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Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks (2021)
A stunning return! An emotional return!
I write this review to provide any potential viewers the knowledge that Jodie's era is riddled with homophobic, racist, #NotMyDoctor people who aim to get the writer and her gone. As a result, posts and such are riddled with hate. So let me provide a more unbiased viewpoint!
The episode introduced a new form of Dalek, saw some very emotional moments and brought certain character arches full circle! It was a paced story that built a lot better than some previous ones. Although slower in parts, it felt to be a good development that wasn't rushed by any means. It kept the tension throughout and the constant anxiety of what would happen next. Some subtle throwbacks to the past were thrown in too. Who knows what little surprises there may be in store for us!?
This episode had everything you'd expect, tension between the characters, Daleks, explosions, screams and thrills, stunning special effects, powerful and meaningful little moments and a tonne of nods to the past. It's exactly what you want for a special. It may not have been anything groundbreaking, but it was stunning nonetheless.
Definitely worthy of a rewatch and definitely worthy of a high rating. I also recommend trying to watch with little to no knowledge of what happens in the story. It has a lot of fun moments worthy of waiting for. All I say is, enjoy it, don't take Doctor Who too seriously. It's all for fun! And fun it was!
Doctor Who: The Tsuranga Conundrum (2018)
First watch - Bad. Second watch - Good.
I had no idea what to expect from this episode and normally I'd say 'I wasn't disappointed' but on this occasion, I wasn't so keen. The story itself would've been quite impressive if the writing wasn't constantly explaining every little thing and the pacing was more controlled. It was visually stunning, but that doesn't make up for a more disinteresting script, an alien too cute to be menacing, and unnecessary interjections/sub-plots.
The highlight of this episode was Jodie Whittaker. Her character - to me - fits Doctor Who perfectly. She has a charm that'll appeal to younger audiences, yet a sinister side that seems more fitted to those more mature. She had to drag this episode along as it had far too much dialogue and The Doctor was heavily relied upon to explain everything as if everyone watching is an idiot. The remainder of the cast were decent enough and Graham (Walsh's character) is a firm favourite. I'm getting a little sick of the constant backstory we get for Ryan that seems so unnecessary or out of place, but it did give him more emotional depth. The supporting cast were nothing special either; it's nice Chibnall attempted to make them interesting, but in the first watch, it's very hard to find them interesting and not many people are willing to watch every episode more than once to like it thay little bit more.
Visually this episode was absolutely stunning and that's where my praise comes from. The special effects department and set designers deserve recognition for what was created here. The mise en scene was fabulous. The musical score was more muted this episode, but did add tension to an otherwise less interesting episode.
Doctor Who always tends to have an episode within each series I like the least, and this is the one for series 11. Here's to hoping next week is an improvement.
Doctor Who: Rosa (2018)
Inspiring, beautiful and poignant. WOW!
It's rare a show has ever left me truly inspired, but this did. I have a real soft spot for media that touches on Black History and Doctor Who did not shy away from it. I also appreciate how they didn't invent some random monster and the actual history could play out accordingly. I cannot praise the story enough!
There was some questionable acting/writing for Mandip Gill, but as the episode developed, she became the one I felt the most emotion for and I greatly appreciated it. The rest of the cast were wonderful with a terrific performance from Vinette Robinson as Rosa Parks.
The episode progressed slowly, but it worked as it was such a powerful topic that having a fast-paced episode would've been difficult to watch for the wrong reasons.
It's also great to see prime-time TV teaching its audience about the legacy that Rosa Parks has and how children will now see Human history. Such a great episode.
Doctor Who: The Ghost Monument (2018)
A more tedious outing, but with brilliant moments.
Chibnall gave us a very fast-paced opening five/ten minutes that led to an episode which felt very lacklustre and forced. On the positive side, the closing moments were absolutely brilliant and the cinematography throughout was simply stunning, but the episode overall was somewhat underwhelming.
