Definitely.
10
"Perfect"
Lana: Personally, I liked her on this episode. I think this season she has been much more enjoyable to watch, I've been feeling it, because (not considering one time or another) she hasn't been the perfect-whiny-girl from the last seasons. She's finally showing her true side. I still remember her line on "Subterranean": "Money isn't just luxury, Lex. Is power." The girl is definately worthy of the name Mrs. Lex Luthor. It's also a nice touch that they showed how Lana was hesitant when she saw the baby's room. She reacted exactly like a girl who got pregnant early from a man she cares deeply about, but she isn't sure she loves. Very good acting of Kristin on that scene.
Lex: How freaky was to see him as a soon-to-be father? Seriously, I love Michael Rosenbaum, I really do. He does COMEDY so well and he plays drama in a great way. He rocks. It's amazing how he can be evil and still show a slight caring side, at the same time. And that scene with the doctor... whoa. Gave me the creeps. I also loved to see the fight between him and Clark - even though it was because of Lana. I also loved how they showed Lana exactly like she has become to both of them: a competition. I have no doubts Lex cares about her, I think he really does. But Clark was right when he said Lex has always wanted what he had, and that she was a prize.
Lexana: Is it wrong that I actually think they were kinda... erm... cute, not to say anything else, in screen? I think Michael and Kristin have a great chemistry. That scene on the baby's room was so... strange. Lex knowing exactly what was going on Lana's mind, and Lana knowing that Lex knew, but she still didn't admit it.
Lionel: Wasn't there.
Clana: I really thought it would be worse. I really did. I thought the whole scene was going to be played in a "Lana, oh Lana, I love you, don't marry Lex, marry me" way. But it was actually more like "Oh, Geez, are you blind or what? He's evil! Will I have to save you again from him? Don't marry Lex, marry me" way. I'm so glad they showed how Clark is actually obsessed with Lana. That sweet little love he felt in the first seasons? Long gone. I LOVED Lana's line "You don't love me, Clark." Clark loves that perfect-girl image of her, he has put her on a pedestal and he's having trouble realizing she's not perfect like he thought she was. And indeed. Like Lana said after, Clark just can't stand seeing her with anyone else. I think he has been so used to see her having eyes only for him that he finds hard to realize she might actually care about someone else - even thought she is still in love with him. Specially because the 'someone else' Lex, and he has always been jealous of Clark, and has betrayed him and all the other stuff. And to be honest, I'm not bothered with her finding Clark's secret, because that's how it happens on the Comics. I'm actually glad, because if the show does it right, they can bring a side of Clana we've never seen before: the friendship. No feelings, no regrets, no hurt, no I'm-still-in-love-with-you crap, just friendship.
Chloe: I'm not sure I liked her on this episode. She wasn't the **** she was being on the first episodes, but she also wasn't the amazing friend we saw back on "Hydro" and "Justice". I mean, we actually saw a little bit of jealous Chloe towards Lois and Clark. Sure, it must be a shock to see your cousin all over your best friend when she's used to see them bicker, argue and occasionally flirt. But honestly, where was that girl that was playing the hilarious cupid between those two three episodes ago? I certainly missed her. I mean, I'm not gonna complain entirely. There were some moments where she was actually pretty much amused by the entire thing - like when a desperate Clark came to tell her Lois was "into him". When he showed her the CD, she just burst into laughter and amusement. And at the Valentines Day Party, earlier, she was shocked that Jimmy had just set up Lois and Clark, but she didn't stop the whole act, she actually dragged Jimmy away from them, so that was good. My 'dislike' for her might have something to with the fact that yes, she is with Jimmy, but yes, deep inside, she still has some kind of freakin' old feelings for Clark. It bothers me, God, why can't they just make her get over it? It's about damn time, they should have made her get over him two seasons ago. Yes, Clark has considered a relationship with her. Not because he has feelings for her, but because she's safe. She's smart, beautiful, funny and she knows his secret. But it takes a lot more than that to keep a relationship. Don't get me wrong, Chloe's a golden girl, but having any traces of lingering feelings for Clark is not healthy for her. Or for us. Besides, Chloe, Jimmy Olsen rocks. Look at him. No, really look at him. He isn't just "a guy", he's sweet, gentle, funny, determined (not to mention spotter =D ) and he loves you. So open your damn eyes and get over Clark already.
