I hated Tate for most of this series, I thought she was just playing most of her "comedy" shows characters but this ep she did grow on me a bit not much but a bit at least very good acting on her part
lol i was watching the beginning of your review and you said "THERES SOMETHING ON MY BACK!!" and i was thinking "this is so stupid." and then you pulled out the pink elephant and i like, fell on the ground laughing XD
k sorry about the randomness i just had to say that XD
great review - i thought the episode was brilliant but with rose being my favorite character in doctor who, i think they could have brought her back in a better way - and ya didnt get to see what she had been upto atall during her disapperence into the parell world
Concerning Rose's return being an anticlimax: I thought that was kind of deliberately understated, and that is often more effective than just blatant drama. Like Kubrick, or Faulkner - they understated things a lot, used really simple dialogues to get across a world of emotion. It kind of worked in "Turn Left," too. Not as professionally. But still there.
they put in a nice reference: 1:57 - 2:15, you show both scenes with the whole "im nothing special" thing. remember in the runaway bride, the doctor TELLS donna that shes not special, and shes offended by it.
I'm for one am glad that Rose didn't have a big hoohaa of an enterence, and the episode remained about Donna, as the episode could have easily ended up being all about Rose, and even though I like her, this is supposed to be Donna's series...so good on RTD for doing that...Good review by the way :)
Billie was good in this episode. What are people on about her teeth for? Although they were awful in Doomsday and she was incredibly spotty as well. Anywho... Wilf is great. I also watched the stolen earth and he was even better in that episode.
why would the Doctor not run out in RUNAWAY BRIDE? Is he daft? THat makes no sense. Also: they should have shown some of the things they only talked about: sont ship destruction, deaths of Martha, Torchwood. Other than that it was good. Rose is a jerk in these: they should have NOT brought her back. Tate is GREAT!
Truecalling: the Doctor didn't run out of the flood because he'd just lost the most important thing he had, Rose, and then gone and finished off another race. I kinda wouldn't really have much of a will to live either.
And when you say they should have shown the deaths - they can't just throw footage around like that. For something that wouldn't take too long, they'd have to find whole sets, fix up special effects, and bring in a whole slew of actors an episode early. It wouldn't be worth it.
Thanks. I understand that but this is the hero of the show we're talking about. ANd the Doctor, who has killed MANY before including whole races and destroyed planets to save those he wants to save and if the novels and audios can be believed he even killed off Gallifrey more than once and destroyed planets that didn't deserve to be by mistake and all to kill alien killers. ANd he didn't just hang around to kill himself.
That's "Cloister" Bell. The sound of the Cloister Bell gave me chills because I can remember it from the original series (episode "Logopolis," the last one containing Tom Baker).
This is also not the first time the Doctor was "rescued" from an alternate timeline by Rose. Compare to "Father's Day" in Season 1.
i adore your blogs - they are so creative and funny! anyways, i loved this episode. like you, didnt notice rose's speech impediment. thought everyone acted very well, but this ep is set to be eclipsed by saturdays. dr who + torchwood = awesome!
I felt rose wasnt used well in this ep, but RTD did say the ep is about donna not roses return so yea like you say hopefully she'l be used better this week!
donna looks stoned on the thumnail preview
RegenerationStorm 2 years ago
I hated Tate for most of this series, I thought she was just playing most of her "comedy" shows characters but this ep she did grow on me a bit not much but a bit at least very good acting on her part
Rugdawg09 2 years ago
lol i was watching the beginning of your review and you said "THERES SOMETHING ON MY BACK!!" and i was thinking "this is so stupid." and then you pulled out the pink elephant and i like, fell on the ground laughing XD
k sorry about the randomness i just had to say that XD
xxllamaxracerxx 3 years ago
great review - i thought the episode was brilliant but with rose being my favorite character in doctor who, i think they could have brought her back in a better way - and ya didnt get to see what she had been upto atall during her disapperence into the parell world
gothiclara 3 years ago
Turn left is the bestest episode.
Catherine Tate's acting is the best acting EVER!!!!
orbital151 3 years ago 4
Concerning Rose's return being an anticlimax: I thought that was kind of deliberately understated, and that is often more effective than just blatant drama. Like Kubrick, or Faulkner - they understated things a lot, used really simple dialogues to get across a world of emotion. It kind of worked in "Turn Left," too. Not as professionally. But still there.
FireofSekhmet 3 years ago
that was shit
ziggaelz 3 years ago
It was good but it did have a few bad bits, imo.
bloomtang1 3 years ago
they put in a nice reference: 1:57 - 2:15, you show both scenes with the whole "im nothing special" thing. remember in the runaway bride, the doctor TELLS donna that shes not special, and shes offended by it.
