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Not really bothered with this since the Angels episode, but caught 30 minutes of last night's effort and was pretty impressed. Monster makeup was at least of Buffy standard, atmosphere would have been pretty scary for kids (disecting humans whilst still conscious... nice!), Amy's skirt length has still not dropped much lower than her waist and it had a line that was either very cool or just brilliantly delivered by Matt Smith. On discovering that one of the villagers is going to bring a load of axes, cricket bats, crow bars and the like back to the church so they can defend themselves, he says...

"I don't do weapons." The villager is defiant and the Doctor continues in a friendly tone, "Come on, I'm asking nicely." with a facial expression that suggests he isn't asking nicely at all. Matt Smith is so much better at this lark than Tennant (or maybe he has less silliness to deal with in the script).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1596430.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1596430.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Amy: "That's what I've been trying to tell you."

Somewhere in the universe...

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So they aren't some interlopers from beyond the stars, we humans are the trespassers in their eyes.

The added 'predator' helms and sight were good.

Pond continues to delight, wearing that belt and calling it a skirt was certainly not objected to here.

I hope we at least get reference to the Sea Devils, they were my favourites as a kid. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1596731.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1596731.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1597035.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1597035.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Smith is alot better then Tennant, but these darn two parters are starting to get annoying.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1597071.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1597071.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) IMO, he isn't ridiculuously over the top like his predecessor.

(I was also slightly "intrigued" by the doctor's new assistant.)

Good episodes so far, though that "Starship UK" one was abit stupid.
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If your going to make new Daleks, please, PLEASE! Don't make them look like a Renault Megane!


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Skarwael wrote:I started watching Doctor Who again after I heard there was a new Doctor. I got *really* tired of Tennant's constant barring of teeth and crazy acting. Matt Smith just fits the role better IMO, he isn't ridiculuously over the top like his predecessor.

(I was also slightly "intrigued" by the doctor's new assistant.)

Good episodes so far, though that "Starship UK" one was abit stupid.


But it had spitfires... in space]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1598061.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1598061.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) DCM forum and the overwhelming consensus is that Amy Pond's skirts are a reason to watch alone, and Matt Smith is probably the best Doctor in quite a few regenerations.

I've taken to the new series immediately and whereas for the Tennant years I'd watch it if it was on, it is now my must see TV show of the week.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1598246.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1598246.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
youbedead wrote:
Skarwael wrote:I started watching Doctor Who again after I heard there was a new Doctor. I got *really* tired of Tennant's constant barring of teeth and crazy acting. Matt Smith just fits the role better IMO, he isn't ridiculuously over the top like his predecessor.

(I was also slightly "intrigued" by the doctor's new assistant.)

Good episodes so far, though that "Starship UK" one was abit stupid.


But it had spitfires... in space


Starship UK was the Space whale episode, 'Victory of the Daleks' was the one with Spitfires in space.

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Also easter eggs like when he pretends to be law enforcement and shows his library card: But the picture on it is of the first doctor.

Matt Smith is like Tennant but without the ADHD. The much more toned down and occasionally serious without going wide eyed caractature is much more enjoyable to watch. Also he dressed like a dag, bowtie and all.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1598931.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1598931.page GMT Re:New Doctor Who (part 2) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599068.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599068.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
I could help but love the Vampires in Venice one. "The only thing uglier than you is your mum" is now one of my favourite Doctor Who lines. Who new fish were so sensitive?

I will definately shortlist this season to my gift list.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599122.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599122.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599133.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599133.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Madog wrote:Tennant was sooooo cool - can't see why everyone is so down on him.


He was Ok, but he was a bit childish in what he had to do.

Amy Pond'sexellent of course


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Mullet sporting companion FTW!

And for those of you unfortunate not to have seen the new series... this is one of Amy's longer skirts.

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Waaagh_Gonads wrote:Also easter eggs like when he pretends to be law enforcement and shows his library card: But the picture on it is of the first doctor.


What? When was that?

I won't bag on Tennant, I thought he was a fine Doctor, though sometimes the dialogue was questionable. I like Smith so far as well; he really seems to pull off the old guy in young guys body thing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599422.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
I really wish north america would get on the ball with Dr. Who. Ever since the 70's we have been several years behind the UK releases.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599493.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599493.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Hellfury wrote:I thought Tennant was the best doctor since Tom Baker. But if this guy is even better then I cant wait for the united states to catch up with the series.

I really wish north america would get on the ball with Dr. Who. Ever since the 70's we have been several years behind the UK releases.


