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spideyfan · 11-20-2005, 09:30 PM

great review as always...but have the link on the main page checked...it leads to last weeks review

cayayofm · 11-20-2005, 09:39 PM

Hey one of the few reviews that I completly agree with everything you said, trully was a great episode.

Ultron · 11-21-2005, 01:27 AM

I usually disagree with a point or two from your reviews (not much, relatively) but I couldn't disagree with anything you said here. You made points about things I myself thought were outstanding elements of the show when I watched it, such as the depth of acting from Annette and Tom.

Lana_Lang #1 · 11-21-2005, 01:44 AM

Nice review!

triplet · 11-21-2005, 02:11 AM

Thanks... :blush:

It was hard to write for some reason and I was worried it wouldn't read well, so I'm glad you guys have liked it.

tejdog1 · 11-21-2005, 02:25 AM

Good job, Triplet. I throughly enjoyed your review.

Somebody Stop Me · 11-21-2005, 01:17 PM

I liked your review. I totally agree with you on it.

allison89 · 11-21-2005, 01:20 PM

Great review, I have to say I agreed with everything.

Watching Smallville · 11-21-2005, 01:54 PM

Another good review, Triplet. I disagree on one point only. I don't see Lois's feisty confrontation with Lex as purely gratuitous. I see it as a sign of her loyalty to the Kents. But I do agree with your points on what made this a great episode. For me, what is wonderful about this ep lies mainly in its execution rather than its story line -- although the story is good. But I was most struck by the dialogue, acting, directing, and camera work -- all superb in creating such moving scenes. It is also one of my favorites of the season, and of the series.

MyOwnSuperhero · 11-21-2005, 02:01 PM

Trip, well done. After these good reviews for some really good episodes, I may forgive you for your review about the abomination known as 'Thirst'.

However, I was also a little confused by your stance on the Lexis friction. Not only is Lois abrasive to begin with, she's the one who, in Blank, told Clark to "trust his gut". She's not a deep thinking girl - she's impulsive and tends to just launch into things haphazardly. Considering she didn't even realize that Lex Luthor was signing her paychecks, I think it's safe to say that this is one of those times.

Kal El A.K.A AKIRA · 11-21-2005, 02:20 PM

I have always enjoyed your reviews and the comments on obvious points missed for continuation purposes. I am suprised that you didn't mention anything in reference to the lack of lana in this episode being that last episode Clark nearly snapped her in two. Not that they had to show here to have a good episode (not a lana hater at all) but at least a quick mention of her....like she is still recovering at the hospital or been relocated to metropolis for tests..anything would have been nice.

Great Review though!!! Keep up the good work!!

dwgebler · 11-21-2005, 02:35 PM

Not bad at all, although what's to say Brainiac has been destroyed? I suspect he will return soon enough, perhaps even more powerful than we've seen so far.

Summers · 11-21-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Watching Smallville
Another good review, Triplet. I disagree on one point only. I don't see Lois's feisty confrontation with Lex as purely gratuitous. I see it as a sign of her loyalty to the Kents.

Let's not forget Lex basically tortured, and almost killed her honey Aquaman in "Aqua". Who wouldn't want to be snide to him.

triplet · 11-21-2005, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by Kal El A.K.A AKIRA
I have always enjoyed your reviews and the comments on obvious points missed for continuation purposes. I am suprised that you didn't mention anything in reference to the lack of lana in this episode being that last episode Clark nearly snapped her in two. Not that they had to show here to have a good episode (not a lana hater at all) but at least a quick mention of her....like she is still recovering at the hospital or been relocated to metropolis for tests..anything would have been nice.

Great Review though!!! Keep up the good work!!

Well, she's been working on a movie and maybe needed a break...

It didn't bother me and I'm not sure it means anything other than she was taking the episode off.

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Originally posted by dwgebler
Not bad at all, although what's to say Brainiac has been destroyed? I suspect he will return soon enough, perhaps even more powerful than we've seen so far.

Didn't I say "apparently" destroyed?

I know he's coming back...

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Originally posted by MyOwnSuperhero
Trip, well done. After these good reviews for some really good episodes, I may forgive you for your review about the abomination known as 'Thirst'.

However, I was also a little confused by your stance on the Lexis friction. Not only is Lois abrasive to begin with, she's the one who, in Blank, told Clark to "trust his gut". She's not a deep thinking girl - she's impulsive and tends to just launch into things haphazardly. Considering she didn't even realize that Lex Luthor was signing her paychecks, I think it's safe to say that this is one of those times.

