tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post7222572748754875661..comments2023-05-14T16:42:20.001+01:00Comments on Blogtor Who: The Doctor, The Widow & the Wardrobe - What Did YOU Think?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-21498023138100952582011-12-31T00:07:34.955+00:002011-12-31T00:07:34.955+00:00I think Matt Smith might go the way of Colin Baker...I think Matt Smith might go the way of Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy - a good actor wasted at the hands of poor stories and scripts and poor overall production.<br /><br />I fell asleep a few times during the episode; the Lancaster on the lawn reminded me of Concorde landing back at the dawn of time back in Peter Davison's day - banal. Crud ending, crud conclusion, token Pondism... <br /><br />Looking forward to next year's Christmas sPecial as it would be extremely hard for it to be worse than this.John manningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-13255062048073177392011-12-30T14:35:13.297+00:002011-12-30T14:35:13.297+00:00Actually, I think Matt is doing fantastic with wha...Actually, I think Matt is doing fantastic with what he's being given. I just think he's being given crap, for the most part.<br /><br />The Doctor's Wife and The Girl Who Waited are the only decent episodes of series 6 and Vincent and the Doctor and The Eleventh Hour of series 5.<br /><br />There are notable scenes in some episodes (Amy's Choice, Pandorica/Big Bang, Astronaut/Moon, Good Man), but that's what SM does, he writes some good scenes but has been lousy with stories and dreadful with storylines.<br /><br />I thought both Christmas Stories were terrible. Hitler was the biggest dissappointment and Wedding was full of plot holes and the contrived ending was shameful.Anna Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-28105356344448487432011-12-30T05:46:21.721+00:002011-12-30T05:46:21.721+00:00Found it very satisfying and enjoyable. Unfortunat...Found it very satisfying and enjoyable. Unfortunately, I think reviews (yours, mine, everyone's) are colored by partiality to "camps" -- you've made it quite clear that you love David and I think the RTD era veered into utterly insane plotlines and stretched credulity in a fashion that I could not see clear of...I'm sure you feel much the same way now, while I love Matt and have long-standing admiration of Moffat as a writer. There ya go ;-) But God Bless Us Every One as Doctor Who fans for having a show that lives on and can be debated and preferred and despised and etc etc etc.chasahttp://dearone.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-45134073837235175602011-12-29T19:37:46.273+00:002011-12-29T19:37:46.273+00:00OMG I miss RTD'sOMG I miss RTD'scybearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048448875427978108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-37341455940381494472011-12-29T19:37:07.288+00:002011-12-29T19:37:07.288+00:00OMG I miss RTD'sOMG I miss RTD'scybearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048448875427978108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-61851095094804268952011-12-29T15:38:00.759+00:002011-12-29T15:38:00.759+00:00@Dr.Dunno
Actually, the Doctor breathing in space ...@Dr.Dunno<br />Actually, the Doctor breathing in space is very eighties. And so is the slapstick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-29859823356669287162011-12-29T15:14:47.621+00:002011-12-29T15:14:47.621+00:00Disappointing.
