TPTB could have Lois, they put Chloe on the DP track. Now that they have Lois, they have to mix it up a bit. And I understand for production purposes why it was done this way. Chloe has grown over time and embraced "real" news. I figure that Lois will undergo this transformation as well as she comes closer to her destiny. But it was nice to see that there was no animosity between Chloe and Lois over Lois finally going for the reporter angle, even if it's just baby steps.

The main plot was good. Lex being followed (again) and it turns out to be Oliver. I thought that Clark's new power would be more of the focus for the episode, but I got the vibe that Lex and Clark had equal plot time; both stories seemed to be the main plot and intersected at the end. That was neat. But we knew that would happen anyway ;)

I liked how they handled the super breath. I'm happy to see it. I've been waiting for a new superpower forever. And he got to share it with Chloe. I love how she supports him. She really is a true friend to him. I simply love that the show (so far) has kept them in a friendship relationship. It just seems all the more special to me.

The Clark and Lana scenes didn't annoy me. I thought they both acted well. As usual, I find that Lana has the most chemistry with Lex and their scenes were great. I just wish they would give Lana something to do.

It was an enjoyable episode and I liked it. I am curious to see how next week goes. I'm not sold on this Green Arrow idea yet, but we'll see. He looks like a possibly interesting character that will be interacting with Lois, Clark, and Lex. While this wasn't Smallville's strongest episode, it was still important and fun. So it gets a thumbs up from me :)

Krypto/DQ/

10-05-2006, 07:31 PM

I love the new super breath prower and I loved all th Chlark!

jazel

10-05-2006, 07:36 PM

LOL......should have been titled "yawn"

Best Episode - 321

10-05-2006, 07:38 PM

It wasn't excitement that kept you on the edge of your seat, but I found the episode really enjoyable. The comedy added an element that has been missing for a while. I thought it was a nice light hearted follow up to last week. I'm not sure about the way they had Lois pickup the journalism, but at least she's doing something.

RamonaE

10-05-2006, 07:39 PM

Seriously, if the writers continue to write like this, Smallville is in trouble.

I'm sorry if I'm the bearer of bad news (don't hate me :) ) but there was something off in this episode. It had such weird pace. It was all over the place.

I enjoyed certain character developments. I liked the Chlark moments, I also liked the fact that Lois has developed an interest in journalism (I wish they would have spread that over a few episodes--it went way too fast).

It was lacking something. I don't know if the storylines felt rehashed or what? But this was not an episode I would have expected after the season finale. I don't know if it went too fast or what? I can't put my finger on it.

I will say I loved the scene with Chloe/Clark/Lois in the barn. Very cute.

Disappointed..

:(

SmallvilleFan2001

10-05-2006, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by jazel
LOL......should have been titled "yawn"

:rotfl: :rotfl: Right with you jazel

jazel

10-05-2006, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Krypto/DQ/
I love the new super breath prower and I loved all th Chlark! Chlark? she was sarcastic to clark and lois...found her very uncool in this epi....ecspecially the way she looked her nose down on lois, and her taking on journalism.......as if lois is impulsive.for 2 years she's been shoving writing down lo's throat, and now she's surprised? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Khyla

10-05-2006, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by thehenry89
not to mention that crazy guy threatin to shoot lex in the...well you know. :rotfl:
Oh my God! I totally gasped at that! :eek:

Originally posted by F-Stop Blues
I dont think its fair to call this a filler episode. It introduced a new character and a new power, along with a new plot line. Thats not filler in my book.

Tomsgurl88

10-05-2006, 07:41 PM

I LOVED how Lois is finally starting to get into reporting and is loving it. "I think i finally found my calling." best quote of the episode!!!

Flash_85

10-05-2006, 07:42 PM

Just watch the show for entertainment and stop trying to do some critical analysis on the characters.

Anatar Antares

10-05-2006, 07:43 PM

What can I say? I just loved it.

There were some charmingly comedic bits in this episode, yet it never devolved into camp. It just goes to show how good Smallville can be when it doesn't take itself so seriously.

There were so many wonderful little moments, both comedic and dramatic, wonderfully topped off by Chlark and their touching parting-of-the-clouds scene.

I'd have to say this ranks as one of my favorites. God knows what I'll use the TV for after Smallville comes to an end.

Respectfully,
Anatar

myankskent

10-05-2006, 07:43 PM

I think it's really a result of the writing not living up to what it once was early on in this series. Things have been rushed and lightswitches have been found all over the place with many characters for the last 2 seasons. Occasionally the writers create a solid episode in terms of the writing, but they just can't create a string of well written episodes anymore, IMO.

Flash_85...you're right to an extent. Unfortunately, this show is just for entertainment these days. The writing isn't good enough for every episode to be money.

lilkoolmaria

10-05-2006, 07:45 PM

Bloooowwww. Yeah there were a couple sneezes, but quite a few blows.

Loved the episode though.

MBCorp

10-05-2006, 07:46 PM

You know, I feel the exact same way you do about the pacing of the episode. I kept thinking it was off too and there wasn't much cohesion to it. It was a bit disappointing after the great episode we had last week. And the Lex plotline didn't really seem all that important or needed to the episode...I don't know, I just did't see the point of that particular plotline, except to have more Lexana scenes. Bah. I just wished that they had concentrated more on Clark getting superbreath, since that was really the best part of the episode.

And what does it say when I like Chlark scenes better than Lex scenes? :p

thehenry89

10-05-2006, 07:47 PM

i kinda agree with you the pace of the episode was insane. but i liked it overall.

paolinki25

10-05-2006, 07:47 PM

It could have been better...I don't know. Everybody was kinda off...

Expectancy

10-05-2006, 07:54 PM

How can you people say this is bad writing? I thought the writing was superb. Finally it seems we are going to get somewhat of a continuous storyline going on here. Hopefully they keep this up. The best part of the episode was the Clark and Chloe scenes.

Last Sun

10-05-2006, 07:56 PM

It was solid, but yes they needed more focusing on Clark's superpower. I don't think the Lex plotline was pointless. It provided some continuity between this episode and last week's episode. Plus, it led to Oliver's assistant witnessing Clark's powers. So, that plotline actually helped the JLA plotline.

But I agree, the pacing was a little off somehow.

gbrewer83

10-05-2006, 07:57 PM

Yeah the pace was kinda off, and I hate to say this but it doesn't seem like the actors are putting alot into their performances as of late. I mean they all use give it their all, or it could be the writing. Just hopping the season will get better as it goes along.

D.M.A.

10-05-2006, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by MBCorp
You know, I feel the exact same way you do about the pacing of the episode. I kept thinking it was off too and there wasn't much cohesion to it. It was a bit disappointing after the great episode we had last week. And the Lex plotline didn't really seem all that important or needed to the episode...I don't know, I just did't see the point of that particular plotline, except to have more Lexana scenes. Bah. I just wished that they had concentrated more on Clark getting superbreath, since that was really the best part of the episode.

And what does it say when I like Chlark scenes better than Lex scenes? :p
trust ur not alone,at first I was hyped cause an episode dealin wit lex and superbreath but then thought the lex storyline wasn't necessary.They didn't really focus too much on the power like I wanted either,but the chlark moments I agree were great,so were the clois moments too.

o yea MBCorp,2 weeks in a row where u like the chlark moments yep ur official in the club now.theres no turnin back now haha naw j/k :lol: :D :rotfl:

jazel

10-05-2006, 08:05 PM

clark blew the clouds away for lois :)

Last Sun

10-05-2006, 08:10 PM

I really enjoyed it, but I thought there was some weak acting (sorry to Justin Hartley, I think he's a good actor, but the first scene with Lionel was kind of blah and started him off on the wrong foot). Also, the pace felt a little off to me. Other than that, the continuity was great, the new power was great, it had plenty of humor, and they really set up the JLA plotline well.

Overall: 4/5

RamonaE

10-05-2006, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by Flash_85
Just watch the show for entertainment and stop trying to do some critical analysis on the characters.

Excuse me, I'm not trying to do a critical analysis of the characters. If I were doing a critical analysis of the characters I would have been completely satisified. The character development was good. It was the pace that was maddening.

Originally posted by gbrewer83
Yeah the pace was kinda off, and I hate to say this but it doesn't seem like the actors are putting alot into their performances as of late. I mean they all use give it their all, or it could be the writing. Just hopping the season will get better as it goes along.

I agree but I think it was the dialogue. It seemed like whoever wrote the episode didn't really know the characters.

MBCorp

10-05-2006, 08:11 PM

I didn't care much for this episode. The only scenes I really enjoyed were the cousin scenes between Chloe & Lois, the superbreath plot, and the Chlark scene at the end. Whether it's meant to be friendship or romantic I don't know, but it was cute.

Now on to things I didn't like...

Justin Hartley can't act. Sorry, but he was totally flat in that scene with Glover and the scene at the end with his minion.

Lexana is still one of the worst things about this show and it's really making me dislike Lex scenes. Last week made me like Lana, but this week made me dislike her again, and to my horror I find myself starting to dislike Lex too. Which is sad, considering he was once my favorite character. The Lexana plotline seemed kind of pointless though and they are seriously one warped, messed up couple. There should have been more attention on superbreath and less attention on them.

The whole episode seemed off and badly paced.

I'm happy that they've started getting Lois into journalism but I really do wish that they would have written it better. It was actually kind of lightswitchy, to be honest. :\

Eh, I can't even think of anything else to say about it.

batmanbeyond13

10-05-2006, 08:13 PM

No Bruce Wayne, so, they use Oliver Queen. Not bad. I'm just going to pretend that Batman Begins recently happened and Oliver Queen is inspired by the Batman to become a vigilante. Smallville and Batman Begins could both be tying in since they are both beginings of sorts.

xrayvision

10-05-2006, 08:22 PM

They tried to make the episode too comical (one of the reasons season 4 was a failure) and it didn't work. They lingered with the barn door way too long. They should have had him blowing the door off and after that no more comedy. The villians didn't get the proper screentime and were barely developed. There was too much going on. Last time Lex was strapped down that I remember was in Asylum, and we knew what the villians there (Ian & Eric) were after. They could have shown level 33, and instead they wasted precious screentime on junk. The only part of the episode that intrigued me was when Lana discovered the cameras. I thought for a second that she may see Clark doing his thing.

I think the main problems were comedy and lack of villian development. Smallville is not a comedy. It should be aiming for fans of action, comics, and drama. If it strays from this, it will fail miserably.

RamonaE

10-05-2006, 08:24 PM

It was very comical wasn't it? There was something about the writing that didn't make sense.

Shadow116

10-05-2006, 08:26 PM

It was great I loved it :) And Olliver/GA was awesome :)

clana20

10-05-2006, 08:30 PM

Episode was ok. I'm not a Chlark fan but the scenes between them were definately good. Lexana still adds pain to each episode. And watching Lana act the way she does towards clark is also painful cause its just not the way her character has been developed. The green arrow has my interest for the time being so we'll see where that goes.

xrayvision

10-05-2006, 08:31 PM

Way too comical. And I thought some of it was stupid. I didn't like the way the door landed and Lois' reaction. I would have liked it better had they done it like the tractor he tossed in Perry.

The writing was off with Lex's plot. I had no idea what the serum was for. What happened to the bad guy? Why did he have blood all over his face at the end? What about Level 33? They should have gone further into why Clark was sick. They should have also shown more of Clark struggling with his "cold".

