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DR Who. Last of the timelords (30/06/07) [ major spoilers ]
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<blockquote data-quote="horacethegrey" data-source="post: 3619488" data-attributes="member: 40123"><p>Just watched this, and I have to say, I was entertained. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>But, like many here, I can't help but be a bit dissapointed. :\ </p><p></p><p>Russell T. Davies is a good writer of human drama. He knows how to get the best out of his characters in terms of emotion and how we relate to them.</p><p></p><p>But lord, the man has shown a incredible weakness for creating a believable plot. He's also guilty of taking things a bit over the top, with the Master epsecially. I may have enjoyed John Simm's performance last episode, but here the campyness is a might overwhelming. Have to admit though, I liked the last scene with him and the Doctor. Choosing oblivion over the Doctor's mercy? Classic. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /> Though I think the Doctor will be mighty pissed off next time they meet, after how distraught he was from his "death".</p><p></p><p>And a deus ex machina again? Argh. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f621.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" data-smilie="4"data-shortname=":mad:" /> One was bad enough. Though in the end I accepted Rose's <strong>divinity </strong> if you will. But the Doctor tapping into the telepathic field and suddenly becoming Jedi like? <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f615.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" data-smilie="5"data-shortname=":confused:" /> I agree it was set up well, but such an incredible display of power is just too much now. I sincerely that in the future they stay away from this. And while I wasn't bothered by the paradox machine per se, it's use as a reset button for the whole thing is much too convenient. *sighs* Davies' ideas are bordering on irritating rather than inspired.</p><p></p><p>In fact, in the next season I hope Davies doesn't write the season ender altogether. His formula for <em>Doctor Who</em> is becoming a mite stale frankly. I do appreciate what the man has done for the show, but I think his departure will help it in the long run. Have Stephen Moffat handle it from now on I say. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>But enough ranting, on to the good things about this episode. Freema Agyeman is <strong>great</strong>. Honestly, I've enjoyed Martha as a companion much more than Rose. She's far more gutsy and resourceful, and in some ways the Doctor's equal. Here she truly gets to shine, and I'll agree her "farewell" was handled beatifully. I can't wait to see what she does in the next season. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Oh, and Jack's revelation was an eye opener. I honestly didn't see that coming. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f615.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" data-smilie="5"data-shortname=":confused:" /> Loved it though. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>And the requisite "WHAT?" ending from the Doctor. Great. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="horacethegrey, post: 3619488, member: 40123"] Just watched this, and I have to say, I was entertained. :) But, like many here, I can't help but be a bit dissapointed. :\ Russell T. Davies is a good writer of human drama. He knows how to get the best out of his characters in terms of emotion and how we relate to them. But lord, the man has shown a incredible weakness for creating a believable plot. He's also guilty of taking things a bit over the top, with the Master epsecially. I may have enjoyed John Simm's performance last episode, but here the campyness is a might overwhelming. Have to admit though, I liked the last scene with him and the Doctor. Choosing oblivion over the Doctor's mercy? Classic. :D Though I think the Doctor will be mighty pissed off next time they meet, after how distraught he was from his "death". And a deus ex machina again? Argh. :mad: One was bad enough. Though in the end I accepted Rose's [B]divinity [/B] if you will. But the Doctor tapping into the telepathic field and suddenly becoming Jedi like? :confused: I agree it was set up well, but such an incredible display of power is just too much now. I sincerely that in the future they stay away from this. And while I wasn't bothered by the paradox machine per se, it's use as a reset button for the whole thing is much too convenient. *sighs* Davies' ideas are bordering on irritating rather than inspired. In fact, in the next season I hope Davies doesn't write the season ender altogether. His formula for [I]Doctor Who[/I] is becoming a mite stale frankly. I do appreciate what the man has done for the show, but I think his departure will help it in the long run. Have Stephen Moffat handle it from now on I say. :) But enough ranting, on to the good things about this episode. Freema Agyeman is [B]great[/B]. Honestly, I've enjoyed Martha as a companion much more than Rose. She's far more gutsy and resourceful, and in some ways the Doctor's equal. Here she truly gets to shine, and I'll agree her "farewell" was handled beatifully. I can't wait to see what she does in the next season. :D Oh, and Jack's revelation was an eye opener. I honestly didn't see that coming. :confused: Loved it though. :) And the requisite "WHAT?" ending from the Doctor. Great. :p [/QUOTE]
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