6.02 - Sneeze - Discussion Thread

[LostSon88]

After some quick & crappy photoshop work I give you

I love the look of pain on Clarks face. t:

 

[user123456789]

Nothing new to add but I just wanted to finally drop a comment on this episode.

I for one thought the effect for how he charges up his lungs so to speak was cool Much more interesting than how it was done in SR.

Yup, I loved the super breath effects.

 

[Gold Samurai]

double post

 

[Cmill216]

After some quick & crappy photoshop work I give you

That's priceless!

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

After some quick & crappy photoshop work I give you

American Pie:The Naked Mile? Well played LOL

 

[Gold Samurai]

Noes they all have the same cover lol.

clark- superman returns and Superman III? are you hinting at anything mom?martha- no not at all by the way the girl that plays lana is a terrific actress

 

[TrailerCues]

American Pie:The Naked Mile?

Yes that STV DVD was sadly announced tonight (made a thread in movies) which gave me the idea to do the manip

 

[avidreader]

Gah! Another post I missed. That's really a bummer. I hope she reconsiders.

Me too! Especially now that the culprit has gone AWOL.

 

[Jack O Lantern]

Just about Lex watching Lana undress, couldn't they have suggested something better was on the screen, I mean Lex had it up on the big screen with her NAKED BACK!!!!!!!

Plus Lana acting a ***** with Clark for trying to save Lex, her logic made no sense, Clark has been saving Lex's life for siw years now, what makes her think that all of sudden he's only out for himself

 

[triplet]

Here's my review...

http://www.kryptonsite.com/sneezereview.htm

 

[triplet]

Me too! Especially now that the culprit has gone AWOL.

I haven't seen Serene online since thursday... I'm a bit worried about her.

 

[Cmill216]

Plus Lana acting a ***** with Clark for trying to save Lex, her logic made no sense, Clark has been saving Lex's life for siw years now, what makes her think that all of sudden he's only out for himself

Because of all the "Zod" circumstances: Clark trying to kill Lex, not telling Lana what he knew and how he knew beforehand what was going to happen to Lex.

Yes, she was b****y, but IMO her logic made sense.

 

[avidreader]

Here's my review...

http://www.kryptonsite.com/sneezereview.htm

Neat Triplet!

That's an interesting take on the "leaving an unpleasant essence". I must admit I purely saw it from a Zod point of view.

That is Zod felt disgusted that two humans would have those feelings for each other, but your take might have some merit to it.

I always thought Lex's feelings werent exactly going to play out as "true love", so I guess we will see.

I haven't seen Serene online since thursday... I'm a bit worried about her.

Hmmm.... that's no good. Serene if you're lurking, let us know that you're okay.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Here's my review...

http://www.kryptonsite.com/sneezereview.htm

Wow triplet t: t: awesome review .

There was the Chloe/Clark/Lois interaction. LOVED that! Not only was it humorous, the events surrounding Clark's new power advanced both Clark's and Lois' character arcs quite a bit.

I loved that Lois finally got her feet wet in a real way with writing. Yeah, it was for the Metropolis' scandal rag, The Inquisitor, but she got her first byline that wasn't for the Smallville High paper.

Yes, I notice that too.

Agreed, This was a big step for Lois from The Army Brat daughter of General Sam Lane to The future Top Ace Reporter of The Daily Planet. I'm so happy Lois is now on her way to becoming The Woman she's destined to become .

The sneezing-related bits in "Sneeze" were very funny as well. I laughed out loud when Clark faked Chloe out and pretended to start to sneeze. I also loved the scene with Lois, Clark and Martha after Lois survived the falling barn door.

Those two scene's showed me Clark had gain a sense of Humour finally. I loved those scene too .

I loved the fact that Clark is beginning to see that secretive use of his powers won't cut it anymore. He was having trouble helping clean up Metropolis on the sly because he could only do it at night... It obviously weighed heavily on him and he still doesn't see himself as a hero, despite his tireless efforts to help others.