Kara15

10-05-2006, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by xrayvision
Way too comical. And I thought some of it was stupid. I didn't like the way the door landed and Lois' reaction. I would have liked it better had they done it like the tractor he tossed in Perry.

The writing was off with Lex's plot. I had no idea what the serum was for. What happened to the bad guy? Why did he have blood all over his face at the end? What about Level 33? They should have gone further into why Clark was sick. They should have also shown more of Clark struggling with his "cold".

I think he had blood all over his face because Lex bashed his head into his. I'm guessing his nose broke or something.

Hugo

10-05-2006, 08:56 PM

One of the best episodes of the last 2 yrs, it is in my top 5. I liked how they were able to fit so much into a 45 minute episode.

spideyfan

10-05-2006, 09:04 PM

Good episode.

Good points:
- Humor factor b/w CK and Chloe.
- Lionel being the MB.
- New super power.
- Lois interested in journalism.
- Lex is proven to be a sicko.
- Oliver Queen is starting to investagating CK.
- Martha Kent playing her role flawlessly.
- Continutity.

Bad points:
- Oliver Queen is settled up in a rat hole.
- Super breath didnt "freeze" anything.

8/10

Liriel

10-05-2006, 09:18 PM

Eh, not particularly good, IMO. Not bad, really, just okay.

I liked Clark blowing away the clouds - it was so nice to see him enjoy a power for once. Was glad Lex didn't seem to be the one saving Lana's life when it was really Clark (that's already happened twice, right?).

Liked the sfx with superbreath.

Thought the beginning with Lois and Martha and Clark trying to dissuade her was funny.

Other than that, I was bored.

Chesay

10-05-2006, 09:19 PM

Compared to last week's episode I thought this week's was weak. I enjoyed bits and pieces of it but the story didn't hold up well. The two kidnappers were bumbling and it was never clear what they intended to find out or do with what they found out. Clearly Lex didn't have the powers he had exhibited or they would not have been able to nab him. If the serum or whatever it was restored the powers then they would be at his mercy.

Other parts were entertaining like the relationship between Chloe and her cousin Lois. Martha and Clark. The little Superman references. The sneezing.

So why can't Lana continue to room with Chloe? What made her have to move in for a while with Lex? It seemed forced and unnecessary given the closeness previously demonstrated with them sleeping together on the couch. A bit heavy-handed on making Lex look lecherous seemed like to me. It works better when it is more subtle because I see Lex as much more devious, sly, and sneaky to be so easily exposed as a cad.

After the wonderful continuity of the previous week, this episode seemed choppy. Guess not every episode can be seamlessly written, at least not on Smallville. Let's see next week...

BadToad

10-05-2006, 09:24 PM

Loved Clark. Loved Chloe. Loved the little bit of Martha. And the Chlark interaction was off-the-charts cute and wonderful this week. I liked the new superpower, and was frustrated that it wasn't the focus of the episode.

The Lois journalism stuff, the Lex kidnapping, every single bit of Lana, the bad guy, the overhyped GA? All bad. In some cases, stunningly bad.

I wish I could split this episode into sections.

seraphim

10-05-2006, 09:27 PM

I enjoyed Clark's new power....that's all I can say about this episode.

ginnyfan

10-05-2006, 09:36 PM

I enjoyed this episode.

Has Smallville always looked this pretty? I don't know what it is but I loved that they shot so much on location. The episode breathed. A lot of times Smallville seems very stifled... All the girls looked so good. What's in the water? LOL! Anyways production values were high...

This episode was hilarious! Some elements reminded me of Perry. Clark being sick. The barn door falling from the sky.

Clark was one of my favorite things about this episode. He had some wonderful lines! I wish I were a little more geeky... I'd go back and re-watch the episode and post all my favorite quotes in an appropriate thread. Because he didn't feel very good... he was himself in a way that I really enjoyed. He was very no frills. Usually Clark is falling over himself looking after everyone else's feelings. Not in sneeze.

Lois ribs Clark about being sick. I was looking forward to that. :)

The throw-away, clumsy, sort-cut kidnapping plot. They did this in Mortal too... but having Lex as the orchestrator didn't redeem the silliness for me because of those two incredibly goofy albinos. LOL! This time around having Oliver Queen orchestrate everything really worked for me. It redeemed the idiocy.

Loved the Super-breath. Putting out the fire and letting the sunshine in were the highlights. OK and sneezing the barn door across Smallville was fun too.

I loved Lois. I don't know how I anticipated her turn to journalism would go. But I didn't expect her to be so...giddy. I liked it. She always keeps me guessing and I really love it. :)

Chlark was wonderful. Still not sure if it's friendship or romance. I'm leaning more toward friendship. But the arm rub at the end... hmm... Anyway it was delightful. I'm primarily Chlois but I enjoyed the Chlark.

I enjoyed the Chloe/Lois scenes too. :)

Oliver Queen. His skin is so smooth. I was just fascinated by how pretty he was. I thought he held his own against Lionel. I liked the choice he made. He really kept his own council and didn't even try to pretend that he was disturbed by Lex's kidnapping. The Oliver/Lionel scene was delightful because I didn't see it coming. I was so busy looking forward to seeing Lex and Oliver... Great scene.

Which reminds me that there was a great Lex/Lionel scene too. Yum, Yum, Yum! Lionel REALLY wants Lex to remember. Hmmm...

Anyway I liked it. Not up there with Zod. But as filler episodes go... this one was Grade A. This had a lot of momentum. Introduced Oliver Queen and his relation to the Luthors and hinted at his personal tragedy...Lois gets into Journalism...Clark gets a new power...Lana moves in with Lex (I liked the platonic way in which this happened. They aren't taking the big step yet...)...Lana confronts Clark about Zod... sort of... So I feel that if you're going to have an episode that doesn't really have a story to tell... have a whole lot of stuff happen that moves the characters forward. :)

I'll take spideyfan's pros and leave his cons :)

Originally posted by spideyfan
Good episode.

Good points:
- Humor factor b/w CK and Chloe.
- Lionel being the MB.
- New super power.
- Lois interested in journalism.
- Lex is proven to be a sicko.
- Oliver Queen is starting to investagating CK.
- Martha Kent playing her role flawlessly.
- Continutity.

kefka02

10-05-2006, 09:37 PM

I thought this was an overall really fun episode to watch. Like folks have said, it had just the right blend of humor, character interactions, drama, new superpower, etc. All I know is that when the episode was over, I had a big smile on my face. GOOD EPISODE!:)

smallvillecrazygurl04

10-05-2006, 09:38 PM

I liked it, but in my own opinion it could of been alittle better.

Red K 5

10-05-2006, 09:39 PM

I loved it

rudyrusso

10-05-2006, 10:15 PM

sneeze was a very strong follow-up/counter to zod. I'm very pleased with this episode. what a relief! if season 6 follows the tone of sneeze, as opposed to zod, then I will be satisfied, even quite pleased. I can't see how many viewers would want to drudge through zod-type smallville.

wahoosmallvile

10-05-2006, 10:16 PM

i absolutely LOVED this episode, im really glad they lightened up the mood a little bit and the superbreath was reallly really cool. I just hope that this doesn't turn into a Lexana show though, because that would be lame.

illiriahrising

10-05-2006, 11:02 PM

Well, I have to say that I thought this episode was a snooze fest. The acting all around seemed practically phoned in, the writing was very weak and pacing was disjointed and kind of weird.

I felt like the whole "Lois is suddenly OBSESSED with journalism" aspect was forced and contrived and I would have preferred them to build up to that a bit more slowly. I mean, I don't care if it is " The Inquisitor", even a tabloid rag wouldn't give some college drop out off the street a front page bi-line the first time she submits anything.

Sadly, even the brief Chlark moments didn't make the episode watchable for me. The witty banter they usually indulge in was missing. Also missing from this episode was Lois' normally endearing snarkiness-she just didn't seem as full of spit and vingegar as she usually does. Even lex and Lana were more boring than usual.

I hope that next week's episode is an improvement over this one.

RMF

10-05-2006, 11:10 PM

This was kind of a letdown after last week. The episode had some things that I'd been dreading. Our first Clana scene, and it was as bad as any loft scene. Last time Clark came to her to say Lex was in trouble, Lana ripped into him, tried to extort information out of him, and flounced out, only to later find herself in his shoes when she tried to kill Lex herself. Despite this, we see her once again try to extort information out of him, then throw him out, as if the irony has brought her no enlightenment. What's odder still? The fact that Clark is in the doghouse, but Lana calls Chloe for help, even though Chloe was also discussing killing Lex and must also have known about Lex's transformation in advance. And the fact that Lana hasn't leveled with Lex about Clark knowing that he was going to transform makes it seem like she's playing both men against one another to no clear end.

And somebody tell me how a woman does not bolt from the mansion when she discovers there's a surveillance camera in her personal space, and no one bothered to mention it?

I didn't like it when Lionel came to the farm to tell Clark that Lex had been abducted, and Clark dismissed it with the declaration that he and Lex had nothing to do with one another. He should still feel compelled to help someone in trouble, even when it's a jackass like Lex.

I thought they also made a terrible mess of transitioning Lois into journalism. They're telling us that she can experience a meteor shower, nearly get throttled by aliens, be possessed, witness a massive computer virus and rioting that damaged Metropolis, but a barn door gets her into journalism? Oh joy. Besides, there's no way that any paper, tabloid or otherwise, is going to hire a person with no high school diploma and no experience to speak of and publish her first story on the front page. Then she prattles on about how she's found her calling. Hey, did she remember to tell Martha to find a new chief of staff? It was just so bad I have to feel TPTB are just not even trying with her character any more. I felt like I was watching a complete twit.

The Chlark interaction generally worked well, but it was pure acting chemistry, because underneath it all, the dialog was pretty bad. "Good thing you didn't have garlic today?" Argh. Really a lot of the material verged on corny, although I liked the special effects. Chloe seemed very happy in the final scene, though. :)

Oliver Queen didn't come across well in his scenes. Hartley was wooden. Put him up against Glover, and he looks even worse. I won't write GA off yet, though, because it's just one episode, and he may still come through.

The whole abduction/torture bit really didn't amount to much. It just kind of fell flat, except for the final part, when Lex and Lana are simply poleaxed by the fire going out. I did like that part quite a bit. What bothers me is that this episode involves Lex in an important way, but he remains a cipher. The whole bodysnatching affair must have had a huge impact on him, but we're really not seeing the fallout. We don't know what he's thinking or feeling, and it's disappointing.

clanaalltheway

10-05-2006, 11:27 PM

i loved the superbreath parts. i loved it when lois teased clark. i loved the scences with martha and clark. i loved the introduction of oliver queen. i HATED the kidnapping crap it went on for wway to long.

Yuui

10-05-2006, 11:27 PM

My thoughts on "Sneeze" (6x02):

- So far, the acting from the actor who plays Ollie has been really terrible and robot-like.

- Super Breath, woot.

- Well, I guess the issue of how Lois will get into journalism has been resolved (LOLL at "Wheater").

- Of course Lex remembers "Black Thursday." It would be lame to initiate a memory sweep on such an important event.

- From the way they are using him, it seems as though Ollie will play an important part in Season 6.