To begin with, Chibnall seems to have a thing for making the characters say lines the normal person just wouldn't that really take you out of the episode and pick up on the questionable dialogue. The Doctor was really the shining star of this episode and everything Jodie Whittaker said seemed flawless. The episode as a whole felt like an afterthought as if the episode was forgotten about until the last minute meaning it suffered from a very two-dimensional narrative and characterisation. Having said that, it did have its positives.
The music in this episode was, once again, something to be in awe of and the cinematography was simply stunning. The alien planet was brought to life incredibly well and the special effects were stunning. Overall, this episode excelled when it comes to visuals.
There were some great scenes within the episode that really helped improve it, but overall it wasn't especially brilliant unfortunately. However, I can't say it deserves a low score because I was in awe throughout it all just because of the visuals and The Doctor was pleasure to watch.
Doctor Who: The Woman Who Fell to Earth (2018)
It's a REAL drama. What a brilliant opener.
Since Whittaker's announcement as the 13th Doctor, there has been considerable scepticism whether it's to do with her casting, the change in writing, the change in music or the change in timeslots, but all was a success.
Whittaker was brilliant from start to finish; she had the whimsical approach like that of Matt Smith and David Tennant, yet a serious and powerful side like that of Peter Capaldi. She delivered a terrific performance that showed her to BE The Doctor. Yes, there were some questionable lines and actions within, but it's the first episode so it's somewhat forgivable.
The music was brilliant. I loved the big orchestral score, but this more restrained and tense sound is perfectly fitting and It really adds a tone to the show that says 'this is a drama' not a 'kids sci-fi show.' The cast were great in this. Chibnall has this power to give every character a story no matter how long they're in the episode for, so it manages to create a connection with characters you've literally only just met. My favourite character was Grace (Sharon D. Clarke) as she was just wonderful to watch. The actual companions in the series are continuing to impress and I feel a connection to all of them already. The story was decent enough; it was different and fun to watch, but it wasn't the focus I don't feel. Building that connection I mentioned was the priority and I liked that. Probably the best feature was the cinematography. They made Sheffield look beautiful. If they can do that to Yorkshire, I think an actual planet might kill me!
The Sunday time slot was a great fit and made it primetime viewing once again also. To finalise, Doctor Who is in very safe hands and I know it will continue to impress for the remainder of the series. It's just brilliant.
American Horror Story: Could It Be... Satan? (2018)
Intriguingly fun!
This episode really brought the nostalgia. It's hard to write a spoiler-free review when the best bits of the episode are spoilers regardless. However, It is a good episode.
There's that comedy element that is downright iconic and the new characters welcomed in this series are really becoming something brilliant. The returning characters are absolutely amazing, as expected and I am looking forward to see more of them!
The episode is tense, fun, interesting and still manages to be funny. I must say that it was more predictable than the rest of the series so far, probably because we are familiar with the characters already, but it's still an enjoyable watch and I'd happily watch it again. Apocalypse is shaping to be one of the strongest seasons of AHS.
The Nun (2018)
Jumpy, tense and sometimes predictable.
The Nun was a film I was most excited for since last year and although it wasn't the best film of the franchise, it delivered scares, thrills and action like I expected.
First of all, I feel like the cast was well-suited to the film. I appreciated the relation of Taissa Farmiga to Vera Farmiga and automatically thought that this could've been something they used to their advantage. The rest of the cast was decent enough, but nobody really offered a spell-binding performance, and nobody had a particularly strong/well-developed story.
Having said that, I didn't expect very detailed character arcs anyway because I simply wanted to be scared and as I sat in a surround sound cinema with a wall to wall and ceiling to floor screen, this was quite an easy triumph. I definitely recommend paying that little bit extra to get the best experience out of this if at all possible. After all, the scares are what keep it going as it does seem quite predictable as the story develops. It isn't quite as shocking as it wanted to be. There are some twists however, ones more significant than others that really do impress.