We are 2 weeks behind atm on BBC America I think. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599547.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599547.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) Its my lack of that BBC america and my dependence on SyFy that is the problem.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599639.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1599639.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1600376.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1600376.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) UK just watch the episodes as soon as they come out on bbc iplayer?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1600437.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1600437.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) UK. It doesn't work here in the republic of Ireland anyhow.
But you can stream it pretty fast anyhow- I get mine that way, since I don't have a telly with good enough reception ot pick up BBC.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1600579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1600579.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Hungry Earth was rather good.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1601913.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1601913.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Madog wrote:By the way for those of you who didn't know - Neil Gaymen, writer of such classics as Sandman, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), American Gods and the most excellent film Star Dust, has agreed to script an episode in the next series. Wicked!


Mr. Gaiman said he handed in the script yesterday in fact. http://twitpic.com/1peq82

Oh and..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10146657.stm

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Spoiler:
Poor, poor Rory!

R.I.P.

I really liked the way it was done, it was pretty sad but it's good to see one of the main characters from the Tardis die, as they are usually untouchable.



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Spoiler:

Glad Rory is gone am I the only one who found him very annoying? At least he went without causing a fuss for the others.
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Lord-Loss wrote:MOD edit for spoilers !



Spoiler:

Poor, poor Rory!


R.I.P.

I really liked the way it was done, it was pretty sad but it's good to see one of the main characters from the Tardis die, as they are usually untouchable.

:(


Spoiler:
Son of a bitch! They killed Rory? Those bastards!

Wait, isn't that Rory and Amy waving at the beginning of the Hungry Earth, or is that why the Doctor doesn't want them to go over and find out who Amy's new submissive is?
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Spoiler:

That is Rory but time changes, when he dies.
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Nurglitch wrote:
Lord-Loss wrote:MOD edit for spoilers !



Spoiler:

Poor, poor Rory!


R.I.P.

I really liked the way it was done, it was pretty sad but it's good to see one of the main characters from the Tardis die, as they are usually untouchable.

:(


Spoiler:
Son of a bitch! They killed Rory? Those bastards!

Wait, isn't that Rory and Amy waving at the beginning of the Hungry Earth, or is that why the Doctor doesn't want them to go over and find out who Amy's new submissive is?



Serious Spoilers here
Spoiler:
Rory gets shot by those monster things just after they see one of those cracks in the wall. He dies there and The Doctor has to throw Amy in the Tardis and try and help her try preserve her memories of Rory before the light from the crack in the wall touches him and erases him from space and time. Basically it fails and as they go back to the Tardis you see a lone future Amy waving back at them.
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Suprised no one has also mentioned that he pulled a smoldering, broken piece of the TARDIS out of the crack yet.
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Essentially,
Spoiler:
Space dust gets into the Tardis engine, causing them to dream the whole encounter up


Matt Smith is so much better than David Tennant, it hasnt taken 3 series for this Doc to man up and use a weapon, unlike Tennant. I also love his bow-ties

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The pollen is a Mcguffin. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1639143.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1639143.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Been catching up on iPlayer this week, and literally just finished watching the Dreamlord one. At the end, you see his reflection where the Doctor's should be, so I am wondering if him blowing up the Tardis wasn't the end of the dreams....could be good, could be Patrick Duffy waking up in the shower...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1640920.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1640920.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Nurglitch wrote:Valkyrie:

The pollen is a Mcguffin.
Nah, it was a Deus ex machina. They're not searching for it or anything like that, the Doctor just pulls it out at the end.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1640939.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1640939.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2) http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1641120.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1641120.page GMT New Doctor Who (part 2)
Big props for the BBC putting a bit of kulcher into popular entertainment.

I hope people may be lead to investigate Van Gogh further. I've never been a fan but it did lead me to look him up and appreciate his work more.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1641221.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1641221.page GMT Re:New Doctor Who (part 2)
Spoiler:


Last nights was weird, I liked the VGogh bits but I actually found the monster bit all a wee bit squeezed in 'because it's Dr Who and you need to have a monster', it was a big lumbering chicken, which then died fairly easily and fairly depressingly and then we got to the story.


Also, big fat waste of Bill Nighy, that bloke's bloody great and they just wasted him on a bit part. Insulting IMO.
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Nope, definitely a Mcguffin. If you were the Doctor and you just had a psychotic episode, would you (a) Point out that you have a condition by which your dark side manifests and tries to kill you and everyone around you, (b) Note that as a Time Lord much of your power comes from being able to telepathically dominate the world around you and that you occasionally lose control of that power, or (c) Pull some fluff out of your pockets, and come up with a cock-and-bull story about it because your companions are credulous morons?

The answer is c, because otherwise your companions are going to see beyond the intergalactic wag act and notice that you're a genocidal madmen with a free hand to screw with time and space, and notice they're your version of Bubbles the chimp.

Remember the whole thing in the episode about "what doesn't ring true"? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1643003.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/296215/1643003.page GMT