- Allison Mack is, like, so totally cute. http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/love/love0032.gif

Naman is 1#

10-06-2006, 12:02 AM

Not great but good. I like how ED's character is starting to move forward a bit, taking her first step in journalism nice move on the TPTB. Oliver I didnt think to much of him I guess I'll have to wait until next weeks epi which seems to be more focus on him. I like the new power for Clark. My rating 8.5/10 ;)

All about Clark

10-06-2006, 12:14 AM

I liked it alot, but give it 8/10.

Anything with Chloe, Clark, Martha and Lois were just great. The humor in the eppy was great too, a needed change after Vessel/Zod.

The problem seemed to be Lex and Ollie and Block. That part of the story fell flat.

Also something interesting, that Lionel managed to use Clark for his own purposes. I still think he is "good", but he will always be the MB. I'm always amaged how he is so much smarter than everyone else.

Another thing, Lexana never really seems that happy. Bizarre.

And yes, I expected Lana to treat Clark that way. And I was surprised she said to Clark not to pretend he was doing it for Lex.

constancelight

10-06-2006, 12:50 AM

Loved:

Clark/Martha moments

Chloe/Lois

Lionel/Lex scene

and of course

Chloe/Clark. So cute and funny.

Allison Mack and Tom Welling were just so great tonight.

Great Clark episode.

Yay! A new power.

Lana turn to the evil is interesting, I hope it continues.

Didn't care for:
Lex kidnapping plot.

Green Arrow.

Lana being a b*tch to Clark.

Lois being especially extra dumb.

superman2001

10-06-2006, 02:36 AM

i thought the episode was really great, i really did enjoy it, it was one of my favorite Smallville Episodes, i really liked the scene where Clark blew down the Steel Door it was really great, i also can,t wait to see next weeks Episode, it,s going to be great, it is going to be a great season.

CountBoobu

10-06-2006, 03:02 AM

Absolutely enjoyed this ep. After the darkness of Zod, we needed something to lighten the mood and this episode fit the bill perfectly.

I'll go out on a limb here and say that I enjoyed how Lois stumbled upon her new calling in life. Unlike her past jobs, she just couldn't just get into the big leagues of journalism simply because she happened to be at the right place and at the right time. I liked how Chloe had to set her straight about the kinds of stories that the Daily Planet deems newsworthy. This isn't the Torch, and if Lois wants to get into the DP, she'll have to bring her game up to a whole new level (just had to quote Lionel :D)

She may say that it's (the DP) not for her, but she said the same thing about journalism 2 seasons ago. Ah, the irony...:lol: I'm looking forward to Lois' journey from here on out. But eh, this does pose the question of what becomes of her job as Martha's chief of staff...:confused:

I also loved Clark's comment about how a real hero doesn't put the world in jeporady on an annual basis. :lol: Aw, don't be so hard on yourself Clark! You're only 2 for 3 as far as that goes. You didn't put anyone in jeporady in the season 1 finale (except for Chloe's evening at the dance), and in season 2 all you did was exile yourself (for reasons we all know well about)! And in season 3 you got trapped, stark naked, in the cave wall! Wow, summer time is not your best time of year is it man? :eek:

Where was Jimmy? I missed his uber geekiness! Ah well, he'll be back...

Oliver Queen left me feeling a bit neutral about him. Can't really say anything yet.

Lionel Luthor, International Man Of Mystery, continues to be just that. But I found his scene of meeting Ollie to be kind of bland. "If I find out you did this to Lex, blah blah blah", it's kind of hard to intimidate someone who's just as powerful as you are...and who's much taller...:lol:

And then there's Lex and Lana, the Gomez and Morticia Addams of Smallville. If there's one couple on this show who deserve each other, it's those two alright. Is anyone willing to cast lots on how long it'll take for Lana to not be so pissed off at Clark anymore? And for someone who wears such virtues as Honesty and Truth like a fine silk clothing, Lana sure does find herself in a precarious relationship with Lex, an international man of mystery his own self. Can you say Big Brother? Lana sure can...:p

Well, that's enough of my rantings, can't wait till next week! Smallville's the best!

Son of Kal-El20

10-06-2006, 04:12 AM

This episode was awesome. Plain and simple. Everything about it clicked. Clark learning about his super breath was really entertaining to watch. And seeing him using it to help was also cool.

Lois looked really hot in this episode as did Chloe. Lana was annoying and Lex was Lex.

So far, I'm not really into this Green Arrow dude. I think he's going to be really annoying. And the fact Lois is going to have a thing for him also sickens me. Somehow I think he is going to find out about Clark's powers( that is if Cyborg and Aquaman haven't already told him).

All in all, I give 'Sneeze' a 10/10.

tjpw fanatic

10-06-2006, 04:18 AM

I enjoyed it. I agree with Son of Kalel20 it was a 10/10.

Liriel

10-06-2006, 05:16 AM

I thought they also made a terrible mess of transitioning Lois into journalism. They're telling us that she can experience a meteor shower, nearly get throttled by aliens, be possessed, witness a massive computer virus and rioting that damaged Metropolis, but a barn door gets her into journalism?After reading this, I realize the lightswitch was even worse than I thought.

smallvilleobsessor17

10-06-2006, 05:28 AM

I didnt' like this episode at all. I think Clark's new power is pretty pathetic!

MidgardDragon

10-06-2006, 05:43 AM

Loved it. Loved Zod. Loving Season 6 just as much as I loved the beginning of Season 5. The humor seemed very reminiscent of Seasons 1 and 2, and although those aren't my favorite Seasons, it was nice to see a little comic relief back in action. Dug Clark's power, and I'm glad they chose not to show his face too much when using it. Let's face it, even with Tom's acting chops, one little weird angle and he'd look terrible doing it. 9/10 because I was distracted by Ollie's first scene until I realized what he was doing. Pay close attention to the conversation and Lionel's part about Ollie's acting in school plays. Justin wasn't acting like Ollie, he was acting like Ollie playing a part in order to fool Lionel, and Lionel saw right through it, just as we the audience did.

Crazy4Smallville

10-06-2006, 05:53 AM

Hilarious! That's what I'd call this episode. It was light and full of small bits of humor.

Perhaps its the mother in me, but I loved seeing Clarky with the sniffles. More than that, I loved seeing his responses and reactions to Lois. They were so adorable and hilarious. That quirky smile just made you want to bust out laughing when he tried to look surprised about the barn door. It looks like he's getting used to Lois' barge in and let her fly attitude. I think she compliments him quite well, because he's such the opposite. That's also one of the things I love about Lois. She stays the same as she moves forward. Glad to see her getting the 'journalistic' bug. With Chloe around, it shows that she still has a long way to go.

I loved the superbreath, but I think they failed in the delivery of explaining how he got it and why now. Just the chance that he picked up some bug in the Zone doesn't really cut it for me. Clark showed no sign of developing this power, he's almost completely grown now and yet it just shows up one day. Perhaps they meant to 'show' its appearance because of him being worn out from doing so much repair work in Metropolis and because he got 'sick' this was the first opportunity for it to appear, but that seems kind of lame to me. I think a little bit more creativity was needed in this area. I loved the special effects and the hilarious results, especially in the Daily Planet. Funny! I also liked his little joke he played with Chloe, teasing her. I let out a loud roar of laughter with that one.

I love how Clark and Chloe are so comfortable around each other. They work great together, Clark can tell her anything, she can tell him anything, they can talk about the hard stuff (Clark talking about Lana) and disagree with each other (Chloe arguing with Clark that she wanted to help) - without threatens the relationship. I think the reason this works so well is because the relationship isn't all about themselves. Clark and Chloe are both givers and not takers. They do for others and have really only had a few selfish moments in their life. (Chloe with the deal she made for Lionel back a few seasons to get the internship at the Daily Planet and Clark not returning to Jor-El to stay with Lana.) Most of the time, these two are out fighting against the evils of society (Chloe with her pen and extraordinary hacking skills and Clark with his super powers) not asking for anything in return. They respect each other and are completely honest with each other about everything. That's the basis of a good relationship - whether it stays in the friends arena or not. I love seeing this type of relationship being portrayed. It shows the most important elements in a relationship and none of it has to do with the physical body.

Lionel - what is up with him? Has the old Lionel returned? It sure looks like it, but then in the next scene he seems like his new improved selfless self. I will always keep a suspect eye on him and question his motives. I know he wants Martha, so that could be the reason for the 'good guy' act when it comes to Clark and trying to keep his secret, but what his old 'ruthless' self when it comes to people who interact with Lex and against Lex himself? I think he's a really intriguing character and I love to see him every week.

Lex - as much as I love Lex and thought he looked sexy when he was driving that car, I felt let down by his actions in this episode. However, I'm still holding out hope that it was because I only got to see 'part' of the story. The way he reacted to his abductors was mild and wimpy for Lex. It's like there was no fight in him. The Lex I know would have been smart and demanding and not so forthcoming, especially about secrets he didn't want to divulge. If he can survive his father having him go through electric shock treatment, the little threat of a pistol should be no problem. Lex gets pistol whipped, except this time he was shot - again. If I were Lex I'd be on a anti-gun protest - he's either getting hit or shot with one every week it seems.

What is Lex up to and how much does he really remember? I'm assuming it was Lana who told him about Zod, because for someone who doesn't remember anything, he speaks the name so casually. Also, he isn't questioning what happened during Terrible Thursday, but giving more a protest of responsibility by not being able to remember. If I didn't remember something, I'd be doing everything I could and asking everybody I knew what happened to fill in the puzzle, just like the measures he went through to try and regain the memories he lost when his daddy electrocuted him. I think he does remember and he's trying to re-develop the serum that gave him the powers BEFORE Zod inhabited him. I think he still has some of those powers, because when he was huddled with Lana, he didn't seem 'scared' , but relaxed. I think he was about to be forced to expose his powers, or else he would knock out Lana first and then use them, but Clark showed up and extinguished the flames and he didn't have to. The reason I think it's more than we were shown is because Rosenbaum is too good of an actor to have been so blase' about the whole thing. He's more like Lionel than he realizes.

So, the Green Arrow has made an appearance. Other than he's cute and awfully sarcastic, I really don't have much of an opinion of him, yet. I look forward to seeing how they will develop his character on the show and see how he interacts with Clark and Lex and even Lois.

Loved Chloe's lame attempt at trying to cover up Clark's little 'snafu' with the barn door to Lois and am not a bit surprised that Lois accepted the theory that Chloe spoon fed her and then ran with it as an article. Typical Lois and quite hilarious.

But, the best thing I loved about last night's episode was the heroic effort on Clark's part - and it had nothing to do with his use of his super powers, but is wrapped up in the fact that he used them with discretion - at the mansion with overhearing Lana and in the warehouse with Lex and Lana. He's beginning to realize who he can trust and who he can't and that there was no sense being seen and having to make up some lame excuse of why he was there. I think he's beginning to realize the need and importance of being discreet and hopefully will soon realize the need for a secret identity. Oh, and I also loved the fact that it was Chloe that helped him discover his true power - super-breath instead of super-sneeze.

Till next time,
~T.L. Gray

red-K glory

10-06-2006, 06:12 AM

I liked this episode a lot!!!

So far I think Season 6 is by far better than season 4 and season 5!!! It is going to be a good season!

