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Smallville - The Complete Second Season | 
 enlarge | Actor: Tom Welling
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  152 reviews
Sales Rank: 708
Format: Anamorphic, Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 988 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.1
MPN: 24256
ISBN: 0790776146
UPC: 085392425624
EAN: 9780790776149
ASIN: B0001JXPPC
Theatrical Release Date: October 16, 2002
Release Date: May 18, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Girls, homework, kryptonite. Don't miss a single second - the entire second season! Clark Kent lives in Smallville, but in many ways he's out of this world - and so is this spectacular series that provides a fascinating spin on Superman lore. This 6-disc collection includes all 23 second-season episodes plus bonus materials worthy of a hero. Among the episode highlights: Clark grapples with his true calling. Is he on Earth to serve humanity or perhaps destroy it? Lex gets married - twice! Lana moves in with Chloe, adding a new dynamic to their Clark dilemma. Martha and Jonathan receive miraculous news. Lionel pulls devious strings. And Pete becomes a keeper of the Clark secret. One thing we can't keep secret: the legend grows stronger in Smallville!
Format: DVD MOVIE
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For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville truly hit its stride in its second season, 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 compiles all 23 episodes and a decent selection of supplemental features. Whereas season 1 focused on Clark using his powers to combat a host of menaces à la the WB's other big fantasy hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season 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 in the high school class rings uncorks Clark's less-than-upstanding side. Other plot developments from the season 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 season's 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 film star Christopher Reeve. The complexity of the writing and issues dealt with in season 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's 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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 Origins Revealed-Smallville's Complete Second Season January 7, 2009
lenzino7383 (Boston, MA)
Season Review-
After jittery yet solid first season, Season 2 of Smallville saw the creators and the writers expanding the series beyond the meteor freak of the week lay out by exploring Clark's origins as well as the development of his powers. After a nail biting teaser that sees Clark struggling to rescue Lana inside a powerful twister, you pretty much know you're in for a better season as even the special effects budget seems more convincing. The cast seem more natural and look more comfortable in their roles. Tom Welling continues matures as Clark Kent goes more curious of where and why he was sent to Earth. Kristin Kreuk's Lana Lang begins having suspicions about Clark Kent as well as finds out an unforeseen revelation about her father. Michael Rosenbaum grows a more confident and impressive as Lex Luthor as Lex if forced to deal with his issues with his father head on when a blind Lionel moves into his mansion. The marvelous John Glover moves from his recurring job during the first season to a full cast member in the second season, which is a great move by the creators. Lionel is too much of a wonderful character to keep for only a couple episodes at a time. I love the rivalry that continues between both Lionel and Lex, which is a fine storyline that develops so well throughout this season. Lionel is a complex character with villain inspired personality and it's easy to see how Lionel's harsh parenting is apart of the reason why Lex will ultimately become the evil mastermind some day. Annette 'O Toole and Jonathan Schneider are more heartwarming as Clark's lovely parents. Each week they grow stronger as Clark's guides when dealing with his abnormal life. After being left at the Spring Formal, Allison Mack's Chloe is still going strong as Smallville's own investigative reporter, although her assertive feelings for Clark and passive aggressive nature throughout the season are annoying, not to mention hurt the character. Lastly is Pete Ross, played by Sam Jones III, who learns the shocking truth about Clark's abilities and origin. But even after that huge revelation for that character, Pete is pretty much a background character, only used as plot device it seems for most of the season.
Season 2 features some of truly great episodes that see the writers developing their own mythology while paying tribute to the Superman mythology in general. "Red" is a classic episode that sees red kryptonite being introduced as Clark loses his inhibitions when he puts on the class ring and wrecks havoc on his family and friends. "Heat" is an excellent episode that sees Clark discovering heat vision while a sexy seductress sets her sights on Lex. "Lineage" has Clark, Lana and Lex dealing with the harsh reality of their families, "Ryan" sees the return of psychic young boy from "Stray" whose storyline comes to a tragic end and "Exodus" is a heartbreaking finale that just shouldn't be missed. But no Season 2 hour is greater than the epic, mythology filled "Rosetta". If Smallville is remembered for anything, it's probably for this episode, considering it features the appearance of Christopher Reeves himself. The acting by the show regulars is top notch and just having Christopher Reeves guest star makes this a remarkable episode alone! The scenes between Christopher Reeves and Tom Welling as Dr. Swann reveals to Clark that his from Krypton and his name is Kal-El are some of the most powerful writing from the series yet and both actors were superb during that scene. It's also touching looking back as this episode seems like a "passing of the cape" moment in Superman history, especially after Reeves' death 3 years later. "Rosetta" is still seen by most fans as the best episode ever produced. While I see definitely, it's definitely one of the series' finest episodes that deserve to be in any fans' top 5 list.