As far as The Conjuring franchise goes, The Nun is definitely not the strongest, but probably on par with that of Annabelle. It is a good film if you want to jump a lot, but not if you're looking for an in-depth psychological horror. Fortunately, I wanted the former.
Lady Bird (2017)
Beautiful and Somewhat Inspiring.
This film is triumphant in numerous ways. The performance, directing and writing were something to be applauded. To begin with, the relatability of the title character is something I and many others can appreciate. She lacks self-confidence and part of her wants more out of life which is something me and a clear majority of today's society can relate to.
The way Saoirse Ronan portrays the character is beautiful. She offers a timid and innocent yet strong and powerful performance that really personifies the key components of the character she's playing. Laurie Metcalf is also stunning, and the two are amazing together. It's a partnership worthy of appreciation.
The narrative is also quite lovely and thrives off character development rather than heavy plotlines which is a refreshing change in this day and age. Although sometimes it can feel slightly slow, all together it becomes an enthralling story with characters you cannot help but care for. It also does manage to act as an inspiration; it inspires the viewer to want more, to try and push themselves to new places and appreciate what they have. All in all, this is a lovely film to watch whether you're alone or with someone you love and I highly recommend.
The Happytime Murders (2018)
It's not great, but it's not the worst film I've watched.
I always avoid going into films with negative perceptions and this was no different. The first thirty minutes or so were hard to watch; it was lacking any true wit and the 'puppets living amongst humans' storyline was hard to just accept and enjoy without a roll of the eyes. However, the storyline wasn't too bad, and I enjoyed the actual story even if it did become a little predictable in the end.
I always enjoy Melissa McCarthy in whatever she does, and this was no exception. Her role was decent enough for me, but the script she had to work with was where the issues came along. The humour is vulgar and normally I can see the comedy behind it and enjoy it, but when it's constantly throwing gross dialogue and slapstick acting around, it's harder to take. Having said that, this is a dark comedy about puppets so that sort of content is to be expected.
This comedy is probably not going to be one I watch again, but I came out feeling happy enough and didn't think it was a huge waste of time, so it can't all be bad. I appreciated the idea behind it, but I don't think it was pulled off as well as it could've been. It wouldn't be the first thing I recommend watching at the cinema right now.
American Horror Story: The End (2018)
A bold opening episode. Joan Collins wipes everyone out.
American Horror Story had quite a lot to live up to once it was penned as the Coven & Murder House Crossover, and the opening episode holds a lot of hope for the rest of the season.
The season almost immediately builds a tension and hits with the action, so it never really feels like we're waiting for something substantial to happen. Within the first episode, there are moments where the episode slows, but it does show some disturbing moments and nice twists that really bring the interest to a peak. The performances are particularly strong as the series manages to build humour quite impressively despite the haunting and mysterious setting that is Outpost 3. Leslie Grossman, Evan Peters and Joan Collins are immediate favourites as all three break the tension with humorous comments, melodramatic outbursts or just pure greatness. Collins in particular is most significant; every moment she spends on screen or offers dialogue, her character is the instant centre of attention in the mind of the viewer. She's rich, funny and downright crazy and that's why she's such a brilliant addition.
The episode seems to fly by as it never really slows down significantly so it ends quite abruptly, but - in AHS fashion - it leaves many questions unanswered, so the intrigue can carry you to episode two. Unfortunately, the characters portrayed by Ashley Santos (Emily) and Kyle Allen (Timothy) are not especially entertaining and do take up a considerable amount of time. They do seem like they're thrown in there just for the audience to learn about Outpost Three, so maybe some development is yet to come, but at the moment they are rather forgettable. Other than that, the episode is a great opener that seems very true to the American Horror Story style that many feel has been missing in later seasons, so there is much hope for Apocalypse.
London Has Fallen (2016)
It was okay, I suppose.
I think a one star is a little biased as it wasn't a terrible film, but it wasn't great either. The main cast, despite them being the heroes, actually had an element to them that made me want them to die in this.