Well, I still found it forced... I didn't think her explanation made much sense more than anything else that may (or may not have) been going on.

Lana_Lang #1 · 11-21-2005, 04:53 PM

I think Lois is a great character and I love her spunk, snarky and kick ass anything in my way attitude!

I loved the banter between Lois and Lex!

Lex "Muffin peddling college dropout"

Lois "He called me a muffin peddler!"
Chloe laughing "Oh. So he hurt your feelings"

thissucks · 11-22-2005, 04:20 AM

I cant understand why u rate this episode so good.
It sucked!

It is frustrated to see how dumb they are making clark!
Only a person with an IQ below 80 would have been so dumb to fail on fine and destroy the FOS.
I would have wished that they keep the clark-character a little more intelligent

enamored · 11-22-2005, 08:38 AM

I don't think that Clark is dumb. I think you are misinterpreting his motivations here.

First of all, he definitely has no great love for Jor-El. He doesn't want to conquer the Earth as he believes Jor-El wants him to. He has fought that "destiny". Jor-El has tricked him, coerced Jonathan into life threatening circumstances, and just recently told Clark that someone close to him must die because Clark broke his word by not getting back to the FOS in time. So when Fine tells him that Jor-El is behind his mother's sickness, and therefore in Clark's mind the one who Jor-El is going to take, Clark is only too happy to take to heart the solution that Fine offers him as the way to save his mother.

Additionally, he has always felt different and alone, so when Fine exhibits many of the characteristics of a Kryptonian and "admits" to Clark that he is Kryptonian after having saved Clark by removing the silver Kryptonite splinter, he is inclined to believe him.

I think that many viewers are working from their own knowledge that Fine is Brainiac and that Jor-El really is a loving father without putting themselves in Clark's place with the less than complete information that he has. He also doesn't suspect Fine because Clark has been brought up to see the good in everyone.

livn_life · 11-22-2005, 08:40 AM

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It is frustrated to see how dumb they are making clark!

Clark is not necessarily stupid, he is still a teenager, albeit, a really gullible teenager. He's been sheltered by his parents and still has an amazingly optimistic outlook. Besides he's rebelling against Jor-El and at this point in time would always believe the worst of his Kryptonian Biological Father. Brainiac knew just how to play Clark, befriend him against Lex, save him from the silver kryptonite (apparently of Fine's manufacture), gain his trust then spring on him the idea of tyrannical Jor-El. Clark was in prime mental condition to believe anything bad about Jor-El. After a few more courses from the school of hard knocks, Clark will become a little more critcal in his thinking.

Sveta · 11-22-2005, 10:33 AM

Clark is BDA

11-21-2005, 01:54 PM	#10
Watching Smallville Board Master Join Date: Oct 05 Location: Mar Vista, California Posts: 2,370	Another good review, Triplet. I disagree on one point only. I don't see Lois's feisty confrontation with Lex as purely gratuitous. I see it as a sign of her loyalty to the Kents. But I do agree with your points on what made this a great episode. For me, what is wonderful about this ep lies mainly in its execution rather than its story line -- although the story is good. But I was most struck by the dialogue, acting, directing, and camera work -- all superb in creating such moving scenes. It is also one of my favorites of the season, and of the series. Last edited by Watching Smallville; 11-21-2005 at 02:43 PM.

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11-20-2005, 09:30 PM	#2
spideyfan Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 04 Posts: 344	great review as always...but have the link on the main page checked...it leads to last weeks review

11-20-2005, 09:39 PM	#3
cayayofm Forum Whiz Alejandro (M) Join Date: Jul 04 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 966	Hey one of the few reviews that I completly agree with everything you said, trully was a great episode.

11-21-2005, 01:27 AM	#4
Ultron Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 05 Posts: 450	I usually disagree with a point or two from your reviews (not much, relatively) but I couldn't disagree with anything you said here. You made points about things I myself thought were outstanding elements of the show when I watched it, such as the depth of acting from Annette and Tom.

11-21-2005, 01:44 AM	#5
Lana_Lang #1 Banned I'm in love with Clark! Kristin (F) Join Date: Aug 03 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,741	Nice review!

