Loved it? Hated it? What did you think of Action? [Archive]

xHerox

10-25-2007, 07:08 PM

I don't do this that often, but I have to give this episode a perfect score. There was just so much to enjoy from the awesome action to some very well-done jabs at comic and Smallville fandom in general. I really think they may have inserted the line about how the character was supposed to die in the comics but she doesn't in the movie as a parallel to Lana, who many fans think should be off of the show for now.

Speaking of Lana, I really liked the scene involving her and Lionel. If Lana is to die (or something of the sort) this season, it is pretty clear-cut that it will be at the hands of a Luthor. I also liked that the document was signed "LL" for Lana and not for Lex or Lionel as originally thought.

Apart from this, there were some great quotes and some moments that I can already see becoming well-liked (and often-used in fan videos and the like). Although I am neutral on the issue of relationships, the moment where Clark caught Lana brought a smile to my face - so I can only imagine what fans of Clark and Lana must be feeling right now.

I, too, was not originally looking forward to this episode as some of the others this season, but I think this episode is a shining example of how great Smallville can be when you least expect it.

Overall, an excellent episode that will definitely be getting rewatched later tonight (and likely much more in the future)!

redeem147

10-25-2007, 07:09 PM

I thought it was okay. Nothing special, except for the metaphor. The comic book covers that don't look like real comics brought it down for me :)

skylar

10-25-2007, 07:09 PM

Holy Sh*t that might have been the best episode of the season. I give it a 10+!!

Joekur

10-25-2007, 07:11 PM

Lot's of great "ooooooo" moments...

LUVED the part where they talked about the fanon Blogs and Forums talking about the show - nod to us perhaps? haha...

Anyway, it IS creeping me out that Clark and Lana aren't kissing - at all! Even when there's a definite "Kissing Moment" (This ep has at least 2) nuthin? what's up with that? I didn't even notice until I read tripletts review of the last Ep. I mean, they are obviously sharing a bed from what we see and hear, esp in this ep... but no kissing... no intimacy really - Wierd... it's like they're setting something up...

John Glover - ROCKS! Even laying in bed parched, he's magnificant! LOL! Also loved the part where he called "BS" on Lana! ROFL!

I gave it a solid 8.

Wondering WTF is up with Lana... I'm 50/50 on it right now, but it's fun to watch.

I thought where the production guy saw Clark after he caught the bullet - Clark manages to be careful so much, but he slips up in front of the psycho?

I loved how the psycho, even though he was in the psycho ward, kept true to the hero thing 'till the end by not revealing Clark.

I enjoyed it - next week looks like it's gonna be great!

monel49

10-25-2007, 07:11 PM

Gave this ep a 9 and here's why. As one of the millions who love to get on Lana's case and have spent the past few years wondering why she just hasn't gone away (the character, not Kristen Kreuk who's a great actress), I have to say that for the first time Lana is driving the plot, not just reacting and is revealing depths to the Superman mythos that I didn't think could exist. This episode was going along okay--average story about a comic book character--death threat--Clark to the rescue, then Lana pulls it all together with her plots and secrets to get revenge on the Luthors and chart her own destiny, probably in a dark way. That really worked. Exceptional dialog this episode about heroism and loneliness and the power of evil to corrupt the good. Clark has saved Lana many times, but somehow catching her as she falls from the building was more spectacular than usual. The addition toward the end of the episode of Kryptonian themed music added a haunting quality. Just for a while tonight, it seemed like Twin Peaks was visiting Smallville. And that's not so bad for the week before Halloween. Very cool. Very enjoyable. Very strong season.

spideyfan

10-25-2007, 07:15 PM

Cape was badass and this episode had a lot of foreshadowing that make any supes fanboy mark the f out for most of it...

9/10

kavalier

10-25-2007, 07:15 PM

Geesh its a good time to be a Smallville fan. This is as good as the show has ever been.

superhippie2000

10-25-2007, 07:16 PM

it was ok. i wouldnt say it was bad but it was kind of boring. wish we had more warrior angle and less of the girl lol.

archangl73

10-25-2007, 07:17 PM

yeah i think it was definitely a "this sounds like a good idea, but we can't write a good story for it" sort of episode. it moved some season plots forward, but i think smallville needs to spend some more time with the series characters and NOT introduce a new character or two for the episode, each and every episode. Other than Clark, the characters just don't get enough screen time. Smallville needs to pay closer attention to two WB fantasy series that DID work - Buffy and Angel - which both spent a lot of time with the characters themselves. Case in point : Last season's "Hydro" was one of the best episodes of the season because it actually spent very little time on Tori Spelling and a lot of time on scenes with multiple regulars (not just two talking heads). Group dynamics makes television especially interesting!!!

STFanatic

10-25-2007, 07:19 PM

I am headed to Kansas to get the cape off the fence before birds poop on it and lower the price on eBay.

Joekur

10-25-2007, 07:21 PM

"less of the girl lol."

HUH?!?! She was hot - best outfit - the tank-top - but I have a soft spot for those...

I forgot to mention the only weakness - For yet another episode, Chloe failed to scream out, "JOEKUR! I love you! You're the Love of my Life!!!" Keep waiting for it to happen - obviously, TPTB don't want the truth out! ;-}

Ok, really, I forgot to mention how much I liked "the catch." Wheny they're heading towards the ground and he catches up to her, holds her, and looks her in the eye - like "I got this..." Then SLAM! into the Car! WAY cool - thinking about it - it's the first major save where there's full acknowledgement between them of who Clarkis... isn't it? Great moment!

Perhaps I should have given a nine - Only the non-kissing rule between Clark and Lana creeping me out keeps me from going 9.5 (The last 10 I gave was "Justice" - 10's come well earned from me... lol...

like I said, LOTS of great moments! Fun Ep!

Rosa76

10-25-2007, 07:22 PM

I gave it a 9 ,awesome episode :)
Love all the action and romance.:p

lillie_poo_pod

10-25-2007, 07:24 PM

When I do get a chance to be at home on Thursdays, it's always the MEH, episodes.

Allison looked great in that dress.

Lionel? I missed you man! Lionel scenes were great. Lionel beating Marilyn with the shovel had me rolling. The scene with him and Lana was great too.

Lana didn't annoy me as much as she usually does. Maybe it's because we are finally seeing the true Lana. I just hope, when everything is revealed, the other characters don't go forgiving her all willy nilly acting like nothing is Lana's fault.

Also, was Marilyn growing marijiuana? HEE! I'd be smoking that ganja too if I had to work for Lana.

What else was the production guy who was trying to kill Lana on? He looks familiar.

Lois? whatever.

Grant? Tonight proved he's a Lex minion.

Grois? BLEH.

Also, I did enjoy Lex tonight and Chlark scoobying.

The episode was alright. 6/10

superman's my hero

10-25-2007, 07:32 PM

Okay not gonna lie, that was an amazing episode. There was so much foreshadowing. When he caught Lana, I swore he was gonna fly. I was kind of dissapointed when he didn't, but it was still awesome. The cape thing was sweet too. Is he gonna go complete Superman-mode during Smallville?

Flash_85

10-25-2007, 07:37 PM

Damn. I didn't know Christina Milian was so damn attractive. This episode gets a 10.

Kid Collins

10-25-2007, 07:37 PM

I had fun watching this ep! Alot of inside jokes on the online fandom especially those that are obsessed with Clark fulfilling his destiny and believing that Lana is in the way of that!! :lol:

Serious props to the dude that played Ben the obsessive fan! He played crazy really well!

And I have to say the Clark rescuing Lana from falling was friggin AMAZING!

I think evil Lana is hot but I do NOT want her going full blown evil!

And when are we going to get a Clana makeout scene? WTF is going on here?
And I want to see Clana sex and see them sleeping in the same bed!!

Kristin is gorgeous in every scene she's in. I'd watch it just for her.

More happy Clana please!!

Darth Pipes

10-25-2007, 07:40 PM

Really good episode. I was expecting much but I was plesantly surprised. Good references to comic and SV fandom. The Lionel plot involving Lana was the most interesting. Liked the FX on Clark's save of Lana.

Saber

10-25-2007, 07:50 PM

I gave it a 7 because Lionel has arrived “TADA”! The way he pounded that woman , the MB is back.
There was a lot of foreshadowing. At times, it was cheesy foreshadowing. Like the sudden wind blowing the cape at the end, nonetheless still a fun watch with that first special effect.

I can’t believe that’s the real Lana. She doesn’t scream in pain when she is shocked or screams when falling from a tall building. Definitely, some thing is up with her that is not bona fide real.

If they insist on having the “Clana” then where is the romance and passion between the two? Where are the sparks to set off the fireworks, it was completely empty.
I found most of the chemistry between all of them off in this episode.
I don’t really know who to root for anymore. The bad are good, the good are bad and the hero is still clueless.

Minela

10-25-2007, 08:02 PM

This was so weird for me. What I didn't hate, I absolutley loved. There were no gray areas for me this time.

Randy G.

10-25-2007, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by STFanatic
I am headed to Kansas to get the cape off the fence before birds poop on it and lower the price on eBay.

(*Randy G. grabs his keys & runs for the door)
I'll race ya' to Kansas! :lol:

I give the episode a 10+ for the parallels, & the last few minutes. ;)

jazel

10-25-2007, 08:20 PM

1.......he left the Cape on the fence ?:(

SteveS

10-25-2007, 08:25 PM

For the first time in years, I am seriously thinking about buying DVDs again, of this season, if it stays on track.

Loved it. Loved the flying to save Lana, I see it as flying, you may not, and watched it 4 times over already.

It seems like about 5 times in the last couple of episodes that there have been statements about ClarkMan being alone in the future, if I were a comic Lois fan, I would be afraid, very afraid of the end of the marriage at least.

Chloe looked great, Lana was beautiful, bad Lionel is back, and lois was also was in the episode.

jor-eldeux

10-25-2007, 08:32 PM

Welll I loved it .. and I don't usually .... must be why there's a so so reaction to it ... Superman showed up .... and kudos to the internet fan poke ... makin fun of me is the sincerest form of flattery ....

jazel

10-25-2007, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by SteveS

It seems like about 5 times in the last couple of episodes that there have been statements about ClarkMan being alone in the future, if I were a comic Lois fan, I would be afraid, very afraid of the end of the marriage at least.

wait, you're admitting they ARE married ?:lol:
as a fan of Superman, TPTB have promised no flights, no tights policy. ALWAYS thought they were joking about that, but I guess SV ends w/ no Superman.

jaydee85

10-25-2007, 08:35 PM

Loved it!!!
Bizarro was the best but Action is a close second!

Randy G.

10-25-2007, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by jazel
1.......he left the Cape on the fence ?:(

There was a much deeper meaning to that scene, than just leaving a cape on a fence.
We're supposed to read between the lines, as to where Clark is in his life right now, in the grand scheme of things.

xrayvision

10-25-2007, 08:43 PM

I gave it an 8/10. The main problem I found was its excessive focus on Clark and Rachel Davenport. They should have focused on the more interesting elements like Lionel being held captive, Lana's involvement, another Clark-Lex scene (I loved that one scene), and shown more of Lois investigating to find out about Lana buying land and how she broke into Luthorcorp. I'm pretty sure there will be a deleted scene on the DVD set that shows her breaking into Luthorcorp. That closing scene with the cape was great though.

