Can They Break Clark's Heart Any More?
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bradygirl_12I’ve long considered Smallville to be an AU, and it’s one that sinking deeper and deeper into darkness. How is the Clark of this ‘verse going to get past the pain and losses he’s suffered already to be the symbol of hope as Superman?
Two things that disturbed me about Lana’s condition: her suffering, and the fact that with the obsession this show has with her, she’ll be back! I don’t like the idea of her in pain. Why couldn’t they just slip her into catatonia? Yeesh.
One light note: Lionel calling Lois and Jimmy 'The Dynamic Duo'. Makes you wonder... ;)
Lionel’s breakdown is being masterfully played by John Glover. How appropriate that he is as Chloe says: the man who cried wolf once too often.
And we see him genuinely afraid for Clark. I also liked Clark’s line about Lionel already having destroyed one son, and that Lex hates Lionel as much as Clark does now. I liked Clark saying that he should have listened to Jonathan. A lot of people are contemptuous of Jonathan, but tell me, how would you have kept Clark’s Secret? Jonathan knew Lionel’s treachery and knew Clark would be in mortal danger if his Secret was known. Maybe he and Martha weren’t right all the time, but I think they raised Clark just fine and protected him the best they could.
How fitting that now that Lionel is trying to protect Clark, he’s rejected by him?
I’d like to see Ollie find out that his parents were killed by Lionel. There was never any indication that Ollie considered his parents’ deaths to be murder. They were in a plane crash and that’s what he knew all these years.
But maybe Lex will take care of Lionel for Ollie. The previews for next week indicate Lex will finally confront his father once and for all.
And, the only way I’m buying this ultra-evil Lex is to pretty much consider him insane. The man I saw in the early seasons of Smallville was far from perfect, but not a cold, unfeeling monster. Surely the break-up with Clark doesn’t bring on world-class villainy. The Lex we saw had his dark side but nothing like this dead-eyed machine who is now cutting a swath through everyone who has ever known him, leaving destruction in his wake.
I liked seeing him as a child again and the memories coming back to him. Was anyone else smiling when little Lex was playing with the Warrior Angel doll (sorry, action figure!) and it looked so much like a Superman action figure? ;)
I cringed when I heard Lionel say they were going to Smallville. Oh, Lex!
Lex as a child is so sweet it breaks your heart to think of what his future holds.
Meteor freaks become paranoid and then insane, right? And Lex was caught directly in the shower. Smallville already twists the Superman mythos to fit its darkness. What better than to reveal that Lex is no longer in his right mind, and the Kryptonite is to blame?
If I was a friend of Clark’s, maybe I’d run, too. This ‘verse is destroying everyone he loves. He hasn’t smiled in weeks, or maybe a small smile here or there. Is there any joy in this world anymore? I worry about Chloe. She’s not comics canon, and when Smallville ends, will she? They’ve already given her the power to save others at the expense of her own life. What if she has to save Clark someday and that just takes too much out of her?
The way Smallville’s going, Clark is going to be way too messed up to be the hero that the world needs. He’s lost Lex, his father, Lana, and Kara. Can they break his heart any more?
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:07 am (UTC)And I just can't see Clark coming out of this as the Clark we all know and love. *sigh*
The funny thing about tonight's ep? When we saw little Lex and the other kids, for a moment I actually expected one of the other kids to be Bruce. XD Then I remembered it was only in your fic! And was wholly disappointed. :(
:p
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:33 am (UTC)He really convinced me he was truly desperate, but it's his own fault for being so shifty that no one believes him!
And I just can't see Clark coming out of this as the Clark we all know and love. *sigh*
Too much darkness and pain. :(
The funny thing about tonight's ep? When we saw little Lex and the other kids, for a moment I actually expected one of the other kids to be Bruce. XD Then I remembered it was only in your fic! And was wholly disappointed. :(
:p
LOL! I wished it could have been Bruce! That would have been an interesting Smallville twist from Chill, eh? ;)
But the WB and DC are just dumb sometimes. Of all the rich kids for Lex to know, wouldn't it make sense to be Bruce as well as Ollie? Rich people really do run in the same circles and know each other pretty well.
Though there was a Dynamic Duo reference in there when Lionel called Lois and Jimmy that. Makes you wonder... ;)
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Date: 2008-03-28 04:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-03-28 04:38 am (UTC)Yeah, I heard that, too. Dumb reasoning on their part! I think we can handle Bruce in both movieverse and Smallville. Wouldn't Bruce in SV on a semi-regular basis like Ollie attract even more fans for the movie? *rolls eyes*
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Date: 2008-03-28 07:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-03-29 12:47 am (UTC)Which isn't a stretch, considering he was very similar to Batman in the early days. :)
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:22 am (UTC)On th eother hand, however, I hate to say this, but somehow the angst makes me want to watch more. I'd fallen away from Smallville for a while, but I find this season to be compelling, even though it's so depressing.. I have this perverse thing about angsty, dark sort of stories. After all, look at my main fandom!
