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Thoughts on Dalek
It's a bit rambly, and I had been drinking when we were watching it so rambings within may be somewhat confused to sober viewers...
What a very, very good episode. Even non-Sci-fi liking friend sat and watched it with us while we waited for our taxi last night.
It must've fallen through time, the only survivor.
Another bit of drip-feeding to the audience regarding the Time Wars. No wonder Nine's developed that 1000-yard intense stare. The Docotrs bit about a 'hundred thousand ships burning' reminded me of bit at the end of Blade Runner. It was the feeling of someone who has seen too much, and is weary. it had shivers running up and down my spine. It was great.
I like mean and broody Doctor. I liked bad-guy torturing Doctor too. it's not something you see very often in Doctr Who. A lot of people think he's this benevolent chap with a magic blue box. But no, he's angry too. Then again I tink you'd shove any benevolent feelings aside when facing the last of the race that destroyed your people.
Exterminate!
Okay, I see now why Daleks are scary. When it was chasing after Rose and it wasn't ranting or raving, just trundling along totally focused on catching Rose. Totally, single-minded, very chilling. As was the bit where it used the facility against the guards, setting off the sprinklers then electrifying the water. (Wouldn't they have been all-right though? They were all wearing rubber soled boots).
This should have been a two-parter with the break being where Rose was trapped withthe Dalek. ("EX-TERM-IN-ATE!" *bang* *cue credits* *Noooooooooooooooooooo*)
Didn't like the floating. Hated the "EL-E-VATE!" bit. This isn't Catchphrase, there's no need to say what you see. Stupid, evil robot alien.
That Billie's got a good pair of lungs on her. Very good little screamer. Thee was a bit of chin rubbing and mutters of "Nice" during that bit. (*rolls eyes* men).
Adam: Are you and the Doctor ...?
Rose: No. We're just friends.
Adam: Good.
Rose: Why is that good?
Adam: (Smiles) It just is.
The twisted little 'shipper deep inside gave a cheer where the Dalek was taunting Nine about losing 'the woman you love' and Nine looking all mean and broody. It couldn't help itself. Although all the comments each week about their relationship feel very cynical. It's like RTD wants us to write badfic or something.
On the 'shippy subject, I don't particularly like Adam. I put it mainly down to his delivery of "and they can't go up stairs" line. It made me cringe it was so school-play sounding. I did like the Doctor's reaction to him though, and his delicate sounding out of whether or not Rose fancied him.
Maybe the Doctor can 'lose' him down a wing of the TARDIS? His Lordship reckons he's only there to act as a 'red-shirt' next week.
"I already killed her once."
Hang on? Have I missed something there? Or did I just not hear it right.
I am alone in the Universe?
I didn't realise that the Daleks were quite so Borg-y (what with sharing a hive mind and all). I actually felt a bit sorry for it when it as whineing that it had no orders. Mainly because it reminded me of a half-remmbered sci-fi short story where the hero was in the same position.
I even felt a little tear in my eye when it offed itself. Poor Dalek. Not the reaction Nine wants us to have obviously.
But is this the end of the Daleks? If it is, it's been finished off nicely. The self-extermination scene was very nicely CGI-ed and if Terry Nation's estate doesn't let them use the Daleks anymore there' been a satisfactory tie-off of their story thread.
Although I'm left wondering if the Doctor won't just go back in time to the Dalek/Time Lord war and try and put right what once went wrong. Y'know, actually stand up and make a decision. Or are there rules stating that he's not allowed to do that?
--
Next Week on Doctor Who:
When Fandoms collide. And our first chance to see Simon Pegg playing ev0l. Very excited. Should be good. Fingers crossed for some testosterone-filled exchanges between Pegg & Eccleston.
--
Lastly,
Who would win in a fight? A Dalek or one of the house robots from Robot Wars?
What a very, very good episode. Even non-Sci-fi liking friend sat and watched it with us while we waited for our taxi last night.
It must've fallen through time, the only survivor.
Another bit of drip-feeding to the audience regarding the Time Wars. No wonder Nine's developed that 1000-yard intense stare. The Docotrs bit about a 'hundred thousand ships burning' reminded me of bit at the end of Blade Runner. It was the feeling of someone who has seen too much, and is weary. it had shivers running up and down my spine. It was great.
I like mean and broody Doctor. I liked bad-guy torturing Doctor too. it's not something you see very often in Doctr Who. A lot of people think he's this benevolent chap with a magic blue box. But no, he's angry too. Then again I tink you'd shove any benevolent feelings aside when facing the last of the race that destroyed your people.
Exterminate!
Okay, I see now why Daleks are scary. When it was chasing after Rose and it wasn't ranting or raving, just trundling along totally focused on catching Rose. Totally, single-minded, very chilling. As was the bit where it used the facility against the guards, setting off the sprinklers then electrifying the water. (Wouldn't they have been all-right though? They were all wearing rubber soled boots).
This should have been a two-parter with the break being where Rose was trapped withthe Dalek. ("EX-TERM-IN-ATE!" *bang* *cue credits* *Noooooooooooooooooooo*)
Didn't like the floating. Hated the "EL-E-VATE!" bit. This isn't Catchphrase, there's no need to say what you see. Stupid, evil robot alien.
That Billie's got a good pair of lungs on her. Very good little screamer. Thee was a bit of chin rubbing and mutters of "Nice" during that bit. (*rolls eyes* men).
Adam: Are you and the Doctor ...?
Rose: No. We're just friends.
Adam: Good.
Rose: Why is that good?
Adam: (Smiles) It just is.
The twisted little 'shipper deep inside gave a cheer where the Dalek was taunting Nine about losing 'the woman you love' and Nine looking all mean and broody. It couldn't help itself. Although all the comments each week about their relationship feel very cynical. It's like RTD wants us to write badfic or something.
On the 'shippy subject, I don't particularly like Adam. I put it mainly down to his delivery of "and they can't go up stairs" line. It made me cringe it was so school-play sounding. I did like the Doctor's reaction to him though, and his delicate sounding out of whether or not Rose fancied him.
Maybe the Doctor can 'lose' him down a wing of the TARDIS? His Lordship reckons he's only there to act as a 'red-shirt' next week.
"I already killed her once."
Hang on? Have I missed something there? Or did I just not hear it right.
I am alone in the Universe?
I didn't realise that the Daleks were quite so Borg-y (what with sharing a hive mind and all). I actually felt a bit sorry for it when it as whineing that it had no orders. Mainly because it reminded me of a half-remmbered sci-fi short story where the hero was in the same position.
I even felt a little tear in my eye when it offed itself. Poor Dalek. Not the reaction Nine wants us to have obviously.
But is this the end of the Daleks? If it is, it's been finished off nicely. The self-extermination scene was very nicely CGI-ed and if Terry Nation's estate doesn't let them use the Daleks anymore there' been a satisfactory tie-off of their story thread.
Although I'm left wondering if the Doctor won't just go back in time to the Dalek/Time Lord war and try and put right what once went wrong. Y'know, actually stand up and make a decision. Or are there rules stating that he's not allowed to do that?
--
Next Week on Doctor Who:
When Fandoms collide. And our first chance to see Simon Pegg playing ev0l. Very excited. Should be good. Fingers crossed for some testosterone-filled exchanges between Pegg & Eccleston.
--
Lastly,
Who would win in a fight? A Dalek or one of the house robots from Robot Wars?
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