STFanatic

10-25-2007, 08:44 PM

Right now my favorite part was the skin ripping Lionel did with the wolf trap. :eek:

I will have to watch it again to get a better look at everything :D

coasterprincess

10-25-2007, 08:45 PM

Hmm...I saw earlier that someone said it was an all or nothing episode and i have to agree....what I liked, I loved....everything else, I hated

The Good
~the Warrior Angel/Superman parallel. Soooo many good comments and lines, I can't cover them all.
~Lex...somewhat of a carryover from my first plus...but it gets special mention because MR was just so on top of his game
~the fall/catch. So well done....I just thought he might be flying (and the amazing unexpected unspoiled move of the series)...but once I realized he wasn't it was still so good (perfect for the whole in between stage between Clark and Superman)

The Bad
~Lois/what'shisface The only good thing was they didn't take up an overwhelming about of screen time.
~Lana It's a shame really. Some of the bits where she tied into the warrior angel parallel would have been so good if it wasn't for the rest of her scenes. This whole double-life stepford wife turned super spy is just annoying. I don't care about the character anymore (which I think is actually worse than when I disliked her as half of Clana or Lexana :P)

Overall...7/10 (mostly cuz I'm so happy Glover is back and the red cape :D)

MetroGirl06

10-25-2007, 08:46 PM

It was a decent episode. Nothing really stood out to me.

faz

10-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Wasn't the best episode IMO, but it was still pretty damn good. I love the continuing parallels between Warrior Angel and Clark, and I love even more the fact that the whole episode was really just poking fun at the show itself as well as some of the more overzealous members of the fanbase.

svtwamedfan05

10-25-2007, 08:48 PM

I give it a 9. Man was this a whirl wind of an episode. Okay seriously I felt like the whole Mytho fan goes psycho was a cut on the true Superman fans. I mean seriously that was just wrong. Anyway ugh Clark is so freaking selfish right now. God I wanted to go ahead and kill him with kryptonite when he said he had everything he has ever wanted to Lana. I mean seriously this whole "I rather put the world in danger in order to get what I want" thing Clark is going through right now is making me really pissed right now. I can't wait til realizes he's being an @$$ and realizes he has a greater calling. Yep love how Lana is slowly starting to slip with all the crap she's doing, I can't wait til she royally screws up. Damn I thought they were even ripping off our sacred Clois scene for that sticking Blahna. However, I'm still not happy about that scene. Also love how Clana is not kissing. That is the only plus to this whole Clana crap situation. The Lex and Lois scene was amazing, thank God some people are starting to go towards their destines. And can I just say I love Lionel. He was so cool in exposing all of Lana's little lies to her face. You go boy!! Yeah Lana look who is obsessing now. Once a Luthor always a Luthor. Lois shined not only in the scene with Lex but in all her scenes and she proved once again she is far more superior than any male. Chloe is now back in her sacred role as the sidekick, thank God I thought we were losing her for a second. Overall this episode has be on a fence. Some stuff was good but some stuff made me sick.

CeeJ

10-25-2007, 08:50 PM

Darn! I hate those number things. What's a 1? What's a 10? How about just "I liked it.""I hated it." "I thought it was so-so."?
Personally, I thought this weeks episode was cheesy. Although, I did miss the first five minutes so maybe that's where everyone got that "great episode" vibe.
I thought the scene with Lana and Lionel had great promise but it looked like KK had forgotten her lines or something. Her delivery just wasn't as strong as the scene needed it to be. Also, since when does someone's signature on an official document consist of just their initials? On the other hand, I thought the part about the fanatics on the message boards was funny.
Overall, it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either... (a number, a number, choose a NUMBER!! aargh.)

SolShine7

10-25-2007, 08:53 PM

It was wicked good!!!!

CeeJ

10-25-2007, 08:56 PM

Oh yes, I forgot something: How on earth did Lois get top level clearance to get into Lex's office?!! And, did he just "happen" to leave his computer on for her? SO much there that could have been developed!!

LexLuv180

10-25-2007, 08:59 PM

I LOVED it ! Thought it was absolutely brilliant. Well, a little more Lex time never hurts, but the show itself was great.

svtwamedfan05

10-25-2007, 09:00 PM

Well this is Lois Lane we're talking about. The one who can get past any secruity. That's one of the reasons she's such a star reporter

SteveS

10-25-2007, 09:04 PM

She got caught very easily. Now should Lex file a complaint of breaking and entering, this little visit could have be lois' Watergate fiasco.

svtwamedfan05

10-25-2007, 09:07 PM

Like the writers said Every story has a beginning and that also means Lois. Remember the greats learn from their mistakes in order to become the best at what there known for. After all if Clark and Lex can make mistakes so can Lois. But that doesn't mean she's done for.

SuperEl

10-25-2007, 09:19 PM

I gave this episode a 10! It was a perfect episode.

Here are my 'Ooo's & Awwwe's':

The intro was cool! He saves Rachel and a car door hits CK from behind. haha

I was a comic book collector and just loved Lex's comic collections. He keeps all his Warrior Angel comic books in hard plastic covers and stored it so damn neat! I have my comics in plastic covers with a cardboard in it to keep it mint condition =)

John Glover really can act when he's in a trauma state scene. Magnificent!

This episode is foreshadowing CK's destiny from the Warrior Angel comic books!

The L.L. signature really suprised me! lol Gooo Lana! Did you know there's 4 characters that has the initial LL?! (Actually 5, if u count Lois' sister, Lucy.) Coool!

The guy that plays as the 'Director/Producer/Warrior Angel Fanatic' got me really stoked. He didn't tell Lex who the superhero is because he believes in them and doesn't want any baddies to know. He even got bribe with all the rare Warrior Angel comics that's worth thousands of dollars and he stilll said no.

The Clana scene got me really going 'awe'. I thought he was gonna start flying but landed on a car. Suprised there wasn't nobody around who could've seen that.

Rachel's present to CK was awesome! Right now, he is living his life with lana. What else could be worst? Maybe that cape could come in handy later on, hopefully.

EDIT: Yea...how did Lois get in there so damn easily. C'mon, that's Lex stuff you're snooping in. He's a freakin billionaire!

svtwamedfan05

10-25-2007, 09:33 PM

She has always been able to get through Lex's lame secruity. From the Comics, Tv Shows, and Movies.

MRluvr

10-25-2007, 09:48 PM

I thought it was great! Loved the Lexis scene--anyone else think they have great chemistry? And Lionel is back!! Woohoo! the end scene with him and Lana was really good, and so was Clex; nice how that production assitant (wats his name?) shot down Lex to protect CLark's superherodom. And i love MR and JG together. I give it a 10!

Autumn

10-25-2007, 09:49 PM

I gave the episode a 5, and only because of Lionel and Lex.

What I liked:

1) LIONEL!!!!!!! He rocked in this episode. Finally, a character of reason behind all the madness and insanity. Best part of the episode was the Lionel and Lana scene at the end! Finally, Lana's true colors are revealed. Lionel is the ONLY one who sees Lana for the evil witch she is.

2) LANA's EVIL!!!! Finally, they reveal Lana is evil. That was a reveal with the shovel, although I wasn't surprised. I was waiting for it. I think she's more evil than Lex. Well, let's hope they don't keep her up on a pedestal after this one. She kidnaps Lionel, has him tortured, etc... For what? As Lionel said, it's not really to protect Clark. And finally actual proof that Lana is a FAKER! She turns on the sweet, "Labyrinth" vomitous voice whenever she's around Clark, and then becomes her true psychotic self when he's not around. She's a liar and again...EVIL. I just don't get why people don't see it. She even smiled when Lionel warned her about falling in the precipice. Meaning, she's already fallen.

3) Lex was great in this episode. Reminded me of older seasons.

4) You know, I'm beginning to think Lois and Grant deserve each other. LOL.

5) The retribution comment Lionel made. Was this proof that Lana is in love with Lex and is getting her revenge on him because she really loved him? Or she's getting retribution on Clark for killing her parents? I don't know. But she's not who she pretends to be that's for sure.

What I hated:

1) Again, Chloe's character gets crapped on. She tries to talk to Clark in the beginning, but when she notices that he's not paying attention, she turns it back around to Clark. Then he pays attention. He's a jerk to Chloe. She needs to pull a Kate Winslet from The Holiday and tell Clark to go shove it!!! Plus, the writers again used her as a plot device, only for them to drop it when they were finished using her. Al Gough and Miles Millar would be good friends with Hiram Powers I think.

2) Lois the reporter: She hasn't even worked to get there, and that pisses me off. The writers are giving Lois the 33.1 story to Lois, when Chloe has worked on it for years. Don't get me started on that one. I might turn red with anger. Plus, I love how her scoop on Lex was WRONG!!! Lana's the villain, not Lex in this story. Wrong LL. Guess she didn't get enough facts to back up her story. So, why is Grant surprised. He hired her. And now, she's starting to date the editor to move on up. Give me a break. Not to mention, that she doesn't mind that he's the one who trampled all over her cousin. Really, this show should be a study in how to treat girls who work hard like crap. Oh, and Lois isn't even clever in this episode. I laughed when she thought she was so good at getting into Luthorcorp. Lex set her up. He probably saw her on the cameras and waited for her to try and do something. He was lurking, and obviously had set the computer there on purpose. He wanted to catch her in the act.

3) Clark: He's rude to Chloe, is still blindly smitten with the evil Lana, and is selfish. He cares more about his relationship with Lana than anything else in the world. It's nauseating.

4) Clana: There are no words. After she whacks Lionel over the head with a SHOVEL, then lies to Clark over the phone with that fake voice, am I supposed to care if she falls off the roof? The moment when Clark catches Lana was not sweet to me, it was annoying. That fake smile she puts on drives me nuts. And honestly the acting and chemistry between them is really bad right now. It's like the actors don't want to be there. Every scene Clark and Lana are in together is just creepy. It's like she's lurking everywhere. Who's to say she isn't spying on everyone with her million dollar hidden cameras?

5) Does anyone else find it weird that Lana and Chloe still haven't had a scene together? First, they hide from Chloe that Lana's alive. And then all of a sudden they are best buds but we never see it. Lame!!!! Lana being the inbetween for Clark and Chloe was bizarre.

6) All of the anvils. They get on my nerves now.

7) I thought their jokes were condescending to the fans. They were basically telling everyone that they know everyone hates what they've done with the show, but they are going to keep on doing it anyway. The fans are psychos they say. Well, that may be true for some. I'm starting to think they are the real psychos with their insane and unimaginative plot lines in the 6th and 7th seasons.

8)That ugly shot at the end with Clark walking away from the red cape. Yeah, walking away from his destiny. I thought it was an arrogant shot and just plain hideous. I gagged literally. Almost made me give the episode a 1. That's how much I hated that shot.

