"Ambush" (Smallville 10.7) (November 5, 2010)

[bradygirl_12]

"Ambush" (Smallville) (Season 10) (Episode 7) (November 5, 2010)



Wow, where to start? Okay, Sam Lane and Lucy showing up on the Kent doorstep while Lois and Clark are having fun was funny, and while it’s definitely shades of Marvel’s Civil War, I’m not surprised at the upcoming Vigilante Registration Act. And, in this episode, I see a lot of both sides of the issues.

Lois not standing up to her father disappoints Clark, but it is understandable. It’s tough to go up against your father. And that crack from Lois about Clark not having a father? She was right to ask Clark to try and get along with her family, but wrong to say that he didn’t have a father and didn’t have to deal with family anymore. BTW, what’s Martha? Chopped liver? Even while she’s in Washington, that means Clark doesn’t have to deal with her?

I liked seeing Lucy. It’s a strange pattern that nearly everyone in the DCU is an only child. I always thought it was cool that Lois had a sister. And I’m glad they talked. They both screwed up, and they both realized that being sisters was special. I have a sister and I’m very proud to know her.

The Ollie and Tess scene at the end was actually pretty cool, though it’s the same old Smallville story: what will Clark and Ollie think when they discover that Tess has been raising a Lex Luthor clone (or the actual Lex)?

Jeez, Ollie, you didn't think out that coming-out thing very well, didja? No privacy anymore! And you're still endangering others' privacy. Just chalk me up as one who firmly believes that superheroes should be allowed to have secret identities.

Flagg saying that "Violence is always the answer" is true of the human condition, and should be the motto here in America, considering my fellow citizens' love of guns. *sighs*

Why am I thinking of M.A.S.H.'s Colonel Flagg? ;)

Whoa! There goes The Talon!

I did like the Kent Farm being a haven for Clark this episode. I like the way they soft-lense the farm, creating that idyllic atmosphere, complete with freshly-squeezed orange juice and strawberries. ;)

Now, my tape skipped at the end. Clark was saying to Sam that there would be men in Washington who would use their knowledge of the vigilantes to…and then it skipped to a shot of an Against The Menace HQ blowing up.

Did Sam agree to oppose the Vigilante Registration Act or will he still support it? Anything else I should know?

I noticed that Teri Hatcher plays Lois’ mother next week, and Granny Goodness makes an appearance! I love the way that DC and WB honors the Superman legacy, starting way back in 1978 with the first movie using Noel Neill (The Adventures Of Superman) and Kirk Alyn (1940s Superman serials) as a young Lois’ parents in the train scene, all the way up to using Jack Larson (The Adventures Of Superman) as a bartender in Superman Returns, and Annette O’Toole from the first movie (Lana Lang), Helen Slater (The 1980s Supergirl playing Lara), and Terence Stamp (SII’s Zod) as the voice of Jor-El in SV. Oh, and Dean Cain playing Vandal Savage a few seasons ago!

I wonder how the Thanksgiving dinner went after “Ambush” was off the air? ;)


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Comments

[jlvsclrk.livejournal.com]

Love the review! I think the dinner went well, but I can't help but wondering what Clark asked the General. Permission to invite Lois to live with him? Or the big question??

And I think the General changed his mind about the bill but it passed anyways

[bradygirl_12]

Thank you! :)

LOL! Those questions might surely have been asked. :)

I'm not surprised that the bill passed but I'm glad that Sam changed his mind, which, I think, is different from the comics version, who led Earth's forces against the Kryptonians in the New Krypton arc, I think.

[theclexfactor.livejournal.com]

The General didn't change his mind about the bill, just about The Blur (especially since it's reasonable to believe he thinks is Clark). The General was saying that not all superheroes are as honorable as "The Blur" and Clark was saying that not all politicians were as honorable as The General.

And I think it's safe to say that the question Clark wanted to ask is the Big Question, \o/

[bradygirl_12]

It does seem more realistic that he would still support the bill, though sometimes knowing someone personally changes your viewpoint.

And I'd guess that's what the Big Question is, too! :)

[nrrrdy-grrrl.livejournal.com]

I love the actor who plays Lois' dad. He's been in everything from Robocop to The Outer Limits. When he plays Lois' dad, he reminds me of the crazy principal at the military school on Malcolm in the Middle.

[bradygirl_12]

He certainly did a great job! He was overbearing and arrogant and every inch a military man, yet loved his daughters and was a big enough man to change his mind after the Blur saved Lois.

