Hmm. Only reason I'd watch that is because Brian Blessed is in it...
EXECUTE! |
Dismal Shadow
- Madman in a Box
-
-
- Me: Who is Arantor? Cleverbot: It stands for time and relative dimensions in space.
- Posts: 1,185
Arantor
-
-
- As powerful as possible, as complex as necessary.
- Posts: 14,278
It's the sort of thing that does get referenced; more than one person noted that the Dream Lord is a continuation of sorts of the Valeyard.
When we unite against a common enemy that attacks our ethos, it nurtures group solidarity. Trolls are sensational, yes, but we keep everyone honest. | Game Memorial
Dismal Shadow
- Madman in a Box
-
-
- Me: Who is Arantor? Cleverbot: It stands for time and relative dimensions in space.
- Posts: 1,185
How the hell did I missed "A Girl in the Fireplace"? Shame on me, that was one of my favorite out of 3, yet so heartbreaking epsiode.
Arantor
-
-
- As powerful as possible, as complex as necessary.
- Posts: 14,278
So, the Christmas special. Sorry to say that it was quite average for a Moffat story, kind of predictable in more than one way, but the ending redeemed it.
Also, two mentions of prior continuity other than the ending, I see Moffat pays attention.
(click to show/hide)
Also one of the Doctor's finest one-liners yet.
(click to show/hide)
Also, two mentions of prior continuity other than the ending, I see Moffat pays attention.
That the sonic screwdriver doesn't work on wood, and that a lady tree had a bit of a thing for him, right back to The End of the World.
Also one of the Doctor's finest one-liners yet.
Having been asked what to do, "Do what I do, hold on and make it look like it's part of a plan!"
Aaron
-
-
- Posts: 356
Thought it was quite lovely, had a few great lines in it... This one comes to mind:
(click to show/hide)
Loved the comic relief halfway and about halfway through, too...
(click to show/hide)
The ending was a nice and very Christmassy touch as well, I think. So yes, as a Christmas special, this one works well, for me! :)
"Do you know the difference between wind and trees talking to eachother?"
Loved the comic relief halfway and about halfway through, too...
The Doctor setting up all sorts of things in the old mansion in a very Willy Wonka-like manner made the episode for me, I think. He even set up quantum wi-fi — only to find out there's no internet in the 1940s, of course. Brilliant!
Also, loved the 'forest harvesting team' with Bill Baily & co. Great comic relief, I think.
The ending was a nice and very Christmassy touch as well, I think. So yes, as a Christmas special, this one works well, for me! :)
"The entire British Empire was built on cups of tea … and if you think I'm going to war without one, mate, you're mistaken."
Arantor
-
-
- As powerful as possible, as complex as necessary.
- Posts: 14,278
Yeah, I suppose I was seeing it as a regular episode and not so much a Christmas episode but it works very nicely as a Christmas episode :)
Aaron
-
-
- Posts: 356
Dismal Shadow
- Madman in a Box
-
-
- Me: Who is Arantor? Cleverbot: It stands for time and relative dimensions in space.
- Posts: 1,185
"Because every time you see them happy, you remember how sad they're going to be, and it breaks your heart. Because what's the point in them being happy now if they're going to be sad later? The answer is, of course...because they are going to be sad later."
Arantor
-
-
- As powerful as possible, as complex as necessary.
- Posts: 14,278
Dismal Shadow
- Madman in a Box
-
-
- Me: Who is Arantor? Cleverbot: It stands for time and relative dimensions in space.
- Posts: 1,185
If I'm gonna be honest, 2010 Christmas Special is hard to beat, I really enjoyed A Christmas Carol.
Nao
- Dadman with a boy
-
-
- Posts: 16,082
I don't think anyone mentioned it in here... Apparently, the Beebs added a few mini-sodes of Dr Who to the DVD release.
It's called "Night and the Doctor" and it's 5 episodes totaling 16 minutes. They're all set within the Tardis, except for the last which is a 2-minute "comical introduction" to the Cybermen episode from series 6, without the Doctor. Episode 1 has TD, Amy and Rory. It's not very funny/good. Episode 2 has TD and Amy, not very funny but it has a touching ending. Episode 3 and 4 have TD and River Song. They're a bit funnier, but mostly episode 4 is the best, if only because it mentions THE thing that Pete was always worried about. Moffat never forgets continuity, good! Also the origin for the word "Spoilers"... Fan service :P
Oh, and no one mentioned either that Sherlock 2x01 was broadcast yesterday.. I started watching it, it's pretty good as can be expected.
It's called "Night and the Doctor" and it's 5 episodes totaling 16 minutes. They're all set within the Tardis, except for the last which is a 2-minute "comical introduction" to the Cybermen episode from series 6, without the Doctor. Episode 1 has TD, Amy and Rory. It's not very funny/good. Episode 2 has TD and Amy, not very funny but it has a touching ending. Episode 3 and 4 have TD and River Song. They're a bit funnier, but mostly episode 4 is the best, if only because it mentions THE thing that Pete was always worried about. Moffat never forgets continuity, good! Also the origin for the word "Spoilers"... Fan service :P
Oh, and no one mentioned either that Sherlock 2x01 was broadcast yesterday.. I started watching it, it's pretty good as can be expected.
Arantor
-
-
- As powerful as possible, as complex as necessary.
- Posts: 14,278
Need to watch that then, I have S6 on DVD but not found the time in the last month or so to actually watch it...
Sherlock 2x01 was very good, despite the Guardian writing a fluff piece about how it's very "sexist" now.
Sherlock 2x01 was very good, despite the Guardian writing a fluff piece about how it's very "sexist" now.
Nao
- Dadman with a boy
-
-
- Posts: 16,082
Because Irene is a dominatrix...?
I haven't actually seen it -- well, I've seen the first 20 minutes but it seems like my girlfriend always has 'something else to do' so these days I'm focusing on other shows... Mongrels (great puppets), Steins;Gate (reminds me a bit of Primer but with more jokes...), A bit of Fry & Laurie, QI (only 8 episodes left to watch so I'll be doing it less franticly...), and Bakemonogatari. Should be enough to keep me occupied ;)
I haven't actually seen it -- well, I've seen the first 20 minutes but it seems like my girlfriend always has 'something else to do' so these days I'm focusing on other shows... Mongrels (great puppets), Steins;Gate (reminds me a bit of Primer but with more jokes...), A bit of Fry & Laurie, QI (only 8 episodes left to watch so I'll be doing it less franticly...), and Bakemonogatari. Should be enough to keep me occupied ;)