9) No Lionel, Chloe and Lex interaction. Please bring that back! Those three are the only reason I watch anymore. Heck, they should become the heroes and have Clark and Lana become the villains. :)

Overall, I'm still not pleased with this season. But I was glad to see Lionel back. And I hope they don't choose to justify Lana's evil actions.

harryandginnyfanatic

10-25-2007, 10:30 PM

Some characters just need to be sacrificed so the ones canon and from the comics can progress.

That's just the way it is.

jazel

10-25-2007, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by SteveS
She got caught very easily. Now should Lex file a complaint of breaking and entering, this little visit could have be lois' Watergate fiasco.
:lol: YOUR man, CK waltzes into the place, like he owns it.......throws Lex around, AND kidnaps his fiance (Crimson)....and Lex is gonna call the cops on Lois.......stupid......really stupid :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

SVfan4ever

10-25-2007, 10:35 PM

9/10
Lionel - Having him back is deliciously good
Clex - I love their interaction, for me they are the show
The catch - Awesome

trying2b

10-25-2007, 10:40 PM

Wow this ep must of been pretty good cause you see only a little griping instead of a lot of griping. I gave it an 8 on top but after reading some of the post I would give it a 9.

Jor-El's Oracle

10-25-2007, 11:09 PM

i gave the episode a 9 it really surpassed my expectations because when i saw the trailer i wasn't too excited it was really cool to see Clark get warrior angel's red cape and i can't wait for next weeks episode it looks awesome.... by the way hi i am new here this is my first post

gategod

10-25-2007, 11:15 PM

Definitely a 9 i loved it!! Lana going crazy, Clark saving the day, Lex finding his father and trying to uncover Clark's secret! Lionel back!!! They actually had a great story ^.^

PKII

10-25-2007, 11:17 PM

Finally a good episode. I thought they were all duds this year. They did the scene I wanted for Lana finding out Clarks secret her falling off a building and Clark jumping after her....too bad she already knew his secret. :( still cool looking. :)

gategod

10-25-2007, 11:21 PM

lol ^.^ I liked the Lionel Lana scene near the end the most, so funny , lol

Lana: "They said you were being held captive by a crazy Woman"

Lionel: "Indeed I was, ... You"

haha

BWOracle

10-25-2007, 11:25 PM

I have to give this one a 10. It had something for everyone who posts on K-site. I love 4th wall stuff.

Although, I haven’t been as gaga as some over AM, she looked really good this episode. She’s thinned out and that black dress at the end was dynamite. CM also looked really hot in this episode. The wardrobe people really had it together tonight.

We have Lois playing both iconic Lois and iconic Clark (in that reporter’s outfit with glasses).

We had scenes and dialog for both people who love and despise Clana or Lana (take your pick). The writer’s really targeted the people who post here, especially the mad blogger.

We even have Lana pushing Clark to his destiny. Did anyone see that coming?

And how many Superman references can you ask for in a single episode – the Lana save, the cape, the bullet catch, etc.

The Lana save may be my favorite SV special FX shot since the missile scene in Hidden.

The guy playing WA looked more like a football player than a superhero.

The actor who played the Director has gotten a promotion from meter maid since Season 2 when Lex took a golf club to his car as well as Jonathan’s fired campaign manager.

Nice reference to Hollywood coming to the Kent Farm since they’ve been doing that for 7 seasons.

Did the car door flying through the air hit Clark?

There are at least 3 scenes where Clark and Lana should kiss but don’t. Is that planned as part of the arc for season 7 or is that something new in KK’s contract?

It can’t be more than a couple of weeks since Lionel disappeared or he would have died from dehydration by now. There wasn’t an IV in sight.

The last two weeks have had a lot of gore. First Knox, now Lionel in the bear trap and beating Marilyn to death. I haven’t seen a scene like that since Mel Gibson in The Patriot.

The scene with TW and CM reading the script…It’s like they recycled an old Smallville script.

Lex, nice comic book case.

That was one big gun. Great save with the bullet without anyone seeing it (except the bad guy, of course). Great x-ray vision shot with the inside of the gun barrel.

Is Lois becoming a hacker like Chloe? (“Hey, I’m really good at this”)

Rachel needs to learn how to stay undercover…but I really enjoyed the robe or lack thereof.

“It’s your job to save the world. Save it!” (Written inside the cover of the comic book).

Lana, nice use of a shovel. I like Lana with some darkness. Makes her much more interesting than the whiner she used to be.

“I’m not paying you to make mistakes.” Isn’t that a Lex line?

Great shot of the Daily Planet cityscape.

“One post and your all of sudden everybody’s Boy Wonder.” We even get a Batman reference.

“Warrior Angel wouldn’t try to kill someone.” The writer’s are definitely reading K-site.

I think the building that Green Arrow had his loft in has gotten a lot taller since last season.

Sorry about the car Clark and Lana crashed into. I’d like to see the police report on that one.

Nice to see Lois standing up to the “boy wonder” Editor. She’s not willing just to be his arm candy.

Lois to Grant: “Something tells me you don’t want to be scooped again by the Ledger. Oh, and for the record. If I had been your plus one, you would have been my arm candy.”

Awesome scene between Lana and Lionel. They always have great scenes together.

Lionel to Lana: “That line stopped working for you the day you faked your own death.”

“It’s the Luthor instincts that keep those claws of yours sharp.”

I’m sure that Lionel is telling her to forget Lex. Put away her past. Lana was really creepy in that scene with her forced smile and talking about telling lies to Clark.

I think in the next couple of episodes she will hit that precipice that Lionel is talking about and that may become her salvation. IMO, I think that like her relationships with Whitney, Jason, and Lex that her relationship with Clark will last until at least the end of this season (although also like those relationships there will be bumps along the road).

Everyone is making Clark choose between them. Last week it was MM and Kara and as it’s developing this week Lionel vs. Lana.

I wonder if we’ll see the comic book guy again. That could be interesting.

I think the tractor has replaced Clark’s ball.

Lana to Clark: “One day the world will need you more than I do. And I don’t want to be the one holding you here.”

I think the cape on the fence is only symbolic…He’s not yet ready to embrace his destiny…or he’s on the fence. Great ending music though, very John Williams.

Next week looks really good but I’m surprised they’re not making a big deal about Helen Slater. I guess they think people have forgotten the SuperGirl movie (for good reason).

Cyn

10-25-2007, 11:49 PM

OMG, I ranked this episode a 10. I think that's a first for me. After the last two craptastic episodes, forgive me Dean Cain (I will love you forever), I wasn't expecting much from this one. However, it blew me away. AWESOME!!!

The Good:

*When I saw Lionel, my first thought was MISERY. I can almost understand that crazy woman...(Seasons 6 & 7 of Buffy...Its just a TV show...Its just a TV show...Joss & Co don't need to be beaten...but God helps those who help themselves.<G>). Poor Lionel, I completely got where he was coming from too. "If at first you don't succeed, whack, whack, whack it until it can't move anymore..."<G>

*Blogger Guy. I think I may be willing to have his children. If he had of succeeded, I know I would have and have volunteered my sister as well...<G> He is my new all time favorite hero/villian from Smallville. Even at the end, I love him...<G> Call me when you get out.<G>

*Lionel/Lana-I almost expected to hear Lionel tell Lana how proud of her he was. "You have truly become a Luthor and I'm proud of you my daughter!"

The bad:

*Clana is still alive. It still sucks, but at least now, EVERYONE knows it has to end...SOMEDAY! This episode definitely drove that message home. Clark cannot fulfill his destiny as long as Lana is with him because his is a lame ass around her...I mean she holds him back. Hehehe.

The Ugly:

*This was an excellent episode! Normally, I think ED makes the difference between a sucky episode and an entertaining one, but she was wasted in this episode. Save her few appearences for episodes where she makes a true impact or add her to all of them.

*Chloe...She is in all episodes...Why? She is just a FOTW now and needs to fade away.

*Grant. Lois seemed to think he was worried about her. It just kind of seems to me that he works for the Luthors. "Thou shalt not revile the holy name of Luthor." He is a cutie villian. Smite him.

*Clana needs to end Anvils. They were falling everywhere during this episode, but Clark just lets them bounce off his head. BDA!

*The Cape. Nice shot, but why did he leave it hanging on a fence post? Thats kind of like littering...

All in all, I give this episode two thumbs up...really HIGH!!!

Randy G.

10-25-2007, 11:59 PM

I think the mentioning of the "crazed-fans" so to speak, and the message boards,
was NOT an insult towards Smallville fans, but instead, a "Shout-out" or acknowledgement." ;)

SweetOne

10-26-2007, 12:03 AM

Score:2

Reason it missed 8 more points???.......I hate Clana.

So.

Much.

The reason it actually received 2 points from me?

I love Lionel...so glad he's back!!!!

Clex......I love their scenes together. Hopefully this is the beginning of many more this season.

SuperConartist

10-26-2007, 12:12 AM

I got a different vibe from this episode.

I liked the whole crazy fan base references and Lana going all crazy with her Luthor instincts but I just found the episode a little too cheezy.

The superman reference could of been done by showing an S logo on the cape rather than Clark walking off into the distance at the end. I use to be a Clana supporter but now its getting a little over the edge for me and the I'm kinda glad they established for sure now that Clark and Lana will never end up getting married from this point on.

And there wasn't really anything that was really exciting to me IMHO. Clark saves the day because human eyes can see a thing and the person he saves creates sexual tension between Lana and Clark. (WOW! I have not seen that before!)

So that's pretty much why I gave the ep a 6/10

ginnyfan

10-26-2007, 12:36 AM

I expected a filler episode and I got a filler episode. It was good. Very enjoyable. I um... was going to give it an eight because I agreed with a lot of the criticisms I read on another site but... I had fun so 9/10.

There are some things... that I didn't like but... I had fun.

Tacitus

10-26-2007, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by SteveS
if I were a comic Lois fan, I would be afraid, very afraid of the end of the marriage at least.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Bookmarked as best post ever!

Anyways, very good episode. 9/10

ShelbyKent

10-26-2007, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by CeeJ
Oh yes, I forgot something: How on earth did Lois get top level clearance to get into Lex's office?!! And, did he just "happen" to leave his computer on for her? SO much there that could have been developed!! Lex's office has the same lax security group that's "guarding" the mansion :lol:

CallMeClark

10-26-2007, 04:13 AM

Amazing. I actually liked Lana!

10/10.

faz

10-26-2007, 05:46 AM

I'm split on Lana, on one hand she's become so twisted that she's becoming totally unlikeable (wait, did I say becoming? My bad), but on the other hand, it's the most depth her character has had....ever.

As for Lois, I didn't exactly buy the whole breaking into Luthorcorp thing. For starters, when the hell did she and Chloe get their hands on that transference crystal? There was no development there, it's like someone uploaded her with one of the training programs from the Matrix. Maybe Chloe taught her a few tricks, but it would be nice to see that explained a little bit. I liked to see her defy Grant and go after Lex, but it wasn't believable at all. The same goes for her breaking into the government facility holding Kara's ship.

