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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 9:49:54 GMT -4
The weakest link is Peter Capaldi IMO. I'm not familiar with his other work, so he may be a gifted actor BUT maybe gifted acting isn't what's required to play the character of The Doctor, who has a sense of fun and wimzy that requires one to swallow their pride and camp it up to embarrassing degrees. This is where I think Capaldi falters. There are lines that you just know are meant to be campy and ridiculous, and he states them flatly and seriously. Maybe he's going for sardonic? Whatever he's doing, it's not working for this character and this show. And here I thought I hated Matt Smith. I'd love to have him back! Anything is better than this.
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Post by ladyboy on Oct 16, 2014 22:00:29 GMT -4
I really like Capaldi as an actor, but I am not loving him as the Doctor. Also I am completely distracted by his hair in this episode I'm watching now - it looks frosted grey and is all I can look at. Clearly the plot isn't holding my attention! Clara bugs, and I'm bored...
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Post by Laira on Oct 17, 2014 16:09:58 GMT -4
Still underwhelmed by 12. Getting nostalgic for 11.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2014 12:01:04 GMT -4
I skipped the Orient Express episode but watched the one from last night, which I enjoyed. It's very hit or miss for me this season and depends entirely on the story being told. I can overlook anything for a good old-fashioned cheesy sci fi story.
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Post by butterfly on Oct 21, 2014 0:35:27 GMT -4
I don't mind Capaldi but I keep waiting for Malcolm Tucker to rear his head! I can't stand Clara - when will she go away.
I really liked the Eccleston Dr and David Tennant - phwoar!
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Post by MrsCatHead on Nov 24, 2014 3:54:11 GMT -4
I feel like the writers are not writing for Capaldi. (I haven't seen all the episodes yet, so maybe it changes...)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 10:41:22 GMT -4
I didn't watch the finale yet but I can already give you my answer: No. I'm never entirely aware of what's going on with this show anymore. Ever since Matt Smith's giant head popped out of the tardis I've had a hard time being totally into it. And Peter Capaldi only made things worse. I really miss the seasons with David Tennant and his companions, especially Rose and Rose's family and BF. DT seemed to have better chemistry with his costars and, for whatever reason, I had a much easier time following along with the stories.
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Post by bklynred on Dec 6, 2015 12:50:35 GMT -4
HOD, I haven't watched since Tennant, and it took a while for me to warm up to him after Eccleston (Dr. Who was a foreign concept to me until I recognized CE mid-episode one day). I thought, "Well if he's in it I can keep watching..." Turns out I was watching one of his last appearances! I got into the mythology of the evolving doctor etc. I thought Tennant was okay but now that I've seen his successors, I give him even more credit.
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Post by kateln on Dec 6, 2015 13:40:04 GMT -4
HOD, I haven't watched since Tennant, and it took a while for me to warm up to him after Eccleston (Dr. Who was a foreign concept to me until I recognized CE mid-episode one day). I thought, "Well if he's in it I can keep watching..." Turns out I was watching one of his last appearances! I got into the mythology of the evolving doctor etc. I thought Tennant was okay but now that I've seen his successors, I give him even more credit. Honestly? He's my LEAST favorite of the Doctors. I liked Matt Smith a lot and even like Capaldi! I just wish they had a better writer. Moffat is so busy making the OVERALL arc of the stories...that he loses a lot. Some episodes need to be able to be stand alone. Eccleston is my favorite. |
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Post by sardonictart on Dec 6, 2015 16:30:35 GMT -4
HOD, I haven't watched since Tennant, and it took a while for me to warm up to him after Eccleston (Dr. Who was a foreign concept to me until I recognized CE mid-episode one day). I thought, "Well if he's in it I can keep watching..." Turns out I was watching one of his last appearances! I got into the mythology of the evolving doctor etc. I thought Tennant was okay but now that I've seen his successors, I give him even more credit. Honestly? He's my LEAST favorite of the Doctors. I liked Matt Smith a lot and even like Capaldi! I just wish they had a better writer. Moffat is so busy making the OVERALL arc of the stories...that he loses a lot. Some episodes need to be able to be stand alone. Eccleston is my favorite. I found our difference, kateln! I love number ten! Tennant is definitely my fave though Eccleston is my second favorite. |
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