Sorry that I am a little late with this week's Smallville post. After the Yankees blew their 3-0 lead in the ALCS and lost to the Red Sox in such depressing fashion, the TVgasm Board of Directors had me placed under observation for the night just in case I do something to harm myself or others. Hey, when I said I was going to take a 9 iron to that guy's face, I was just joking! You use your 9 iron way too often during the course of a round of golf. If I wanted to bloody anything, it would have been a sand wedge. As it turns out, Smallville was sort of lackluster this week, and the big news is that Tom Welling's very outside shot of starring in the upcoming Superman movie fell through and Bryan Singer has tapped a relative unknown to play the lead role of Clark Kent/Superman. For those of you who didn't come here for updates on my mental health or the latest fanboy rumors, let's get on with this week's episode.
I love it when a show like Smallville starts off with some hip-hop music, because it means a little bit of a change of pace. In this case, it is an abandoned warehouse in Metropolis where a deal is about to go down. Remy Zero is for the prom, but if you need to show something has some edge you use...The Roots? Well, everybody in the TVgasm loves The Roots, but if Smallville wanted to get all gangsta, may I suggest some G-Unit, Wu-Tang, or Planet Asia? And if you are trying to show what a big player this guy doing the deal is, could you at least manage to get your hands on a Mercedes E-class that isn't three years old? At least give the poor guy and S-class. Anyway, we see this guy waiting around to do a deal and complaining about how the person is late. Just as those words are leaving his mouth, a slight gust of wind passes and the other half of the deal walks in, in the form of a kid who has some watches to sell. It turns out the gangster guy has hit the big time now, and so he isn't interested in the small stuff anymore. The kid is unhappy with his deal, so he says he is going to just take it all and leave, and he does exactly that, before the buyer has a chance to react.
We cut to Clark and his dad walking out of the hospital. Jonathan apparently needs even more heart medication, but they made something of their trip to Metropolis since Lex was able to score some sweet tickets to a game. Jonathan stops to pick up something at a newsstand, and just as Clark is leaving to pick up the truck, he notices sees another truck barreling out of control towards his father. Clark is just about to rush in and pull his father out of the way, but somebody else gets there first. As they discuss what happen Clark tells his dad that it was somebody else that saved him, but somebody who had Clark's super speed. Jonathan tells Clark that whoever saved him also swiped his wallet, which of course had the tickets for the game.
When they get home, Clark convinces his dad not to call the credit card company so he can get a chance to investigate whoever it was that stole the wallet, and has his speed ability. Martha is glad to see that Jonathan is OK, and he suggests a romantic evening together. Martha has been away managing the Talon, so she has had very little time, and she says she is busy again that night. I guess those of you waiting for some hot and heavy Annette O'Toole action are going to have to hold out for a few more weeks.
Clark tracks down the mystery kid/thief to his hotel and enters the room having heard the shower was on. He sees a lot of stolen merchandise and a backpack with a lightning bolt symbol that contains watches and some fake IDs. Apparently this kid is a criminal and is running from something. The kid catches clark snooping around and it becomes evident that not even Clark is able to keep track of him. Clark tries to confront him, but the kid changes clothes, grabs his backpack, and takes off. Clark gives chase but stops as the kid is about to hit the water. He runs so fast, his feet barely touch and he is able to run across no problem.
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Comments (4)
How was the game in Metropolis? Was Clark's cousin, Antwaan Randle-El playing?
1 of 4 | Posted by b-side | Posted on October 21, 2004 6:03 PM
Oh, J-Unit. How could we be so far apart on this? I loved this ep. I watched hero shows more for the superhero issues than the mundane drama stuff.
I thought this was quite a rush. About as good as the Black Canary episode f "Birds of Prey." (If anyone remembers that little show...) I was miffed when Clark snuck in to read the map, Bart zoomed through and snatched out from in front of him and Clark just stood there while the alarm blared. He should've run too. He knew what had happened. Sometimes, the kid is a dolt.
Fanboy alert: Bart's fake id's were the names of the various Flash identities from the comics. Wally West really stood out for me. The Bart Allen incarnation (so sayeth a pal of mine) is a kid from 100 years in the future who's learning to be a hero (Impulse) under the tutelage of the original golden age Flash, now retired, Jay Garrick. Which explains that weird 100 years line to Chloe.
2 of 4 | Posted by Lady J | Posted on October 21, 2004 6:33 PM
Lady J,
I just thought the episode was sort of generic. In terms of the flow of the season, it kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. They did such a good job of introducing Lois, and then we sort of get into this Justice League thing which not that many people are going to catch. Perhaps I am just getting impatient for some of the other background story line to move along.
I was actually wondering about the Bart Allen name, because I remembered Wally West. Now it's a lot funnier.
3 of 4 | Posted by J-Unit | Posted on October 21, 2004 7:26 PM
J-unit,
I agree on this episode. Kind of run of the mill - though it was nice to see Lana sharing her historical-cave brand/tatoo with her new hottie. At least someone's communicating. Martha and Jonathan issues - cry me another river. Though on an important note, Lex and Clarke furthered their friendship and rivalry as they both know the truth "behind" (literally) the sacred parchment but did not share it with each other.
And Lady J,
I'm with you on Birds of Prey. And, yes - there is another soul out there who has both seen and remembers that prematurely cancelled show. Too bad - it was like Batman meets Buffy under the premise of a prequel plot base like Smallville. Ah well.
4 of 4 | Posted by Grabz | Posted on October 24, 2004 5:59 PM