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 Classic Television Oct 09, 2009
I am so impressed with the Dr. Who series. It is great family fun. There is enough action to keep children and teens interested, as well as some creepy bits, and plenty of thoughtful issues to chew on as well. The actors in each of the series are fantastic, as is the story writing, directing, special effects, props,I could go on like this for some time. Watch it, this is TV at its best.
One of the best purchases I've made! Aug 22, 2009
Living in the US makes catching Doctor Who episodes something of a hit-or-miss ordeal, so I finally broke down and bought the DVDs. They are well packaged, the episode guides are well thought out, and the image quality is great! No issues with messed up discs; I bought S1-S4 when I ordered and out of 23 discs, only 2 had minor scratches and play without issue.
Highly recommended for anyone who likes Sci-Fi; esp. those with kids. My niece and I have spent many an hour watching Doctor Who together laughing and it's a great way to spend a little time together in this crazy busy world with some quality entertainment.
You can't go wrong: Quality programming, well organized DVD set, and great for the whole family!
Great Item Jun 22, 2009
David Tennant portrayal of the Doctor transcends simply the sci fi genre. "Blink" is at home in the thriller/horror category. The extras are great.
 More Peaks than Valleys May 25, 2009
Series three maintains mostly strong writing, great acting, and the usual social commentary while just avoiding earning the sanctimonious and preachy mantle. It showcases the new companion, Martha Jones. Davies and Co. took the Rose / Doctor story as far as it could go without savaging Doctor Who tradition with a mismatched romance.
Martha is smart without being overbearing and caring without being effusive. Others called her "weak", but the number of times the Doctor had to count on her to save him were too many to detail here. Her enthusiasm, intelligence and understandable obsession with unraveling and perhaps healing this Doctor's secret pain is played out in a thoroughly likable character. Freema Agyeman had the challenge of portraying the first nonwhite regular companion and replacing a very popular companion who had a very strong storyline. She has an artistic range, depth and charisma to match David Tennant and Billie Piper. I hope those who can't appreciate her obvious talent learn to broaden their viewpoint.
Uneven writing throughout the season was the trouble, but with more highs than not: Lows - Martha's unrequited feelings get real old real fast. Highs - Tennant is great as the Doctor, throwing himself into the role with joy, skill and passion.
"Gridlock," was one of my favorites episodes. The idea of living one's life in a car resonates very deeply with me (I drive for a living)! And Cats were redeemed in this return to New new new etc... York. The hymn sung at the end was quite moving.
The Daleks' return was a pointless two-parter. Nothing new offered except one plot twist that works into season 4's story arc.
"Human Nature" and "Fanily of Blood" were only okay for me, It was a bit too much of a paean to our "demi-god" Time Lord, especially at the end when he exacts vengeance on The Family. John Smith was such a product of his time, he became too dense, annoying and narrow-minded to be tolerable for long. I really couldn't wait for that fob watch to open. The performances all around were excellent, but it was too much Masterpiece Theatre and not enough Doctor.
While "Blink" was a nice break from the usual, it did get caught up in its own hipness and smartness at times.
The Highlight was the three-part season finale. For those who found it "implausible", I'd ask, how many Doctor Who stories are actually "plausible"? Doctor Who has always been long on Camp and imagination, but short on Science! A good story with actors chewing scenery (both John Simm and Derek Jacobi are outstanding), is the whole point! The tension holds up right until the end. There are some minor plot holes and strained moments, but it was totally satisfying overall. And John Barrowman's return as Captain Jack was priceless!
Also: The Doctor Who Confidential episodes (Bonus Disk) are lacking. The full versions are badly needed. Please, can someone get these on DVD in their entirety?
Wow May 11, 2009
Having seen the other three series I wasn't sure if this series would live up to my expectations, but it has and I'm very glad I bought it!
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