Sneeze rocked!!!

superhippie2000

10-06-2006, 06:19 AM

ya i agree this season is starting out better then last season and season 4. and i like how this whole episode had braught in a new power and a new hero and how oliver set lex up to see about the powers and learned clark had the powers. that is going to set up a lot for the rest of the season in a few ways. i think olivers arrows are pretty cool and when he shot at the daily planet that was pretty cool cant wait to see the gadgets that come with the arrows asumming there should be.

LuckyKrypto

10-06-2006, 06:48 AM

I really liked this one and have to agree with those that feel season 6 is starting out great. I liked a lot of the light hearted moments between Clark and Chloe. They are so great together. I love that he has a friend that he can talk to honestly with. Liked that Lois is finally doing something in this show:) . Loved the introduction of Ollie with Lionel. Great stuff there between them. I didn't care too much for the exchange between Clark and Lana. I get that she is still ticked at him, but did they have to throw in the whole 'you can't have secrets' thing again. That just drives me nuts. But even with that said, I still really liked this episode. It was great!

Nerial

10-06-2006, 07:02 AM

Yep, I enjoyed it a lot. I can be pretty-hard on the writers at times, but this episode was excellent. I was laughing so hard I started tearing.

Also, I have to give kudos to Tom Welling. He did a WONDERFUL job with his comedic timing. His facial expression when he blew off the barn door was probably the best of the series.

Plus, new superpower, and nicely done at that. Good Special Effects.

superpal1

10-06-2006, 07:21 AM

I enjoyed the episode. I really liked the light-hearted feeling of the episode. Not all the episodes have to be edge of your seat television. I liked the Chloe/Clark moments. "C'mon, huff and puff and blow that door down" Great. The end with the clouds, just showed how amazingly strong his superbreath is. It was fun and it had some continuity to it with bring in the whole Zod factor, how Clark new about Zod and Lex before anybody else, and they even mentioned floor 33/33.1 from Season four. Love it.

theclosetrebel

10-06-2006, 07:23 AM

not the best episode, but not bad. the green arrow angle is interesting and i am anxious to see how it will develop. with those of you who are so over lana lang, i am right there with you. i was so hoping that guy would have stuck her with that needle or shot her.

vyperman7

10-06-2006, 08:07 AM

Sneeze review

This was the episode that I was waiting three seasons to happen because I really wanted to see Clark develop a new power. Superbreath always seemed like it would be an interesting power. Unfortunately, I was dissapointed with this episode.

All the other superpower episodes did have subplots. But they managed to make the power that Clark was developing the main focus of the episode. I think the reason why I was most dissapointed with this episode was because Superbreath barely got any focus at all. I was also dissapointed by the fact that they used the power at one time during the episode to have Clark put out a fire, and WE DIDN'T GET TO SEE HIM DO IT. At least let us see him using the power instead of just having the fire go out.

The main plot with Lex didn't feel like it amounted to anything major and it fell kind of flat. The only two things it accomplished were - putting distrust back in the Lexana relationship again, and giving Clark a chance to use Superbreath, which we didn't even get to see.

My biggest gripe with this episode aside from the lack of Superbreath, was Lois. "I think I found my calling." Can we say LIGHTSWITCH!! Here is a girl who absolutely hated reporting. In fact she did everything but reporting on the show for two seasons - serving coffee, falling for the wrong guys, pimping new cars, and being Martha's COS. So how does she fall in love with reporting over the course of one episode? This is the type of lax character development that I am talking about. The writers feel that just because the characters have the names Clark Kent, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, etc., that it doesn't matter about development because they will become like their future personas anyways. You need to effectively develop the characters to show why they become who they do down the road. I was hoping to see a slow journey with Lois into journalism. Not full fledged love after one episode, and over something like a barn door... :(

The jury is still out on Oliver/GA. They didn't really give the character that much screentime to really show me anything either way. The arrow shot on the DP globe was pretty cool though.

This episode did have a few positives :

- The interaction with Clark and Chloe was fantastic.

- The episode had some humurous moments to it. I actually forgot that Clark had a sense of humor.

- The effects on the superbreath were awesome (aside from the one time they just had the fire go out). I especially liked it when Clark cleared the clouds.

- There was some really great continuity thrown in with the fallout from Zod. I never expected to hear Lex say the word Zod, let alone know what happened to him. I also liked the fact that Clark was spending his free time trying to help clean up and re-build Metropolis.

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Overall this episode was extremely lackluster. Aside from some cool effects and grreat Chlark moments, there really isn't anything special about this one. Superbreath, which should have been the main focus of the episode, took a backseat to another Lex kidnapping plot, which didn't really amount to anything. Not to mention the horrible development with Lois in regards to the lightswitch turn into journalism.

6/10

StealthyMakoto

10-06-2006, 09:46 AM

I really liked the fact that we found out Clark was "cleaning up his mess" and actually doing something. I loved the line about "what I have to do, I can't do during the day" hehe... unless you have a costume Clark... just small things like that.
And of course the new superpower was great, I really liked the slo-mo effect the first time he actually tried to use it, as well as the Clark/Chloe scenes, especially..
Clark: Ahhhhh----
Chloe: No! *Covers papers on her desk*
Clark: Just kidding

Lightstar Angel

10-06-2006, 10:27 AM

I really enjoyed the banter between Clark and Chloe -- "Fast hands..." Hehe. I wish there was a little more focus on the power itself -- we didn't even really get to see Clark when he put out the fire!

I also found myself surprised that I liked Oliver Queen -- the snark was great. "Abducted. My God." Bwahhaha.

What I didn't like or believe for that matter, was Lois suddenly realizing that she loves to write and journalism will be her life's work. Puh-lease. Even Clark and Chloe gave her "WTF?" looks -- because that is exactly the reaction I and many others had.

If she would've been introduced as having an iota of interest from the very beginning and if that had been developed, then maybe. But when a show builds up one character (Chloe) to have all the traits (save for hair color and name) of another and then try to introduce that other character (Lois) and make the audience love her?

Yeah that doesn't fly with me. The lightswitch is very very broken.

InLove_with_Chloe

10-06-2006, 11:27 AM

Man, that was a silly episode.
BUT THE CHLARK WAS SOOO COOL!!!
:)

LovelyLoisLane

10-06-2006, 01:07 PM

What I didn't like about this episode? Chloe having to coax Clark into using Superbreath. If he's the future Superman he needs to think of these things on his own. It's okay that she helps him out sometimes, but having her think of EVERYTHING has to go. Clark needs to start thinking for himself if he ever wants to get anywhere.

I did NOT like the dialogue between Lois and Chloe at the planet. It was way out of character for both Chloe and Lois and it is NOT the way you write the cousins. They never ever snipe at one another. Tease yes. Snipe no.

Chloe has always pushed Lois towards journalism and then when Lois accepts her talent that Chloe always believed she had suddenly she's dismissive? That was WAY out of character. Then Lois saying Chloe was jealous. That was ridiculous. When has Chloe ever seemed anything but happy when Lois showed the slightest hint of liking journalism? "That's how it always starts" anyone?

It's ridiculous that Lois would say that or even think Chloe is jealous of her. That never even happen and even more ridiculous that Chloe WOULD be jealous. "You're right Lois. I might be jealous of you, but words have nothing to do with it." WTF? What IS she jealous of then? Didn't like it at all, it made me really mad at both girls.

I did like how Clark did go off on his own after the superbreath incident even though Chloe whined to go along. I liked how Lois didn't let anyone dissuade her, even her cousin and really dug her teeth into her story.

I didn't like how "wam bam" that was. I was okay with Lois' jump to journalism happening in one episode. The writers knew they screwed up and so they had to quickly get Lois to where she needed to be BUT not just all of a sudden rapid fire "this is who I am in half an episode" We didn't even get to read any part of the damn article or see anyone that works at the Inquisitor. :(
The dialogue at the end was a little over the top from Lois too. "You know, I think I actually like writing." would have been fine. The whole 'sound of typing-smell of ink' was SOOO out of character for her and not necessary. At least Chloe was happy for Lois in the last scene she had with her. That made the Chlois passable if not great for me and as always my ship is the Cousins (and Lollie now too!)

Oh well. Clark DID improve in attitude this episode. Lois improved in attitude this episode and I'm officially in love with Oliver Queen. So I haven't given up hope that this show can make a good season this time around. Just a little less OOC dialogue and whip lash character events would make it nicer.

I also wanted to mention that a few lines from Clark actually seemed like he grew a sense of humor.

The two I liked the most, and I don't even know if they were suppose to be funny but they were, . .

"Maybe it fell from an airplane."

"Lois doesn't stop digging until she hits China."

ISUZU

10-06-2006, 01:09 PM

Hi All

First off - I really loved this episode - it had kind of everything in it that I like about Smallville. In detail now:

1) Good humour - thought the barn door almost hitting lois and her reaction and follow up during the whole episode was really good. Looks like she is now on her way to becoming the Lois we all read about. Loved the homage to the movie regarding her spelling problems.

2) Clark's new power - was great to see and like many I was a little dissapointed that it was Chloe who had to teach him how to use it and not Martha - but I loved the effects when he first used it to break down the steel door. Obviously this episode was going to focus on him using that power to save the day like he did at the end.

3) Oliver (Green Arrow) - I actually dont know much about him as a character in the comics but based on what I have read recently and the images its certainly suited having an actor of the blonde variety. The character seemed the serious type as one would expect if he was of the rich industry billionaire type as portrayed in this episode (theres hope then to see Bruce maybe ?). I liked him anyway. It will be interesting to see how close he gets to Clark now that he knows that there is another with abilities.

4) Lionel - difficult to predict where the writers are going with him - when he went to Clark for help to find him - his motive seemed different then when he went to visit Oliver and make a threat which was the shade of the old Lionel that we hope is not in the story.

5) Chloe - was really good in this episode and its the right role for her too. I hope the writers keep her in this position as she is obviously the person that Clark can trust and can open upto without worrying about keeping his abilities a secret. In many ways having Chloe in this role allows Lois to develop separately but they could easily have put Lana in that role a long time ago.

6) Lex - was good in this episode and he seems to be very honest with Lana - particulary at the end where he tells her without any doubt that she is free to make her own choices but thats the way he lives with all the camera's. I also believe he cannot remember what happened when he was Zod.

7) Lana - ah what can I say about her ? - very cold towards Clark and very suspicious - finally she may be going along the right track but I worry what her reaction will be if she finds out and she is still with Lex. Somethings got to give - and also I think she maybe thinking judging by her expressions :- "What have I got myself into ?" - regarding her relationship with Lex. So far - since she hooked up its been: death, destruction, getting knifed through the hand, having gun to her head, been spied on as she undresses - so she should ask herself - was it this bad with Clark ?

Overall - I give it 8.5/10 - coz it had all the ingredients that made me love Smallville from the begining. I dont expect every episode to be about the main story that is suppose to develop as I actually prefer filler episodes - but I do like a mixture of both which this one was. On thing very interesting about this episode was that there was a focus on each main character of the show in almost equal measure - this is something the writers have not been able to do very well in other episodes but managed it well.

For the record - I hated last weeks Zod episode it was just pure trash to me other than the phantom zone scenes. So this weeks episode was a huge step up and I may watch it more than 3 times !!!