Another example of SM wanting to w...Disappointing.<br /><br />Another example of SM wanting to write specific scenes and he doesn't care how he gets there or what comes after.<br /><br />The first 15 minutes were great - even if the basic plot was a total rip off (not homage) of Narnia. Matt being all fun and mantic was great to see. <br /><br />Past that? An entire planet is threatened and and all we get is the Doctor being fascinated by a building made out of a living tree?<br /><br />Choppy editing, especially when the tree queen goes to put the circlet on the mothers head. <br /><br />And then a total deus ex machina where the robot can travel in time with the help of the tree beings? Really?<br /><br />I'm sorry, but SM is ruining what RTD started. I hope he is replaced soon with someone who understands having vision for the show, not just indulging in his boyhood fantasies of writing DW scenes he's always wanted to see.Anna Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-24114486331545228422011-12-29T12:18:47.133+00:002011-12-29T12:18:47.133+00:00Dr. Dunno
There is nothing "wrong" with...<b>Dr. Dunno</b><br /><br />There is nothing "wrong" with these "people" - they just have a different opinion to you.Cameron McEwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901099890643285873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-74466984797749027452011-12-28T19:20:41.282+00:002011-12-28T19:20:41.282+00:00It was really good. What's wrong with you peop...It was really good. What's wrong with you people? This was the best Christmas special since the first one. This is by no means "bad Who". Do you people remember the eighties?!Dr.Dunnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862799386804387129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-54378470865869291442011-12-28T15:45:26.481+00:002011-12-28T15:45:26.481+00:00Wasn't the worst but was getting a bit pissed ...Wasn't the worst but was getting a bit pissed off at the Doctor being called "Caretaker" half the time - I kept expecting Derek Guyler to show up. <br /><br />I suppose Moffett was trying to keep us interested by slotting old bits of dialogue - it didn't.<br /><br />Next year, if there is a next year, I want a non-Christmassy and non-moral/eco prattling episode. Just an old school mad alien/villain with evil designs on the world or an historical romp.<br /> <br />It's not much to ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-84501091141875356732011-12-28T15:44:05.841+00:002011-12-28T15:44:05.841+00:00Just average for me. There were a number of moment...Just average for me. There were a number of moments where the show tried to whip up a sweeping crescendo of emotion that it hadn't really earned, such as when the Doctor was rhapsodizing about the power of motherhood. Those moments left me cold and, as another commenter said, gave me a worried feeling in the pit of my stomach about the rest of the series and where it might go.Lena Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769948195647068745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-36838745735834534022011-12-28T11:12:37.940+00:002011-12-28T11:12:37.940+00:00Ah! Just realized this was on Blogspot, so I could...Ah! Just realized this was on Blogspot, so I could actually comment.<br /><br />the episode was a bit...average. Still, that's average for a Gallifreyan. I mean, come on now, it's the Doctor! What's average for him, may well not apply to the rest of us.Of course, I multitask, so I'm probably more forgiving of continuity. XD<br /><br />And then continuity. The time travel aspect. It was pretty darn funny when the lady time-hopped, without actually knowing she time-hopped, looking for her children. That moment seemed pretty close to classic Who to me.<br /><br />Still and all, it's nice that the Doctor actually went home for Christmas. You can't run away forever, and running away early in teh marriage just won't do. You need to be married and spend the two years at home, and not running around, before you run around, and away from heme. ;)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144785147731510723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-42159986762514499452011-12-28T11:09:35.422+00:002011-12-28T11:09:35.422+00:00This ended up being more dreadful than I thought i...This ended up being more dreadful than I thought it would be and I did go into this more hopefully than last year. At the end my spouse and I looked at each other (well after I had woken him up - he dozed off during the exchange with the tree people)and both shrugged. I think his comment was that it was ridiculous, but not in a good way. 15 year old lasted for about 10 minutes before she was more interested in brushing her teeth and getting ready for bed.<br /><br />There were some plus points: beautiful cinematography - it was wonderfully Christmassy; the young girl was good; unexpectedly, I liked the Ponds bit at the end and Matt Smith's Doctor was allowed to behave in a thoughtful and empathetic way in a couple of scenes.