Surprise. I actually rather liked this one, too. It was like a call-back to Superman 2, but with clones. And it's always fun when we delve into the baseline Superman mythology.Julian Sands carries some weight as an actor, and I thought he made a good Jor-El – sort of like a cross between Marlon Brando and Terence Stamp. Zod figuring it all out seemed a bit of a leap, but there you go. Plus it does seem a bit of a coincidence that Clark got to meet both of his parents as clones, but when you have a comic book series go on for nine years, these things happen. A shame Clark and Jor-El didn't get to spend more than a moment together.
What else? Let's see. I liked the big yellow scene in the desert; it was fun to watch. I was disappointed that Lois left town. Chloe having cameras on Clark all the time was convenient for the plot, but a really icky invasion of Clark's privacy. Chloe has become scary. Next thing you know, she'll turn into a supervillain.
And I was disappointed that Clark still can't fly. Maybe they're saving it for the series finale in 2026.
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Billie Doux had a love-hate relationship with Smallville, which is why some of her reviews are briefer than they should be.
Chloe having cameras on Clark all the time was convenient for the plot, but a really icky invasion of Clark's privacy. Chloe has become scary.
ReplyDeleteI second that. Something tells me she is up to no good, although she always has an explanation ready. Smart cookie.
For a show that was on a low budget, this episode was well done visually as well as the acting and story telling. Matches up well with all the Superman movies.
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