tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post8676923268826098286..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Doctor Who: Invasion of the DinosaursBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-18807989650692241302022-09-12T12:16:19.773-04:002022-09-12T12:16:19.773-04:00I noticed on my DVD of this, that episode 1's ...I noticed on my DVD of this, that episode 1's color was off, must be from them colorizing the B&W version they still had. <br /><br />This is a good one marred as you say, by the abysmal effects. Some of the worst for a show that is indeed, well known for poor special effects. I recall reading Elisabeth Sladen's autobiography and how disappointed the cast were at how wretched the effects were. <br /><br />Yates was well served here. Between the Green Death and this one, he reaches his peak. I get why many find him rather dull (because he often is), but he can be good as he shows there and here.<br /><br />Sarah gets to be smart and brave here as usual, although she gets dismissed too much by the Doctor and others. I do love Pertwee as the Doctor, but he does get a bit too patronizing like this. It was bad enough with Jo, who seemed more like she was supposed to be naive and in need of guidance, it's far worse with Sarah Jane. It wasn't just the Doctor, but it always irks me when the Doctor should know better than to get like that. And as you say here, the story would have been shorter had they given her better respect!<br /><br />Interesting adversaries here too. I do agree with the Doctor here in that the idea of what they stand for is solid, it's the method that doesn't sit well.Morellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852528242739450099noreply@blogger.com