Pilot

Episodes of TV have to solidify itself into brilliance, the start has to have great character depth and growth, but also keep the audience attention span, SmallVille delivers that in great succession.

The character (Kal-El) shows him at the very Beggining, I found that so interesting and created the perfect perspective, his life is evolving and about to change in humanity. And the story of him forming was creative, because it showed his strength and how he could be elsewhere. That question was great as it showed promise, it showed it could scare but show the imagery.

The set-up of Lex Luthor, a billionaire, a fancy Car, and political views, are pushed aside to show a willingness to stop his fathers wrong doings, but to also show care and also questions Clark Kents abilities. This is just in the first episode alone, and it's great to the rift here. His story was also amazing as it showed his crash, showing he also had belief and never gave up, and searched for his father, and in Hospital showed his desperate measures.

The supporting cast isn't so bad, they either hang-out, play sports and show interest in journalism. It's fun, and Clark's Crush on Lana seems realistic as it pushes his normality, his morals aren't completely alien, and I enjoy the trope.

However, Lana has a partner. And her mottos in life is to do right, and she's had a past with her family members dying. It's a great story about never giving up and always fighting. The 3rd act is rushed in this respect, and the action feels slightly forced at times to give it stakes.

But more focus on the story would've been better as I enjoyed it, and the 3rd act could've added that little bit more depth. Regardless this is a pretty fun episode and a really good adventure that set the tone for what was to come. Still an amazing first outing though. And Lex in Superman (2025) is also well played and acted.

I'd rate this an 8 Out of 10, Awesome Visuals, great characters with great emotional depth, and the story flows nicely to introduce some top tier camera work, but where lacks in places with a rush 3rd act, more then makes up with it with some perfect charisma, music and character progression.

Im rewatching this show and its an unbelivable good story maybe one of the best hero stories of our time, its not darkish and depressing like the new Man of Steel but more heartwarm and feelgood.

The pilot is absolutly a briliant start to the show with great acting and lots of funny moments. If you dicide to pick up on this show for the first time, you wont regret it, and you will be in for a ride 😀

I am currently watching Small Ville, and plan to give each one a review. I'd certainly say this one is on the upper hands, as it is a debut. It sets the groundwork very well.

So let's start with Clark Kent. He comes down to earth, and finds a couple who try and help him out. They also want a family but can't have one. They try and figure out about what he can do with her powers and how he's able to do them. The Kent family have lots of interesting details that's spread around the show throughout. It works well because we get a lot of insight about them as people, and it's not expedition dump. It's crossed and and spread out this entire episode. And that's the great thing about the series, the character-development.

Luthor is wealthy and rich, and can sometimes over-say-it, but people always see the WORST in him. But he wants people to understand the person he actually is. And he also thanks Clark for saving his life, and in return buys him a gift. He's trying to make people believe he's a good person. And the top paragraph gives us an idea as to why he could of turned into a villain in the first place. And that it's his Father who gives them the bad view on the public.

Lana is the love interest, and at the end of the episode a beautiful and touching song is played. However, apart from average traits for a girl, she wants more in life. And hopes for more in her life, she lived a sad life at a young age as fragments from the Meteor killed her parents at a young age. This shows perfect development for her as a character. And the expanding growth she and others can progress throughout the series, look at "Shimmer" for ideas, her boyfriend is going through a hard time with his father's troubles.

And also Clark's best friends get some development. One's a researcher and looks at all the strange and weird happenings around the town, and is a journalist. The other is a happy lad, and he enjoys sports, like Football, "Hothead".

The reason why it's not higher is it tries to fit in too much, and the football team are played out as the typical bullies. But other then those parts holding it back slightly, it's a fun episode that works very well.-8/10.

When it comes to comic books, I'm not really a big fan of Superman's story. I felt the same way about the character much like Seth Cohen from The O.C., did about him; too perfect. It wasn't till I caught the eighth season of Smallville that my opinion began to change.

In the pilot of Smallville, we're brought to the aforementioned fictional town where a bunch of meteor rocks come falling down from the sky with Superman coming with his spaceship. After landing and found by the Kents, we flashforward to the present time where Clark (Tom Welling) has grown into a strapping young adolescent attending high school.

We're are quickly introduced to Clark's world of friends, Chloe (Allison Mack), Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk), and Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum). Chloe is fascinated by the weirdness that surrounds Smallville thanks to the meteor rocks, Lana lost her parents in the meteor showers, and Lex has become bald.

