I found most of the references made were to the original films (which I saw when they first came out - eek, *is old!*) and the 'original' mythology set up in those were what struck me as I saw this one.

Clark is supposed to have developed his powers over time as he gets older, so he is supposed to have worn glasses as a child (and been hopeless at sports - which they made reference to with Jason) and as his powers developed he didn't need glasses etc. In the original comics etc - he just starts out very strong, and the other things come later. I think that's what they were making reference to.

I didn't dislike Lois - but there was something really wierd about her hairline which kept distracting me. And what on earth did they do to her hair that made it look like dreadlocks at one point!!!