Secondly, when did Lois become some crack reporter in the blink of an eye? Last season she was barely hanging on to her job at the Inquisitor, and she somehow managed to instantly become Grant Gabriel's golden child? I think they should have at least built up to her getting a job at the Planet and left that until mid-season.

MidgardDragon

10-26-2007, 06:07 AM

I gave it a 9/10, the only thing that prevented me from giving it a 10 is that I expected more humor. That super-jump (Clark's learning more and more to control them, definite hints at flight) to catch Lana was great. The crazed fan was a great take-off of the many crazed online fans, but it was good to see that even he knew not to give up Clark's secret to Lex. Evil Lana rocks as always. Missed Kara this week, but it was good to see Lois back, and good to see her in full reporter mode. Lots of good stuff, but I'll have to watch it again to name all of the stuff as I've forgotten a lot that I liked. Christina Milian was alright, she didn't really bring anything to the show, but she didn't take away from it either.

AshBarker

10-26-2007, 06:14 AM

Brings back some memories of when Hercules and Xena did the 'TV show'.'movie', and SG1's Wormhole X-treme and 200. :D It was still good. Always great to see Lionel.

superpal1

10-26-2007, 06:37 AM

This episode was really well done. Saving Lana off the building was a great precurser to flying. The way he had to turn to catch her shows that he can control his body in mid flight. The Lana story is also growing on me. Gave it a ten.

Chesay

10-26-2007, 06:53 AM

I really enjoyed this episode. All the fan references were delightful, emphasizing the involvement and devotion fans are capable of and how such traits as loyalty can translate into real life situations when character counts.

Lionel was a long awaited treasure. When he went out of control hitting his captor, I was reminded of how Lex similarly lost it with his friend back in his boarding school days. Like father, like son. Could this be why Lionel treated Lex the way he did in his early years? Hoping to develop characteristics to counteract such violent tendencies. Lionel is always so totally in control of his emotions and so critical of Lex when he showed any compassion and concern for others, that to see him lose it was something to see.

I'm puzzled about Lana, and especially the Clana as it has been presented. For Clark to have been so eager to get her away from Lex, he has turned off the heat completely. The two seem more platonic than Clark and Chloe or Clark and Lois. I could understand if Clark were passionate and Lana was not, because I'm still not convinced she could not be a clone. She reminds me of Emily Dinsmore being sweetsy one minute and devilishly cold-hearted the next. Should be interesting to see how she plays out.

Warrior Angel was always one of the best ideas the series has had. I love the continuity of it and the parallel with Clark and Lex. Would have loved to have had Clark invite Lex to the set knowing how much he liked Warrior Angel and that would have given him an excuse to just show up at the mansion to ask about his concerns. Anything that plausibly brings the two of them together to work companionably is a plus for me as the two of them are the show's focus in my opinion.

I am put out with Lex and Lionel seemingly being out of the loop, unable to keep tabs on what is going on with their business. For Lana to be able to get away with all this stuff and not have either Lex or Lionel seem to have a clue is disrespectful of their characters. Both have always been extremely saavy and often a jump ahead of everyone else. It is hard to believe they have regressed so sharply without any known cause. The suspense would be improved if a good reason explained these "ignorances" they have developed.

Chloe needs to be better utilized. I feel she is being marginalized possibly because they intend to do away with her. It would be a mistake as her character has so much to offer and her new ability could be written as an asset rather than a liability. She has always been a risk-taker, brave, bold, and ready to take on the world and it is dumbing her down to have her appear so timid and afraid of her shadow.

The cape shouldn't have been left draped that way. Maybe Clark should have turned around and put it in the box as if to say not now, but maybe later. I don't like to think of it getting wet and covered with bird droppings either. Would have been fun for him to at least model it in front of the mirror and then tuck it away out of sight. It was a weird gift though so it is no wonder they were awkward dealing with it.

It was enjoyable and I applaud the effort.

Chloe>All

10-26-2007, 06:53 AM

6/10

Good:
Christina Milian is extremely hot!
Lionel finally returns and he sees through Lana like a wet t-shirt.
Lots of mentions about Clark's destiny.
Lex still loves his daddy.

Bad:
Clark still thinks Lana's all super-sweet-girl.
Not enough Chloe.
One episode and I miss Kara already. I hope she returns quickly.

FiReFTW

10-26-2007, 07:05 AM

I give it a 9 , I hope Clark will soon find out Lana's true colors.

shadow4486

10-26-2007, 07:28 AM

I'm spending this season closing myself off from any spoilers (except screencaps from Kryptonsite) so I can get a full objectivity from the actual episode.

That being said, I was luke warm coming into this epi because this season hasn't been great for me. It has been good but not great. So I was worried.

My worries were unjustified because this was one of the best episodes thus far this season. That is, of course, not saying much but in terms of advancing the mythology, this was awesome. They have been advancing toward the "Hero must always be alone" mantra since we first discovered "Warrior Angel" and his parallel to Clark. They put the seed in the heads of the main players beautifully.

Now just some brief points and Observations (I've read no other posts so this may be repeating)

Lois: good to see her moving toward the "get the story at all costs" reporter we know her to be. I'm not a fan of LL but she's doing a good job

Grant Gabriel: Totally in bed with the Luthors. No doubt! But why. To control the information for them? We'll see. I hope he gets hit by a very large bus, who then backs up to see what it hit and smashes him again. Can you tell I don't like him?

Lionel: Good to see you back! That scene with the removal of the bear trap from his wrist was excruicating. Glover did so well.

Cabin lady: Was that pot or just organic veggies?

Lana: She is so gonna die! Or she is gonna do something that she can never come back from and leave Clark forever. She sees where his life is going and how she blinds him from being the hero. That was why season 6 was so good because he was doing the hero thing with Oliver and not thinking about Lana so much. She has to do the right thing. Time to find Pete Ross and get hitched. You know that was what happened in the comics. Bring on the little caramel babies!!

Chloe: Like Lionel, it is good to see her back. I love her character so much that seeing her taken down a peg in previous episodes this season hurt me. She is getting her "mojo" back. In your face, Gabriel. Hey GG, don't you have a bus to catch. heh heh heh.

Rachel Davenport: I always worry about guest stars, especially the ones who are musicians first. But she did alright. she had some cheesy lines but her character was cheesy so there you go. But C. Milian is GORGEOUS, so I can't fault her too much. I just mute it on the playback.

Lex: Just same old Lex. nuff said

Clark: Get your head out of your ass, or Lana's ass, and be the hero. Don't fall back into "Everything I love is in Smallville" phase. You have to do what you came here to do. I know you wanna be human, yet realize you are not, so get off your Kryptonian tail and do something. Saving your friends and loving the girl is not the answer. I know it hurts but you have abilities and you need to do what is right. Staying on the farm looking into Lana's eyes ain't it. I'm sure once Lana gets tired of lying to him and fesses up, it'll be alright.

Kudos to the writers and the powers to get this thing back on track. Keep the train on the tracks...please.

margroks

10-26-2007, 07:29 AM

FOr an ep that could have been loads of fun with all the Warrior Angel stuff, it was lackluster at best. Too much nauseating Clana, especialoly at the end when Lana carried on about not wanting to stand in Clark's way but that is, of course, what she has always done. That is her role in all this according to the producers and this is just mroe retconning, right in line with Lana who hates freaks and aliens suddenly being okay with Clark's real identity. It's all nonsense since Lana has never been shown to be the accepting kinf of girl. The only saving grace of the ep being Lana doing more unexcusable things and Lionel calling her out on it at last. That was priceless!

Clark shows us once again that he is a dimwit when it comes to inviting people to his farm who subsequently take over and I do mean Lana, who has all that embezzelled money as well as inheritances and money form nell and who is in no way needing of a place to stay and the actress. Invite a situation where his secret might be outed and again being incaustious about his saves. Could have melted that bullet or run far before he stopped but didn't. It's amazing Clark isn't in a lab by now.

Clark was pretty much a jek tonight, abandonning his destiny for this nasty, backstabbign girl and falling for her I'm so sweet and innocent routine although, it's obvious he has doubts but wants to repress them for another "I'm a real boy if I can have Lana!" moment when Lana shows up. Clark is pathetic and he'll never be a real hero untill he starts seeing what's right in front of him. And that is way past time.

And EDLois shows us once again that she has no skills and got the job at the DP solely because Grant has the hots for her. She can't research, can't write and has no business being at the DP. ANd again we see Grant is there to keep reporters from writing anything negative about the Luthor family. EDLois is the most pathetic excuse for a reporter since Rogetr Nixon. In fact, she is jsut like Roger Nixon, wants the glory and the money and doesn't care what she writesd to get it. Why is she still on this show again? No reason I can see.

Joekur

10-26-2007, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Randy G.
(*Randy G. grabs his keys & runs for the door)
I'll race ya' to Kansas! :lol:

YOU guys race to Kansas - I'll head to Vancouver where the cape REALLY is... :lol:

SuperEl

10-26-2007, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by BWOracle
I have to give this one a 10. It had something for everyone who posts on K-site. I love 4th wall stuff.

Although, I haven’t been as gaga as some over AM, she looked really good this episode. She’s thinned out and that black dress at the end was dynamite. CM also looked really hot in this episode. The wardrobe people really had it together tonight.

We have Lois playing both iconic Lois and iconic Clark (in that reporter’s outfit with glasses).

We had scenes and dialog for both people who love and despise Clana or Lana (take your pick). The writer’s really targeted the people who post here, especially the mad blogger.

We even have Lana pushing Clark to his destiny. Did anyone see that coming?

And how many Superman references can you ask for in a single episode – the Lana save, the cape, the bullet catch, etc.

The Lana save may be my favorite SV special FX shot since the missile scene in Hidden.

The guy playing WA looked more like a football player than a superhero.

The actor who played the Director has gotten a promotion from meter maid since Season 2 when Lex took a golf club to his car as well as Jonathan’s fired campaign manager.

Nice reference to Hollywood coming to the Kent Farm since they’ve been doing that for 7 seasons.

Did the car door flying through the air hit Clark?

There are at least 3 scenes where Clark and Lana should kiss but don’t. Is that planned as part of the arc for season 7 or is that something new in KK’s contract?

It can’t be more than a couple of weeks since Lionel disappeared or he would have died from dehydration by now. There wasn’t an IV in sight.

The last two weeks have had a lot of gore. First Knox, now Lionel in the bear trap and beating Marilyn to death. I haven’t seen a scene like that since Mel Gibson in The Patriot.

The scene with TW and CM reading the script…It’s like they recycled an old Smallville script.

Lex, nice comic book case.

That was one big gun. Great save with the bullet without anyone seeing it (except the bad guy, of course). Great x-ray vision shot with the inside of the gun barrel.

Is Lois becoming a hacker like Chloe? (“Hey, I’m really good at this”)

Rachel needs to learn how to stay undercover…but I really enjoyed the robe or lack thereof.

“It’s your job to save the world. Save it!” (Written inside the cover of the comic book).

Lana, nice use of a shovel. I like Lana with some darkness. Makes her much more interesting than the whiner she used to be.