Looking forward to seeing you in May--you've managed to pull me back into a world that I haven't really frequented (aside from Smallville and the Batman movies) since I was a kid.
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:47 am (UTC)Even a super-powered Kryptonian will break!
On the other hand, however, I hate to say this, but somehow the angst makes me want to watch more. I'd fallen away from Smallville for a while, but I find this season to be compelling, even though it's so depressing.. I have this perverse thing about angsty, dark sort of stories. After all, look at my main fandom!
LOL! You angst queen, you! ;)
Looking forward to seeing you in May--you've managed to pull me back into a world that I haven't really frequented (aside from Smallville and the Batman movies) since I was a kid.
Me, too! :)
Once the schedule is published, we must see if there's a panel where we can meet. If the comics panels make it on the schedule, perhaps there! ;)
Have you seen the last Batman movie, Batman Begins? I finally did just the other day (must post a review on that, as old as it is, tee hee) and thought it was very good. Doesn't hurt that Christian Bale is yummalicious, either! ;)
I am always happy to spread the comics luv! ;)
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:23 am (UTC)I can honestly say that if this Clark decided not to become a hero, but instead decided to go live quietly somewhere in seclusion away from people I could absolutely not find the heart to blame him.
God, its so depressing!
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:53 am (UTC)The poor guy is going to break one of these days!
I can honestly say that if this Clark decided not to become a hero, but instead decided to go live quietly somewhere in seclusion away from people I could absolutely not find the heart to blame him.
I wouldn't blame him, either! He's going to wind up feeling like a jinx at this rate.
God, its so depressing!
Other episodes always had a ray of hope in them somewhere, or at least didn't bum me out like this one did!
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:35 am (UTC)So maybe he just needs to meet Bruce :3
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Date: 2008-03-28 02:56 am (UTC)Ah, yes, the latest Superman/Batman Annual!
So maybe he just needs to meet Bruce :3
LOL! Excellent idea, Wachey! :)
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Date: 2008-03-28 09:15 pm (UTC)This episode was quite powerful.
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Date: 2008-03-29 12:42 am (UTC)I agree. I think it's too much a part of him, but he won't be the Superman with joy in his heart. This AU is piling on the darkness.
This episode was quite powerful.
*nods*
Meteor freaks become paranoid and then insane, right?
Date: 2008-03-29 04:17 pm (UTC)I mean, 7 season, renewed for 8th season, with plots that is as messsed up as beverly hills 90210, and there are old fans watching and bitching, and new fans watching and bitching....lol.... They must have acquired those greenK meteorites somewhere and put a spell on the viewers too *g*
Re: Meteor freaks become paranoid and then insane, right?
Date: 2008-03-29 04:30 pm (UTC)lol, we are all still watching the show, it must have some freakish power that turns half the audience into an insane audience.
LOL!
I mean, 7 season, renewed for 8th season, with plots that is as messsed up as beverly hills 90210, and there are old fans watching and bitching, and new fans watching and bitching....lol.... They must have acquired those greenK meteorites somewhere and put a spell on the viewers too *g*
Maybe because it's our beloved comics and there's so much dreck on TV, anyway. :)
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Date: 2008-03-31 03:19 pm (UTC)Am I going overboard or is SV just a tad Milleresque?? Maybe FM is mind controlling them to do his evil bidding :|
Urm the actual reason I'm commenting is because of the bunny that popped into my head a week ago. I was kinda hoping you might know a few sites with tons of detail about Wonder Woman and Paradise Island. I've tried looking and the most helpful so far is Wiki but I need a bit more. (Google should be kicked, it kept giving me holiday links)
I'd really appreciate your help *looks hopeful*
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Date: 2008-04-04 05:23 pm (UTC)LOL! You're right!
Am I going overboard or is SV just a tad Milleresque?? Maybe FM is mind controlling them to do his evil bidding :|
Yeah, Milleresque is depressing, right?
Urm the actual reason I'm commenting is because of the bunny that popped into my head a week ago. I was kinda hoping you might know a few sites with tons of detail about Wonder Woman and Paradise Island. I've tried looking and the most helpful so far is Wiki but I need a bit more. (Google should be kicked, it kept giving me holiday links)
I'd really appreciate your help *looks hopeful*
I'm not sure if these will help, but they have a lot of detail on Wonder Woman, though Paradise Island is tougher: Amazon Archives, Paradise Island, and the Wonder Woman Museum.
May that bunny keep hoppin'! :)
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Date: 2008-04-04 05:53 pm (UTC)no subject
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