Smallville (TV Series) Bride (2008) User Reviews

Of course, there can't be a normal wedding on this show

[Rcwilkinson123 · 10/10 · 24 August 2010]

A surprise visitor comes to the wedding of Chloe and Jimmy in this past-paced, tremendous 'Smallville' episode. Chloe can no longer remember Clark's secret, but Clark is fine with that as he no longer has to be concerned that knowledge of it will hurt her or cause her to leave his life as it has for Pete Ross, Ma and Pa Kent, Lionel Luthor, Lana Lang, and even his one-time friend, now-nemesis Lex Luthor. As the wedding reaches its happy day, Chloe cannot ignore the incessant attention of Davis Bloome, who now understands fairly well who he is, but that he feels drawn to her as well. This episode is shocking in the storm that brews up to the wedding, and surprising to see the twists at the end, especially with regards to Jimmy's future, who Davis is, and a familiar face that arises as the Green Arrow just about intercepts Lex Luthor himself.

Another good one from Season 8

[colaof · 8/10 · 8 June 2016]

I didn't care for the video camera opening, but I never care for episodes that give the ending away, and then flashback to show what led up to it. I have to admit that I thought this episode was one of the strongest of the season so far. As always the show tries to make Jimmy seem cute, and as always it just makes me loath him even more. Why is it that every time someone is getting married on a TV show the groom always sees the bride before the wedding, and then something bad always ends up happening? It's a tired plot device that should have been retired long ago. I know Davis is Doomsday, and dangerous, but if I were Chloe I would take that over Jimmy Olsen any day. I also find it odd that of all the places in the world they could choose to get married, they decide to get married in the Kent barn. Another thing that's been troubling me is Chloe losing her memories of Clark's secret. Pretty much every scene she's shared with Clark since learning of his secret has consisted of them talking about his secret. So how could those memories be erased, and Chloe still retain any memory of her time with Clark over the past how ever many years it's been? It doesn't make any sense. The whole Lois and Clark thing is another thing that's been bugging me. Maybe it's because I've been binge watching the entire series, but it just seems like Clark's gotten over his infatuation with Lana a little quick. I was never a Clana fan, so if I think it's too quick that's saying something. One of my favorite moments of the episode came when Clark pulled the boutonniere Chloe gave him at the Spring Formal out of his yearbook and gave it to her. It was a touching moment, and a painful reminder of what could have been if Clark hadn't been so blinded by his "love" for Lana. I'll never forget the "I'm the girl of your dreams masquerading as your best friend" line. The Clark and Lois stuff was great. It's been clear for awhile now that Lois has feelings for Clark, but it still seems a little quick on his end. Another great moment was Lana arriving just as they're about to kiss. Priceless. I wasn't too pleased with Clark's belief that Lana not knowing his secret would have made things different, and then him not being able to understand how Lana wouldn't have been able to forgive him if he'd had Jor-El take her memories away like he did with Chloe. God, is he really that selfish? I didn't think it was fair for him to take that away from Chloe, and now he wants to do it to Lana as well? What right does he have to play god? Yet somehow he still sees himself as being in the right. It makes me sick. If someone erased part of my memory that person would be dead to me. It's as simple as that, but he never even once considered what Chloe would have wanted. Clark knows, and gets to decide what's best for everyone. What he did isn't protecting Chloe, it's controlling her. Which is just one of the many reasons why he will never be Superman to me. Then, just when everything's going great, Doomsday crashes the party. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Doomsday plow right through Jimmy though. Why would Jimmy ever think that little board would work as a weapon? Did he not just see what Doomsday did to Clark? I'm sorry, but anyone that stupid deserves what they get. All in all one of my favorite episodes so far. I loved the way they incorporated Lana into the episode, and look forward to seeing what happens next.

Best Winter finale since season 5.

[m-47826 · 8/10 · 31 July 2023]

Those first couple episodes of season 8, were clearly misleading. I barely remembered half of it, so I thought it would be season 6 all over, and fortunately I was wrong. This first half really took off with the Queen's flashbacks episode. We leaned more about his backstory (without overdoing it, like they did later on Arrow) and Tess's as well. I personally prefer her over Lex, now that he has completed his bad guy's legacy. She's very ambiguous and Cassidy Freeman plays her perfectly. The only thing I regret about those episodes though, is how eager to have Lois fall for Clark, writers seem to be. And make it look like she was waiting for Lana to be out of the picture, to make her move. It don't work. The Chloe's storyline however, is great. I see some inconsistencies too, like the fact that Brainiac would free Clark and Kara through her. But it's no big bother either. Davis is whiny, but it makes him human I guess. And judging by how he was on « Being Human » that actor simply loves playing the tortured soul apparently. Like I said on my previous review, « Bride » is a Cloverfield homage though and through. But is also full of twists and turns, and marks Lana's triumphant return. I know some will find it useless, but her and Clark need to get closure without « us » regretting anything. And Kristin Kreuk is such an important part of the show, and so beautiful, even that butt ugly haircut looks good on her... The closing scene is superb. The song they picked, Lois and Lana falling in and out of love, Brainiac Chloe rising and that shot of « Lex », were spectacularly soapy, but I loved it. Let's see if part. 2 lives up to those high expectations.