tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post2545260391358171429..comments2024-03-28T10:18:52.493-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part 2Billie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-8885730284189323672022-11-15T08:30:48.318-05:002022-11-15T08:30:48.318-05:00So much that I found annoying here. Over his 3 sea...So much that I found annoying here. Over his 3 seasons, David Tennant went from; 'I see why modern Who fans love him so much', to 'Just regenerate already!'. The whining at the end with the 'I don't want to go' made me eager to see him do exactly that, and the self-indulgence of him meeting so many of his past acquaintances as a kind of pre-regeneration tour made me glad he was going away. <br /><br />I'll say it again; Tennant can be absolutely brilliant at times, but they made his Doctor come off so self-absorbed and obnoxious here that I couldn't wait to see the back of him.<br /><br />But as always, Wilfred Mott is a treasure for the show, and I loved him in this otherwise dreary 2 parter. Morellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852528242739450099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-53042153098754899202013-06-07T22:12:18.703-04:002013-06-07T22:12:18.703-04:00Did the women standing behind Rassilon remind anyo...Did the women standing behind Rassilon remind anyone else of the 'weeping angels' from Blink? I think Rassilon even says something about angels weeping in this episode...KennyTeeologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619747109442823201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-52400449124141369232012-07-05T09:05:29.941-04:002012-07-05T09:05:29.941-04:00The only thing that bothererd me is the doctor say...The only thing that bothererd me is the doctor saying " I don't want to go" Since his memories and experiances will still be there all that is changing is his looks so it is not like he is "dying" just changing his form" So in hindsight his last 5 words make little senseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-70903766907548113072011-01-14T12:25:11.018-05:002011-01-14T12:25:11.018-05:00I just finished watching Seasons 1-4 in about a 3-...I just finished watching Seasons 1-4 in about a 3-week time frame. It was like reading a book that I HAD to reach the end of...and now I am just sitting here feeling forlorn with tears streaming down my face. I would watch an episode and then read all your reviews and comments...thanks Paul, Billie, Mark and everyone else, reading the blog as I went along was really fun. Can't wait to start on Season 5, but I think I need to give myself a little time to morn David Tennant's Doctor. Loved him. Maybe in the meantime I'll overdose on another one of your shows that I haven't had the chance to watch yet...or perhaps I should get back to the laundry, cleaning, work...nah...Soozenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-89722925468307395022010-10-26T21:45:46.049-04:002010-10-26T21:45:46.049-04:00finally got around to watching this, great review ...finally got around to watching this, great review by the way. was it just me or did the time lord (I didn't catch a name) have the glove that brought people back to life from Torchwood?Valerie Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-91202232072400976592010-06-30T14:54:48.810-04:002010-06-30T14:54:48.810-04:00"Vincent and the Doctor" is one of my fa..."Vincent and the Doctor" is one of my favourite episodes of the season. I'm pretty sure you'll love it. The ending of season five is a bit of a departure; but well worth the effort.<br /><br />And I agree with you about Tennant's farewell. Some aspects of the story didn't gel (the Master, as you say, was one), but even that couldn't detract from those last moments. The regeneration scene was nigh on perfect.Paul Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979646022056755322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-22633813300440366952010-06-30T13:14:51.023-04:002010-06-30T13:14:51.023-04:00Paul - I actually have been watching Doctor Who Se...Paul - I actually have been watching Doctor Who Series 5 on BBC America. So I'm only a couple episodes behind at this point. I've been LOVING Matt Smith as the Doctor and think that it's just been a brilliant season...I'm about to watch Mr. Van Gough - so hopefully the series will end on a strong note!<br /><br />Back to this episode - now that I've had a few more moments to reflect on it, I am still very much in awe of the swan song that David Tennant got. It was a lovely good bye. Especially his good-bye to Rose - his making peace with not being able to be with her - being in the shaddows, it was just lovely.Michael Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652603242977963534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-635715378591563382010-06-30T13:10:11.078-04:002010-06-30T13:10:11.078-04:00Michael, thank you for your kind words. Judging by...Michael, thank you for your kind words. Judging by your comments, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy season five (which has just finished airing here in the UK). It's a real step up in terms of quality.Paul Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979646022056755322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-67674249209311241092010-06-30T11:21:18.376-04:002010-06-30T11:21:18.376-04:00Lovely ending. I thought that a lot of the episode...Lovely ending. I thought that a lot of the episode was Epic. I still think that the Master was mis-cast. I was also hoping that somehow the Doctor would be able to have "fixed" Donna somehow. But what a lovely send-off for David Tennant. <br /><br />I know that I'm in the minority, but somehow the "woman" standing behind, when Wilfred asked who she was, we saw the Doctor look at Donna. I thought that hinted that it was Future Doctor Donna, somehow all healed. Alas, seems not to be. <br /><br />So I've now seen every new Who episode. Fun to catch-up! Paul, thanks for all of the great reviews to help guide me into this new universe. It's been fun so far!Michael Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652603242977963534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-64912129435616954882010-01-14T17:35:58.875-05:002010-01-14T17:35:58.875-05:00You’ve seen an actually postman? I was beginning t...You’ve seen an actually postman? I was beginning to think the snow had made them all extinct. Although if shorts are now standards uniform they might soon be.Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-64325546725155160562010-01-14T16:24:10.861-05:002010-01-14T16:24:10.861-05:00Mark, when I saw your link I thought it said "...Mark, when I saw your link I thought it said "the writer stale" and was expecting a spoof script. Thankfully, it wasn't... lol. I just ordered this book last week. I just need it to stop snowing long enough for the postman to get to my door. The last time I saw him was three days ago, and for some bizarre reason he was wearing shorts. In the snow! He's probably in hospital suffering from hypothermia.Paul Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979646022056755322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-50518870901022629912010-01-14T13:34:15.898-05:002010-01-14T13:34:15.898-05:00You can download all RTD's scripts for the Doc...You can download all RTD's scripts for the Doctor Who specials. Just follow this helpful link:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">http://www.thewriterstale.com/scr.html</a>Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-68715175693912575092010-01-13T16:49:41.437-05:002010-01-13T16:49:41.437-05:00RTD said in the commentary that "the woman&qu...RTD said in the commentary that "the woman" was the Doctor's Mother; though her identity remains a mystery on-screen.Paul Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979646022056755322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-999313999022595002010-01-12T17:56:45.384-05:002010-01-12T17:56:45.384-05:00Could the woman behind Rassilon have been Romana?Could the woman behind Rassilon have been Romana?Michael Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00033083599092593491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-67348845281816047462010-01-04T23:56:26.303-05:002010-01-04T23:56:26.303-05:00This last episode was absolutely brilliant! With ...This last episode was absolutely brilliant! With so many issuing a strong warning to Matt Smith that he has big shoes to fill, I sure as hell hope he does fill them and exceed those by the former doctor. David Tennant was fantastic. I would hate for us to sacrifice such wonderful television because so many would give up on Matt before he has a chance. From what I see, he will be different, but remember David Tennant was different from Chris E and we didn't know about him at first. Chris brought the Doctor back and David had four years to establish him. I'm holding out great hope for Matt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-19543781550618708082010-01-04T11:21:52.946-05:002010-01-04T11:21:52.946-05:00I know I am in the VAST minority on this one, but....I know I am in the VAST minority on this one, but....<br /><b>Doctor Who: THE END OF TIME</b> - Stink. Stank! STUNK!!!<br /><br /><b>THE END OF TIME</b>, both parts, was the worst <b>DOCTOR WHO</b> story ever.<br /><br />I have my own lil' blog and I posted my feelings on it there:<br />http://hellblazerraiser.blogspot.com/2010/01/doctor-who-end-of-time-stink-stank.htmlHellBlazerRaiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015895593976794867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-118667029435160932010-01-04T07:24:11.378-05:002010-01-04T07:24:11.378-05:00I don't know, this episode was just something ...I don't know, this episode was just something else altogether. Wonderful, bonkers, glued me to the screen but I didn't cry. Does that make me a bad person?<br /><br />Interesting that the first visual is of the Doctor bound and gagged and spending ages in a chair. I bet David Tennant was glad for those scenes to be over. The slash material with Doctor/Master certainly had some great moments but we'll never get that series of two Time Lords travelling the stars together.<br /><br />The Master's little stunt got changed pretty quickly thanks to the Time Lords but I suppose that they were the only people who could essentially change. Still with the Big Plots, though. Did the Time Lords plan make any sense? And the Doctor almost got rid of them too quickly.<br /><br />Wilfred was wonderful in this episode, maybe even eclipsing David at some points. It's good that Wilfred hadn't been the Doctor's father when you take Donna into matters.<br /><br />I wanted more for Donna but it looks like her fate is pernament. Missed it all again but at least she married a nice man in Shaun and the Doctor saw her wedding.<br /><br />The cameos worked a lot better than before. Martha/Mickey getting married wasn't as bad as I thought it would, I could get behind Jack/Alonzo, Sarah Jane's awareness of imminent regeneration was interesting and both the Verity and Rose appearances packed the right emotional punch.<br /><br />The regeneration scene took a little too long but it was sad (and slightly creepy thanks Ood universal singing). Loved Eleven's introduction, totally bonkers and makes me awaiting for Series 5, 10/10. <br /><br />Review .... http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-review-of-doctor-whos-4x18-end-of.htmlshawnlunn2002https://www.blogger.com/profile/14242367250345323622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-89790879856656910802010-01-03T15:30:31.501-05:002010-01-03T15:30:31.501-05:00Another great review, Paul. This was Russell T. Da...Another great review, Paul. This was Russell T. Davies’ <i>Doctor Who</i> in a nutshell. It was epic, funny, exciting, emotional, fun, ludicrous, heartbreaking and ultimately flawed.<br /><br />I was disappointed that we didn’t find out who Claire Bloom’s character really was. I don’t like the idea of her being either the Doctor’s mum or some future incarnation of Donna. I’d still like to think she was Romana but I’m leaning more towards her being Susan all grown up. We’ll likely never find out for sure, unless the Moff’s got something up his sleeve. <br /><br />There were too many goodbye scenes that could’ve easily been cut as some felt extraneous and had little emotional impact. Then again the scene with Jack hitting on Alonso had me howling with laughter and wondering if anymore of the cast of <i>Being Human</i> were going to turn up. Jessica Hynes’ cameo was touching, a nice call back to one of Tennant’s finest hours. And going back to Rose, to that estate and the year it all started was a nice way to bring this entire era full circle and to a close. <br /><br />So I’ll let Russell off. This was his big goodbye to the series so let the man have his sentiment. I’ve never considered him a bad writer just a frustratingly inconsistent one who tended to get too carried away with himself. For all his flaws he’s still the man who overcame the odds and brought <i>Doctor Who</i> back to us. A big thank you and goodbye then to David Tennant, Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner. <br /><br />As for Matt Smith, he won me already with just two little words (“Chin? Blimey!”). Although, I can’t see "Geronimo" catching on, it’s no "Allons-y".Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-83669241510286023732010-01-03T14:02:06.859-05:002010-01-03T14:02:06.859-05:00Great review, Paul. I totally agree with you. (I...Great review, Paul. I totally agree with you. (I expected to totally agree with you, that happens a lot.) The plot was off, but the long farewell made me cry.<br /><br />David Tennant is my Doctor. Matt Smith, you have a tough act to follow.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com