“I’m not paying you to make mistakes.” Isn’t that a Lex line?

Great shot of the Daily Planet cityscape.

“One post and your all of sudden everybody’s Boy Wonder.” We even get a Batman reference.

“Warrior Angel wouldn’t try to kill someone.” The writer’s are definitely reading K-site.

I think the building that Green Arrow had his loft in has gotten a lot taller since last season.

Sorry about the car Clark and Lana crashed into. I’d like to see the police report on that one.

Nice to see Lois standing up to the “boy wonder” Editor. She’s not willing just to be his arm candy.

Lois to Grant: “Something tells me you don’t want to be scooped again by the Ledger. Oh, and for the record. If I had been your plus one, you would have been my arm candy.”

Awesome scene between Lana and Lionel. They always have great scenes together.

Lionel to Lana: “That line stopped working for you the day you faked your own death.”

“It’s the Luthor instincts that keep those claws of yours sharp.”

I’m sure that Lionel is telling her to forget Lex. Put away her past. Lana was really creepy in that scene with her forced smile and talking about telling lies to Clark.

I think in the next couple of episodes she will hit that precipice that Lionel is talking about and that may become her salvation. IMO, I think that like her relationships with Whitney, Jason, and Lex that her relationship with Clark will last until at least the end of this season (although also like those relationships there will be bumps along the road).

Everyone is making Clark choose between them. Last week it was MM and Kara and as it’s developing this week Lionel vs. Lana.

I wonder if we’ll see the comic book guy again. That could be interesting.

I think the tractor has replaced Clark’s ball.

Lana to Clark: “One day the world will need you more than I do. And I don’t want to be the one holding you here.”

I think the cape on the fence is only symbolic…He’s not yet ready to embrace his destiny…or he’s on the fence. Great ending music though, very John Williams.

Next week looks really good but I’m surprised they’re not making a big deal about Helen Slater. I guess they think people have forgotten the SuperGirl movie (for good reason).

Super Great Post Man!!!!

Joekur

10-26-2007, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by SuperEl

The Clana scene got me really going 'awe'. I thought he was gonna start flying but landed on a car. Suprised there wasn't nobody around who could've seen that.

Good thing no one was in the car either! :p

Actually, now that I think about it, I didn't see where Clark checked to see if the car he was about to SMASH had any occupants. Someone posted about "Selfish" Clark when it comes to Lana... Makes more sense now thinking about it, "I'm gonna save Lana, and I don't care WHO I SMASH into GOO to do it either!

But you have to give him the bennifit of the doubt - what was he supposed to do? a) Let Lana end up as goo (I can see all the Lana Haters - "YES! We'll trade Lana-Fu for Lana-Goo any day!") b) Alter his trajectory to miss the car (He Can't! He doesn't have THAT much control yet!)

:rotfl:

Izzysand

10-26-2007, 08:04 AM

I really liked this epi. I give it an 8. it had some nice scenes and the poking fun at the fans was great. Lionel is back so that is always good and I liked how he called out lana. My Supergirl Chloe looked awsome as always.

Krypton935

10-26-2007, 08:40 AM

10! I loved it! It was brilliant! All the references back to Clark becoming Superman made my day!

superman2001

10-26-2007, 08:51 AM

I thought The Episode was Terrific, i really did like the scene where Clark, saved Rachel, from The Car, and I also liked the scene where Clark, saved Rachel, from The Bullet, and I thought The Scene where Clark saved Lana was Awesome, My Favorite Scene in The Episode is when Clark, is looking at The Cape, I can't wait to see Next Week's Episode, it is going to be great, this is the Best Season yet.

Zeburial

10-26-2007, 08:57 AM

A Pure 10 OFC! What an episode! But I always vote 10 because they are all so good! :D Thank god for Smallville!

ntrudr1400

10-26-2007, 09:49 AM

Said it before they need to get rid of that no talent actor playing the new editor. Also over all the story was decent, nice to see the fan relize that it would be wrong to give Clark up. But the end was terriable. Clark gets a special gift and then leaves the cape hanging on the fence while walking away. Yeah the present meant something to him. How about instead they showed him walking back to the house with the cape hung over one shoulder billowing in the wind

2shae

10-26-2007, 09:56 AM

Definitely a 10! Christina Milian is seriously hot btw.
The first special effect of the car crash was awesome, so was jumping on a car from a skyscraper, there was humor in it (which I was missing lately) and the story is getting interesting again
So for me it was a perfect 10 !!!

All about Clark

10-26-2007, 10:07 AM

I give it an 8.

Clark diving down to save Lana was really fantastic. As someone else said it's right up there with the missile scene in Hidden.

I thought the pace was too brisk in the first 10 minutes, like talking was in superspeed and then the Lionel scenes all seemed too slow, so I thought the pace was a bit off, but I think the director was someone new.

The Warrior Angel stuff and fan stuff was much better than I had expected.

Lana is confusing, she's all telling Clark to do what's right and yet she can't even do what's right. She's definitely falling to darkness and better take Lionel's advice and back off or she's doomed, however, we've seen Lana go to far with the drug that let's her see her parents. OK, she and Clark had at least 2 scenes that should have resulted in a kiss. I find that very weird and WTF. What is the intent here, old married couple, or things just aren't right, or what???

Oh and yes, without an IV Lionel would definitely be dead by now. As good as it was to have the MB back, I just wasn't that excited with his scenes, not saying he didn't do a good job, just that it could have been written and directed better.

Was really surprised Lex said, the hero who saves the world stands alone or something like that, really kind of shook me. I wish there was more to this, because it just seemed at tad out of left field so to speak.

loistickyfingerz

10-26-2007, 10:15 AM

I thought it was pretty decent. It wasn't bad. The effects were good. The car F/X was WOW! Why did it have to wasted on a guest star? Oh well, it was still amazing. Best effect in a couple of seasons, IMO.

Lois Lane was very in character this episode. Loved it.

Chloe was slightly out of character. Whoever wrote some of her dialouge needs their head examined. "No offence, but saving you was the accident..." or something like that. Awkward in the first place, but certainly to someone who just granted you an exclusive interview.

Speaking of OOC, Lana! Really, the writers are grasping at straws if they think I'm really buying this whole new-Lana-super-bad image. Nope. I don't think her marriage to Lex was that life-altering. She is a totally different person, and that, to me, is really doing a diservice to her cannon character over all. Just me.

As much as I HATE Clana, the jump to save Lana was wonderful. Me personally, I hated it was such a fantastic moment wasted on Lana, but it was still a fantastic moment. Go Superman!....I mean Clark Kent....

It's Misery for Lionel. Really, I don't want to get into that. It was necessary for the storyline, but Lana? I still don't buy it. Its forced like everything else Lana is doing these days by the writers.

jim mayniam

10-26-2007, 10:21 AM

i was pleasantly surprised with this ep; i had low expectations going in. i was also surprised that i missed jimmy not being there, i guess i like his character more than i thought...however, i felt the whole "misery" vibe was meh and grant gabriel's voice is teh annoying...

i gave it a 7

pleasenoclois

10-26-2007, 11:08 AM

Loved Psycho Lana
Hated "Wow, I'm good at this" EDLois
Didn't really appreciate the digs at the online fans.
The Clark movie stuff was a bit boring.
Overall didn't really like it.

kalelnica

10-26-2007, 11:33 AM

best episode so far on season 7. lot of action. ....
where is martha kent?

tw190

10-26-2007, 11:33 AM

I love the red cap at the end. xD

Dang! I wanted to see him actually wearing it. :D lol.

Promise

10-26-2007, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Randy G.
I think the mentioning of the "crazed-fans" so to speak, and the message boards,
was NOT an insult towards Smallville fans, but instead, a "Shout-out" or acknowledgement." ;)

I'm just glad they did it. It should hush some folks up for a bit.

last man of krypton

10-26-2007, 01:36 PM

I want to say it was really good, but I think that's just down to that the episode was a lot better than I thought it'd be. I've wondered for a while if Heroes had taken over as my number one show, but this episode reminded me where my loyalties lie. :)

STFanatic

10-26-2007, 02:03 PM

I will say this episode kept me from just recording it and watching it later. I am still left wanting more (that is a good thing).
With Heroes, I am left starving for more.
Smallville & Heroes are my top two series.

axisoftime

10-26-2007, 02:07 PM

I really liked it-gave it a 9.I did wonder at the start why Clark would let them use the farm to film-u figure he would want as much privacy as possible especially with Kara there less then a month lol.I really liked the Superman imagery especially when he saved Lana and landed on the car-in the shadow the jacket looked like a cape-really looked liked Superman there.

BWOracle

10-26-2007, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by SuperEl
Super Great Post Man!!!!

Thanks. Appreciate the compliment.

oldskooldcfan04

10-26-2007, 03:18 PM

I wonder if they used Kryptonsite for inspiration on this one. j/k. We're pretty peaceful here. Awesome episode.

poorsigma

10-26-2007, 03:40 PM

Okay, where can I begin with this episode? Well, first, I would say that I would have to give it an 8 in rating and in turn I am very surprised that I enjoyed this one because the previews really made it look sort of craptastic. The episode did have its cheesy moments, but I still really liked where the writers were going with the storyline. I think this was an episode purely for the Smallville fans, discussing the Smallville Experience in general. It was for people like us who will watch the show on Wednesday or Thursday, who are so passionate about the show, that we will log onto to websites such as this one and post our opinions about where the show is going. The smallville staff writers realize that some opinions are positive, some are negative and of course they have those hard core superman comic fans who are trying to rush them into transforming Clark into Superman. I think this episode was a message to the Smallville bloggers/ message boarders reiterating that the show Smallville is just a chapter in the whole Superman mythos and not to get Clark Kent, farm boy, confused with Superman. Even though they are one in the same, the two occur at different times of his life. I think they also were kind of saying thanks for watching and thanks for your passion. All that being said, here is what I was passionate about in this episode:

-I may be the only on who still feels this way, but I like the exploration of Lana’s dark side. I mean, you can’t be married to someone like Lex Luthor and not bring out a little of your dark side. Even though we know it was a marriage of protection for Clark, she still had to act like she was in it to win it and even pretending can be enough to bring out the dark. What I like most about this storyline is that it requires Lana to interchange from light to dark and vice versa in 2.5 seconds. The two scenes in this particular episode that displays that is when she clotheslines Lionel with a shovel in the woods and she’s laying into Marilyn for letting him get away. The phone rings and she sees that it’s Clark, so she has to put on her light Lana voice. The second scene is when she is confronted by Lionel in the loft and her reaction is so clever. It reminds me a lot of how Delores Umbridge is described to be in Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix, in that Lana’s smile was almost too sweet to be real and the vindictiveness she shows is great. It also is very brilliant how in this instance, Lana is naturally dark as opposed to in the past when she has been evil due to some other force and that concept comes across in Kristin Kreuk’s performance. Overall, the writing when it comes to Lana’s darkness speaks volumes of how much Kristin Kreuk has grown as an actress and how she has been able to make people not trust Lana and some people to not like her even.

