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« on: December 26, 2010, 10:46:49 pm » |
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Any good?
Got the dvd for Xmas & I've never seen it before - can't even remember reading about it in the classic series ep guide on the bbc site!
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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2010, 03:36:31 am » |
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Saw it quite a while ago and seem to remember it being rather good. Have just acquired the dvd myself so will be rewatching it very soon.
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2010, 05:14:14 pm » |
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I'm watching it at the moment, saw parts 1 & 2 already, I thought the beginning was a bit boring but it becomes better as you go on.
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2010, 06:26:03 pm » |
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This one seems to get a few mixed responses but I really like it. Sarah Jane is great throughout and its a good enough little story. It opens season 14 (I think) and does well enough though some of the later stories are better. I think you will probably enjoy it if you like the Four/SJS pairing
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2010, 10:12:49 pm » |
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I think this is a fine story - slightly shaky history, but otherwise fine. Incidentally, it's the only classic story where the language issue comes up - the Doctor simply says it's an ability he has that he shares with his companions.
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2010, 02:34:22 pm » |
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Well worth a watch I think. Not one of the best of the TB era but its a good story and its easy to follow
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2011, 08:10:02 pm » |
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Nice to see it's getting good responses, I need to make time for it soon - A vote from Double P seals it for me!  - I'm a little "who'd out" just now thanks to The Christmas Carol & Doctor Who Day today on Watch! |
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2011, 08:45:57 pm » |
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2011, 11:07:10 pm » |
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Ah you can't say that. Now if you think it's rubbish you'll blame me Would I do such a thing? |
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2011, 11:27:45 pm » |
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I loved the Masque of Mandragora - it has, after all, one of the best Tom Baker throwaway gags in the history of all the Whoniverse...
'You're talking absolute Bosch, Hieronymus'
It was like the whole script was building up to that glorious joke!
Aside from that the story rattles along at a good pace, there is a clear plot and it benefits from great acting, an unusual location and a cameo by Peter 'Zen' Tuddenham. I think its a little gem that often gets overlooked.
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2011, 06:16:32 pm » |
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Great little story. Visually one of the best I've seen from that era, with a perfect location (somehow Portmeirion manages to look more Italian than Italy ever could) and really well-made sets and costumes. A superb supporting cast with no weak links and some brilliant performances from John Laurimore and Norman Jones.
I've always really liked the fourth Doctor/Sarah Jane combo. This isn't quite up there with their very best, but it's pretty damn good all the same.
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2011, 01:08:35 am » |
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I'd forgotten that line - sheer brilliance.  |
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2011, 07:27:56 pm » |
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Was this released recently? Ive not seen it but I seem to remember a big writeup about it in DWM and it seemed worth watching
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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2011, 10:50:57 pm » |
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I honestly don't know, I've still to find time to kick back & watch it.
Sounds a good one, from what people are saying here!
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« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2011, 11:09:22 pm » |
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Not very recent - I think it was late 2009 or early 2010.
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« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2012, 01:54:11 am » |
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I barely remember this story- it must've not made a big impression on me. I remember really pretty scenery and then an altar at the end. I also remember enjoying it pretty well. This is one I'll have to go back and watch sometime.
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