That part reminded me of The Pilot Episode of [Lois & Clark : The New Adventures of Superman] When after Clark saved a work in a burning building and his clothes were all mess. Later When he had that talk with his parents about creating a Dual Identity when bad things happen and people need help, he could use his powers in public with out being clark Kent . In a way I saw this scene in smallville in "Sneeze" a type of laying the foundation of The super suit .

In a way I'm glad to see Clark taken full responsibility for his action .[That shows me some much need improved Character Development.] However I still don't like the fact he still doesn't see himself as a Hero. Wonder what is it going to take before he puts on The super suit, that he will see himself as a hero.

As much fun as the more comedic moments with superbreath were, the power has limited potential in what it can accomplish.

Agreed, as I've said in my short review, I really didn't like the fact they didn't show the Freezing ability of super-breath . We only saw the blowing and a bit of the Inhaling affect of super-breath . But not the coolest part The Freezing .

The acting was, for the most part, excellent. Tom did a beautiful job in this episode playing Clark in both the more serious parts with Lionel and Lana and the more comedic moments with Chloe and Lois. His resolve in doing his 'job' despite being sick was played well. He seemed very natural in those scenes.

I liked Erica Durance's Lois a lot in "Sneeze". She showed signs of the canon Lois in not being able to let go of a story until she gets to the bottom of things. She also played the comedic parts very well with Lois trying to understand how a barn door nearly brains her. Her comedic chemistry with both Allison Mack and Tom Welling is terrific and it's always good to see her do her thing with them.

Agreed

Oh, and as much as I usually love the designs for Smallville I wasn't in love with the Production Designer James Philpott's design for Oliver's penthouse. It's too busy and artsy-modernistic for my tastes but maybe it will grow on me.

It's more like the Clocktower of [The Birds of Prey] use [Oracle/Barbara Gordon],[The Huntress/Helena Bertinelli] & [Black Canary/Dinah Lance] while in Metropolis .

 

[Kaboom]

i was out of town and havent seen sneeze yet. but soon!

 

[The Caped Knight]

i was out of town and havent seen sneeze yet. but soon!

It's on You tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxhqCachL-o [part1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8RC7JtO9ag [part 2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6FkABxm_eA [part 3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1PEgh17lc [part 4]

 

[Kaboom]

thanks dood!

 

[avidreader]

In a way I'm glad to see Clark taken full responsibility for his action .[That shows me some much need improved Character Development.] However I still don't like the fact he still doesn't see himself as a Hero. Wonder what is it going to take before he puts on The super suit, that he will see himself as a hero.

I'm guessing you dont like to hear him say that because you think he's not accepting himself for who he and what he is to become, but I see it as someone who is terribly modest and doesnt think the sun shines out of his a**.

Unlike Lex who does "good deeds" because he wants people to think he's wonderful, Clark does what he does because he wants to help, not because he wants accolades that brand him a hero.

That was the reason why they had the television news report of Metropolis being cleared quickly (Clark in secrecy by night) and a Daily Planet newstory headlining Luthor donates millions (Lex in the spotlight)

It's more like the Clocktower of [The Birds of Prey] use [Oracle/Barbara Gordon],[The Huntress/Helena Bertinelli] & [Black Canary/Dinah Lance] while in Metropolis .

I really liked the set. There were lots of gadgets and nick nacks, all the kinds of things that one would imagine that a non-powered Super Hero would use to do his work.

 

[The Caped Knight]

I'm guessing you dont like to hear him say that because you think he's not accepting himself for who he and what he is to become, but I see it as someone who is terribly modest and doesnt think the sun shines out of his a**.

Excatly. Considering all the lives he's saved and all the good he's done [He's a hero in my books].

I really liked the set. There were lots of gadgets and nick nacks, all the kinds of things that one would imagine that a non-powered Super Hero would use to do his work.

I believe that is The Wayne clocktower from The comics, Which is only 4 blocks away from the Daily Planet [Bruce let Barbara Gordon use it as her secret base while she was in Metropolis.]