[crooked-halo.livejournal.com]

You know, I don't think he changed his mind actually. The General said something along the lines of "not all heroes have the Blur's moral compass" so I think he still went ahead with the bill, but I could be wrong.

And I do so love Teri as Lois' mom! They also had Phyllis Coates as Lois' mom in Lois and Clark, so this is a nice addition to the circle of life in the Supermanverse!

And wow, I never thought about it, but you're right-the DC universe is full of only children. What are the odds of that?

Or maybe it's more that only children are more likely to become superheroes/vigilantes?

[bradygirl_12]

You know, I don't think he changed his mind actually. The General said something along the lines of "not all heroes have the Blur's moral compass" so I think he still went ahead with the bill, but I could be wrong.

Yeah, it seems to be murky.

And I do so love Teri as Lois' mom! They also had Phyllis Coates as Lois' mom in Lois and Clark, so this is a nice addition to the circle of life in the Supermanverse!

Awesome! I LOVED Phyllis Coates as Lois in the '50s! :)

And wow, I never thought about it, but you're right-the DC universe is full of only children. What are the odds of that?

Or maybe it's more that only children are more likely to become superheroes/vigilantes?

The odds are not good on that. :) But I suppose people can say only children have that driving force to be superheroes, but I say fiddlesticks! ;) Only children in studies are more selfish, simply by reason of not having to share with siblings, but those with siblings can have jealousy/rivalry issues. I do think that siblings, if you're lucky, can be invaluable sources of support.

And we see by the Bat-Family, the most independent group in the DCU, are full of siblings, even if not by blood.

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

I loved Clark and Lois getting caught by the General. This show never has enough humor in it these days and I enjoy the moments when we get them.

I truly believe that Lois not supporting Clark was just a shock to his system. More than even Chloe and Oliver, it is Lois who has been unconditionally supporting the Blur these past two years, even when she didn't know it was Clark. For the first time in a while, he's seeing her not immediately jump to his defense and even if it is against her father.

While I thought what Lois said was harsh, it's nice to see them being a realistic couple, who have arguments and in the midst of it, blurt out things that they don't mean to say.

Even while she’s in Washington, that means Clark doesn’t have to deal with her?
What I think Lois meant was that Martha supports Clark's decisions and doesn't constantly test him like the General tests Lois. So he can do things and unless it's wildly crazy and OOC, he won't have to feel like Martha's judging him. *shrugs* Just my two cents.

I love the Lois-Lucy talk! It's good that they got everything out in the open. Like you, I have a sister too and I am very proud of her and happy to have her in my life.

I liked the Ollie-Tess scene, as you know, but I don't think it's going to end well for Tess when they find out about the Lex clone.

Jeez, Ollie, you didn't think out that coming-out thing very well, didja? No privacy anymore! And you're still endangering others' privacy. Just chalk me up as one who firmly believes that superheroes should be allowed to have secret identities.
No, he really didn't. If he had talked to Clark, maybe he would've provided some insight on how it went spectacularly wrong when he was forced to come out back in "Infamous". I'm glad that we're getting to see things going a bit wrong though, even if I still can't figure out how they'll backtrack.

I think everyone has already answered your questions, but I don't believe that he fully changed his mind on the bill, just saw that there are good superheroes out there too. Or one theory I have is that maybe it was just too late, even if he did. I don't think they did a time jump so the bill passed while he was still in Smallville, so he couldn't vocalize any change of heart anyway.

[bradygirl_12]

I agree with the fun factor being scarce on this show!

Always love good sister talk! :)

Yeah, Clark could have given Ollie some tips on that coming-out thing. Or maybe Ollie should have called up Tony Stark and asked his opinion. ;)

I think people have mentioned the dinner. So I missed those scenes at the end? I didn't think they showed it, but then, the tape skipped! *sighs*

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

So I missed those scenes at the end? I didn't think they showed it, but then, the tape skipped! *sighs*
I found the last scenes on youtube. Here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNts_JzQAJw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpONaK32J3w

I am pretty sure that between those two, it has everything you missed. :)

[bradygirl_12]

Thanks! :)

Any good dialogue at the dinner? I can see the pictures but have no sound on this computer. :(

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! :)

No, there's no dialogue, so you didn't miss anything there. :D

[bradygirl_12]

Okay, thanks! :)