When it comes to film remakes episodes like Collateral have proved that Smallville can miserably fail to appeal its audience. But the past six installments were all good when not excellent so even after the stellar Booster I just knew they wouldn't disappoint us. Dominion was obviously inspired by Mad Max : Beyond Thunderdome and definitely succeeded to entertain. First spotting Callum Blue as a guest during the title sequence was surprising and as usual he just gave his best and convinced the heretics that Zod is not ready to kneel before Super
Clark. Second the last outfit during the fight against Oliver was a direct reference to the upcoming finale. In fact he reminded me of Thor because of the dusty make-up and dark colors. Third the fights were dynamic and violent. From visual effects (Slow motion, sparkles, broken shields) to blood splatters and deadly weapons it felt like a Salvation and Mortal Kombat crossover. My only complain would be about the loud cries during the numerous slow motion sequences. It leads us to Tess versus Lois. I was quite disappointed by their arc because the second pointing a gun at the first seemed misplaced. I think it would have been more appropriate to mirror the Phantom Zone fight and plunge these gorgeous creatures dressed up as Amazons in a pool of mud ! It would have been reminiscent of the good old days when Lois and Chloe used to cat fight Tess in dark alleys. Still the future wife's line about what it meant to be a superhero fiancé was punchy. She's right, we should never give up our loved ones specially in their darkest times ! Easy to say, harder to do. But knowing it is the first step toward the light. In the minor cons department I could point out some boring dialogs and the rushed beginning with the whole crystal mumbo jumbo but overall it was an other installment respectful of season 10 quality. Moreover the end was sweet and Lois looked like the perfect girlfriend with only a shirt on. Let's also not forget how cool it was to have Oliver back on the show because the wicked character brought a lot to the surreal story and Justin Hartley as a gladiator looked sexier than as a dancing queen !
Review of Dominion
