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Date Posted: 11:12:10 11/05/03 Wed
Author: Hazel
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Subject: Re: Completely OT - Grim's stoopid question of the day.
In reply to: Grim ,_,_) 's message, "Completely OT - Grim's stoopid question of the day." on 11:01:39 11/05/03 Wed

I watch Smallville, but I never really think about that. It makes lots of joking refrences to the future. Things like Lex asking Clark if he thinks men can fly and Clark saying "in an airplane." Recently, they also brought in information about Jor-El and Clark learned his name is Kal-El. So it definatly tries to be part of the legend. In fact, I think they're bringing Perry White in the next episode.

But I just enjoy it as a show. I laugh at the refrences, or take note when they get something right or wrong. But I just enjoy it as a separate entity.

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[> Not a stupid question at all. -- Pouncer, 11:42:33 11/05/03 Wed (198.26.74.99)

As a non-comics reader (we really need to get Anthony's opinion on this) who's only heard about the many variations on Superman through the comics ages, I think that Smallville represents a variation on a theme. As Buffy viewers we all know about alternate universes - to me, Smallville is an alternate Superman universe. It shares characters and certain situations, but presents a new and unique version of Clark Kent's upbringing. It's one I enjoy, but I understand how you couldn't (cf. my feelings about Hercules and Xena and their relation to Greek myths. Horror isn't too strong a label for my reaction).

What I like about the show (not an exhaustive list):

-The inclusion of Lex Luthor as Clark's friend. Every time I think about their future enmity, I get choked up. The series will play out as a tragedy because of their inevitable rift.
-The growing mythology about Clark's origins, Kryptonite, and Lionel Luthor's manipulation of same.
-The close family relationship between the Kents.

What I Dislike:

-The use of Lana Lang. As a character, she's supposed to be perfect, which is boring. And she is also overused to an astonishing degree. The actress is not good enough to add layers or depths to her portrayal, meaning that my teeth ache during many of her scenes.
-Poor execution - too often the show takes good ideas and squanders them due to lack of attention. The quality of continuity, both plot and character, could be much better.
-Overly simplistic moralizing, although this appears to be abating with the new season.

I thought the end of the second season was poor, but they've started out the third season right. As a viewer, I'm now eager to watch instead of wary, which is the way it should be.


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