<br /><br />Otherwise - nice moments strung together without any coherent plot; awful awful awful mugging by the doctor (I shall blame the script not the actor) in the beginning to evoke a slapstick mood - felt like slapping him with a stick; stupid opening scene - let's not even get started on the breathing in space bit; complete waste of Bill Bailey, Arabella Weir and the other one; the moral of a mother's love saving all - pass the bucket please. Doctor wiping away water leaking from his eye - yikes - glutinous even for Christmas Day. <br /><br />It felt very thrown together and the references to other adventures (Forest of Cheam; waterpistol from Fires of Pompei and the Andrazoni) were presumably there to establish a feeling of continuity but I thought they just felt contrived. The stock comic banter and smugly knowing quips put into the mouths of the cast and the cringeworthy physical comedy stylings imposed on Matt Smith at the beginning of the episode were trademark Moffatt. While many people particularly love that aspect of his writing (and fair enough too as we all have different tastes and I understand that the show has never been more popular now than since its return, so I am in the minority), it made my heart sink. <br /><br />Matt Smith is a wonderful actor particularly with children, but he is being made into an infantile idiot by the writing.<br /><br />Oh well, at least only one gagging reference to River Song.<br /><br />So very disappointed as there was a wonderful episode about love, loss and carrying on in there somewhere struggling to get out of the gloop.<br /><br />JemJemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-87497483039459259592011-12-28T07:18:13.339+00:002011-12-28T07:18:13.339+00:00Incredibly Incredibly Slow, with more naff bits of...Incredibly Incredibly Slow, with more naff bits of planes flying where they shouldn't. Honestly, it's like Moffat doesn't give a crap about physics, canon or actual.<br /><br />I wouldn't be surprised if the so called 'Fall of the Eleventh' will include this: "Doctor Who?" "Well, actually, you see River, it's like this. I swapped clothes with the Doctor before he stayed behind in Pete's World, so to answer your question: Doctor Smith. No, seriously, that's who I am. Now, here's his name [whispers]. Go on then. Have fun at The Library!"Jonn Wolfehttp://www.fanfiction.net/u/1761675/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-59975333871229019592011-12-28T02:21:05.035+00:002011-12-28T02:21:05.035+00:00I certainly do not feel the need for anymore sugar...I certainly do not feel the need for anymore sugar in my life after watching it! :D<br /><br />Moffat shows he truly is a big old softy, a tender pile of sweetness... I don't mind this kind of episode at this time of year but I really hope Moffat doesn't let this side of his writing take over series 7; what with the rumour of mostly one-off bottle-neck eps I would hope for more shades of darkness and light than total light or total darkness.<br /><br />I thought Matt Smith was once again the best thing about the show. I honestly think he will replace Peter Davison as my favourite actor in the role any time now. He just needs that one episode where I am totally convinced he is The Doctor, still waiting for his 'Earth Shock' moment. :D<br /><br />The kids were not annoying, but the mother, the actress was a load of bad acting in a bad coat. Glad she won't be back!<br /><br />Over-all a let down but then I am not a fan of any of the 'specials' so these types of eps are just not for me.<br /><br />Amy and Rory at the end were wonderful to see, I didn't like the tear of happiness but again these types of episodes are not for me so I'll let that slide.<br /><br />Roll on series 7!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-35405923196648523122011-12-27T20:46:35.077+00:002011-12-27T20:46:35.077+00:00The episode was good, really enjoyed it, some tear...The episode was good, really enjoyed it, some tears came along in the end. Although, on the hindsight, it's not good enough to be the best christmas special. The Christmas Carol stands unbeaten.masternibenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09422271827468971041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-52282206183532285512011-12-27T18:24:02.196+00:002011-12-27T18:24:02.196+00:00Thought it was great for a Christmas episode. I di...Thought it was great for a Christmas episode. I did like A Christmas Carol better, it had a little bit more of a story and not quite as sappy, BUT, I did like this one too, it was sweet and Matt was hilarious. I think you lot tend to think everything has to be serious. I enjoyed the comic elements of this episode. My son just loved it and said it was funniest Doctor Who episode he ever saw. So there. Good job, Moffat.Farsightedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076661655401603840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-46026590534052734042011-12-27T18:19:21.780+00:002011-12-27T18:19:21.780+00:00I think this was a good one in general, maybe a li...I think this was a good one in general, maybe a little bit campy at times. I liked amy and rory at the end, but i think it should have been a bit more complex. unlike most fans, i happen to like the story arc and complexity of series 6. Overall, not as good as 2010 or 2009, but i was entertained.jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14024068285484948463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-44706530856839360632011-12-27T11:18:42.148+00:002011-12-27T11:18:42.148+00:00I am almost afraid to give an opinion considering ...I am almost afraid to give an opinion considering the way people are being "attacked" - but I'll give it a go.