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Smallville: Bride
Obligatory shallowness
Holy Mary Mother of GOD the cast all looked hot tonight. I mean, I know that on a normal day it is the most beautiful cast on television, but DAYUM. I can't remember Clark *ever* looking hotter than in that scene when he pulled Lois to dance with him. And she was completely rocking that dress. And I've heard that some people didn't like Lana's wig or extensions or whatever, but I thought it was a very cute hairdo, and she looked drop dead gorgeous in that black dress. And Chloe looked positively incandescent!! Even Oliver was looking hotter than normal--in that scene where he was giving Lois advice and using his trust-me puppy-dog eyes, I have *never* wanted to jump him more.
Things I did not like, at least at first
I have to say, my first reaction to the videotape was not "OMG, Doomsday has interrupted Chloe and Jimmy's perfect day," it was "Chloe's wedding is taking place in the BARN? SERIOUSLY? Seriously? She lives above the Talon--they couldn't have at least rented the downstairs?" Though I suppose it was to (a) show Clark's generosity? Or something like that? and (b) allow a more rebuildable place be destroyed when Doomsday showed up? Still, I am a little dubious about this choice of locale--though I suspect one of the great ladies of meta may write something very smart about the symbolism of Chloe getting married from Clark's barn as he gives her away.
The videotape itself I went back and forth on. At first I liked it, until I realized we were going to see all those scenes again in real time, and then I thought it was an overly melodramatic piece of staging, and then in the end when it looked like LEX--was that supposed to be Lex in the last scene?--was watching it, I liked it again.
Things I loved
EVERYTHING ELSE. So I will break it down character by character:
Lois
Lois, you HAVE to stop being so fucking awesome, because I can't keep writing reviews in which I say you have never been more awesome than in this specific episode, because I will lose all credibility. But seriously, your emotional range in this episode was amazing to watch: from the absolute hilariousness of your opening quote on the wedding video ("The General always said, 'Marriage is the only war where you get to sleep with the enemy'"), to your fabulous wedding-planning skillz, to that amazing blend of hope and vulnerability you showed when you thought Clark was saying Jimmy's wedding vows to you, to that wonderful scene of you opening up to Oliver. Damn. You have never been more awesome. I especially loved how you realized the best thing you could do for Chloe right now is to stay with Jimmy when he needs someone.
Ollie
I do give you negative marks for being a little too obsessed with killing Lex, but since that obsession (a) allowed you and Lana to bond over Clark's moral compass and (b) got Lana back for the wedding, I'll let that go for now. I was also a little distressed that you weren't even going to Chloe's wedding because of said obsession--aren't you guys friends, after all she's done to help you?--but better late than never. And, um, the INCREDIBLY slashiness of your scene on the plane with Clark makes up for a lot--it was so slashy your henchdude even commented on it as a "lover's spat." But really, it was how incredibly sweet you were to Lois when she was freaking out over the return of Lana that made me forgive all. Aww! You're such a sweet ex-boyfriend.
Lana
Oh, LANA! I love the idea of you out in the world tracking down Lex to protect Clark. Um, and you look amazing. I'm sorry for repeating the shallow when I thought I got it all out above, but I haven't gotten to rave about your gorgeousness for a long time, so welcome back! I would, um, yell at you for your timing and interrupting the first real Clois kiss, but I'm going to blame it on the writers and their love of triangles instead. Considering you aren't sending any mixed signals to Clark at all--you're being very firm about your boundaries, actually--I'm not going to hold you responsible for the melodrama. And I was really glad that you pointed out to Clark that knowing his secret can be a good thing, not just a burden.
Jimmy
You actually had surprisingly little screentime considering it was your wedding and all--and most of it was sort of lameass superstition/foreshadowing--but you were still absolutely adorable. I loved your matchmaking attempts with Lois, and I loved your vows. I'm just glad you're in DC canon, or I'd be worried about your survival.
Clark
Yay for you, insisting that Ollie could wait a day to pursue Lex because Chloe's wedding was important to you. And yay in general for trying to persuade him to be his better self, and not use protecting you as an excuse. And yay once again for almost kissing Lois. P.S. Stop getting hotter in every episode because (a) it is a violation of the laws of physics and (b) you are causing your fangirls to spontaneously combust, and that is never a good thing. Oh, who am I kidding, you violate the laws of physics all the time, and your fangirls report that it is a happy death. (Unlike poor Chloe's may be. Meep!!)
Chloe
You were so radiant! And so happy! And this is Smallville, so we know it couldn't end well. But god, I really don't know what to make of that last uber-creepy scene with Doomsday, when your eyes opened and you had the silver eyes of Brainiac and that uber-creepy smile. I'm worried for you, Chloe. Are you still there at all? Who could restore your mind, now that Jor-El is infected? Yikes! I can't believe we have to wait until January to find out!!
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Ah, yes, I remember thinking about the "black dress of potential evil" when I was looking at some of the stills from Bride someone had posted, but in the ep itself I was too taken with how hot she was looking to think about that.
I think fandom has universally expressed a big WTF about locating the wedding in the barn.
There is too much suspense! I absolutely REFUSE to wait until January. *stomps foot powerlessly*
VERY frustrating, isn't it? Damn hiatuses! I at least knew it was coming and so was prepared for a big cliffhanger of doom.
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Hee! Go fandom. They can't pull one over on us! ;)
I did not know the hiatus was coming and am officially cranky about it. Sure it will allow me extra vidding time but still... BIG cliffhanger and a long wait... and with True Blood finishing next week it's a double blow for me.