LovelyLoisLane

10-06-2006, 01:38 PM

Oliver was fantastic. Color me "in love" with this character. So cool, calm and collected (and such a smart @ss too) and the "Shooting for Borneo" scene kicked @ss.

I agree with the character focus. This episode actually seemed more about expositionary dialogue and moving people along and in the case of Oliver, introducing people.

Originally posted by ginnyfan

(1)Clark was one of my favorite things about this episode. He had some wonderful lines! . He was very no frills. Usually Clark is falling over himself looking after everyone else's feelings. Not in sneeze.

(2)Lois ribs Clark about being sick. I was looking forward to that. :)

(3)I loved Lois. I don't know how I anticipated her turn to journalism would go. But I didn't expect her to be so...giddy.

(4)Chlark was wonderful. Still not sure if it's friendship or romance. I'm leaning more toward friendship. But the arm rub at the end... hmm... Anyway it was delightful. I'm primarily Chlois but I enjoyed the Chlark.

(5)Oliver Queen. His skin is so smooth. I was just fascinated by how pretty he was. I thought he held his own against Lionel. I liked the choice he made. He really kept his own council and didn't even try to pretend that he was disturbed by Lex's kidnapping. The Oliver/Lionel scene was delightful because I didn't see it coming. I was so busy looking forward to seeing Lex and Oliver... Great scene.

(1)As in Zod I too actually LIKED Clark. The only backwards step I felt he had was in letting Chloe tell him to use Superbreath. Chloe isn't his mother, she's his friend. Clark has to start thinking of these things on his own, as he did with the medallion in Zod. He did have some really good lines. That one scene with Lois was, I think, unintentionally hilarious.

"Maybe it fell from an airplane."
"Oh! What do you know, it IS gone." **in regards to the missing barn door and the barn door falling from the sky**

(2) I don't know if she really ribbed him. Before when she has said things like that it could have gotten rather nasty between both of them. This time though it seemed light hearted and actually rather cute.

(3) I always love Lois and I admired her tenacity. Not even Chloe could shake her off. Didn't like how quickly she accepted journalism though and I thought her final word on the subject were a tad much. I also HATED the Chlois scene at the Daily Planet. They both come off as very snide and mean towards eachother in that scene and didn't act like themselves at all.

(4)I too liked the Chlark. I like how Chloe told Clark that he doesn't appreciate her enough but again I didn't like how she "mommied" Clark into using Superbreath for the first time. Though with all her practice in coaching she'd make a great Lamaze teacher. :p The scene at the end actually seemed like a picnic date until Chloe invited Lois to come with them. So I too got some romantic vibes from the two of them. Shallow perhaps but still there.

(5)I actually didn't think of Oliver as a "pretty boy" He had a more rugged look to him. It was the eyes that made him look more handsome than pretty. His skin was nice though wasn't it? *sigh* Yummie yummie! I LOVED his attitude with Lionel and his mock concern was fantastic. The Borneo Arrow scene was, as I said before, brilliant and I too felt that by having him ousted as the man behind the kidnapping and explaining that the reason Lex got hurt was because that one man went rogue and NOT because Oliver wanted anyone hurt. It made a big difference between "smart" and "conniving"

ericarox14

10-06-2006, 01:38 PM

"Sneeze" I felt was better than "Zod"-the primere!

My faveorite moments:

*The barn door almost crushes Lois. (It's not that I hate Lois but the fact that it fell right next to her--that was pretty freakin' hilarious!)

*Lois describes her cure! "...it'll make you sneeze a bunch of times..."

*Lois writes the article!

*Clark blows the clouds away from the sky!

*Lana finds security cameras are watching her room.

My least favorite moments:

*Pretty much every other note in the episode!

My "Wither" review will be up next week!

chlarkfan333

10-06-2006, 01:43 PM

I loved it! Sure there were parts that sucked like the kidnapping subplot and the predicatble Clana scene, but overall it was quite an entertaining hour. The humour was much needed after the darkness of Zod and most of Season 5. I hope we will see some throughout season 6. Clark, Chloe, and lo & behold, Lois scenes were my favourite. I was surprised however, that Martha had such an insignificant role.

Radioflyer

10-06-2006, 01:45 PM

I enjoyed this episode except for the audio sounding like the show was broadcast from inside a bottle. It seemed that the CW inherited UPN's nack for being stunted with technical difficulties.

shirkie

10-06-2006, 01:49 PM

The kidnapping of Lex seemed rehashed. How many times is that man going to be shot? The Lex/Lana mistrust thing was good -- and creepy -- and indicates everything is not going to be smooth sailing between them now that Zod is out of the picture. The Chlarky goodness was simply spectacular. Seeing Lois take her first hilariously awkward steps into the world of journalism was a treat. I enjoyed the episode even if it was just "filler."
shirkie

LovelyLoisLane

10-06-2006, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by RamonaE
I agree but I think it was the dialogue. It seemed like whoever wrote the episode didn't really know the characters.

Agreed. I felt the Chlois scene at the Planet and Lois' dialogue at the end were both egregious errors in character. Chloe and Lois would never snipe at each other and Lois would never open up her feelings like that.

Over all the episode wasn't bad, but the Lex plotline felt kind of pointless. I'm assuming Oliver wanted to know how Lex got those abilities so he could see if Lex would make a good League partner (despite their differences in the past) or wanted to find a way to give himself or others those powers to better help people, but that wasn't really explained so I don't know.

I did laugh (which may have been inappropriate for me to do) when the one kidnapper threatened to shoot Lex's 'family jewels' off!

shirkie

10-06-2006, 02:04 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention that I had a really hard time taking the kidnapper (what was his name again? The character, not the actor) seriously because he was the guy from "Dead Man on Campus." LOL squared.
shirkie

Kryptonian-Ronin

10-06-2006, 02:05 PM

I think that this episodes answered a few questions:

Is Lex back to "normal" ?
Yes, no superpowers or healing ability.
Is Clark moving on ?
Not yet, but getting there ( we hope).
Is Lois going to be a journalist ?
yes.
Is Chloe just to cute for words?
YES.
Is Lana the B***h of the show ?
Yes.
Is the Green Arrow charcater going to make a statement ?
Yes, he is stiff, boring and shoots toothpicks at people, but may be found good looking by some females, so he will stick around as "eye candy".
Is Lionel too cool for Smallville?
Yes, which means his death is just around the corner.

themanofsteel07

10-06-2006, 02:40 PM

I give ''Sneeze'' and A++ it got me laughing again when Clark blew the barn door miles down the road, and landed near Lois. Not to mention the part where he sneezes in the daily planet and says ''just kidding'' to Chloe.

CallMeClark

10-06-2006, 02:53 PM

Another strike for Smallville! I loved it. They finally got the A-Plot B-Plot diaster under wraps. Lex's story was B-plotted while Clark's new power was the A-plot. Finally! :)

First off, loving the sepcial effects of superbreath. And I found all of Chloe's comments hilarious. "Even with the snuffles..." haha. and a few others. They really seem more than just friends at times...

This episode had a lot going on, but it was still good. Lana was extremely cold toward Clark. Ouch. This poor guy is going to have a rough season six ahead of him. Everyone is pairing up and he's left with no one. I feel bad for him.

Lois was really funny in this one. "Does Clarkie have the snuffles?" haha.

Overall I liked it. I would give it a 8/10. I am more excited about next week! It looks really good.

Zungas

10-06-2006, 03:24 PM

I think they had some money left over in the budget and added the arrow going into the daily planet.

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10-06-2006, 03:32 PM

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msw44

10-06-2006, 04:52 PM

I thought this episode was really good! I felt that it was a lot lighter and more fun to watch than the past few episodes. The end of season 5 and the season 6 premier were all so dark and depressing. It was refreshing to have a little levety. I'm also really interested in this Green Arrow guy! I don't know anything about him, so it was cool to get a first glimpse into what he's doing in Smallville.

Although normally Lana drives me crazy, I thought when she told Clark, "Don't pretend your doing it for him," was a really awesome scene. She has a good point! Clark was only there to save his own butt.

The Lois storyline was a little weird. She writes a story, out of the blue, and it's suddenly in the Inquisitor. I mean, it's cool that she's developing an interest journalism, but they could've eased us into it a little bit! All of the sudden, BAM, she's "never been happier" than when she's writing a story. Weird.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Chloe and Clark interaction. I'm curious to see if they'll have a romance or if Chloe will go back to Jimmy. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing Clark with a cold. What a cutie. :)

Anyway, all in all I liked seeing an episode that wasn't quite as dark and evil. I also like that the majority of the story occured in Smallville rather than Metropolis. It seemed like last season they spent a ton of time at Metropolis, whether it was at college or at Luthorcorp or whatever.

OH, one more thing. They never really explained how Clark got sick. Yeah, he was in the Phantom Zone, but I wish they would've made it clearer. I also thought his superbreath was going to be ice breath. Hmm.

Can't wait till the next episode!

jack1487

10-06-2006, 05:30 PM

I liked it and would give it a 4.5 out of 5. It was fun and did move Clark ahead. If I remenber Martha said something to the effect that he looked tired from all the work he was doing helping (will watch it again to make sure). And all the work did effect his powers. But anyhow a fun show...

Jack

margroks

10-06-2006, 06:57 PM

For a new power ep it wasn't that great. For some reason they can't seem to pull those off anymore. ANd yeah, I wasn't the only one who wished that door had landed in the road and on Lois. And Lois showing skin makes it a bad ep; in fact, any ep with Lois doing anything pretty much ruins it for me. Such absolute crap as her lightswitch to "suddenly finding her calling" was appalling. As many others have pointed out, she's had two years and many other chances to get practice in and start to like journalism. Clark and CHloe have both tried to get her interested yet after one article she ran of to college after her short stint at the Torch and refused to even consider it. THis was the worst example of lightswiching I've ever seen. Plus her choice of what and how to write, was ridiculous, and he remark to Chhloe who has been investigating the weird stuff and writing hadrd stories both was insulting and nonsense both.

WHy didn't Lois get interested in the weird stuff that surrounds both Clark and Chloe long ago? That aspect of it was crap.

The guy playing Oliver was bad as in cardboard stiff as an actor and really didn't bring anything to the role. Bad casting there. ANd of course, he's too young to be the same guy who was supposedly missing in the pilot ep (newspaper headline) so some major retconning theri but then the smallville writers appear to be getting good at that.

As for Lana, her remarks to Clark were unconscienable and uncalled for. Clark was NOT there to save his own hide at all. He was there to help Lax and this is just more of Lana's bad attitude and nasty disposition. SHe knows CLark and Chloe were trying to help Lex after all in Zod yet here we have more of her same attitude toward Clark. Why anyone continues to care about this girl is beyond me.

The bright spot was, as always, Chloe and Clark together. THeir chemistry remains unparrallelled.

RRayeW

10-06-2006, 07:38 PM

I loved it!!

