From an excellent rebirth the Dr Who universe has bounced from piller to post and top to middle (fortunately none reached rock bottom) as regards acting, story lines, and most of all the writing - let's be honest Russell T Davies was a far better lead in this respect than Steven Moffet who frankly headed some seriously mediocre David Tennant episodes.
But I digress as I am pleased to say this is a cracker of an ride, much of it owed to John Hurt who acted the other pair out the museum... and although I like Matt Smiths irreverent attitude and smile I did find David Tennant to be the weakest of the three - sorry four Doctors on show. (Oops. Better go back and note spoilers!..:))
There were scenes that were borderline daft, primarily those centred around QE1. Now I can't blame the actors here but I did find it rather contrived even for Dr Who. Fortunately I quickly forgot once the story moved on a little, and let's be honest what's Dr Who without a bit of 'too stupid'...and thankfully only a bit!
I really do hope this is Rose Tyler's last outing. Whilst I have enjoyed Billie Piper in the role I feel it's reached the end of the line. Time to move on I think especially as she seems to have lost the pep that made her work so well with Christopher Ecclestone - its not her fault as we all change as we age (we do even if we fail to admit to ourselves).
The one thing that Dr Who has always done well, even when other areas drag on somewhat, is drama. Here it is in abundance and is sharply handled and keeps the viewer riveted - but again John Hurt and Matt Smith shine above Tennant. You always know its going to end well but its good to keep the casualty figures a mystery and this episode doesn't easily throw in the towel on suspense to move things towards the happy conclusion.
Bravo BBC...at last its delivered what its promised for so long...
...and like virtually every other Dr Who fan I have 'my Doctor', you know the one...the one you grew up with between the ages of real childhood and sceptical teenager. Mine was Tom Baker and I still rate him above all others so I was surprised and delighted at his little cameo where he did his customary little smile - plus you really could believe he and Matt Smith were one and the same character as they share a few sharp lines.
But I digress as I am pleased to say this is a cracker of an ride, much of it owed to John Hurt who acted the other pair out the museum... and although I like Matt Smiths irreverent attitude and smile I did find David Tennant to be the weakest of the three - sorry four Doctors on show. (Oops. Better go back and note spoilers!..:))
There were scenes that were borderline daft, primarily those centred around QE1. Now I can't blame the actors here but I did find it rather contrived even for Dr Who. Fortunately I quickly forgot once the story moved on a little, and let's be honest what's Dr Who without a bit of 'too stupid'...and thankfully only a bit!
I really do hope this is Rose Tyler's last outing. Whilst I have enjoyed Billie Piper in the role I feel it's reached the end of the line. Time to move on I think especially as she seems to have lost the pep that made her work so well with Christopher Ecclestone - its not her fault as we all change as we age (we do even if we fail to admit to ourselves).
The one thing that Dr Who has always done well, even when other areas drag on somewhat, is drama. Here it is in abundance and is sharply handled and keeps the viewer riveted - but again John Hurt and Matt Smith shine above Tennant. You always know its going to end well but its good to keep the casualty figures a mystery and this episode doesn't easily throw in the towel on suspense to move things towards the happy conclusion.
Bravo BBC...at last its delivered what its promised for so long...
...and like virtually every other Dr Who fan I have 'my Doctor', you know the one...the one you grew up with between the ages of real childhood and sceptical teenager. Mine was Tom Baker and I still rate him above all others so I was surprised and delighted at his little cameo where he did his customary little smile - plus you really could believe he and Matt Smith were one and the same character as they share a few sharp lines.