CaseyMLLL 3 years ago
Another nice review.
higgypopuk 3 years ago 2
I'm for one am glad that Rose didn't have a big hoohaa of an enterence, and the episode remained about Donna, as the episode could have easily ended up being all about Rose, and even though I like her, this is supposed to be Donna's series...so good on RTD for doing that...Good review by the way :)
DWaDDLJ 3 years ago 6
Billie was good in this episode. What are people on about her teeth for? Although they were awful in Doomsday and she was incredibly spotty as well. Anywho... Wilf is great. I also watched the stolen earth and he was even better in that episode.
yellowheadcompany 3 years ago
cRIBBINS was in a Doctor Who movie in the 60s
BTW Luke better not be killed off for good!
truecalling 3 years ago
why would the Doctor not run out in RUNAWAY BRIDE? Is he daft? THat makes no sense. Also: they should have shown some of the things they only talked about: sont ship destruction, deaths of Martha, Torchwood. Other than that it was good. Rose is a jerk in these: they should have NOT brought her back. Tate is GREAT!
truecalling 3 years ago
Truecalling: the Doctor didn't run out of the flood because he'd just lost the most important thing he had, Rose, and then gone and finished off another race. I kinda wouldn't really have much of a will to live either.
And when you say they should have shown the deaths - they can't just throw footage around like that. For something that wouldn't take too long, they'd have to find whole sets, fix up special effects, and bring in a whole slew of actors an episode early. It wouldn't be worth it.
FireofSekhmet 3 years ago
Thanks. I understand that but this is the hero of the show we're talking about. ANd the Doctor, who has killed MANY before including whole races and destroyed planets to save those he wants to save and if the novels and audios can be believed he even killed off Gallifrey more than once and destroyed planets that didn't deserve to be by mistake and all to kill alien killers. ANd he didn't just hang around to kill himself.
riderlookin 3 years ago
actually he didn't leave because Donna wasn't there to stop him and make him leave
Jamestopboy 2 years ago
No, I was explaining why Donna had to make him leave; that is, why he didn't have the motivation to leave on his own.
FireofSekhmet 2 years ago
oh, ok, it's strange... i hate Catherine Tate, but without her David Tennant would've drown
Jamestopboy 2 years ago
HAHA, the start was h ilarious. Good review Lewis!
FroGhandi 3 years ago
High five! I agree completely, but in the next time trailer that weird laughter was... weird.
PINKY THE ELEPHANT!!!
IcePotash 3 years ago
This looks brilliant!
Agriking 3 years ago
lmao pink elephant!
Randomgirl08 3 years ago
that sound at the end the dinging is the cluster bell it chimes in exstrem perral and time its selfs in danger its bad very bad
crusaderat2002 3 years ago
That's "Cloister" Bell. The sound of the Cloister Bell gave me chills because I can remember it from the original series (episode "Logopolis," the last one containing Tom Baker).
This is also not the first time the Doctor was "rescued" from an alternate timeline by Rose. Compare to "Father's Day" in Season 1.
RassilonSix 3 years ago
hee hee, how random, pink elephant
Timeforthaunted 3 years ago
i noticed her teeth :)
Ive met billie piper. shes absolutly amazing!!
ive got pictures lol =]
shes an amazing actress, and a stunning singer.
Her performance was outstanding tbh :D
1441Rachael 3 years ago
i no this is a sad excuse, but im so happy Ianto is in a waist coat
timelady1994 3 years ago
maria, clyde and sarah jane die! in the royal hope hospital.
MonkeyStudio 3 years ago
the reason the best scene was the best was donna perfection alongside the music it fitted perfectly
dramaxxxdramaxxx 3 years ago
What about her teeth ????
OzIngIng 3 years ago
i adore your blogs - they are so creative and funny! anyways, i loved this episode. like you, didnt notice rose's speech impediment. thought everyone acted very well, but this ep is set to be eclipsed by saturdays. dr who + torchwood = awesome!
NewMoonRising 3 years ago
hahaha great ending!
I felt rose wasnt used well in this ep, but RTD did say the ep is about donna not roses return so yea like you say hopefully she'l be used better this week!
RachaelPotts 3 years ago
WILL YOU SURVIVE!? lol, perfect review once again
vortexguy934 3 years ago
That was brilliant~ I love how fun you make these videos, you really REALLY need a TV show or something.=)
I don't get to see The Stolen Earth until Sunday night at best. D:
sadisticnymph 3 years ago
OMG brill effects at the end! I take it you got your green screen working! XD
TardisBase 3 years ago
no, actually :D
but the sky is blue...so i bluescreened it :D
LSmurf 3 years ago
lol! Very smart!
SomeoneYouNew 3 years ago
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YAY first comment :P
TardisBase 3 years ago 2
This has somehow got marked as spam, how ridiculous, this comment is awesome! congrats :D
LSmurf 3 years ago