-I did enjoy sort of seeing old Chloe back doing her supportive best friend thing and chasing the newsworthy stories. I hate that Lois is probably going to date her way to the top of the Daily Planet, but I know that it won’t completely be her fault. This Grant Gabriel seems like he is more concerned with helping Lois to the top because he wants to hook up with her and had completely given up on Chloe. The plot sucks, but that is what make it sort of good because it will create a new dynamic between Lois an Chloe. Up until this point, they have been displayed as sisterly type of cousins.

-Last, but certainly not least, there’s Clark. I really enjoyed the “flight like” scene that he had with Lana, partially because in my mind it really eluded to the first time Superman saves Lois Lane in the Superman movies. I think Lois had fallen off a building or out a window, I can’t remember. The main difference is in the movie, Superman can fly, but Clark Kent cannot. I really liked the silent moment that Lana and Clark had, a lot of the time their best chemistry is when they aren’t talking, but just being together. I am not afraid to admit that I am a Clana supporter, so that is why I enjoyed this scene. I think in reference to Clark he is accepting that he has a greater destiny, but instead of ignoring it like he has in past seasons, he’s just putting it on the back burner and trying to continue with life as he knows it. I can honestly say that I’m okay with this because it leaves for great writing as to what the journey will be.

trying2b

10-26-2007, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by STFanatic

Smallville & Heroes are my top two series.

Great minds think alike!

The_Frag_Man

10-26-2007, 06:02 PM

I think that the dialog was awful, the foreshadowing was ruined for me because of how ham fisted it all was.

I didn't mind the bad guy for this episode.

I give it a 3 out of 10 because the lines were just really bad, and they ruined what should have been some great foreshadowing that I should have loved.

CallMeClark

10-26-2007, 06:20 PM

Smallville is shockingly good this season. Only slight slip-up so far has been "Fierce," IMO. Everything else is pretty damn good. This episode was great.

clarkbunny

10-26-2007, 07:04 PM

Ok so I didn't hate the episode but I didn't love it either. It wasn't up to the standard of last week's episode - LOVED THAT. I liked Christina Milian, the scene where she was hitting on Clark was sweet - damn Lana walking in!

It felt very choppy in parts and far too much happened in off screenville. I would have liked to have seen Clark to Chloe about her splitting up with Jimmy. Her nattering on about keeping busy/down with love seems to be all we're going to get on that.

The choppiness of it left me with some questions:
what happened to Rachel when Clark went to save Lana? - the fan was saying Clark should choose his destiny so I thought by throwing Lana over the edge he was going to set up something with Rachel in which Clark had to choose to save the love of his life or Rachel - who represented mankind/earth & his destiny. What was the point of the fan's stunt otherwise?

How did the fan end up in Belle Reve?
What happened after Clark saved Lana?
Why would the fan hang around to be caught??
Why was Lana holding Lionel captive and what did she hope to achieve?
Was Marilyn growinng weed?

I hated how in two episodes and offscreen sleuthing Lois is now a seasoned reporter. I HATE Grant, he is too young and just rubbish - I haven't warmed to him at all and it makes me count the time till he's off the screen.

What happened to Chloe's interview/byline?

I think they tried to do too much in this episode which left it very choppy heck I thought the guy in Belle Reve was a krypto freak from a previous season - the one that could divide himself in two. I was thinking this right up until Lex took out the magazines. If they had explained what had happened to the fan this would have made more sense.

IMHO they should have just cut out the whole fan trying to kill the actress thing, it was a pointless storyline and not fully developed. I guess they put it in to do the foreshadowing of Clark's destiny vs his love of Lana. But it was a complete waste of screen time imo could have been better spent on Chlark.

Liked that Lionel is back. I am guessing the whole Lana kidnap thing is never going to be explained further.

I give it a 6, it was OK but could have been better.

Mello Penelo

10-26-2007, 07:24 PM

Hated it. Incomplete plot, mocking the fans, gratuitous eye candy, Clark not caring about the cape or his destiny.

I gave it a 3/10. Just having Lois and Grant in the show redeemed it a little.

trying2b

10-26-2007, 07:32 PM

So predictable.

Clark from Krypton

10-26-2007, 09:10 PM

yeah this episode sucked

LoisL

10-26-2007, 10:19 PM

I gave it a 9. It was important and fun. "Important" because Lana's nefarious extracurriculars are being revealed. "Fun" for all the Superman nods. I loved the opening shot of Warrior Angel's fist. Great stuff! :lol:

Probably the one thing that really and truly brought it down for me was the fact that it has NEVER been explained why Clark didn't bother to search for Lionel during the past five weeks. Totally out-of-character and was glaringly brought to my attention a few times, such as when Marilyn told Lionel he needed new friends. Um, Clark even saves his enemies! argh

boingo

10-26-2007, 11:05 PM

10!
Loved it!
Very creative, fun, funny, sweet, and had one AMAZING save!!

I loved the special effects such as when Clark saved the actress but the one that blew me away was Clark saving Lana.....LOVED IT!! That whole scene was wonderful; the special effects, the music, and the acting...WoW!

I think I am going to go watch it again!

Thank you Caroline Dries and Mairzee!! Great Job!

Krpyto

10-26-2007, 11:44 PM

This is the best episode so far this season. The rescue of Lana at the end was classic Superman, and he was flying! (or pretty damn close to it). Also the red cape at the end was a great foreshadowing.

I gave it a 10.

mctor

10-27-2007, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by SweetOne
Score:2

Reason it missed 8 more points???.......I hate Clana.

Thats has got to be one of the most stupid reason I have ever seen to give an episode a 2. you took 8! points off for Clana..... never mind it is the stupidest reason....laughable really

Radioflyer

10-27-2007, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by Mello Penelo
Hated it. Incomplete plot, mocking the fans, gratuitous eye candy, Clark not caring about the cape or his destiny.

I gave it a 3/10. Just having Lois and Grant in the show redeemed it a little. It was mocking the weird fans.

Originally posted by trying2b
Great minds think alike! Ditto.

Originally posted by Krpyto
This is the best episode so far this season. The rescue of Lana at the end was classic Superman, and he was flying! (or pretty damn close to it). Also the red cape at the end was a great foreshadowing.

I gave it a 10. Clark can fly. He hovered over his bed in the pilot, flew in vortex, Rosetta and later as Kal-El. Clark can fly only for some reason chooses not to. In "Action" he slowed his decent with his flying ability.

trying2b

10-27-2007, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by Radioflyer
It was mocking the weird fans.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :lol: I think I know why I can't stand the media now.

smallville38

10-27-2007, 02:16 AM

I loved it. All those Clana haters should realize that this is the beginning of the end for Clana.

Well actually, it started a long while ago, but the final Clana breakup is becoming a main storyline and will probably conclude soon. At the latest, I'd say at the 3-4 episodes before the end of this season.

To be honest, I found the Superman references somewhat corny, but that's OK. What I especially liked is where the plot is moving. Lana is realizing that her evil plans for Lex is hindering Clark. Her thirst for vengeance combined with what she learned as a Luthor has tainted her far past redemption. Lana knows this but is being selfish and in denial of it. However, she's coming around and is now thinking of letting Clark go.

Personally, I think she should've broken up with him at the end of this episode, but not given Clark a reason for it. Then, Clark will find out, get angry, freak out, yell, etc., but he'll realize that she was trying to 'protect' him in her own twisted way. They'll part ways with a rocky, but somewhat amicable relationship.

I just don't want the whole show to end with Clark finding out about Lana's evil side and them breaking up in a nasty way. It just seems like such a bad way to end, especially considering how the show started with Clark's crush on Lana, the girl next door.

Imzadia

10-27-2007, 03:34 AM

Well, if any of you have read my comments for the previous episodes of S7, you're either tired of me saying it or you're Cheering right along with me for Smallville. So, I'm gonna have to say it yet again, I LOVED IT! "Action" sort of caught me off-guard. I, too, was expecting the episode to be a 'fluffy filler' episode. It had a lot of 'fun' moments in it, but overall, it was a complete surprise to have been full of substance AND 'Action'. I was grossed out a couple of times making it a total of 3 times for me during Smallville's 6+ season run. It was as if a lot of things were 'kicked up a notch', and OMG, Lana is truly now 'Creepy'. I was captivated by everything that was alluded to. And 'gang'... I have a question. Have I missed anything?, because I can't really tell whether or not Lana & Clark have entered into an 'intimate' relationship yet. Did I miss a conversation between them where they discussed any boundaries in expressing their love? I mean, for a couple who are supposed to be so much in love and now participating in an 'adult' relationship, they don't even kiss anymore. What's going on with that??

Pimson

10-27-2007, 07:13 AM

It was a good episode. Liked how Lionel first suspected Lex (of course) and then realized it was really Lana. She's become quite cruel after her relationship with Lex.

I also liked the introduction of Superman's red cape, and Ben protecting Clark. Though being a complete maniac, he can still see that Lex is the bad guy :p

SacredK

10-27-2007, 08:43 AM

It was a good episode. After 7 years I'm glad to see the production team still has got that fire. :D

babyluthor

10-27-2007, 09:05 AM

I liked the new establishing shots, especially the ones from Metropolis. Gotta get some screen caps of those.

I was totally surprised when we found out it was Lana who was keep Lionel hostage. Then Lionel confronted her about it! I can't believe he let her off the hook. He didn't even give her a major threat. Anyway, I think Lana is going down after a stunt like that haha.

I like how they are kinda turning Lana into the villain. Since a lot of the fans despise her, I think this is the best road for her character to take.

I was also surprised when the production assistant didn't reveal Clark's secret to Lex at the end. Poor Lex, he gets so close to the truth every time, but he never gets what he's looking for haha.

Overall good episode.

samwinchestermustdie

10-27-2007, 11:57 AM

this episode was crap. by the end of it i felt like i had to endure a triathlon to get to supernatural, which kicked a$$. the internet dude sucked as an actor and a character. lana is alright sinister. she did a lot better when she was actually a luthor. and what was with the whole molly griggs ("delete") apartment with the computer in the middle of the room. at least molly had a couch and a coffee table. lionel was hacking way too much to the cabin chick. it was a little like sam shooting jake off supernatural to the extreme.

supergirl28

10-27-2007, 12:26 PM

The only thing i likes about this episode is Clark baby talking Lana. Oh by the way am i the only that notices that the producers have added alot more eye talk between Clark, and Lana? we know that those two know eachother so well that they can read their minds by their eyes. they have been doing that scense season 2.

samwinchestermustdie

10-27-2007, 01:20 PM

by the way clark is a d1ck. movie chick gives him a present and puts the cape on a post where shelby or the wind will drag it somewhere. and did anybody notice that there have been two hip-hop artist (christina milan and bow wow) on smallville but never a pop or alternative rock artist that wasn't there to preform. especially when they have only played hip-hop songs on two episodes ("run" and "fallout").

globalbudd3

10-27-2007, 01:44 PM

Hey everyone. I love this episode and here is why:

Like a lot of you, I really enjoy the "inside jokes" made
at us, the crazy fans of smallville. I thought it was very funny
and tastefully done without directly offending any of us.
I appreciate the homage paid to us, the fans of smallville, by
acknowledging that the comments that a lot of us bother are actually
being read by someone "in the SV league".