Ares

10-06-2006, 10:08 PM

Hated it .. Was boring .. Stupid.. Bad actors.. Whoever that main guy was.. So dumb. Sleeping bear.. what? .

gj430

10-06-2006, 10:53 PM

i don't know why everybody is bashing JH, I don't think he ws boring or wooden at all. He was being sarcastic with Lionel, and I thought he played the end fine too. People are being to har on him. I thought he did fine in those scenes and he has only been in one episode. I think people are judging him to quick. He'll have more scenes in the next few episodes and I think once he has some scenes with Lois and CLark people might warm up to him. I like GA and I like the possibilities of the storyline. i think it will bring up alot of stuff with Lex and Lionel and i like seeing another hero around I think it will be cool to see him going around in his costume beating up badguys. Hey, I'm a comic fan I like to see superheros. Some times people get to wrapped up in the details and forget to try and enjoy the comic book stuff. Clark and Lex, PZ Vilians, and Jla. I like seeing other heroes. I think it's cool. I think as long as they have some development with CLark outside the Jla stuff, I think it's great. I think it will be cool to see how GA's story intersects with the rest of the show. He has history with Lex and Lionel, Lois is going to be dating him and he is going to find out Clarks secret, I can't wait to see them fight together.

love_smallville

10-06-2006, 11:22 PM

have to say JH acting was much to be desired. Unless of course they wanted him to sound so stiff and rigid.

On the bright side I loved the humor they mingled in throughout the epi. It's nice to see CK with a sense of humor even though he still looked serious most of the time.

And the last scene with Clark and Chloe was great.

Overall I thought the epi was pretty good. Not the best, not the worst.

chlarklove

10-07-2006, 12:18 AM

I suppose I'll leave my "review."

The episode sucked. The only thing to save it was Clark, Chloe, and Chlark.

They're just so awesome together and we need to see it more often. The lightheartedness is great and the "date" at the end was super cute.

As for "Lois" well... gah. It's the lightswitchiest lightswitch to end all lightswitches. I was blinded by the brightness of it.

Oh well. It just further proves to me that she's NOT Lois Lane and never will be. Chloe is and they're showing the contrast between a good journalist (Chloe) and a bad journalist ("Lois").

Paint the K

10-07-2006, 12:21 AM

Anytime an episode shows a new super ability, it's excellent. But what caused his sneezing? Is it like growing pubes?

maryjanewatson

10-07-2006, 12:59 AM

as far as "coming of powers" epsidodes go, this one sucked major butt. I LOVE all the other episodes where he gets new powers, but this one was disapointing. the y focused way too much on the lex part of the episode, and not enough on clark getting a new power. I think if they wanted to focus on both clark getting a new power, and lex getting kidnapped, they needed to do so in two different episodes. because as far as him getting a new powers goes, they barely focused on it.

No-El26

10-07-2006, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Paint the K
Anytime an episode shows a new super ability, it's excellent. But what caused his sneezing? Is it like growing pubes?

Thats a good point there. We all know how he got his heat vision, his super hearing and the rest, but no idea what caused the sneezing indeed. But at least we know its his super-powered blowing technique so that will come in handy...

Now I dont about the rest of you but I really think Oliver Queen will do really well in this season's Smallville. What a great introduction...at least I thought so. Clearly he is trying to scare Lex but at the same time he wants to help save the World. Well guess if you are going to do that you may aswell start by startling someone u went to school with.

Lets see what the rest of Season brings...

MidgardDragon

10-07-2006, 05:02 AM

We know exactly what caused the sneezing. The exchange between him and Martha set that up perfectly. Martha said (paraphrased): "You said you lost your abilities when you were in (The Phantom Zone), that means a normal immune system to, maybe you caught something there."

No-El26

10-07-2006, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by margroks
As for Lana, her remarks to Clark were unconscienable and uncalled for. Clark was NOT there to save his own hide at all. He was there to help Lax and this is just more of Lana's bad attitude and nasty disposition. SHe knows CLark and Chloe were trying to help Lex after all in Zod yet here we have more of her same attitude toward Clark. Why anyone continues to care about this girl is beyond me.

Now here is where I agree with you. I was watching it and thinking, its about time Lana was out of the picture, because to be honest, I dont know what her importance is in Smallville anymore. Yes ok, she has moved in with Lex, but seriously whats that all about? They should focus more on Clark, Lois, Lex and Chloe, not to mention young Olsen.

The things Lana said to Clark were way out of line. All because he wouldnt tell her the truth. If only she really knew, but at the same time Clark is protecting her more than anything. And yes you are right, he was there to help Lex as well as save his own skin.

So lets hope Lana stops behaving like she owns the place and understand the things that Clark has to do, truth or no truth.

Originally posted by MidgardDragon
We know exactly what caused the sneezing. The exchange between him and Martha set that up perfectly. Martha said (paraphrased): "You said you lost your abilities when you were in (The Phantom Zone), that means a normal immune system to, maybe you caught something there."

Well I was thinking the same about that. So you are likely to be right there...

Tacosupes

10-07-2006, 08:23 AM

The mainstay chracters did a good job. The Premise of Lex might remember was crap. This is smallville, no one remembers after being possessed.

Justin Hartley sucked as green arrow. He looked like a Dork and all his lines were stiffly acted. I means Birds of Prey bad.
It seems he can play a nineteern year old surf kid fine, Like In Aquaman because thats close to hgis real self.

But if he has to play a sophisticated billionare like Oliver, he falls flat on his face. I can see now why aquaman was cancelled. The acting in the episodes after the pilot must have been terrible like this. Its incredible that his scenes even made it on the air, the were so poorly done. He talks with no emotion or inflection. The dude needs an acting coach.

Soi far Lex has been shot once this season, he got shot 3 times last season. Is this dude 50 cent? I think CW will break last years record for Lex Shootings. Maybe Lex and Lana can get shot together next episode, like a coulple! Im betting Oliver shoots Lex in the Leg or hand next episode.

Hmmm does the Cw count arrows in the category as bullets?
I dont think an arrow will actually count on the Lex shooting Tally.
And Lana was rather spry while fighting after been stabbed through the hand a week earlier. Thats Bs her hands tendon should be cut on two fingers.

Fly by guy

10-07-2006, 09:39 AM

I enjoyed the return of the humorous banter between Clark and Chloe, ala Blank, but in general I thought the episode was repetitive and dull.
Amazingly, Lana has super healing powers since her hand has not rendered her helpless. I did like that she is questioning Lex and his motives. Maybe her healing powers also heals her constant ability to forget the day before. She should play in a sequel to the movie Momento and start writing everything on her body so she doesn't forget.
I getting pretty tired of the lame dressed down Lois appearances. Put some words on the girl so she has a purpose besides eye candy.

cayayofm

10-07-2006, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by No-El26
Now here is where I agree with you. I was watching it and thinking, its about time Lana was out of the picture, because to be honest, I dont know what her importance is in Smallville anymore. Yes ok, she has moved in with Lex, but seriously whats that all about? They should focus more on Clark, Lois, Lex and Chloe, not to mention young Olsen.

The things Lana said to Clark were way out of line. All because he wouldnt tell her the truth. If only she really knew, but at the same time Clark is protecting her more than anything. And yes you are right, he was there to help Lex as well as save his own skin.

So lets hope Lana stops behaving like she owns the place and understand the things that Clark has to do, truth or no truth.

I agree partly, while is sad that Lana treats Clark like an ass. I will give the girl a break, maybe Clark is trying to protect her and save Lex, but how can she know? All Clark does is lie to her and when she diecides to not take it anymore he turns it on her. All he has ever done is play with her. She does not owe anything to him and while I think its painful to wach Lana act this way its totally understandable and I would had acted the same way. All she wants is answers, if he just was a little more open she can be a little more civil. Aso let's not forget that he really was trying to protect his secret here.

There are a lot of things that I disike about her, and there is some behavior about her that I despise, but that the realtionship with Clark is so messed up is Clark's fault and I can tolerate that from her.

MaleMan

10-07-2006, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by No-El26
Now here is where I agree with you. I was watching it and thinking, its about time Lana was out of the picture, because to be honest, I dont know what her importance is in Smallville anymore. Yes ok, she has moved in with Lex, but seriously whats that all about? They should focus more on Clark, Lois, Lex and Chloe, not to mention young Olsen.

The things Lana said to Clark were way out of line. All because he wouldnt tell her the truth. If only she really knew, but at the same time Clark is protecting her more than anything. And yes you are right, he was there to help Lex as well as save his own skin.

So lets hope Lana stops behaving like she owns the place and understand the things that Clark has to do, truth or no truth.

Well I was thinking the same about that. So you are likely to be right there...

I disagree with both of you. Clark was trying to help Lex only because of his secret.

When Lionel comes to the farm to talk to Martha and Clark about Lex's abduction, Clark says something like, "Lex and I don't have anything to do with each other anymore." And Lionel responds,"Yes it does. Lex says that he doesn't remember anything when Zod had inhabited his body, but he might just be lying. And if his abductors do the right things, they might just get information out from Lex about your secret."

So the ONLY reason Clark tried to find Lex was to prevent Lex's abductors for potentially finding out his secret.

Lana isn't stupid. She knew he was doing it for other reasons.

If you truly believe Clark was doing it for Lex and only for Lex, with no hidden motives, then either you forgot what had been said at the farm, or you are trying to be a Lana hater just because.

Edit: You have to read margroks comments to fully understand my post.

Son of Kal-El20

10-07-2006, 04:11 PM

Lana is evil. Clark doesn't need to tell her anything. She's too nosy for her own good.

And Clark only saving Lex to keep his secret sounds very Superman-ish. Because Superman hates Lex.

F-Stop Blues

10-07-2006, 05:12 PM

I was happy to see good humor(pardon the pun) in this ep. The show has gone away from that, especially Clark showing a sense of humor.

I liked the fx of the superbreath. Lois was kinda lightswitch but I can deal and Clark and Chloe were great as always. Lana and Lex bothered me but they always do and Green Arrow was awesome. I thought it was a really good episode, not as good as Mortal but still very good.

Clarkfan001

10-07-2006, 05:56 PM

i agree with the lana thing but i think she should've been killed in a way like she kills herself when whitney got killed or something but she is getting old...the new power was great but i thought it was ice- breath i still hope that Clark and Chloe hook up too green arrow intreesting also just wondering when something hugely romantic will happen between lois and Clark although the first episode of season # 6 had clark hold her hand soo it is all starting to tie together=)

Also about the lana thing I was reading a few old comic books and it says she is Clark's highschool girlfriend and how long have they been out of highschool also lex is to twisted to have a girlfriend soo it is time for her to go if she knew how many times clark saved her she might not be such a b!@#$% Plus i was thinking didn't clark basically let JER-El kill his dad to save lana just a thought b/c before the dad passes away Clark is supposed to have developed all of his powers. Let me know if you agree

coco#1

10-07-2006, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by F-Stop Blues
I dont think its fair to call this a filler episode. It introduced a new character and a new power, along with a new plot line. Thats not filler in my book.

your right
1) clark gets new power
2)Lois turns into a journalist
3) we get another JLA member
4)Lionel is back on the dark side (probably)
5) we see lana`s dark side.she threw clark out of the Mansion

certainly not a filler episode

Originally posted by RamonaE
Seriously, if the writers continue to write like this, Smallville is in trouble.

I'm sorry if I'm the bearer of bad news (don't hate me :) ) but there was something off in this episode. It had such weird pace. It was all over the place.

I enjoyed certain character developments. I liked the Chlark moments, I also liked the fact that Lois has developed an interest in journalism (I wish they would have spread that over a few episodes--it went way too fast).

