It would probably not be a surprise if I said I really enjoyed this weekend's culminating 2-part episode of Doctor Who: "The Age of Steel".
Okay, so it wasn't perfect (there was a really clunky line about "saving London" that had us all wincing*), but as Fuzzboy said in response to Anna's remarks in exchange with Marie, boy we have been spoiled by some of our expectations for the series. Because I thought it was cracking. I cheered as the Doctor 'talked' his hints to MickeytheTinDog via the video link, and I must admit I was suitably chuffed at having kept myself spoiler-free on what happens with Mickey (not so much the Tin Dog, even if not quite a hero). And for the expression of delight on Tennant's face as he gets the TARDIS back to life... priceless. A real joy.
* "us all" will be explained in another post.
Now I have guilt... Still, I didn't think it was very funny or very scary or even particularly sad, so I was kind of underwhelmed, as were my nieces and nephews (aged 5 to 9) who watched it with me. We say: more werewolves, daleks, or unconvincing horsey special effects please!
ReplyDeleteI rarely watch any series on TV but this series of Dr Who I really look forward to every week - even if I don't see it ever week. I think DT is the perfect Dr, with the just right balance between serious and light-hearted - and, yes, I know the writing has a lot to do with it, but you need the right person to deliver those lines and DT is definitely it!
ReplyDeleteI love it when the boys praise DT! It kinda reassures me that I don't love his performance just cos the guy makes me grin like a teenager...
ReplyDeleteHe IS a cracking actor.
Well, *that* I am not taking issue with!
ReplyDeleteI cried at the end...Big Girl's Blouse that I am.
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