Normally it doesn't bother me with how people are treated and races or anything within that spectrum like race or sex, but it strikes me that every president/Prime Minister is killed except America's, it is quite an evil aspect. And it makes England look incredibly dumb as our entire Police Force was infiltrated. I just don't understand why that was.
However, the action in this was quite a spectacle. I very much enjoyed scenes as the action begun where buildings were blown up, however, it does leave me in fear of what so called terrorists are capable of. This film can tell them what they need to do.
Also, I tried to avoid being biased, but I can't. When these massive explosions are happening in the heart of London, you'd expect everyone to be racing away, hiding, but no. When Gerard Butler is being shot at, it just shows normal people walking the streets, as if not phased by the massive terror attack. It's rather peculiar!
Also, they killed the only character I liked. Do films enjoy doing that to characters that seem to have a heart and some development?
Overall, it was a nice action film to watch once and never again. It had some good wide shots of London and showed how the world can win. There are a lot of problems with this film though that could have been eradicated if more time was taken.
Ghostbusters (2016)
The hate angers me. This is actually a superb piece of entertainment.
To begin with, this film has been slandered from the day it was announced because 40 year old men behind their keyboards couldn't handle the fact they've brought Ghostbusters back without the original cast. One, Bill Murray refused to make a third movie. So this was a second resort, and by God, it worked.
Leslie Jones plays the best character by far in this movie, she may not be a scientist, but that's what gives her the best part in the movie. The other character that I strangely enjoyed was Chris Hemsworth, his character was actually quite strong even with such a stereotypical range of jokes.
The story line is strong, it's never got a dull moment with interesting plot points and a nice range of jokes. Normally, comedies don't fill me with tension with these sort of pictures, but this did towards the end, where the movie hit its strong point. The story is traditional with a modern take on a classic (probably why people are annoyed without seeing it, and need to grow up a little).
I think the relationship between the characters is very nice, it isn't too much and it isn't too little, which makes it very enjoyable. McCarthy and Wiig have a love hate relationship that's funny, but yet creates some heartfelt moments that make you smile. It is fun!
Every movie has its flaws, in this one, there are a few jokes that aren't needed and there are some rather cheesy moments that seem a little off. But I enjoyed it, it started off nicely with few jokes to ease us in and then brings it all out of the bag. Sometimes it's a little over the top, but that's what makes it interesting.
Also, this is coming from a man. Yes, a man who has enjoyed this movie.
The movie does have its references to the original. But this is more of a spin off, and a spin off tends to be less successful and aimed at different audiences, in which this is. All these people complaining it's sexist to men and racist, need to grow up, move along and go cry in a corner where they can't be heard when they haven't seen it. It's reviews are good on Rotten Tomatoes because those reviewers went in with an open mind.
Thank you for reading this and enjoy the film. It may not be perfect, but it's pretty great to watch. If you do go see it, go in with an open mind, have some respect and enjoy yourself.
Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (2016)
Don't judge it too soon, it's far too great for that.
At first, the show may seem fairly weak with some dire performances from the main cast to begin the show. The first episode differs incredibly from the books and this continues throughout the show. However, this works for it with the invention of new characters are new stories that are cleverly written.
Sometimes, the script can be quite weak with some ridiculous lines. However, the cast seem to create a perfect story every time. Shadowhunters is an exciting show, with an exciting storyline.
In my opinion, it is way better than the Movie. The movie gave a better representation of the books, but failed in captivating the audience. The show definitely does not fail there and the story is opened up almost immediately for a thrill that should be excitedly endured!
Teachers (2016)
This show is pretty awesome
For some reason, it appears to get a lot of abuse which outline poor writing and casting. However, I'd have to disagree. The series follows these unconventional teachers, one of which should be relatable and it's enjoyable to watch.
I don't think there's any problems with the writing as such, just the pace sometimes suffers. Each episode tries to fit too much into one episode so sometimes it does falter. With this said, it is still rather amusing and there are several laugh out loud moments in each episode.
