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Smallville: The Complete Second Season
The complexity of the writing and the issues dealt with in series 2 marked Smallville as a series with depth and drama worthy of its considerable fan following as well as a second boxed set; fittingly, the supplements in this set are more expansive than on the first one. Producers Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Greg Beeman and cast members Welling, Rosenbaum and Kristen Kreuk weigh in on commentary tracks for two episodes ("Red" and "Rosetta"), while a trio of short featurettes explore Christopher Reeves' appearance in "Rosetta", the show's visual effects and the amusing "Wall of Weird" web page maintained by Chloe (Allison Mack). The extras are rounded out by a handful of deleted scenes and a gag reel. --Paul Gaita
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville truly hit its stride in its second series, when it shifted focus from traditional comic book conflicts to one of self-discovery for its hero, a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Fans and first-timers can judge for themselves with this six-disc set, which collects all 23 episodes and a decent selection of supplemental features. Whereas series 1 focused on Clark using his powers to combat a host of menaces as in the WB's other big fantasy hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, series 2 delved into Clark's past and the extent of his super powers, most notably in the back-to-back "Heat", in which he discovers his heat vision, and "Red," in which red kryptonite uncorks Clark's less-than-upstanding side. Other plot developments that pull the series in interesting directions include the arrival of Dr Helen Bryce (Emanuelle Vaugier), who becomes involved with Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), but the series' most significant moment comes during episode 17, "Rosetta", in which Clark learns of his Kryptonian origins courtesy of a scientist, who, in an effective bit of casting, is played by Superman star Christopher Reeve.
Smallville goes from strength to strength...
Review date: 2007-07-23 Rating: 10 out of 10
Starting a moment after the season one finale Smallville continues the story of Clark's younger years.
This season really stands out in memory, the sheer quality of the episodes is amazing, there are more memorable episodes in this series than in any other combined. Furthermore there is a movement away from "freak of the wekk" episodes, with several episodes reveolving around the characters and their backstory, not monsters and threats to them.
Clark's identity (as Kal-Ell is revealed to him, as is the fate of Krypton), Pete find oout about Clark's secret, Red K causes havoc turning Clark into a moralless teenager, secrets about Clark's adoption and Lex's brother are revealed, Clark lays on his deathbed and Clark is told to leave Smallville and complete his father's quest to rule the planet.
Along with these arks, there is the continuing storyline of Chloe and Clark, that was left hanging in Tempest, this slops both Clark and Lana coming closer as Chloe looks on sadly. Clark's adoption is revealed to have been organised by Lionel Luthor (who is also blinded at the beginning of the season), Lionel and Lex jokel against each other as Lionel quashes Lexcorp, and Clark is appauled by the intrustions of his father.
This is my favourite season, as it was for the viewing figures (check wiki), characters continue to eveolve and change, and leaving a fantastic cliifhanger which I won't spoil.
If you liked Season 1 you'll love this, if you loved season 1 you'll be overjoyed.
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Reviews
Smallville is maturing into a great show
Review date: 2007-02-27 Rating: 8 out of 10
The first season of Smallville was good enough but nothing special but it is during this second season that the show really hits its stride. This season is less of the monster-of-the-week type show that it was during the first season and has some nice plot arcs throughout that see the relationship between Clark and Lana grows stronger and Clark learns more about who he is and where he comes from. The greatest highlight of the season and the series so far, is the episode Rosetta guest staring Christopher Reeve, which was a great way to pass the torch from one generations Superman to another. Although this season is not the best Smallville has to offer, it is still superior to the first season.
Why do I like it? Why do you(will you) like it?
Review date: 2006-07-05 Rating: 8 out of 10
In my younger years when smallville first came out I was enchanted by this show, hypnotized you might even say.
Because honestly. Clark Kent has a coconut as thick as molasses (oooooh fire bad, tree pretty! *goes and hits Lana with a club*)
And Lana... Whoa! Constantly a drama queen and Clark just loves to be a pretty victim's hero (tee hee). Clark would usually go up to his parents and say "Uh... I met this dude who's bionic..Huh hu!" and his parents, having an alien son would say "ooh, maybe you're crazy.... You're an alien but we're very close-minded with the idea of anything else in the world.. hu hu"
But now I have come to realize that it is because of the wonderful sound track that is Smallville that has entangled me in it's midst. The music of season 1, 2 and 6 (those are the seasons I've see so far) is absolutely fantastic. The thing that most shows and movies nowa days lack is good music. It doesn't matter even if the movie is terrible. Music changes everything. I'm not saying Smallvill is terrible. In fact it's quite fun and amusing and occasionally makes me LOL. But it's very simple and easy to follow and nothing uber serious like, say, for example as in the X-files which I must admit Smallville sometimes goes X-files an' Clark's best friend goes all Mulder on us and investigates crud like that.
Anyhoos.. Although Clark is kinda thick he is cute.... I mean.. Super..(so is Lex :D )
It's a fun show is all. You should get it because I really enjoyed it and mocking Lana's dramatic scenes is fun, too.
So BUY IT!
:D
Best series ever created
Review date: 2005-09-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
best series ever created,i have never missed a episode and looking forward to the next and the next hopefully will go on for a long time
could there be a better super man movie
Review date: 2005-03-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
i first thought this smallville thing was crap. being a scifi fan i hungered for a reall scifi movie with stunning suspense and action and smallville has it all. not only is it the best but its a serries with new stories and unbelivable action. after watching season 1 i looked forward for season 2 and this, is a must see for scifi fans. i am looking foward to see if after lexs' hair was lost during the meteor shower, he gained no powers.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Allison Mack
Kristin Kreuk
Tom Welling
Sam Jones III
Michael Rosenbaum
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900242561
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: Box set, Dubbed, PAL,
Release date: 2004-07-19
Number of discs: 6
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 966 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001-10-16
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Dubbed)
Language: Italian (Dubbed)