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quiet_tiger) wrote2011-02-06 02:34 pm
quiet_tiger) wrote2011-02-06 02:34 pm
SV 10.12- Collateral
Another interesting, plotty but not overly confusing, character-driven episode.
Gotta wonder where these writers and directors were the last few seasons.
I’d wanted to make this the cut text, but didn’t want to spoil anyone:
There is no spoon.
At first I was confused, despite the rather handy Previously On segment, because I couldn’t remember details of what had happened before, and why things were kinda weird.
But then of course it became clear that things were weird intentionally. I don’t know if it was the best reintroduction of Chloe, but we did get to see her be badass and the Chloe we all know (as much as can be known—I’m still wary after all this time of her behavior in season 2 which I know is ancient history).
I know Chloe made references to The Truman Show and The Wizard of Oz, but you have to wonder the obvious omission of any reference to what the story was basically taking from: The Matrix. She could have called herself Neo, (actually it would make more sense for Oliver or Lois to say it), or there could have been a guard or something named Mr. Anderson. But when she stepped out from the hallway in the hospital and shot the guard, I mean, come on. And at the end when there were multiple Chloes?
Kind of annoying? We yet again see Clark fly but it’s not *really* Clark (or at least the world isn’t real). How they tease us so!
I’m also kind of bummed that we didn’t get to see AC or Bart, who were theoretically in those glass cases, too. Do they not feel like writing them in? Is there some sort of contract issue? Are the boys not available? Maybe at some point we’ll see them all again.
I thought this story was a good way to reintroduce us to the main plot after the hiatus; I know I could read through my previous reviews, but I don’t think I should have to to follow the story. Looks like they’re going to pick it up again next week anyway.
I really, really hope Lois insists the wedding be *anywhere* other than the Kent barn. I mean, come on. It’s a *barn*. In the middle of nowhere. Not that location has stopped anyone and everyone from doing things at the farm.
Interesting that of all people Clark is the one to not trust Chloe. Also glaringly obvious is that he’s the one person Chloe didn’t show any Matrix powers to. Oliver watched her walk through the wall and wished away his own straitjacket, Dinah watched her stop the blade, and while we didn’t see Lois’s interaction with her, we can assume Chloe did something or Lois trusted her blood.
But anyway, I liked that the episode had a clear focus and *stuck* to it through the whole thing, and the bits after the resolution were still pointedly part of the episode, and the resolution didn’t come with 15 minutes left to fill. The timeline of 6 minutes and then 17 total added some tension, and even though you know Clark was probably going to make it out, there was still the uncertainty of how he was going to be convinced he was in the Matrix.
Gotta love how Lois realized the not-Chloe was wrong right away. *She* has some brains, unlike other certain Clark-loving brunettes on the show who didn’t realize there was a doppelganger around.
Actually kind of missed Tess not being there, which goes to show how much they’ve turned the character around to me.
Certainly will be interesting to see how everything comes together with the VRA after this.
At least, we can hope so.
Gotta wonder where these writers and directors were the last few seasons.
I’d wanted to make this the cut text, but didn’t want to spoil anyone:
There is no spoon.
At first I was confused, despite the rather handy Previously On segment, because I couldn’t remember details of what had happened before, and why things were kinda weird.
But then of course it became clear that things were weird intentionally. I don’t know if it was the best reintroduction of Chloe, but we did get to see her be badass and the Chloe we all know (as much as can be known—I’m still wary after all this time of her behavior in season 2 which I know is ancient history).
I know Chloe made references to The Truman Show and The Wizard of Oz, but you have to wonder the obvious omission of any reference to what the story was basically taking from: The Matrix. She could have called herself Neo, (actually it would make more sense for Oliver or Lois to say it), or there could have been a guard or something named Mr. Anderson. But when she stepped out from the hallway in the hospital and shot the guard, I mean, come on. And at the end when there were multiple Chloes?
Kind of annoying? We yet again see Clark fly but it’s not *really* Clark (or at least the world isn’t real). How they tease us so!
I’m also kind of bummed that we didn’t get to see AC or Bart, who were theoretically in those glass cases, too. Do they not feel like writing them in? Is there some sort of contract issue? Are the boys not available? Maybe at some point we’ll see them all again.
I thought this story was a good way to reintroduce us to the main plot after the hiatus; I know I could read through my previous reviews, but I don’t think I should have to to follow the story. Looks like they’re going to pick it up again next week anyway.
I really, really hope Lois insists the wedding be *anywhere* other than the Kent barn. I mean, come on. It’s a *barn*. In the middle of nowhere. Not that location has stopped anyone and everyone from doing things at the farm.
Interesting that of all people Clark is the one to not trust Chloe. Also glaringly obvious is that he’s the one person Chloe didn’t show any Matrix powers to. Oliver watched her walk through the wall and wished away his own straitjacket, Dinah watched her stop the blade, and while we didn’t see Lois’s interaction with her, we can assume Chloe did something or Lois trusted her blood.
But anyway, I liked that the episode had a clear focus and *stuck* to it through the whole thing, and the bits after the resolution were still pointedly part of the episode, and the resolution didn’t come with 15 minutes left to fill. The timeline of 6 minutes and then 17 total added some tension, and even though you know Clark was probably going to make it out, there was still the uncertainty of how he was going to be convinced he was in the Matrix.
Gotta love how Lois realized the not-Chloe was wrong right away. *She* has some brains, unlike other certain Clark-loving brunettes on the show who didn’t realize there was a doppelganger around.
Actually kind of missed Tess not being there, which goes to show how much they’ve turned the character around to me.
Certainly will be interesting to see how everything comes together with the VRA after this.
At least, we can hope so.
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Totally agree about the Kent barn thing - marrying in the Fortress would be better than that. :)
I actually thought this ep was a bit average but am looking forward to next week.
Lisa
x
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Like, I know Chloe and Jimmy didn't have a lot of money, but even in the Kent yard would have been better. It's not like they pay a lot of attention to the seasons; it could have been warm enough.
The Fortress would be way romantic!
It wasn't the best episode, but I thought it was fun and intriguing enough to keep my attention. They could have tried to make it make a little more sense, but for what it was it wasn't too bad.
:)