The cast are well suited to their characters and are pleasant to see in action. I really enjoy this programme and it doesn't deserve the negative comments it gets.
Of course, it has its flaws and they are clear, but it is still enjoyable compared to quite a few modern comedies.
For a show that is focused on teachers of young children, there are some raunchy jokes and rather amusing characters with adult themes. I like it and it's worth a try.
Doctor Who: Sleep No More (2015)
A Good Addition to Series 9.
I ticked the spoilers box, but i will try to keep the review as spoiler free as possible.
Doctor Who has yet to fail when giving a sense of satisfaction with its episodes in Series 9. However, this episode is probably one of the weakest of the Series if they were to be ordered best to worst. First, let's begin with the positives.
The episode, offers a found footage element, if you didn't know already and it does pay off. I am very skeptical of this sort of structure to anything, but without it, this episode would have failed miserably. The footage creates that tension and it makes you feel involved, as if you are with The Doctor and Clara in a base under siege. It is enjoyable to watch.
Let us go to the acting side. Capaldi and Coleman are the standout cast as always, but Reece Shearsmith offers a fairly chilling, but timid performance that I adore. The other characters are strong, but are given little material to show their true potential, so you kind off forget some of them are there.
Now, the biggest problem with this episode is the storyline, i did enjoy it, but it seemed to suffer from continuity errors from the writer. There are rushed scenes and then long scenes, which gives little time to the resolution, which makes the episode difficult to understand. Someone explained it to me, so I now understand what happened.
I have been a little biased in this review, but I really did enjoy the episode, especially on my second watch when i understood. It does offer a unique and modern touch that Doctor Who has never done, so it is worth your time just for that. The episode is also very dark and adds to the creativity of darkness and the Gothic Conventions in Series 9. I would recommend this episode, but not straight away. Watch Blink and some two part episodes and some Series 4 episodes and Series 8 first.
Doctor Who: The Zygon Invasion (2015)
A Great episode with underlying Political Themes that Deliver!
Doctor Who likes to reach out to all different branches of the modern world; politics and world affairs is the newest with this stunning episode.
For the first time this series, Doctor Who has had a proper monster that doesn't hide behind the cameras or have that little bit of good inside or is under used. The Zygons are out in force playing tricks on innocent beings which has got to be the perfect tactic. Could you shoot a loved one even if they are a big orange monster underneath. The Zygons have yet to fail for me and the episodes they've appeared in have delivered, even in Tom Baker's Era. I think these creatures, despite their humorous appearance, are fast becoming one of Doctor Who's scariest and deadliest monster.
Another strong point is the acting, especially from Jenna Coleman. I never once suspected she could hide such a secret as Clara. Her quick change in dynamic and attitude is perfect and utterly brilliant. She plays the perfect villain and any fan would be excited by her sudden change thanks to the Zygons. Another valiant effort is from Capaldi himself, he plays a stunning Doctor who is energetic, fun and just beautiful in the part. His accent does get a little strong every so often when he turns his voice into a whisper which can be quite agitating, but his brilliant acting skills make that barely noticeable. Jac, played by Jaye Griffiths is great, she may be quite an under developed character, but i love her and she offers a collected and calm approach to the show. She's like a child in little school, she doesn't argue or moan or complain. It was upsetting to see her go.
Also, the political themes and the mentions of ISIS and segregation across the world is portrayed well, and is quite subtle which makes it easier to watch. Harness is a king at his craft and handled a sensitive topic incredibly well.
However, every episode has a few faults. One being the guitar here. Peter is lovely at playing it, but it now appears too often so the novelty has worn away, just put the thing away. As a fan, i don't need to see it every episode. Also, a lot of questions are unanswered, but with The Zygon Inversion to come, let's hope Harness can answer them all; including 'What is the Osgood Box?'
This is a stunning episode which adds to the true potential of Series 9, this shapes it up to be one of the best of New Who.
Doctor Who: The Girl Who Died (2015)
What a strong episode of Doctor Who!
