Every time I turn around, Lois is giving Clark another heartfelt pep talk, and it's beginning to look like he can't do anything without her standing on the sidelines cheering him on
Again, YES! Thats it.
I feel like everytime I discuss a legitmate problem with the way Clois is written, its dismissed as "hating". And thats such a dismissive way to view a different opinion.
Look, for me, its very, very important for us to believe...for ME to believe...that Clark can become Superman on his own. Because of what lies inside him. If you make it all about him being unable to get over the hump without Lois, you ARE diminishing Clark in my eyes.
That Lois can make Clark a happier Superman is a great thing. That she supports him is a great thing. That he can't get to that Superman point without her is a BAD message to send to me.
I knew the writers would be kissing Chloe's ass when she came back. I was prepared. And yet, Wow, it was still unbelievably awful at just how much they are willing to throw Clark on the sword to service a supporting character. And I have to say it, but AM's oddly smug, self-satisfied performance which started last season is really baffling to me, esp. since I think she is a good actress.
For me, the Darkseid stuff? A total and complete boring bust of a storyline that seems to have so little direct relation to Clark. In fact, outside of Lex, none of the villians of the season have much direct, personal connection to Clark. Its more a general threat to all the heroes, and people. And that sort of depersonalization contributes to my own disconnect from it.
And yeah, Tom will always be the person that I believe should've played Superman on the big screen...with much better writers behind him.
Its good to have you back. I hope you don't go away again for a long time!!
I feel like everytime I discuss a legitmate problem with the way Clois is written, its dismissed as "hating". And thats such a dismissive way to view a different opinion.
I know, what's that about? I think what boggled my mind the most after Collateral aired was seeing someone basically say, "I saw this opinion. It's wrong. The right opinion is THIS."
Look, for me, its very, very important for us to believe...for ME to believe...that Clark can become Superman on his own. Because of what lies inside him. If you make it all about him being unable to get over the hump without Lois, you ARE diminishing Clark in my eyes.
I feel exactly the same way, passionately so. Are we to believe that the man who is destined to be the world's greatest hero, the savior of the entire planet, doesn't have that strength of spirit, that calling to help mankind, burning within him? And honestly, why would Lois Lane want to be with a man who didn't, who instead had to be rallied to the cause, convinced and cajoled into believing in himself, and needing validation at every turn?
There is a huge difference between supporting the man you love in times of personal crisis, bringing him back from the brink of despair, and being the driving force behind his accomplishments. Lois Lane has done the former for Superman time and time again. But the latter? Never. But that's what I'm afraid they're flirting with on Smallville.
And I have to say it, but AM's oddly smug, self-satisfied performance which started last season is really baffling to me, esp. since I think she is a good actress.
That's totally been bugging me, too. There were times last season when her tone gave dialogue a completely different meaning, a brittle edge that emphasized the barriers between Clark and Chloe when the words themselves might have softened them. It's a curious acting choice, and it was there in Collateral, too, especially in their scene together at the farm.
In fact, outside of Lex, none of the villians of the season have much direct, personal connection to Clark. Its more a general threat to all the heroes, and people. And that sort of depersonalization contributes to my own disconnect from it.
That's an interesting observation. Look how replaceable it made Clark in the showdown with the VRA. And Darkseid is so nebulous anyway. I had the same problem with Doomsday. I was invested in the confrontation between Clark and Davis in the FoS because of their history together, but once he transformed into the monster, that connection was lost, and so was my interest.
It's good to be back. And it was that nudge from you that did it. *hugs*
Again, YES! Thats it.
I feel like everytime I discuss a legitmate problem with the way Clois is written, its dismissed as "hating". And thats such a dismissive way to view a different opinion.
Look, for me, its very, very important for us to believe...for ME to believe...that Clark can become Superman on his own. Because of what lies inside him. If you make it all about him being unable to get over the hump without Lois, you ARE diminishing Clark in my eyes.
That Lois can make Clark a happier Superman is a great thing. That she supports him is a great thing. That he can't get to that Superman point without her is a BAD message to send to me.
I knew the writers would be kissing Chloe's ass when she came back. I was prepared. And yet, Wow, it was still unbelievably awful at just how much they are willing to throw Clark on the sword to service a supporting character. And I have to say it, but AM's oddly smug, self-satisfied performance which started last season is really baffling to me, esp. since I think she is a good actress.
For me, the Darkseid stuff? A total and complete boring bust of a storyline that seems to have so little direct relation to Clark. In fact, outside of Lex, none of the villians of the season have much direct, personal connection to Clark. Its more a general threat to all the heroes, and people. And that sort of depersonalization contributes to my own disconnect from it.
And yeah, Tom will always be the person that I believe should've played Superman on the big screen...with much better writers behind him.
Its good to have you back. I hope you don't go away again for a long time!!
Reply
I know, what's that about? I think what boggled my mind the most after Collateral aired was seeing someone basically say, "I saw this opinion. It's wrong. The right opinion is THIS."
Look, for me, its very, very important for us to believe...for ME to believe...that Clark can become Superman on his own. Because of what lies inside him. If you make it all about him being unable to get over the hump without Lois, you ARE diminishing Clark in my eyes.
I feel exactly the same way, passionately so. Are we to believe that the man who is destined to be the world's greatest hero, the savior of the entire planet, doesn't have that strength of spirit, that calling to help mankind, burning within him? And honestly, why would Lois Lane want to be with a man who didn't, who instead had to be rallied to the cause, convinced and cajoled into believing in himself, and needing validation at every turn?
There is a huge difference between supporting the man you love in times of personal crisis, bringing him back from the brink of despair, and being the driving force behind his accomplishments. Lois Lane has done the former for Superman time and time again. But the latter? Never. But that's what I'm afraid they're flirting with on Smallville.
And I have to say it, but AM's oddly smug, self-satisfied performance which started last season is really baffling to me, esp. since I think she is a good actress.
That's totally been bugging me, too. There were times last season when her tone gave dialogue a completely different meaning, a brittle edge that emphasized the barriers between Clark and Chloe when the words themselves might have softened them. It's a curious acting choice, and it was there in Collateral, too, especially in their scene together at the farm.
In fact, outside of Lex, none of the villians of the season have much direct, personal connection to Clark. Its more a general threat to all the heroes, and people. And that sort of depersonalization contributes to my own disconnect from it.
That's an interesting observation. Look how replaceable it made Clark in the showdown with the VRA. And Darkseid is so nebulous anyway. I had the same problem with Doomsday. I was invested in the confrontation between Clark and Davis in the FoS because of their history together, but once he transformed into the monster, that connection was lost, and so was my interest.
It's good to be back. And it was that nudge from you that did it. *hugs*
Reply
Leave a comment