 

[The Caped Knight]

billiedoux Sneeze Review

In other news, pun intended, Lois sold her first story... to the Inquisitor. Lois has found her calling. Now all she needs to do is discover the love of her life waiting for her behind a flannel shirt.

Word !!!!!!!!! t: t:

 

[The Caped Knight]

http://tv.ign.com/articles/737/737617p1.html

IGN Review of "Sneeze"

Clark's super powered sneezes are primarily played for laughs as he comes to terms with his new ability.

Lois' near death experience at the hands of a barnyard door adds to the comic relief as she is determined to find out how it traveled from the Kent farmstead to a field several miles away. Chloe attempts to debunk Lois' claims of supernatural intervention and the two scenes they have together are hilarious on screen. The writers cleverly use this opportunity to finally infect Lois Lane with the writing bug as her investigation leads to her first byline in a local tabloid newspaper. Not the greatest start for a future Pulitzer Prize winner but funny nonetheless.


"Sneeze" is an all-round well-written and well-paced effort that uses a smart mix of humor and thrills to tell a fun story.

 

[triplet]

Wow triplet t: t: awesome review .

Thanks.

In a way I'm glad to see Clark taken full responsibility for his action .[That shows me some much need improved Character Development.] However I still don't like the fact he still doesn't see himself as a Hero. Wonder what is it going to take before he puts on The super suit, that he will see himself as a hero.

Actually, at this point I think that's a good thing that Clark doesn't see himself as a hero.

Very few real heroes see themselves that way in real life, I wouldn't expect Clark to feel any differently.

It's more like the Clocktower of [The Birds of Prey] use [Oracle/Barbara Gordon],[The Huntress/Helena Bertinelli] & [Black Canary/Dinah Lance] while in Metropolis .

Its too over the top for me... I don't like Artsy for being arsty's sake.

*shrug*

It could grow on me, maybe the way it was lit had something to do with it... maybe when Glen Winter lights it I'll like it better. He always makes everything so pretty.



(The new DP, I forget his name, shot Sneeze... Barry Donleavy has left the show.)

 

[tonytr1687]

Here's my review...

http://www.kryptonsite.com/sneezereview.htm

Good review, but it seems you're a bit aloof on certain aspects of the episode. Lana is staying at the mansion b/c MetU is closed down. As for Lex's feelings for Lana...I thought the meaning in Zod's line was rather obvious. He is pure evil and therefore has a distaste for love or anything resembling it. Therefore Lex's love for her left a distaste in him. Sorry but, for me anyway, last season's Lexmas showed all too well that Lex's love for her was real.

I agree that the "Lex getting abducted and shot" stories are getting old, but I think there's a purpose for it. They help add to Lex's ever-increasing descent. We've already been given subtle hints that Lex thinks everyone hates him, and the fact that he keeps getting kidnapped and shot will only increase those feelings. And before long those feelings become mutual and Lex hates everyone in return. Thus Lex becomes more evil.

 

[triplet]

Hmmm... Lana using Lex for a convenient place to stay while Met U makes repairs, and even while staying in her own room, maybe says a lot about her committment to the relationship.

And I guess we'll see how things shake out with the "Lexana" but I'm not sure that Lexmas proves anything about the depth of Lex's love.

Yeah, I loved that episode, it's one of my favorites from last year, but he chose to posess her for forever rather than be the man she would respect and love despite only being able to be happy with her for a short period of time...

As for Zod being evil and love tasting bad to an evil doer: I'm not sure I believe that either.

Everyone loves to some extent, unless they're just a complete sociopath, which I suppose Zod arguably might be.

*shrug*

We'll see, but I stand by my review.

 

[AgentPat]

Saw this discussion in another thread, and thought I'd drag it over here where it belongs...

On the whole Clark getting a cold issue, I thought it was because he was over extending himself, which is why he was sweating. Martha only suggested he could have picked up a bug while in the PZ, but that might not be it at all.