As Clark struggles to find a normalcy in high school, he befriends Lex after being hit at sixty miles an hour and saving his life. Without the special effects, visual effects and more to add to the story, the actors are phenomenal and come into their own. Tom Welling has an amazing ability to play Clark and it shows when he has scenes of no words at all and he is forced to face-act.

However, I can't review the show's first episode without mentioning the special effects. Showing Clark using super-speed and super-strength is beyond cool. It's absolutely astounding and incredible to watch. Of course in 2001, the special effects weren't as good as they are now, but for their time they were quite mesmerizing. The visual effects are a treasure as well, such as when Clark is hit by a car and has no harm to him or when Clark shoves his hand into a tree grinder and has no scratches on him. The costumes and having Clark wear only red or blue are quite gorgeous too.

The pilot of Smallville packs just about everything into it. There's something for everyone, whether you're all about the romance (Clark being in love with Lana, or Chloe in love with Clark), action (Clark showing off his superpowers), or just plain a drama fanatic (as the plot grips on you from the start). It's the kind of show that you have to let marinate and grow on you. But just because you don't like the character of Superman or perhaps you don't like comic books, doesn't mean you shouldn't give Smallville a glance. It's supremely impressive if it can change my opinion of the character and become my favourite show.

Smallville's cult pilot was nearly first aired a decade ago. But seven years have actually passed since last time I watched it. Season nine was so great that I wanted to compare it with the first one. My decision was probably driven by nostalgia but there's nothing wrong with that as long as it doesn't prevent you from moving forward, to the future, and fully living the present. However let's go back to the past and enjoy the first steps of Clark Kent in the super adventure we all know.

The first thing that really astonished me were the top notch visual effects. I better understand now why they often exceeded the budget during season one. But for a pilot it's logical as you have to convince the audience. So from the meteor shower to the special abilities I can't see how you could be disappointed. But the real gem for the long time fans are the characters. Little Big Chloe and her wall of weird, fast slim Clark, Lana and her hate at first sight boyfriend, and of course Clark's parents. The first two have grown so much on us in the last past years that it was both funny and touching to see how they used to be. Chloe was less serious and Allison Mack's acting was already irresistible. I can't believe she'll only be a guest in the upcoming season ! As for Tom Welling he looked almost skinny compared to his actual upgraded version and I can't imagine how much he worked out to become as strong as he is. But his relative apparent weakness was part of his character and I suppose that's why he was cast. In a way I like to think that it could have been anyone because thanks to episodes like Idol, Charade and Hostage we learned that we can all become heroes. It's just a matter of harvesting our inner resources and believing in ourselves. But of course having great friends help and that's why Clark's odyssey is so inspiring to follow !

The relationships are also very important, like in real life, because our baby superhero would be nothing without Chloe or his parents. But the most important character in his life, at least in the pilot, was probably his father. John Schneider was excellent as Jonathan and instantly appeared as the dream father. Their scenes were so diverse and well scripted that you should feel all kind of emotions, from joy to frustration. Indeed it would be too easy if we could do everything we wants and that gold rule also applies to Clark. That's why it's so easy to relate to him, because he's like most teenagers in the end. He wants to make a difference and become who he is. And achieving such goals would be pointless without obstacles and this episode was also the occasion to meet the first freak of the week, a recipe applied to the further episodes in the first seasons. But of course it was nothing compared to his first encounter with Lex Luthor. I never thought Michael Rosenbaum first screen time would have such a high impact on me. He had so much charisma and confidence ! His few interactions with Clark were also mesmerizing considering the intense scenes they were featured in. Even the fence fight was surprising and instantly made their new friendship controversial.

Of course it's impossible to be objective with so many cult elements. But it didn't prevent me from being slightly disappointed by a few of them. For example Annette O'Toole minor role reminded me how much I think Martha Kent could have played a more important part in her son's education. However no parents are perfect and their relationship is always on the verge of turning left or right. So as often it's a question of equilibrium and in the pilot it's obvious who is in charge. But later on the writers will balance their respective roles so it wasn't that an issue after all. Moreover it can't shadow the fact that the story should even appeal to new comers. How can't you not fall in love with Lana Lang ? Kristin Kreuk was so cute and your immersion should be so total that there's no way you can't appreciate the creepy cemetery scene or the last dance one.

But in the end the best part is that waking up from that surreal dream is not harsh at all because Clark and his friends should definitely inspire you. If you pay attention it could even make you a better person. They have issues but aren't afraid to solve them. They have weaknesses but know it shouldn't prevent them from living. But you better keep your feet on the ground and carefully look at the stars because the meteors shower is coming in your direction and there's no way you can escape its tremendous power. So be a shortcut freak and watch Smallville now !