Other great developments to look out for in Season 2 are the introduction of the caves in "Skinwalker" which is a storyline which becomes an important development in Clark's discovery of his destiny for the next few seasons. Clark and Lex's friendship grows stronger in this season, with both men growing more dependent of one another. I also love the introduction of Jor-El in the final 2 episodes of the series, which marks the debut of Terrance Stamp aka General Zod from Superman II ironically as the voice of Jor-El. While sounding more like Zod than Jor-El from the films (obviously) puts his own spin on the role of Superman's father and he fits so well in the Smallville world. Martha Kent also finds herself as Lionel Luthor's newest assistant but even more shocking is her miraculous pregnancy which has a fatal outcome cause by Clark in the season finale. Lastly, despite Lana's confusion over Clark, both Clark and Lana finally end up being together, but will it last, especially after Clark finds himself ruining from his destiny by season's end? Season 2 is leaps and bounds better than the first season as the season feels more focused leaving the freaks of the week behind while creating some season arc that truly develops the characters, especially Clark.
Season Rating: 9/10
Video and Audio:
Like the first season, all 23 episodes are shown in widescreen. The second season looks better than the first season, but nothing too significant. The audio is the same better, but not by much.
Video and Audio Rating: 7.5/10
Extras:
The second season extras are much better than the first. The audio commentary by Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk and Michael Rosenbaum on "Red" is pretty hilarious, with also an alternate commentary on the same episode with Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The second and final commentaries are both on "Rosetta" with the same set of actors and the creators. Faster than a Speeding Bullet: The Visual FX of Smallville is a cool background extra where we see how the SFX crew create those stunning special effects each week. Christopher Reeve: The Man of Steel is the best extra of the whole set as the cast and crew take about not only the significance of "Rosetta", but of Christopher Reeves's role in the Superman mythology. The Chloe Chronicles are fun little mini-episodes that have Chloe investigating past events of the certain episode. These extras aren't the best but Allison Mack is so entertaining throughout that they are worth the watch regardless. The deleted scenes ranged from pointless to pretty good and the gag reel is quite priceless.
Extras Rating: 8/10
Overall Score: 8/10
Superboy! October 31, 2008
Rebecca Martin (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I never have watched this very enjoyable TV series until I recently saw one of the shows on TV. I was hooked after the one showing! I went right to my computer and quickly ordered all of the seasons to this wonderful show and have watched all 7 seasons twice! This very talented cast grabs a person from the start. It is a very well written, fast paced show with everything in it that a viewer would want. The special effects are great and the plots get even better with each show. You feel yourself drawn into the lives of these characters and really can envision the early life of Clark Kent. I like it even better than the Superman movies. I like Tom Welling but really enjoy watching Annette O'Toole and John Schneider as Clark Kent's loving parents. Kristen Kreuk and Allison Mack as Clarks love interest and friend, also really round out this very talented group of actors and it would not be as good without Michael Rossenbaum as Clarks's friend and nemesis, Lex Luther. I highly recommend any of the seasons of Smallville.
 Darker than season 1 October 14, 2008
K. Payne (Greenville, SC)
Season 2 was more full of angst than season 1. Clark begins to be held accountable for his actions. There are many tension filled scenes in which he rushes off to save someone only to return and realize that things aren't ok with Lana, or Chloe or Lex, or Mom or Dad. In fact the season finale was really upsetting and Clark leaves Smallville after his actions have a heartbreaking effect on his mom and dad.
The acting was good, story line was good. I'm excited to see what they do with Season 3.
Clark's "saved" count, season 2 August 7, 2008
EPA316
I like this season for the same reasons as the first season. Clark's discovering new powers, and it hasn't turned into a hopelessly complicated soap opera yet. And, to prove I have no life, I watched the season with a checklist in front of me, and here's what I counted as far as who Clark saved this season, and how many times.
Lana=4
Lex=3
Jonathan=1
Martha=2
Chloe=2
Pete=3
Lionel=2
Random Hot Chick=2
Random Guy=3
Someone who was just trying to kill Clark=2
Other (group of people, entire world, etc.)=0
Total individual saves, not counting "other"=24
Excellent Continuation to an Excellent Series! March 10, 2008
Media Lover
I love Smallville... Simple as that. Every time I hear Remy Zero belt out "Save me!" I get warm fuzzies. lol No, but this is a WONDERFUL show. I don't know if I've ever seen a show that blends great characters, great stories, great music and great acting as deftly as this show does.
A must buy for the smallville watcher!
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