Lex in front of the clock, Awesome MOMENT

[Leviathan]

That whole bit about him staring at the clock facing the camera, as the camera slowly panned up close. All I could think at that moment was how much I'm going to miss seeing Michael in this series, his portrayal of a young Lex Luthor is by far the best in any form of media regarding Superman and Lex Luthor.

HATS OFF YOU TO MICHAEL, CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL YOUR SUCCESS WITH SMALLVILLE, AND FOR YOUR EXCELLENT WORK IN GIVING LEX LUTHOR REAL DEPTH OF CHARACTER AND MAKING HIM BELIEVABLE!!!!!!

[Phantazma]

That whole bit about him staring at the clock facing the camera, as the camera slowly panned up close. All I could think at that moment was how much I'm going to miss seeing Michael in this series, his portrayal of a young Lex Luthor is by far the best in any form of media regarding Superman and Lex Luthor.

HATS OFF YOU TO MICHAEL, CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL YOUR SUCCESS WITH SMALLVILLE, AND FOR YOUR EXCELLENT WORK IN GIVING LEX LUTHOR REAL DEPTH OF CHARACTER AND MAKING HIM BELIEVABLE!!!!!!

I totally agree!

Michael was on fire in this episode. Even though, Lex is supposed to be the "villain", Michael brings such humanness to the character that many a time, I find myself cheering Lex on. Michael superbly conveyed Lex's pain & suffering and his drive to find the truth. I felt such commiseration for Lex that I was thrilled when he discovered the Kryptonian "Magic 8 Ball" that will lead him to the FOS.

[Superman of Krypton]

Michael alone has made the past few episodes great.

They really should have ended Smallville this season.

[susangail]

The clock scene was the best of the episode.

[Theshadow129x]

I honestly agree. that was a great moment for Lex!

[Spoon AZ]

MR has hands down been the breakout star of this entire series.

He will be sorely missed in Season 8. His acting brings a credibility only rivaled by the vets like Glover Schneider and O'Toole.

[Alexander III]

We should have a union strike against MR and demand him to come back full time on season 8!!

[MetropolisGirl4SV]

The clock scene also got to me, it shows how much I'm going to miss Lex as a amazing character and his ability to make ever scene perfect even though the plot lines can be way off at times. MR has the capability to capture the audience and just astound them at times. I'm am truly going to miss him in the show. There will be no replacement for him. Kudos for his talent and work! SV fans should give him great gratitude! Gonna miss you big time. Michael Rosenbaum is the Bomb! And he has made a fine blast for the series...lol
Again thank you MR for the good and of course the bad!

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Michael alone has made the past few episodes great.

They really should have ended Smallville this season.

I was actually thinking the same think, well we'll see what happens...

[Theshadow129x]

seriously, i dont care what anyone says. A show is only as good as its villain and MR shows that this show may not be possible without him.

[jazzylg]

I love smallville, I always have, but without michael, the new villians might be a tad chessy in comparison.

[chantal]

I wish they had given Lionel (and John Glover) as grand a send off as they seem to be doing for Lex (and Michael Rosenbaum).

[svsabbiesv]

That was the best scene ever...Michael pulled his best..I don't know how Smallville can be the same with him gone. I hope he realizes he as much as Tom has made the show what it is..And no one ever can do a better Lex Luthor....I LOVE MICHAEL!!

[MozartRequiem]

That scene was so iconic. The way it was shot was amazing too. Very great job to everyone involved. Michael really has given us the truest and best representation of Lex Luthor, not a caricature of evil, but a conflicted man who lets his darkness consume him in his quest to find order in the midst of chaos and trauma.

Very beautiful scene. Cinematic. Epic. Pure Lex Luthor.

[BWOracle]

Michael alone has made the past few episodes great.

They really should have ended Smallville this season.

These last 5 (okay, let's say 4 because of Sleeper) episodes may have been how AlMiles had intended to end the series if Season 7 had been the last. It would have made a good end point.

[LexLuv180]

I thought it was an excellent scene as well. We'll be missing a lot when Michael leaves the show. His acting and the directing of this scene was phenomenal. Whew, fans self...

[Hydra]

I was also a huge fan of the way this scene was shot. Great CGI effects for the clock, and great cinematography. The camera angles were superb.

And Kudos to MR, great job. I'm looking forward to his work in the next episode, which will sadly be his last.

[superhippie2000]

Ya that lex moment infront of the clock was great. but i think the excitement and build up was pointless when all that popped out was a little shield lol. i dont know thought something big would happen like it would turn into a robot or something lol.