It is very nice that they acknowledge the Clana-haters through reference
made about Warrior angel destiny being put on hold by his girlfriend,
which is directly a metaphor about Clana. Naturally, Lana's killer
was ofcourse a representative of all of those crazy fans who threatened
and demanded that Lana was to be killed off since the show first started
..LOL.

At the same time, they tried to appease all of
Clana devotees by giving them a warm, fuzzy, kleenex
moment of Lana being rescued by Clark; nothing being compared to
Superman and Lois flight of fancy in the Christopher Reeve's movies
but still nicely done.

In the end, they brought both these two groups and their views together
by having Lana realizing that she may be holding Clark back from
something greater out there. I thought it was interesting that
Lionel was the one who open Lana's eyes to all of this. You got to love
Lionel, a man of both shadow and light.

As I've written in another topic on this board before, Anti-Clana vs Pro-Clana
is a big part on what keep the fans passionate about this show...LOL.

I always love KK but I am definitely respecting her acting skills more than ever
because of her recent portrayal of Lana.
She is really good in portraying both the sweet,
innocent "Lana Lang" and the dark and manipulative "Lana Luthor". I am sure
KK enjoy playing her now since the character is becoming so interesting.
Ofcourse this duality is what makes smallville characters so interesting
since most of the characters have dual nature of both good and evil, hence
gray (in morality) as Lex reminded us in this episode. This ofcourse complete
the dual nature of the "trinity" characters of SV: "Farmboy" Clark vs "Red
Krypton" Clark and so on.

In the end it is interesting to note (like it or not) that there is evil "within" all of us.
As human beings we are all capable of doing acts considered immoral and unacceptable due to circumstances.
After all, Red krypton Clark resides inside Clark and comes out because of red
kryptonite. Lex has the potential to be a good person but is bad because of
his tragic upbringing and his "genetic" craving for power while Lana becomes manipulative
because of her tragic association with the Luthors. I always believe that it is important
to keep in mind that as human beings, our morals and values (dictated by our society ofcourse) are
constantly being tested through circumstances.

On the last note, thought it was funny in the scene where Clark was invited to the talon
by Rachel and her assistant said to Clark to keep it simple and no autograph. Are Tom and the
rest of the cast trying to tell us something?...LOL....like keep watching and keep us
employed but do not invade our space by being an obsessed weirdo...(grin). I would bet my
last penny that Tom is trying to tell us something...LOL.

Last but not least, thanks to kryptonsite for posting the air date for Canadian fans on A-channel. I have become very frustrated with them and I complained to them before. They have aired
SV on different nights and time for the last few episodes. I keep missing the beginning and have missed the second episode of this season and it is frustrating. If they keep doing this, I may have to stop watching and wait for the dvd release of this season. It is nice to have an early preview of SV than everyone else but just make up your mind to when you want to air it. The more frustrated fans are, the more discouraged they will stick with a show. I don't know if anyone over at SV care but at least they should know the problem.

vyperman7

10-27-2007, 07:39 PM

I am in the minority as well. I honestly don't see what all of the fuss is about. Did it have a cool mythos moment in it with the cape ending? Yes. But that honestly doesn't make a whole episode for me. The rest of the episode was extremely slow paced, and there wasn't much that happened. It did have a few things I liked with the Warrior Angel continuity(especially the shot of Lex's collection), the Clex interaction, and the two action scenes (the actress save/Lana jump save) were great. Although I thought they just might show him hovering above the ground, especially with all of the talk about flight this season. It was also good to hear Lana admit she is holding Clark back from his true calling. However, that is all this episode was. A select group of moments I liked. As a whole, I just didn't really care for it.

clana4everfan2

10-27-2007, 10:40 PM

I liked this episode and the parallels between the comic book and movie as a metaphor for SV and its fandom controversy with regards to the Superman mythology etc. The Clana scene with Clark saving her was awesome. I liked that they didn't kiss because it didn't have to be predictable but just smiled at each other as their noses touched which was a touching moment. Also, the red cape he received in which he placed it on the fence. I liked how if you notice another blue blanket with red stripes were placed on another fence behind the cape. It's as if the blue/redstiped blanket symbolized his beginning and the red cape in front is his moving towards his destiny. Watch the end scene again and you'll see what I mean.

moody12381

10-27-2007, 11:09 PM

Something I noticed in the episode is that when Clark caught Lana I immediately thought she was gonna say. "You've got me? Who's got you?" It looks like an homage to that scene.

I thought it would have been better (admittedly corny) for Clark to have had the cape over his shoulder as he was walking away at the end.

supedork

10-28-2007, 07:12 AM

that look to each other when clark catched lana was RIDICULOUSLY cheesy...ridiculously. love smallville..did not like this episode..sorry.

Welling_is_pretty

10-28-2007, 02:09 PM

I didn't care much for "Action". First, I thought the whole Hollywood movie thing was silly. I half expected Welling Or AM to turn toward the camera and give us a wink.

Second, once again Clark proves what a crappy friend he is when it comes to Chloe. She's going through something, BDA, how about giving her some support?! How often did she listen to you whine about your love life? *shakes head in disgust*

Third, how obvious was it that it was Lana behind Lionel's abduction? Especially once we saw the LL on the form. Those were really girly looking LL's, you know? They didn't look anything like Lex's writing.

And finally, I know I'm in the minority here but I didn't care for the cape scene. I thought it was poorly done and rather unimaginative and I am so sick of Clark being 'forced' into being a hero or the idea that none of it comes from him!

Ok, rant over.

I did enjoy the return of Lionel though and all of his scenes. John Glover rocks out loud!

supergirl28

10-28-2007, 05:05 PM

it was cute. I like the baby talk from Clark. Shows what Lana means to him.

Sweetie

10-28-2007, 07:57 PM

I was so glad to see the MB's return,Lionel was the best part of the episode.He's my hero,he was wonderfull,he made this episode extremely exiting!!!Lana is a psycho.She always was hypocrite so,it doesn't suprise me at all what she is doing right now...A goody 2 shoes for Clark and an evil ***** for all the others.Hope Clark wakes up soon before she brings him down with her.

vyperman7

10-28-2007, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Welling_is_pretty
And finally, I know I'm in the minority here but I didn't care for the cape scene. I thought it was poorly done and rather unimaginative and I am so sick of Clark being 'forced' into being a hero or the idea that none of it comes from him!

Ok, rant over.

I did enjoy the return of Lionel though and all of his scenes. John Glover rocks out loud!

Here here Teri!

I agree that Clark seems like he is forced into his destiny. It is like everyone in his life but him knows that he is supposed to doing something more with his life than be in Smallville.

rundstedt2001

10-29-2007, 12:02 PM

This season just gets sillier and sillier!

What the f....was "Action" all about anyway?

A movie star shootin at the Kent Farm???? Give me a break...

Clark rehearsing with the movie-star....What???

2. time Lana sees Clark with another woman....whats the point? Breakup again for 117th time?

Lionel Luther was the only good thing!

Jedimaster-kal-el

10-29-2007, 04:37 PM

LIONEL LUTHOR HAS RETURNED!!!
He is the main man. you just have to love him. JG is so cool and the best actor ever.

I liked the episode a lot, main reason being above lol. It was a good episode, a lot was left unanswered/unexplained.
why was Lana holding Lionel captive? what does she expect to gain from that? You don't mess with Mr. Lionel Luthor.

Clark is annoying me, how he still has feelings for Lana (move on man!!). Good to see Chloe slowly but surely getting back to her old ways.
I cannot stand Grant Gabriel, he annoys the hell out of me. and I do like Lois but its all a bit quick her being this top reporter and all that.
Lex was a bit out of the loop for my liking, he needs to sharpen up a bit.

The best scenes were those involving Lionel. I still maintain he is a good guy. His scene with Lana was wicked, he is the only one to see her for the evil, annoying witch she is. I never really liked her to begin with but after messing with Lionel and hitting him in the head with a shovel my dislike of her has moved to my HATING her. I love the way Lionel sees right through her lies.

This was a good episode and hopefully they carry on the good start they've made to series 7 and may I say:
Bring on more Lionel Luthor!

clana4everfan2

10-29-2007, 08:17 PM

Yes I like Lionel and Lana's storyline of secrets & lies. Grant is annoying and he needs to back off from giving Lois crap for really investigating Lex's 33.1 experiments. It's funny how the writers are showing us the two methods of two women who are both an important force in Clark's life who seek their own revenge on Lex. Lois is seeking revenge on Lex for him destroying and killing in her childhood friend/soldier through the press. And Lana's through violence and with much more to come...

Cyclops1974

10-30-2007, 03:35 PM

Just loved this episode. Only reason I didn't gave it a 10 is because it was actually too much good stuff. They should have spread this out over 2 episodes. One with the superhero stuff and another with the Lionel comeback. Because especially the latter was cut short in my opinion. It deserved more attention.

I have that feeling a lot lately, that they're cramping a lot of stuff and storylines in every episode. It's almost like they're afraid they can't finish this years story arc if they don't. Or maybe they know that this will be the final season and they still have a lot of plots to finish

trying2b

10-30-2007, 05:52 PM

Or maybe they got off their ass and started writing great episodes.

Jaded Wolf

10-31-2007, 07:25 AM

I gave it a 6 which I'll explain in a minute. Overall I thought this episode was a fun one and it was interesting they poked fun at the internet people like us who make these blogs to talk about what we like or dislike.

The Good:
1) Lois Lane is finally becoming Lois Lane. She's no longer acting like a dumb air-headed fill-in role. I like she is becoming more aggressive in her investigating reporting and the fact she is not taking any crap from her boss.
2) The comic book references. I am a comic book nerd so this show was definetely hitting my buttons.
3) The return of Lionel Luthor.
4) The fact that Clark's future is being hinted at now and he is being pushed in the direction he should be going.

The Bad:
1) The fact that the writers are pushing so hard to hint at Clark's future. It's like now they are using the first few episodes to play catch up after two seasons of screwing around with the whole Lex-Lana-Clark triangle thing. It's being forced down our throats now and like the Star Wars prequels it becomes insulting to the intelligent fans who know what is to happen already. We want to see it happen. We do not want to see it get jammed down our throats.
2) Lana Lang. That would almost be enough without justification but I will. Her innocent little dreamy eye act is sickening. That whole line of her to Clark about "I didn't want to disturb you. You looked so cute while you were sleeping" just seemed fake and Clark is a big dumb idiot for believing her. I can't stand the characterization of Lana Lang. I know there isn't really much to work with because the comic book character really isn't delved into much but come on.

The writers need to get on with it already. Too many Kryptons when Clark is supposed to be the last son of Krypton. Too many supporting characters from Clark's future are being introduced too early. I said it before and I'll say it again. This show has jumped the shark...