Chlimmy: I love Chlimmy, they're so cute together. It was so sad, that last part between them... Jimmy didn't deserve that. He doesn't deserve to be half-loved. As long as Chloe doesn't figure and get over her "feelings" for Clark, she won't be good enough for Jimmy. But the good thing: she was really hurt. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to see the girl hurt. I just think that now that the break-up happened, she'll look inside herself and (finally) see longing for Clark is a waste of time, and how much she really cares about Jimmy and she hadn't figured. Or so I hope. But, hopefully, Chloe will realize how there are other things in the world than lurking around Clark, how much she likes Jimmy and they will get back together. And I don't mean to be harsh, but first she has to prove herself worthy of Jimmy's love.
Jimmy: Aaron Ashmore deserves an Oscar. No, not an Oscar, the Oscar belongs to Erica Durance. But maybe a Tony Award. The way he teared up when he broke up with Chloe was sooo heartbreaking... I just wanted to hug him. Seriously, I'm in love with this Jimmy. He's so... so Jimmy!!! He's slightly dorky, but he's also really intelligent, funny and spotter! Really spotter! I mean, the whole thing with him setting up Lois and Clark was so hilarious!!! Damn, the boy could work as a cupid, he sure has the gift for it! The look on his face was so priceless. Like if he had discovered the Americas, or something. "You've got to admit, they've got chemistry!!"
You bet they do. The entire episode was a living proof of it.
Martha: Have I ever told you guys how much I love Ma Kent? Even though she might have the hots for (ew ew ew ew) Lionel, she rocks. I loved how she "saved" Clark from the Red-K-cra-a-a-azy state. And she gives the best advices. It's time for him to leave Mrs.Lex Luthor alone, she needs to find out her path on her own. Thank you, Martha, for telling him what we all have been wanting to tell. And maaan, her expressions when she saw Lois dressed like that, in the beginning of the episode, were just priceless. First she kept staring at her, then she remembered it was Lois and finally let her in. And I swear, she had this amused look on her face, and shocked at the same time... It was just hilarious. She is great. Well, I guess every super son needs a super mother.
Clark: Alright. Complicated, really complicated. First of all, He has, like Martha said, to stop trying to solve everyone else's problems, and focus on himself. Sure, in the future he'll be Superman, he'll try to save everyone and save the world, but right now, if he is willing to move towards his future, he has to STOP moping around because of things like his already annoying obsession for Lana. Second of all, Kal is a jerk! Pure hot stuff, but still a jerk. Even though everything he said was pretty much the truth. He keeps bottling everything inside, and as long as he keeps doing that, he won't be able to move forward. Move on, for crying out loud. I hated when he left Lois to kidnap Lana. Yeah, sure, Lana is his past, Lois is his future and this is the present, but see, that's exactly the problem. The future won't come if you don't let the past go, and right now, that's exactly what our Clark need to do. He feels attracted to Lois, but he thinks he's still in love with Lana (which isn't really love, in my opinion, it's just an unhealthy obsession) and he keeps Chloe like a safe rebound - if it doesn't work with anyone else, yeah, Chloe sounds decent, let's do it. Amen to Martha and her "You're the only one that can sort that out.". Let's just hope he does it really soon.
Lois: Another amazing performance of Erica Durance, once again. It was so funny, her 'madly in love with Clark' state and the way she played it, it was simply hilarious. I laughed the entire time. And boy, the woman knows how to be sexy and funny at the same time. There were moments where Clark, not in Red-K yet, was definately drooling all over her. I also loved how she was playing on the defensive at the beginning of the episode, when Jimmy dragged her to the Valentine's Day party.She was in the middle of the healing, and then bam, there comes a bright red lipstick to suddenly accelerate the process. Not that I'm complaining. I don't have much to say, except I just loved her. I always do, Lois rocks!!!
The Creepy Cosmetic-Lady with a very refined sixth sense: Brief, but she deserved an item only for her, she rocked. "I usually have a sixth sense about people. Something tells me Lois and Clark's destinies are a little more entwined than they realize."
Lois & Clark (Forever, as it was said on her tattoo): Anvilicious. Amazing. Priceless. Muy caliente. Oh.My.God.
I... I just... This was SO good. Seriously. Tom and Erica are simply... simply... awesome. Incredible, really. They were so perfect. I don't even know where to start!!! There was so much in just one episode... okay.
Lois & Clark set up... it was very interesting that, in the Valentine's Day Party, both were still mourning their losses (Lois/Oliver and Clark/Lana), and they were not thrilled by being there. Their sarcastic tone pretty much said everything. The silence and the weird glances they kept giving each other were SO funny. Like "Okay, what's going on here?" Nice how he was uncomfortable around her but, at the same time, still had the nerve to banter. Halibut... And let me tell you... Lois's face after she was infected with the Red-Kryptonite and she saw Clark was just so "I'm gonna get ya'."