There are some very pessimistic people out there that cannot give a proper review of an episode, only talk about it negatively which isn't a review at all really. In my opinion and many others I imagine, this episode was fantastic!
Let us start with Maisie Wiliams, her performance was great. There were some dodgy lines for her, but her overall performance was adorable and utterly amazing. What a stunning actress. The final scene with her will stick In my memory for a very long time as it wasn't just good, it was brilliant and showed time and space so well.
Peter Capaldi as always, is great. His performance her is great, sometimes his accent gets a little strong and his words can get swallowed up, but he always performs to his best ability and that is clear.
Clara has more of a character this episode too, she finally gets to speak her mind and save herself well. It worked and Jenna's performance was adorable, funny and yet, serious. Her character did degenerate slightly, but has improved since the start of series 9.
As an episode, this one has true potential of a classic hit. It has raw emotion, humour and skill. Well done to Jamie Mathieson and Steven Moffat. The Viking imperfections or historical inaccuracies didn't bother me at all. This was a great episode and I hope you agree. You may see a flashback none of us were expecting in episode 5. I cried, a lot.
Doctor Who: The Magician's Apprentice (2015)
What a stunning opener to the series!
*SPOILERS BEWARE* The Magician's Apprentice is so satisfying in many ways. I enjoyed this episode so much and i am truly terrified by some of the things that happened here.
To begin with, the CGI in this episode is absolutely fantastic. Special effects have drastically improved since 2005. Everything in this episode looked so realistic, i was truly shocked. Colony Sarff and his snake was just fantastic, the snake form looked so realistic. I couldn't believe my eyes.
The Doctor in this episode is phenomenal, Capaldi has really shown how good he is in this role and is probably my favorite Doctor of all time. That guitar scene was awesome, especially when he played Pretty Woman for Clara, that made me smile so much. The Doctor's character made me so happy in this opener. Peter plays him incredibly well and just wow.
The Daleks return was a shocker. Normally, i am not that scared of the Daleks because they rarely kill someone that i actually care about until now. Those two exterminations at the end ripped me apart. I'm sure it'll all be sorted out but i was most definitely devastated.
In conclusion, The Magician's Apprentice is fabulous, action-packed, funny and tense. Moffat has shown his true potential here. I was pretty amazed. Roll on The Witch's Familiar.
Doctor Who: Death in Heaven (2014)
Strong, emotional and entertaining.
The final episode of Series 8 is a good one. It is a fairly criticized episode, but I feel that it was good and is definitely worth a watch. The episode is quite mixed up, there's a lot of different things happening throughout.
To begin with, the episode offers an insight to the female version of the master who is perfect on all terms. Missy (Michelle Gomez) offers true heartache and potential to become a profound member of the Who cast. Her aim in this episode though is somewhat skewed, as she suddenly wants something totally different which may seem quite strange. Another good point to the episode is the raw talent and emotion from the main cast. Clara has a beautiful storyline throughout and the ending with her was truly fantastic, brilliantly portrayed by Jenna. There are also some very shocking scenes, which leave you gasping for air as it is truly breathtaking.
Moving on, I think this finale has a lot going on in it that could of been spread into the penultimate episode. I must say, Death in Heaven definitely does offer a great sense of satisfaction and has a pleasing storyline despite the jumbled plot.
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
Funny, entertaining and utterly stunning.
The film has new characters which are quite funny and some old ones have being booted out. The movie definitely gives Fat Amy a bigger part than the first and she is fantastic as I expected, she completes the movie. Moving on, there are some stellar cast such as.... Snoop Dogg, awesome! There's also a scene in which I cannot decide if it actually happened, if so. Wow.
The film does have some plot holes that I noticed, I could be wrong but it didn't bother me. Also, Aubrey is barely in it which is upsetting, but I recovered. That's about it for the bad points.