Ginx

10-31-2007, 08:23 AM

Finally got to see it 7/10

I feel like they are taking CK back a few steps again - with being stuck on the farm when at first he was going to be going away. I loved the foreshadowing around Lana. Loved the superfreak fan and how he tried to off Lana but had CK's back in the end. Major props to the comic geek - he could see Lex was up to no good.

I hated that CK left the cape outside and didn't take it with him - hope that it's not a sign of things to come that he's not going to go towards his destiny til he absolutly has to - that would suck. I want CK to WANT to fullfill his destiny - not be forced to do it.

Lois - loved that she was back after being gone a few episodes and was glad Chloe was not getting slammed every second this episode too.

tibbit78

11-01-2007, 03:55 PM

What did I think of episode Action?

I liked this episode very much. Clark saved an actress making a Warrior Angel movie. This scene was incredible (the special effects, the stunts,), and it makes me wonder how the stuntmen or Tom's stunt double survives doing all these stunts, special effects, etc. (especially when the car blew up). But I enjoyed seeing Tom/Clark once again, save someone. Then the beginning credits showed up on the screen, and hearing Remy Zero singing, "Somebody save me!" Isn't that just ironic?

The other special effects and my favorite scenes are when Clark catches a bullet in his hand and Ben says, "Nice catch." He also called Clark a super-hero and seems to think that Clark is a true Warrior Angel (but all Clark did was catch a bullet in his hand, and Ben all of a sudden thinks of Clark as the real "Warrior Angel," or "super-hero"). The other part I liked was when Ben threw Lana out the window, Clark super-speeds, jumps out the window and catches Lana in the air. He looked just like Superman in that scene, and I could have sworn Clark Kent was flying while catching Lana Lang. Watching Tom Welling play Clark Kent is exciting to watch. But I hated the part where Clark's feet crunches into the car (it made him look clumsy). I love watching Clark Kent/Tom Welling save people, whether it's a family, friend, stranger or an enemy; Tom Welling is a fantastic actor and it is fun to watch him act! I love his facial expressions!

Speaking of facial expressions, one scene that I really liked is when Lex tells Clark, "In the comic-book world, when you're destined to save mankind, you're destined to be alone." Did anyone notice the painful look on Tom Welling/Clark Kent's face when Lex said this? He looked so sad, and I wondered why no one mentioned how good Tom was at playing a sad Clark Kent (the sad expression on his face said everything), and Tom really nailed that one.

I got a little confused seeing Lionel Luthor kill Marilyn (it looked like over-kill to me). I was disappointed in Lionel acting out in that scene. I thought that he was an emissary of Jor-El, or like Martian Manhunter says, "He's on our side." The writers should have just had the police arrest Marilyn, instead of having Lionel kill Marilyn.

Although Kristin Kreuk was beautiful on Action, Kristin's hair, make-up and clothes were all beautiful, but I didn't like the idea she set Lionel up by having him kidnapped and tied up in the cabin. It made her look bad in this scene. I'd rather have sweet Lana Lang over evil Lana Lang. She was a good actress, though.

The end scene disappointed me, though. I felt so sorry for Clark's red cape when he hung it on his fence, and then turned away from the cape (like he deserted a friend). I wanted to see Clark Kent embrace his destiny, not turn away from it.

I loved the episode, other than that. I loved the script, the writing, the makeup on all the actors & actresses. Tom Welling looked gorgeous in this episode. It looked like they put extra rouge on his cheeks, and some color on his lips. Does anyone ever notice that Tom looks beautiful in red, whether he wears a red t-shirt or wears his red jacket, he always looks great in red. Kristin & Allison's make up looked great. I do miss Jimmy Olsen/Aaron Ashmore, but this time, I didn't miss Kara, after last week's performance. Hopefully she'll be better in Lara.

Lexuous Luthor

11-04-2007, 03:22 PM

Best episode of the season thus far.

Only thing that would have made it better was a hint of flying instead of falling...

Yankeefan

11-06-2007, 01:10 AM

wow this episode was really good, this season is looking better and better

CK2092

11-17-2007, 04:10 PM

Another good episode, if it continiue like this, this season might be the best season of smallville.

Mr.

11-29-2007, 07:41 PM

Season full of drama and crap but this episode is really good finally back to superman stuff

faith_may

01-26-2008, 09:38 PM

Really good

shaunmike

02-20-2008, 11:10 PM

i like this episode and i give 8 point to this poll.............

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Mr. T

04-21-2008, 07:42 AM

The last scene was special, with Clark receiving the cape and walking off while it blew in the wind. Cool Ending! BTW, the actress that Clark saved in the beginning was very beautiful.

lex fan 10

09-22-2008, 07:00 PM

I Like When Lana Hit Linoly
With The Shovle

Flowergirl123

10-09-2008, 10:28 AM

Loved it! I wish Lana would have died though. But I loved the end when Rachel gave Clark that cape. They were actually cute together it would have been nice if Clark was with her in Season seven instead of Clana drama again. But I really liked it despite the murder part with the guy trying to kill Lana. And Lana almost killing Lex and Loinel. This was a very light-hearted epsiode in some moments and I watch it whenever I'm having a bad day. So yeah it was good.

WellingFan

11-17-2008, 06:48 PM

Loved this episode!

The ending when he left the cape blowing in the wind as he walked away in his BLUE t-shirt, Brilliant! Thats his cape!

Bane

12-28-2008, 12:48 PM

Great episode, the guy who was trying to kill Rachel was pretty annoying, but otherwise a good episode. 8/10

Nimkong

03-03-2010, 09:58 AM

It was ok better than the last two.Liked the plot and how the dude was trying to protect clark.But the lionel and lana plot was to overatited

Aficionado

07-01-2010, 08:28 PM

Gave it an 8 simply because coming as it did, after Fierce and Cure,
made it seem a whole lot more palatable. Didn't really buy the guest actress playing Rachel Davenport as "being her own constellation." I liked proactive, heroic Clark, that's always worth something in my book. Also enjoyed the Lionel/Lana interaction.
Mad woman indeed, they're turning Lana into a revenge freak.
Still can't believe the total lack of passion in the Lana/Clark relationship. All that angst sure didn't pay off. I think that's one of the things that bugged me the most in season 7 and I'm not a Clana shipper. Come on a little zest would have been fun, all they do is stare at each other with mopey eyes, friggin annoying.

SGuthrie27

11-20-2010, 06:57 PM

Compared to a lot of ridiculousness throughout the rest of this season, this episode wasn't all that bad... It felt a little more lighthearted than many of the others, and I really didn't mind the Warrior Angel plotline all that much, for some reason. The gal portraying Rachel was... an okay actress. The cape moment was kind of cool. Clark super-saving Lana who was falling off Oliver's clocktower balcony was neat. Chloe looked insatiably adorable when she was hanging out with Clark at the beginning of the episode, and it was nice to see her pursuing a story as much as she was here, while still helping Clark out. The "Lana holding Lionel captive" element of the episode was really rather creepy, especially pulling the bear trap off his hand... and that Marilyn was clearly rather psycho. I don't know WHAT Lana was thinking, honestly... I will give this episode 7 out of 10 Warrior Angel action figures for just being not nearly as horrendous as a lot of other episodes this season had to offer.

hadezown

04-12-2011, 05:28 PM

Yeah, it was hard to watch bed bear trap removal. It's nice to see Lana not pulling any guilt cards or passive aggressive strings on Clark. For once I think I enjoyed the Clana. The cape at the end was great, but why the heck would you leave a gift on the fence to blow away in the wind...

Raistlin

10-11-2011, 12:23 PM

I really liked this episode and thought it was a lot of fun. Christina Milan did a good job, Clark was yummy as usual and of course, there's that saving Lana dive that was just romantic and cool. :)

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Okay, where can I begin with this episode? Well, first, I would say that I would have to give it an 8 in rating and in turn I am very surprised that I enjoyed this one because the previews really made it look sort of craptastic. The episode did have its cheesy moments, but I still really liked where the writers were going with the storyline. I think this was an episode purely for the Smallville fans, discussing the Smallville Experience in general. It was for people like us who will watch the show on Wednesday or Thursday, who are so passionate about the show, that we will log onto to websites such as this one and post our opinions about where the show is going. The smallville staff writers realize that some opinions are positive, some are negative and of course they have those hard core superman comic fans who are trying to rush them into transforming Clark into Superman. I think this episode was a message to the Smallville bloggers/ message boarders reiterating that the show Smallville is just a chapter in the whole Superman mythos and not to get Clark Kent, farm boy, confused with Superman. Even though they are one in the same, the two occur at different times of his life. I think they also were kind of saying thanks for watching and thanks for your passion. All that being said, here is what I was passionate about in this episode:

-I may be the only on who still feels this way, but I like the exploration of Lana’s dark side. I mean, you can’t be married to someone like Lex Luthor and not bring out a little of your dark side. Even though we know it was a marriage of protection for Clark, she still had to act like she was in it to win it and even pretending can be enough to bring out the dark. What I like most about this storyline is that it requires Lana to interchange from light to dark and vice versa in 2.5 seconds. The two scenes in this particular episode that displays that is when she clotheslines Lionel with a shovel in the woods and she’s laying into Marilyn for letting him get away. The phone rings and she sees that it’s Clark, so she has to put on her light Lana voice. The second scene is when she is confronted by Lionel in the loft and her reaction is so clever. It reminds me a lot of how Delores Umbridge is described to be in Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix, in that Lana’s smile was almost too sweet to be real and the vindictiveness she shows is great. It also is very brilliant how in this instance, Lana is naturally dark as opposed to in the past when she has been evil due to some other force and that concept comes across in Kristin Kreuk’s performance. Overall, the writing when it comes to Lana’s darkness speaks volumes of how much Kristin Kreuk has grown as an actress and how she has been able to make people not trust Lana and some people to not like her even.

-I did enjoy sort of seeing old Chloe back doing her supportive best friend thing and chasing the newsworthy stories. I hate that Lois is probably going to date her way to the top of the Daily Planet, but I know that it won’t completely be her fault. This Grant Gabriel seems like he is more concerned with helping Lois to the top because he wants to hook up with her and had completely given up on Chloe. The plot sucks, but that is what make it sort of good because it will create a new dynamic between Lois an Chloe. Up until this point, they have been displayed as sisterly type of cousins.

-Last, but certainly not least, there’s Clark. I really enjoyed the “flight like” scene that he had with Lana, partially because in my mind it really eluded to the first time Superman saves Lois Lane in the Superman movies. I think Lois had fallen off a building or out a window, I can’t remember. The main difference is in the movie, Superman can fly, but Clark Kent cannot. I really liked the silent moment that Lana and Clark had, a lot of the time their best chemistry is when they aren’t talking, but just being together. I am not afraid to admit that I am a Clana supporter, so that is why I enjoyed this scene. I think in reference to Clark he is accepting that he has a greater destiny, but instead of ignoring it like he has in past seasons, he’s just putting it on the back burner and trying to continue with life as he knows it. I can honestly say that I’m okay with this because it leaves for great writing as to what the journey will be.

Great post. I really like your Lana insight.