Clarkie... Poor, poor turned-on Clarkie!!! I laughed so hard at those scenes where Lois was all over Clark and he was just "OKAY, what's going on????" So interesting the way he totally checks her out when she arrives, completely open-mouthed... the uncomfortable smile he gave her... When she started to walk towards him he just could not keep his eyes out of her face. When she wrapped his hands around her waist he did everything but pull away. And there were these seconds, after she was done with her flirting, when he just looked at her, seeming completely lost, staring at her lips, when I actually thought he would kiss her. But then he just snapped out of it, reminding himself that something was wrong and he just distracted her telling her to put the CD on. And he ran away!! He ran away! He superspeeded out of there, running for his life, it was so hilarious, dear Lord, I laughed so hard!!! Also, when Clark goes to tell Chloe Lois is "into him", at the Daily Planet, and she arrives and shows him the tattoo... The look on Clark's face was like "whoa"! After Chloe left them alone and Lois was all caressing his face, once again he had that same look on his face that gave me the clear impression he was going to kiss her. But then bam, he grabs her hand and takes her out of the room. Thank God our Lois thinks fast and quickly made a move as soon as she saw that phone booth.
The chemistry... Oh my, the chemistry. It nearly blew up my computer screen when I watched it, today. I was like "Phew, is it hot in here or is it just me?" Those two definitely hit it off. I mean, the chemistry between Tom and Erica has always been awesome. But those make-out sessions were like "whoa". If I was wearing a tie, I'd loosen it. When Lois grabbed his jacket and threw him into that phone booth... rowr!!! I still don't know what she said exactly, but it was something like "You know, you can pour on the modesty all you want Smallville. I think that only makes you much more adorable." When Clark looked at her after being affected, smashed her against the wall and gave her one hell of a kiss, I'm serious, the phone booth would have burst into flames if they both weren't meant to live. Clark "cleaning" the desk was also very fun to see. And at Oliver's, when they were leaning against the clock, there were clothes being thrown all over the place, it was so funny how they edited that scene. But their chemistry just playing a couple is absolutely adorable. The way Clark hugged her from behind on the DP made me go all "Awww!!!" They looked so natural and cute together! Has this really happened? I mean, sometimes, it felt like someone grabbed a great, canon fanfic and put it on screen. So great.
Kal and Lois... Funny, funny thing, there were moments where it didn't look like they were affected at all. Lois was being Lois, the only different thing was that she was "in love with Clark". I thought it was very nice how she recognized Clark's kiss and ended up finding out Oliver was Green Arrow. I also loved how Clark/Kal was starting to get angry, and Lois actually kinda calmed him down. By then he was already calm, and it was a very nice touch to show how she's actually able to get into him. And they were SO playful. I've never seen Kal playful with anyone before. When he was in Red-K, he was always rude towards women - pretty much like he was with Lana, when he kidnapped her. But not with Lois. With Lois he was playful, happy and teasing, and it was so nice to see.
The anvils... This whole episode was one big, fat anvil!!!There were so many hints about their future and they were not suble. The whole thing with them being together on the same room is already an anvil. The way they said "Lois & Clark" the entire time was definately an allusion to "Lois & Clark: TNAOS" And needless to say, that woman saying "Lois and Clark's destinies are a little more entwined than they realize." was like a big sign falling from the sky. And there's the fact that they kissed at the Daily Planet, which was like... duh, Lois & Clark. There were also several Clois scenes where they played Superman-ish songs. And the flight... oh God the flight!!! It was sooo sweet and like the movies!!! I was like "Did he actually say that???"
That was seriously romantic. The way Clark pulled her against him when they were still at the railing and she was looking down, afraid to fall, was so sweet. It gave me the warm fuzzies. And her reaction to the flight was perfect. She looked up at him and smiled, while they were flying, and when they landed, all she could do was grin.
The loft scene... How. Cute. Was that? The awkward tension on the beginning of the scene was palpable. But then, after Clark realized Lois was way more nervous than he was, he was soooo having fun, seeing her all disturbed!!!She was sooo uncomfortable, and he was just raising his eyebrows and smirking, pretending to know he had no idea what she was talking about and actually trying to make her say it!!! Naughty Clark. But then, of course, he had to give in. And then the most awkward and strange thing happens! Clark actually mentioned the CD, ready to tease her about it again... The exchange of glances on this part gave me the shivers. There was definitely something behind their eyes. The way Clark's smile faded when he saw that it actually had a deeper meaning behind it than just a little gift... And she was so vulnerable. They looked so scared and nervous. It was so nice to watch.
I don't care about the Clana. I just know that this episode was HUGE, amazing and foreshadowing. And it rarely happens, but to me, it was actually better than I thought it would be.moreless