The good points, well where do I start! Fat Amy is perfect throughout and Becca is beautiful too, her character is fantastic and played very well by Kendrick. This movie is very funny, I could say that it is funnier than the first. I do believe that I may prefer Pitch Perfect 2 over 1 now I think about it, but both are phenomenal! I hope you watch it as it deserves a lot of attention! It also has some pretty emotional scenes! Have fun! There is too many good points to mention them all. You may see it for yourself?!
Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Night (2014)
Whimsical Approach that wasn't great!
Unfortunately, this episode didn't live up to my expectations and was quite dull for the majority of the episode. The characters in the story were great apart from Bradley who slowly began to wind me up. The amount of humor and real, school life problems mixed well with this episode giving it a more engaging approach for students. The storyline and plot was fantastic and imaginative with super realizations of London invaded by trees.
The episode started of very well with the Doctor and Maebh. As the episode went on, the worse the episode got with some dragged out scenes but some jumpy moments and the animals in the forest made up for a lot of these super long scenes. One scene was exceptionally heartfelt, I did think Clara was going to die but the episode resolved this problem and even if the episode wasn't as enjoyable as I would have hoped for, it still was watchable and engaging.
Doctor Who: Mummy on the Orient Express (2014)
Such a beautiful story
This episode is by far one of my favorites of the series. I really enjoyed it. To start, I really wasn't expecting to see Clara in this episode but I'm glad I did. Clara didn't seem as involved which gave the episode a more relaxed output.
Maisie was a great character that developed nicely with the story. Acted very well and with some rather humorous and clever lines like Perkins. However, I didn't really like Perkins, his character seemed too involved and kind of irritating by the Doctor's side.
This is probably the first or second episode where the 12th Doctor takes control and shows his true emotions towards each other. Deep down he isn't heartless, he's just hard on the outside and sometimes misunderstood.
Finally, the Mummy soldier is just a masterpiece. It's frightening yet beautiful to watch and I would be happy to have watched it all night. I was hoping to see more of Foxes and less camera hogging extras.
Doctor Who: Kill the Moon (2014)
A Stuuning Spectacle i could watch a million times!
Even though this episode has received a mixed reception, i adored it. I was looking forward to this episode from the start and i'd really hyped it up to the Max and i loved it. The Darker Doctor doesn't seem as liked by fans and may show why the ratings are dropping but i don't see the problem with him.
Kill the Moon tells us that the moon is in fact an egg which seemed a little odd but may become quite a plausible explanation if you have an imaginative mind. The CGI and character development in this episode was great and the Spider/Bacteria seemed amazingly strange, in the end i kind of felt sorry for the spiders!? The Creature laying another moon bigger than it seemed strange but i did love this episode to the max. It gave a mix of emotions and created a stunning environment for me. It was a chilling episode but with a warm embrace.
Doctor Who: The Caretaker (2014)
Interesting, Hilarious!
A very imaginative and intriguing episode. A great monster even if it is barely seen. A superb cast and great script. A lovely write and good twists with a great amount of CGI for an Earth based episode. The Doctor is amazing once again and this episode resolves around Clara heavily. Some long scenes which get a little boring but are made up by the superb script and cast. This love story is getting too much though and seems to be the main story line for most episodes. Clara's character seems to be the most of Series 8 and we have really begun to understand her than more than just the impossible girl. Overall, this episode is jam packed full of hilarious phrases. Interesting characters and great CGI. Loved it.
Doctor Who: Time Heist (2014)
A Decent and Original Idea!
I was very excited for this episode originally and I think it paid off. The episode has mild humour, superb linking to previous episodes and a fantastic cast. The Bank itself was beautiful and the story lines to each character were strong and touching. This episode is very energetic with brief slowed down and effective scenes.
Keeley Hawes places the villain very well and is a very interesting character, you don't know if you should hate her or feel sorry for her. Psi and Saibra play very good parts in the story and are not wasted at all;=. The episode wasn't as thrilling as last week and wasn't as great as a Bank Heist may have been but it was still enjoyable. The ending was also beautiful and the plot to the story was resolved in a very shocking but beautiful way, the Doctor would do anything to save a race.