<br /><br />I was bored, which disappointed me. I really, really wanted to enjoy this, after all it is Doctor Who ...at Christmas, however I found myself focusing on other things. <br /><br />Sure it had some good moments. - I enjoyed the Doctor getting in the wrong police box and his manic tour of the house, and even though I am not Amy's biggest fan, I did enjoy the epilogue at her house, and I think I may have figured out how she and Rorywill be written out, but that is a conversation for another day. <br /><br />I think it may be time to go back to basics, or I feel after the 50th anniversary there mightn't be much more left for us to enjoy.<br /><br />But as ever and as is my right ... This is only my opinion.PocketGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493056342911560501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-68297343429561633352011-12-27T10:53:15.332+00:002011-12-27T10:53:15.332+00:00Bi dull, lost my interest but incredibly emotional...Bi dull, lost my interest but incredibly emotional towards the end. when the dad came back and when he showed up at amy and rory's house. then they already had set a place for him. they always did. *sobs* and then the doctor cries. *soooooobs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-91589803878932420792011-12-27T10:36:45.657+00:002011-12-27T10:36:45.657+00:00terribly dull; pointless and purely sentimental - ...terribly dull; pointless and purely sentimental - I even predicted that the Doctor would be invited to stay for dinner, decline but this time go to visit the Ponds and spend Christmas with them. So slowly paced and none of the family were impressed; did something, anything happen other than a reunion?<br /><br />ahojMadeInScotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565114264116867519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-66714543347038416762011-12-27T09:32:17.562+00:002011-12-27T09:32:17.562+00:009 year wandered off after 10 mins or so. 11 stuck ...9 year wandered off after 10 mins or so. 11 stuck to the end, said it was 'okay'. I thought it was fun, but didn't make any sense. who put the box there in the first place? the doctor? what for? and why have we had a dancing cyberman all over the bbc corporate id all christmas? it would have been great to see a cybermat emerge from those silver balls! well, it wouldn't have been any weirder than what we got. ultimately, for us, the prospect of a narnia style story was much more exciting than what we got, which simply didn't make any sense - and moffat's 'timey wimey' excuse doesn't have much credibility any more. what a waste of Matt Smith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-14977096848726214952011-12-27T07:07:28.445+00:002011-12-27T07:07:28.445+00:00I'm so very sorry, but other than the last 3 m...I'm so very sorry, but other than the last 3 minutes: "WHAT a load of old SH**e!"<br /><br />I watched it with kids in America who LOVE DrWho, and they were like- well that was dumb. "Do they think we are stupid or something?" - 14yrold girl. "I'm gonna go play Wii" a big 10yr old tardis loving boy stomping off half-way thru. and my fave -from a 9yrold UBER fan- "SO that's the last new DrWho until after I turn 10 in October?!?!? That's just not fair!!!" He was almost in tears as he said this to his mom. The young man decided to put his Daleks in his closet that night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-47156827028262740932011-12-27T02:50:31.255+00:002011-12-27T02:50:31.255+00:00I loved it. I cried humany-wumany tears at the end...I loved it. I cried humany-wumany tears at the end, both times I watched it. <br /><br />Love that the Magna Carta line was in there; have since discovered that the full title of the MC is, The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, and of the Liberties of the Forest which just cracks me up. Wonder if Moffatt really planned that? There were so many great lines/sentiments in this episode. Loved it all.Lynn Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877222726684093702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-89327437541188745342011-12-27T02:49:22.753+00:002011-12-27T02:49:22.753+00:00Wanted to see a bit more of the forest and the fam...Wanted to see a bit more of the forest and the family. Just to get more of the emotion. I did like the way it approached the strong female mom, of course, and liked that she got the Doctor to remember who loves him. It was great to see him teary! But I forgot why they thought he was dead. Inthought he visited them in the garden after Alex told them as well as getting them a new home etc. anyway cant wait to the show back. But bbc amer, stinks at when to put ads!!! Kinda ruins the timing and music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com