Smallville (TV Series) Action (2007) User Reviews

'Warrior Angel' Directly Parallels Superman

[Rcwilkinson123 · 9/10 · 28 October 2007]

There has been a pattern the whole series of "Smallville:" the shows that deal with the destiny of Clark Kent are always the best and most memorable episodes.

Boy oh boy, does this episode deal with that exact thing. Not only is the meaning of Clark's future the main storyline, but the storyline on the surface- of the life of the superhero Warrior Angel- directly parallels the life of Superman.

How does this happen? The movie "Warrior Angel" comes to shoot in the town of Smallville. However, a certain fan is unhappy with the direction of the movie: Warrior Angel's girlfriend is saved in the end in her attempt to expose W.A.'s arch-nemesis, Devilicus. However, in the comics, the girlfriend is killed before W.A. can get there in time. As a result, the obsessed fan tries to kill the actress named Rachel (Christina Milian), playing the girlfriend. Clark saves her, causing the fan to realize that there actually is a true superhero on Earth. He knows that Clark cannot fulfill his destiny until his girlfriend is out of the way, just like with Warrior Angel. Thus, the maniac fan, who is actually the movie's production assistant, tries to kill Lana. Meanwhile, more and more dirt is exposed in Lana's shocking attempted acts of vengeance on Lex Luthor and his father Lionel.

This episode is amazing. The "Warrior Angel" story gives so many hints as to what will happen in the final conclusive episodes of this "Smallville" series. In addition, Lana is surprisingly more villainous so far this season than anybody, yet Clark doesn't know. Now that she knows his secret, the roles have been reversed: Lana is now keeping secrets from Clark, which will eventually hurt him. Also, a riveting bit of symbolism comes forth in the episodes' last shot, revealing a certain bit of clothing that Clark will most likely don in the future.

Action

[Colcatron · 9/10 · 18 April 2011]

In the Smallville universe, Warrior Angel is a fictional comic book with many similarities and parallels to the story of Superman. In this episode, a movie version of the fictional comic book Warrior Angel, is being filmed in Smallville, with scenes being filmed on the Kent farm. The plot is set up by having Clark save the life of the famous actress who's co-starring in the movie. Like so many early Smallville episodes, someone starts to suspect Clark's powers, and yet another Smallville psycho comes forward.

My favourite aspect of season 7 was how the writers and producers brought the show back to the basics. Out were some of the overly complex and mythological plots, and back is some old fashioned storytelling and small town adventure stories. For the record, I'm a fan of the complex mythological stories as well, but it's always good to have some balance with simple entertaining episodes like this. Even though "Action" is a simple, and some might say generic Smallville episode, I think it's own of the most all around entertaining of the season.

Predictable progress and unpredictable twists

[Shadow_V · 8/10 · 26 October 2007]

First of all, I believe, this is the most violent episode I've seen so far. Lionel's arm locked in a trap and following savage murder of his jailer... Argh, that was loathsome.

However all in all the episode is marvelous! Some intriguing, highly anticipated moments on the one hand and unpredictable plot twists on the other.

Rachel's acting is startling! What a scene, when she's massaged on a farm! Lana surely keeps up. There's so much tenderness in her relations with Clark and it's so skillfully played that it leaves no chance to Rachel's charms... Nevertheless their relations are exposed to risk due to Lana's realization that she may become an obstacle for Clark on his way to helping everyone in this world.

Won't tell you more not to spoil your experience.