tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post5845796908552791013..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Doctor Who: Last ChristmasBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-13395900835745735952023-03-29T09:25:26.399-04:002023-03-29T09:25:26.399-04:00It is a step up from Death in Heaven, but I loathe...It is a step up from Death in Heaven, but I loathed that one so it's a low bar. That being said, I didn't mind this one, but it didn't grab me either. The dream within a dream can work, and it's not awful here, but it can get a bit tedious at times. <br /><br />I've not seen any of the Hammer House of Horror episodes, but I do love seeing Hammer mentioned, as some of my favorite childhood (and recently acquired DVDs), movies are by Hammer! Morellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852528242739450099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-59804950486908042372015-01-01T08:59:28.112-05:002015-01-01T08:59:28.112-05:00I liked it, more than most of series 8 I think. I ...I liked it, more than most of series 8 I think. I thought Danny giving up his chance at life for the kid was noble in the first place, but I liked his scenes here. It reminded me of a favourite episode of Voyagers and a very good episode of Supernatural, which is half good and half bad (kept wanting to watch them!)Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80595007648185339102014-12-29T13:46:18.224-05:002014-12-29T13:46:18.224-05:00I guess Clara's whiplash-inducing changes of m...I guess Clara's whiplash-inducing changes of mind are just Jenna Coleman playing herself.<br /><br />Well, she's nice to look at. I can't honestly say I'm sorry she's staying.TheShadowKnowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073693648569864707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-14140943275378001662014-12-28T16:22:47.325-05:002014-12-28T16:22:47.325-05:00@sunbunny, I'm a bit with you. I found the ep...@sunbunny, I'm a bit with you. I found the episode a bit chaotic and light on plot but then I should probably watch it again. I have found some episodes need a re-watch before I enjoy them. I also thought, I should wait for Paul's review because I've probably missed something and it seems I have. It felt a bit like a very convoluted way to bring Santa into the episode but I must admit the ending was great. I expected that Clara would die at any moment and then the bit with Clara being old also seemed to indicate an ending but to see that Clara was coming back was a nice surprise. I've grown to like her quite a bit. To sum up, it didn't feel like a good episode but....drnanamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667806039402426676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-58140918741289207632014-12-28T13:38:43.165-05:002014-12-28T13:38:43.165-05:00I feel like the episode was a little bit too padde...I feel like the episode was a little bit too padded out to hit 60 minutes (it felt like the plot spent five or ten minutes running around in circles in the base), but I thought the emotional beats really hit. Danny's "every Christmas is last Christmas" monologue was beautiful, as was the call-back to Clara helping Eleven with the Christmas cracker. And I don't think the show has ever had such unbridled excitement and joy as when Clara took the Doctor's hand and they ran back to the TARDIS.<br /><br />As holiday specials go I'd rank A Christmas Carol and The Time of the Doctor higher, but this was still very, very good, and an exceptional capper to Series 8.<br /><br />Can't wait for next year!TheDarkShapenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-25180102511678282252014-12-28T02:53:33.194-05:002014-12-28T02:53:33.194-05:00I loved this. Shona's dance moves were a sight...I loved this. Shona's dance moves were a sight to behold. <br />The Doctor rescuing Clara over and over was touching, and it felt like a proper goodbye to poor Danny. What will happen to the ex-dead kid? <br />Is he still with Clara or has she given him to foster parents?<br />Nice use of Santa and dreams within dreams.<br />I'm so glad Clara's not leaving, her planned end would have sucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-12920653683976570412014-12-27T23:12:16.628-05:002014-12-27T23:12:16.628-05:00So many people loved this episode so much and I ha...So many people loved this episode so much and I hate to say, I just don't get it. The scene at the end with Clara was excellent (I especially loved the callback with the cracker) but most of the main body of the episode seemed to me to be everyone standing in a circle while the Doctor explained what was going on. Then he discovered he was wrong, the circle would reform, and he would explain what was REALLY going on. I guess I just expected a little more flash bang, uncultured American that I am.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.com