It was lacking something. I don't know if the storylines felt rehashed or what? But this was not an episode I would have expected after the season finale. I don't know if it went too fast or what? I can't put my finger on it.

I will say I loved the scene with Chloe/Clark/Lois in the barn. Very cute.

Disappointed..

:(

your crazy:rotfl: these two episodes were really good..RIGHT GANG

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RamonaE
[B]Excuse me, I'm not trying to do a critical analysis of the characters. If I were doing a critical analysis of the characters I would have been completely satisified. The character development was good. It was the pace that was maddening.

the pace was maddening? what do you mean by this? the story moved right along, it didnt drag, every scene was different than the last and it moved the story along.there were no story points that were repeated 3 or 4 times... can you explain why the "pace" of this episode drove you mad.i would really like to be convinced

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RamonaE
[B]Excuse me, I'm not trying to do a critical analysis of the characters. If I were doing a critical analysis of the characters I would have been completely satisified. The character development was good. It was the pace that was maddening.

the pace was maddening? what do you mean by this? the story moved right along, it didnt drag, every scene was different than the last and it moved the story along.there were no story points that were repeated 3 or 4 times... can you explain why the "pace" of this episode drove you mad.i would really like to be convinced

RedPhoenix23

10-08-2006, 01:11 AM

I'm sorry, but I didn't like it. I thought maybe if I sat on it for a few days, it might grow on me... but nope, I still don't like it. The ep just didn't make a lot of sense in places, even the Lexana scenes! For example, what the hell is up with everyone blaming Lex for Zod's destruction? Chlark especially! They know that Lex is a victim of Zod's possesion. Or have they forgotten about the time Dawn Stiles made Chloe damn near burn down prom, but then switched into Clark to finish the job? Or what about the time Lionel switched bodies with Clark? Or maybe the time Chloe got all hopped up on the truth serum stuff in season 3 and went beseark with her powers? Or how about all the times Clark has been affected by Red or Silver K? Pot meet Kettle. God damn, Clark didn't even want to help Lex! WTF? Since when? Lionel had to con him into doing it to protect his secret!

I may be in the minority, but I really didn't like Chloe having to teach Clark to "blow" with his superbreath. Not only is it another stale overused SuperChloe scene, but Clark had a chance to actually "show" the audience that he's a man now and can think things through without his wittle kryptonian hand being held the whole time, especially now that JK is gone. It was interesting when Chloe makes the point that he takes her superhacking abilities for granted and then she later gets livid when Clark leaves her behind to save the day by himself. I thought maybe that was being used to show why Clark wasn't boyfreind material for Chloe but Jimmy was. So you can imagine how confused I was when Chlark go to the lake together... it seemed like a date or umm... a "nondate" - that's really a date, lol. Didn't Chloe put the kabash on that in favor of Jimmy? They invited Lois last minute, but come on, don't invite someone at the very last second if you actually want them to come, lol.

Oh god... The Lois lightswitching was so cheesy and not good cheese, bad cheese. Out of all the weird things Lois has seen in Smallville, she writes about the barn door? *crickets* It's like Lois woke up and said "I want to be a reporter today". Plus, it's probably not a good idea to flash her article infront of the camera again either, because the crazies like me will take the two seconds to read it and see that Lois just copy catted what Chloe told her about "microbursts" - that makes Lois look like a bad, bad, reporter. Isn't bad taste for Lois to work at the Inquister anyways? Since that would reflect badly on Martha if her Cheif of Staff is writing stories about aliens conspiracy theories?

The Lexana wasn't all that bad I guess, but it felt like I missed a scene or something in the beginning because in Zod Lana seemed like she was a little gunshy around Lex, but then in Sneeze she's just casually moving in like it ain't no thang. I loved the scene where Lana tells Lex he can trust her though, it was sweet. I definately loved it when Lana called bullcrap on Clark but I don't get why she looks so dang depressed sitting next to the piano. Isn't she where she wants to be? At least until MetU opens back up? It was nice to see Lana go to Lex's rescue even after seeing the security tape of her bedroom, because as bad as the security tape might LOOK, the important thing was to try to save Lex. And no, LOL, I don't think Lex was making spank tapes of Lana, he's got more important things to do. Until we SEE a scene of Lex actually sitting by himself watching the security feed of Lana undress, I say that's a bit of a stretch and it'sfrankly quite sick of anyone to say otherwise. But Clark on the other hand... We know FOR SURE he watched her with his little telescope for years and used his X-Ray vision to see her naked at least TWICE! Even Santa Clause clowned on him in Lexmas for his stalkerness in regards to Lana, lol.

The camera in Lana's room is gone now, so all is once again right in Lexana land. I think Lana's insistance that he dump ALL the camera's was more of a gut knee jerk reaction then her actually expecting him to take them ALL down for her. Lana is bound to understand that Lex needs all the security he can get, afterall she's been kidnapped with him at least twice now, lol. And 50 Cent, oops I mean Lex, has been shot 4 times in less than a year, so easy to see he needs the security measures, lol. It will be interesting to see if the cameras get lost in plothole land though, since the next time Clark does something super in the Luthor mansion that leaves a mess like in Arrival or steals something like in Commencement, there is no excuse why Lex doesn't find out about it after he has the footage reviewed.

InLove_with_Chloe

10-08-2006, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by RedPhoenix23
The camera in Lana's room is gone now, so all is once again right in Lexana land.

Is it just me, or is Lana much more forgiving with Lex than she was with Clark? Clana was constant nagging and complaining, Lex can do pretty much do whatever he wants (including being possessed and trying to destroy the world...). I guess she just wasn't the right girl for Clarkie...

magoo

10-08-2006, 10:05 AM

Fun episode for me. Very impressed with the Superbreathe special effects. Nice touch with the pretending to sneeze, giving Clark an all too absent sense of humour.

ChaaBreh

10-08-2006, 11:16 AM

Well the episode had some good stuff (Green Arrow, new super-power) and some stuff that really seemed forced, with no natural build-up. And there were a few plot holes that need to be cleaned up.

What happened to the whole "Chief of Staff" thing? Lois did mention that she had dropped paperwork by the night before and the barn was still intact, so I - guess- that she still is (Martha's chief of staff), but I don't think it's a full time job. In my state, the state senators and state reps only work part of the year, the job doesn't pay that much, etc. Only at the federal level would the job be full-time. I'm hoping that they don't just drop it altogether after spending so much time with the election campaign last year. Anyway, it needs to be clarified.

Now I'm wondering what month we're in. Kansas gets cold in the fall and winter, and Lois is jogging like it's summertime. Now the finale was definitely in May, which is the end of the semester. The premiere was the next day (not three months later like they've done before) - so I'm assuming it's still May. Met U would be going on a break anyway, right? When are we going to get caught up to the present (October)?

I thought Lois' interest in journalism came out of nowhere too. Even though she had helped Chloe last year in a couple of investigations, and was obviously miffed when Lex called her a "muffin peddlar", I would have thought she would have had a little more of a segue than that.

And if you're going to be a freelance writer, you usually have to fill out paperwork to the newspaper that you want to give articles to.

Anyway, Chloe was not the least bit supportive because she didn't want Lois to find out how the barn door got there, which apparently made Lois "dig deeper"

I guess the biggest question is now....when does Clark show some interest in journalism? In all incarnations, he's been interested in writing all through college. He should go back to school, and now@, since it's fall in RL.

And where is Chloe staying if the dorms are closed? That was a plot point left wide open. Why does Lana have to come back to Smallville? And why wouldn't Met U offer their students a semester at another college (like Central Kansas U), promising that their credits would be transferred?

This may be a show about a comic book character's coming of age years, but the enthusiasts of the show don't want the writers thinking that they're idiots either!!

Close up your plot holes, writers. If you have too many different writers you're not going to have continuity.

And if Lana's Aunt Nell got married and moved to Metropolis, why isn't she living with her??

ARGHGHGHH! Having said all that, I'm looking forward to next week's show!

RedPhoenix23

10-08-2006, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by InLove_with_Chloe
Is it just me, or is Lana much more forgiving with Lex than she was with Clark? Clana was constant nagging and complaining, Lex can do pretty much do whatever he wants (including being possessed and trying to destroy the world...). I guess she just wasn't the right girl for Clarkie...

It's you. :p Lana is much more forgiving when she's given an explaination not a *blank stare* followed by an obvious deflection.

cartman

10-08-2006, 06:49 PM

lana is about the most depressing charactor on the show.even lex would be better off if she took a trip or something without getting possessed again for the 7th time

Sweetie

10-08-2006, 07:31 PM

Very good episode.I think that using some humor to introduce a new power was a very nice touch.I liked the Chlark's interaction.I was proud of him when he put his foot down and told Chloé to stay at D.P while he went find Lex.Lois was funny,I liked her reaction when she saw the barn door landing next to her but,her "calling" in journalism seem rushed.Oliver Queen was awesome and cool.The fact that he was Lex's rival in college is very interesting.Lana crossed the line.It wasn't the time or the place for questions.She should let it go already.

JorEl23

10-09-2006, 07:01 AM

Despite Fiona and how much I now loathe her, It was a GREAT episode!!!

margroks

10-09-2006, 09:21 AM

No one is saying Clark isn't concerned that Lex might rremember what happened and know Clark's secret; wouldn't you be in his position? I would continue to fear anyone finding out and maybe ending up as a lab rat. I don't fault Clark for that at all.

But that is a far cry from saying Clark was only going to save Lex because he wants to protect his secret. And even though Clark and Lex are adversaries/enemies Superman would not hesitate to save him. That is what Superman is all about.

Do you remember what happened in Duplicity, when Clark saved Pete from Dr. Hamilton and even when he was incapacitated by the Kryptonite, Clark still wanted to save Hamilton, too. Pete remarked on it later. And Clark's response was that he couldn't let someone get hurt because of his secret. You're accusing Clark of something he's already said he would never do. Clark went to help Lex despite the fact that it might cause trouble for him not because of it. If Lex had died at his kidnapper's hands then whatever info his captors had gathered became second hand. Lex would be out of the picture and Clark would have been safer if Lex had in fact known/remembered anything. Yet he saved him anyway.

And Lana's snitty attitude was completely uncalled for, especially considering she had admitted just the week before that Clark was right about Lex not being himself and that someone had to stop him for the good of humanity. Yet suddenly Lana's all, you're not here to help Lex. When he very much was. Her attitude was just as much a lightswitch as Lois' sudden love of journalism. Both were unpleasant and unsupported but previous events.

Tacosupes

10-09-2006, 12:35 PM

Lex and Lana suck . Why do they have to have every episode where Clark needs to go to luthor mansion? Its pathetic, Its like smallville episodes all look the same. One scene at kent farm, in the house, in the barn, than at the daily planet, one scene at Luthor mansion, then the final scene at the barn EVERY damn week. This is starting to suck.

Just because Lex is in the cast doesn't mean he has to be in EVERY episode. The main reason they put Lex and Lana together is so they could work Rosenbaum into every episode now that Clark hates lex and has nothing to do with him. The character of Lex is only played well when there is decent writing for him, and lately that has been non-existant.

This episode sucks. And it seems like they only change sets every scene to distract from the poor writing and acting Lately. Id like to see ONE episode where we dont have to see a scene at the lUthor mansion. Or with Clark ant Chloe didcussing his powers and alien heritage at the top of their voices in the middle of a crowded room at the daily planet. Isn't she supposed to be working and not socializing????