[nk_84]

That whole bit about him staring at the clock facing the camera, as the camera slowly panned up close. All I could think at that moment was how much I'm going to miss seeing Michael in this series, his portrayal of a young Lex Luthor is by far the best in any form of media regarding Superman and Lex Luthor.

HATS OFF YOU TO MICHAEL, CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL YOUR SUCCESS WITH SMALLVILLE, AND FOR YOUR EXCELLENT WORK IN GIVING LEX LUTHOR REAL DEPTH OF CHARACTER AND MAKING HIM BELIEVABLE!!!!!!


Hell yeah, Michael rules the Lex character. Not many can play it like that.

Though to be fair Kevin Spacey kinda skooled Michael in Superman Returns, but that is another league of actor altogether.

And John Glover, Lionel...fantastic! Can't believe they've killed him off, though it was bound to happen. Shame though, best actor...gone.

[Humdinger]

That scene was so iconic. The way it was shot was amazing too. Very great job to everyone involved. Michael really has given us the truest and best representation of Lex Luthor, not a caricature of evil, but a conflicted man who lets his darkness consume him in his quest to find order in the midst of chaos and trauma.

Very beautiful scene. Cinematic. Epic. Pure Lex Luthor.

Well said, Mozart.

Michael is so natural in this part; he's had some of the most difficult dramatic scenes, yet has almost always pulled them off in such a way as to make fans forget how hard he works at this. He will be sorely missed by those who appreciate his art. Good luck, Michael!

[luthorian]

He really is something, I don't think I've ever been that convinced by an actor, especially on a tv show, not to mention on a tv show about a future superman... Michael has really made this show worth watching.

[Hydra]

Hell yeah, Michael rules the Lex character. Not many can play it like that.

Though to be fair Kevin Spacey kinda skooled Michael in Superman Returns, but that is another league of actor altogether.


No disrespect to Kevin Spacey, he is definitely one of the best hollywood has to offer, but his portrayal of Lex Luthor was nothing groundbreaking in regards to Lex. Now I'm not really blaming Kevin Spacey as much as I'm blaming Bryan Singer and the writing team, but I 'campy goofy' Lex has always been something I can't take seriously. Spacey's Lex was basically another version of Gene Hackman's Lex and I really didn't care for that either.

Michael Rosenbaum actually made Lex into a character that I could take seriously and at the same time provide a viable threat for Clark.

[BIGBLUE10789]

i agree kevin spacey was descent but no one can touch Rosenbaum's portrayal of Lex Luthor. He will be sorely missed!

[Hydra]

i agree kevin spacey was descent but no one can touch Rosenbaum's portrayal of Lex Luthor. He will be sorely missed!

Yeah, but at the same time I truly hope he does well in his future endeavors. He deserves it.

[MozartRequiem]

"Well said, Mozart.

Michael is so natural in this part; he's had some of the most difficult dramatic scenes, yet has almost always pulled them off in such a way as to make fans forget how hard he works at this. He will be sorely missed by those who appreciate his art. Good luck, Michael!"

Thanks, Humdinger! Well-said to you too! Michael definitely has had some of the most difficult scenes, and he's pulled them off so well. Truly a quality actor. I'm so glad he has plans for the future after this as well.

[xrayvision]

I have to agree that this was one of the few things I liked about this episode. I liked all the Lex parts actually. The clock scene was amazing. The scene at the end with the fireplace was also great. I just wish it made sense as to how the orb got inside the fireplace to begin with.

[Hydra]

I have to agree that this was one of the few things I liked about this episode. I liked all the Lex parts actually. The clock scene was amazing. The scene at the end with the fireplace was also great. I just wish it made sense as to how the orb got inside the fireplace to begin with.

The way I see it that was a special brick that had been constructed around the orb, so when Lionel transported it brick for brick to Smallville not one noticed it.

[MBrittan]

No disrespect to Kevin Spacey, he is definitely one of the best hollywood has to offer, but his portrayal of Lex Luthor was nothing groundbreaking in regards to Lex. Now I'm not really blaming Kevin Spacey as much as I'm blaming Bryan Singer and the writing team, but I 'campy goofy' Lex has always been something I can't take seriously. Spacey's Lex was basically another version of Gene Hackman's Lex and I really didn't care for that either.

Michael Rosenbaum actually made Lex into a character that I could take seriously and at the same time provide a viable threat for Clark.

I think the only thing Spacey has on Rosenbaum is name recognition (and a few years). In terms of overall acting "skill", I think Michael did as good (or better) than Kevin with the Lex character. Of course, Michael has had longer to perfect the character.
-M-

[xrayvision]

I thought Michael did MUCH better than Spacey. Especially in Onyx. That was the most sadistic Lex I have ever seen.

[Jill]

The best scene of the episode...