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| Smallville - The Complete Seventh Season | 
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| Actors: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Allison Mack
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 177
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 827
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.1
MPN: WARD039474D
UPC: 883929024094
EAN: 0883929024094
ASIN: B000X5SMXY
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: September 9, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 The low point of the series? November 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been a longtime follower of Smallville, and every year there's always fans (myself included) who finger the current year as "Jumping the shark". If you browse my profile you'll find my reviews of the older seasons start enthusiastic and become more critical as the years pass. While I won't comment on the currently airing season 8, the trend seems to hold true when you compare season 7 to the six that came before it - they're pure genius compared to this mess.
There's way too much going on this year. Smallville always has great comic book-esque storylines, but lacks development and internal logic within its own world. The writers jump from plot to plot with no pacing, so you get seemingly dramatic life-changing events that are completely forgotten by the next episode. There's a shocking twist involving the new Daily Planet Editor that's cut short right when it gets interesting; the return of Clark's biological mom Lara barely lasts an episode; Bizzaro appears and is promptly defeated - twice; Clark travels through time and space to save his infant self on Krypton in all of five minutes. Sam Jones finally returns as Pete Ross and is wasted in horrible product placement. Supergirl is introduced and barely developed before she's saddled with the amnesia cliche and disappears for most of the season. Why not settle on 2 or 3 storylines and develop them properly? And don't blame the writer's strike, which cuts this season by 2 episodes - the problems were obvious before the strike happened.
Speaking of outside influences, quite a few characters leave the show this year. Kristen Kreuk's sudden departure to film Street Fighter leaves her already weak character a rather anemic farewell - luckily she'll be back briefly in season 8 to tie up loose ends. Another character that I won't spoil dies a noble death, and will be missed. It's Rosenbaum's departure that's the real kicker, though. Not only is Smallville's best actor not coming back, but he's left with an ambiguous and unsatisfying ending. Hardly a great capper to 7 years of amazing work.
There are some things Smallville does right this year - the return of Brainiac and the 'Veritas' storyline bring a sense of continuity that the show has been sorely lacking. But overall, there's a lack of coherency that seasons 5 and 6 tried to have, and the show has no heart now that the Kent parents are gone. Whether or not you need this season depends on if you bought the first six and absolutely want the complete collection.
 Superman fan for life! November 3, 2008
Smallville - The Complete Seventh Season continues the journey of Clark Kent growing up in Smallville while meeting new enemies and allies, Smallville puts up a wonderful story with spectacular graphics, a must buy for those that are into the superhero's series!
And this could have been so close to a flop November 2, 2008
I think, of all the Smallville seasons so far, this comes closest to being the cheesiest, most melodramatic, and fan-pleasing. And that is not a bad thing. With the introduction of Super Girl and more crazy theories, Smallville walked a fine line that easily could have fallen the wrong way.
I have to say that I loved it. This is a thoroughly enjoyable season, for all its wildness. The characters and associating actors are wonderful and comfortable in their roles (as well they should be by now) and there seems to be no end to the possible storylines. Even the recycling of characters and plot twists are appreciated, just because they are done with so much heart. Indeed, there is a good blend of fun/silly and absolute drama here. It's a fine blend.
Frankly, if madcap superhero drama/melodrama/angst/goofiness bothers you, you probably would not be this far into the series. If it doesn't bother you, then this is a season that gives what it is famous for and I for one loved it.
Slow to start, excellent finish October 30, 2008
A change in writing staff, the departure of Annette O'Toole, John Glover and the spotty presence of Kristin Kruek make this a bit of an uneven season. The introduction of Supergirl is helpful, but she's soon hustled out of the way, as though the writers didn't really know what to do with her.
But the season eventually finds its footing and ends with a solid climax in the fortress of solitude which unfortunately, marks the departure of Lex Luthor from the show. Lionel Luthor's character arc is resolved in a way that answers a lot of questions about his fascination with Smallville. Satisfying overall, but it's time to get Clark flying, off the farm and out into the world.
Yes!!!! October 30, 2008
I am a big Superman fan. I absolutely love Smallville. There are so many mixed reviews about this season, I don't understand. I am such a loyal fan, I simply love the fact that new episodes are available. If it were up to me, the show would continue until its 15th season. Hahaha
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