MaleMan

10-09-2006, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by margroks
No one is saying Clark isn't concerned that Lex might rremember what happened and know Clark's secret; wouldn't you be in his position? I would continue to fear anyone finding out and maybe ending up as a lab rat. I don't fault Clark for that at all.

But that is a far cry from saying Clark was only going to save Lex because he wants to protect his secret. And even though Clark and Lex are adversaries/enemies Superman would not hesitate to save him. That is what Superman is all about.

Do you remember what happened in Duplicity, when Clark saved Pete from Dr. Hamilton and even when he was incapacitated by the Kryptonite, Clark still wanted to save Hamilton, too. Pete remarked on it later. And Clark's response was that he couldn't let someone get hurt because of his secret. You're accusing Clark of something he's already said he would never do. Clark went to help Lex despite the fact that it might cause trouble for him not because of it. If Lex had died at his kidnapper's hands then whatever info his captors had gathered became second hand. Lex would be out of the picture and Clark would have been safer if Lex had in fact known/remembered anything. Yet he saved him anyway.

And Lana's snitty attitude was completely uncalled for, especially considering she had admitted just the week before that Clark was right about Lex not being himself and that someone had to stop him for the good of humanity. Yet suddenly Lana's all, you're not here to help Lex. When he very much was. Her attitude was just as much a lightswitch as Lois' sudden love of journalism. Both were unpleasant and unsupported but previous events.

I stilll find it hard that you would believe he isn't doing it JUST for himself, as he most definitely is. Here, I'm rewatching the episode, and I'll quote the characters. These are EXACT quotes, and are no longer what I thought they had said.

Lionel: "You have to find him, Clark."
Clark: "Why? Lex and I have nothing to do with each other anymore."
Lionel: "But you and Zod do. Lex insists he can't remember anything that happened when he was possessed by Zod, but, uh, he might not be honest about it. He might remember it all. Whoever his captors are, if they put enough pressure on him, he could tell the truth...about you."

And thus, Clark goes and tries to find Lex.

If you honestly believe that that reason is only a SMALL part of why he's helping Lex, instead of the BIGGEST part (as I suppose, a small part of it may be because of his past friendship with Lex, but that would most definitely ONLY be a small part), then I don't know what to say.

I would suggest rewatching the episode, and rewatching this part. Remember to look at how Clark's face looks, especially once Lionel has done his little speech. Clark realizes Lionel's right.

LifeFirst

10-09-2006, 03:19 PM

This was a GREAT episode. Just as good as the premier. I was worried when I read the description about Lex getting "kidnapped" again for the billionth time, and Clark discovering Super Breath. Since all the episodes in which he discovered a new power has been mediocre at best, this was brilliant. It was done in a serious fashion, and I like how they made the Super Breath plot the side-story and focused on Lex and Lana most of the time. Great episode overall, and I loved the end, because I thought that Lana and Lex were going to get knocked out again and Clark comes to save them but instead he just blows the fire away. Awesome.

Dean_19

10-10-2006, 02:44 PM

This was a GREAT episode!! It had everything, cool visual effects with the super breath, comedy, Chlark at it's best, Lionel looking back to his old intimidating, powerful best (and the hair finally looks cool again), good continuity referring back to 'Zod' and Clark helping to clear the rubble, the bit were Clark blows the clouds away was great, a good amount of believable violence (Lex getting shot in the arm and headbutting the kidnapper...well good!!)....brilliant stuff! Can't wait for next ep!! I reckon this is gonna be a great season!

Snarky

10-10-2006, 09:14 PM

I thought the episode was okay. The humor was good. Great to see a new superpower with fantastic special effects. Lana's character is tedious and boring. It's time to fade her into the background. I'm curious to see how the Green Arrow is going to be utilized this season.

I know the psychotic guy holding Lex hostage was a in a previous episode as another character. Can anyone tell me which episode or season it was?

Thanks!

President_Luthor

10-10-2006, 10:12 PM

This episode was okay. I'm glad there was some nod to continuity, with the TV reports and references to the city recovering from Dark Thursday -- apparently it will take months for Metropolis to fully recover.

Lana has to stay at Lex's, with the pretext being that Met U. is also recovering. At least they showed that Lexana is still rocky -- but it seems Lana's willing to be a "kept" woman :eek: Lex the Voyeur, eh?

I actually agreed with Lana about Clark making it sound like he's looking for Lex for totally altruistic reasons. Clark's the #1 liar in town and despite all his claims of doing good for the sake of doing good ... he is not as selfless as he claims to be. I think Lana's harshness is about two seasons too late IMHO, but this is Smallville (Clark should be interning at the Ledger or something by now, too ;) )

As for the superbreath, it was kind of awkward that Chloe had to coach him into using it. It's another of example of Clark letting Chloe think for him. :rolleyes:

Lois getting the journalism bug: it seems like Lois can't win either way. When she didn't write, there were claims that she'll never become a reporter. Now that she's got the bug, some will say it's not realistic. For SV's Lois, it's actually more realistic than if she actually did get her foot in the door at the Planet right away. There are legitimate journalists who got their first breaks in the biz writing for so-called rags or tabloids. (Hey, it's still a byline and pays the rent, right?) Anyway, Clark is -by far- the number one offender in ... still ... not getting the journalism bug.

I'm still undecided about Oliver Queen. I realize they needed to give him some legitimacy - quickly - to justify his multiple story arc and eligibility as a member of a SV "Love Triangle" ... and the scene with Lionel was meant to give Ollie some credibility as a major player this season. I think JH was trying to play Ollie as an upper-crust adventurer, but will he be able to hold his own against either Luthor throughout the season?

As for Lex's questionable amnesia ... I hope it's not going to be a rehash of Lex's "missing weeks" memory lapse after his shock therapy ... where we have several eps. of Clark wondering 'does he know / doesn't he know'?

We get to see a new power, Oliver Queen and Lois getting into journalism. At least that should rate this ep. as an average one (since the kidnapping-Lex storyline was not exactly riveting or unique).

I'll have to reserve judgment on Ollie for now.

shadow4486

10-11-2006, 11:26 AM

Snarky,

The guy who kidnapped Lex wasn't in any other episodes. But I'm sure you've seen him in other shows and movies. I know I have.

I liked the episode. I do agree that we do see much of the similar scenes and locales but that's where these people are. Clark hangs out in the barn. Lex in his mansion, Martha in the Kent kitchen, Chloe at the Daily Planet (just like the first few seasons where we saw her almost exclusively at the Torch) and Lois at the Talon or anywhere she can where the least amount of clothing allowed on television (i.e. beach, bathroom, or jogging the dirt roads of smallville). If we did shows about our lives how many places would you be filmed in. Me? Job and home. Anyone else?

greenarrowgal

10-11-2006, 02:20 PM

It was a good epi. I liked how Clark discovered another power of his. The interaction between Chloe and Lois was funny.

There were some lame parts too. Kristin's acting in general is painful to watch, especially when she tries to do danger.

GottaLoveHotSuperHeros

10-11-2006, 08:11 PM

I liked it :)

fresh prince

10-13-2006, 01:40 PM

I loved this episode I liked how they introduced oliver queen and the begining was ausome when lois was jogging and clark blew the door out and she found it this was a great episode except for the kidnapping thats the only part I didnt like but the best scene was right at the end when he show the arrow into the daily planet that was ausome.

Prodigal

10-20-2006, 04:18 PM

Well, i'm still thinking...
It was a fun episode, in a new way for smallville. The show isn't a "funny teenager show" anymore, and that's good to watch. Clark, Lois and Chloe were awesome.
But i hate teh crap with Lana and Lex.

Now that i'm done thinking
Arrival, Mortal, Hidden > Zod, Sneeze, Wither

Mr. Wrong

10-24-2006, 01:41 PM

I must admit, I would rather she met her demise in the car accident than see her in Lexana mode. Seems like she has lost her star status and has become a Luthor sidekick. Otherwise, this was an excellent episode. I guess I differ in opinion with those who felt the writing was lame. I was genuinely surprised at how well the super breath power was implanted into the story and the special effects were superb. I long for an episode where he displays all of his powers to thwart evildoers.

darkraya

01-12-2007, 09:48 PM

loved it!

KristinandEricaRock

02-28-2007, 08:42 PM

I havent seen the episode Sneeze yet but it's n this Friday
I can't wait to see it

ginnyfan

07-08-2007, 12:28 AM

Just finished re-watching Season 6 and I must say that Sneeze is one of my favorite episodes. I love Perry from Season 3 and this is so much like that episode - the sheer zaniness.

Clark steps up to the plate and cleans up the city after "Zod" and gets a new power... Lois falls in love with Journalism... I laugh from beginning to end. Great episode.

smallville0001

01-15-2008, 12:47 PM

I absolutely loved this episode! It was really funny, and i'm a sucker for funny stuff!
I loved it when Clark sneezed for the first time and bloo the barn door right off its hinges and nearly hit Lois (glad it didn't) , she wouldn't stop going on about it which made it hilarious!

Chloe_is_my_Hero

05-06-2008, 10:23 AM

Hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lex fan 10

03-22-2009, 12:57 PM

i like when clark snezzed and the door all most hit lois it was funny

lois346

06-18-2009, 01:35 PM

I liked it but I thought Lois should have been in this episode more.

9-SOSIHTWB

08-17-2009, 10:58 AM

I liked it but I thought Lois should have been in this episode more.
I agree!
Also Lois was really funny in this episode!!

MjLaDy08

09-21-2009, 12:44 AM

funny... when Lois said... "Is Clarkie have a sniffles?!!!"

Nimkong

03-01-2010, 05:18 PM

This episode is great.Its a whole lot better than whisper.Liked the new power,lexs abduction was a good idea and green arwow arriving was tight

Supermania

03-11-2010, 03:17 PM

I thought Sneeze was a pretty decent episode as it introduced Clark's Super Breath power and, not only was the plot quite good, it was actually funny in a few places too, like when Clark blew the clouds away to make sun shine on Smallville.

SGuthrie27

09-11-2010, 06:38 PM

I really enjoyed this episode! It had a lot of humorous, lighthearted moments that I appreciated, including Clark's sneezes, his faked sneeze in the Daily Planet that made Chloe dive to protect her papers, and Chloe trying to convince Lois that it was a microburst that knocked the barn door off its hinges and tossed it out into a field miles away. Really, the Chlarky parts were the ones I loved the most, with all their scoobying they were doing to track down Lex, leading up to their adorable scene at the end where they were going to go on a picnic together by the lake, and he blew the clouds and rain away for her. SO cute... Oliver Queen had a pretty decent introduction, though I find it rather surprising that he wasn't keeping better tabs on the people he had interrogating Lex about Dark Thursday and his super-powered break-in at the Pentagon, considering that one of them went off the reservation. We also got introduced to the "Lois Lane Enters the World of Journalism" arc, as she joined the Inquisitor staff to get a byline! Honestly, this plotline came a little bit out of left field as far as her characterization goes up to this point, but I know it lines up perfectly with the mythos, and it is in keeping with her personality, so it was all right with me. This is probably one of my favorite episodes featuring a new super-power, too, so I give it 9 out of 10 flying barn doors.