11-21-2005, 02:11 AM	#6
triplet Shallow? Who me? Look for me on twitter! CM Hougton (F) Join Date: Sep 04 Location: The Phantom Zone, reading Misha Collin's tweets Posts: 1,203	Thanks... :blush: It was hard to write for some reason and I was worried it wouldn't read well, so I'm glad you guys have liked it.

11-21-2005, 02:25 AM	#7
tejdog1 Posting Pro Tejesh (M) Join Date: Feb 04 Posts: 1,657	Good job, Triplet. I throughly enjoyed your review.

11-21-2005, 01:17 PM	#8
Somebody Stop Me Banned Please! Sammy (M) Join Date: Apr 05 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 1,183	I liked your review. I totally agree with you on it.

11-21-2005, 01:20 PM	#9
allison89 Incurable Postaholic Allison (F) Join Date: Oct 05 Posts: 4,130	Great review, I have to say I agreed with everything.

11-21-2005, 02:01 PM	#11
MyOwnSuperhero Posting Pro Project Superhero Brian Westover (M) Join Date: Oct 04 Location: Idaho - it aint Kansas, but it's close. Posts: 1,777	Trip, well done. After these good reviews for some really good episodes, I may forgive you for your review about the abomination known as 'Thirst'. However, I was also a little confused by your stance on the Lexis friction. Not only is Lois abrasive to begin with, she's the one who, in Blank, told Clark to "trust his gut". She's not a deep thinking girl - she's impulsive and tends to just launch into things haphazardly. Considering she didn't even realize that Lex Luthor was signing her paychecks, I think it's safe to say that this is one of those times.

11-21-2005, 02:20 PM	#12
Kal El A.K.A AKIRA Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 04 Location: Where I be at! Posts: 186	I have always enjoyed your reviews and the comments on obvious points missed for continuation purposes. I am suprised that you didn't mention anything in reference to the lack of lana in this episode being that last episode Clark nearly snapped her in two. Not that they had to show here to have a good episode (not a lana hater at all) but at least a quick mention of her....like she is still recovering at the hospital or been relocated to metropolis for tests..anything would have been nice. Great Review though!!! Keep up the good work!!

11-21-2005, 02:35 PM	#13
dwgebler New In Town Join Date: May 04 Posts: 45	Not bad at all, although what's to say Brainiac has been destroyed? I suspect he will return soon enough, perhaps even more powerful than we've seen so far.

11-21-2005, 04:53 PM	#16
Lana_Lang #1 Banned I'm in love with Clark! Kristin (F) Join Date: Aug 03 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,741	I think Lois is a great character and I love her spunk, snarky and kick ass anything in my way attitude! I loved the banter between Lois and Lex! Lex "Muffin peddling college dropout" Lois "He called me a muffin peddler!" Chloe laughing "Oh. So he hurt your feelings"

11-22-2005, 04:20 AM	#17
thissucks New In Town Join Date: Nov 05 Posts: 4	I cant understand why u rate this episode so good. It sucked! It is frustrated to see how dumb they are making clark! Only a person with an IQ below 80 would have been so dumb to fail on fine and destroy the FOS. I would have wished that they keep the clark-character a little more intelligent

11-22-2005, 08:38 AM	#18
enamored Forum Whiz AWWW!! Join Date: Feb 05 Location: Maryland Posts: 927	I don't think that Clark is dumb. I think you are misinterpreting his motivations here. First of all, he definitely has no great love for Jor-El. He doesn't want to conquer the Earth as he believes Jor-El wants him to. He has fought that "destiny". Jor-El has tricked him, coerced Jonathan into life threatening circumstances, and just recently told Clark that someone close to him must die because Clark broke his word by not getting back to the FOS in time. So when Fine tells him that Jor-El is behind his mother's sickness, and therefore in Clark's mind the one who Jor-El is going to take, Clark is only too happy to take to heart the solution that Fine offers him as the way to save his mother. Additionally, he has always felt different and alone, so when Fine exhibits many of the characteristics of a Kryptonian and "admits" to Clark that he is Kryptonian after having saved Clark by removing the silver Kryptonite splinter, he is inclined to believe him. I think that many viewers are working from their own knowledge that Fine is Brainiac and that Jor-El really is a loving father without putting themselves in Clark's place with the less than complete information that he has. He also doesn't suspect Fine because Clark has been brought up to see the good in everyone.

11-22-2005, 10:33 AM	#20
Sveta Forum Whiz Join Date: Feb 05 Posts: 790	Clark is BDA

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