Eleventy

[hafital]

Not much to say, actually. I found both episodes uneven but enjoyable.

~~ I'm loving Eleven. So far in series 5, he's really the one aspect that is working 100% perfectly for me. I pretty much love everything about him, so far, which is good because if it weren't for the fact that Eleven is so awesome, all of these episodes would crumble.

~~ So, I like Amy Pond, but there's something about either the character or the performance that's keeping me slightly at bay, and I'm not sure why that is. She's lovely, and for the most part I like the chemistry between her and the Doctor, and I appreciate it when she shows she's smart and does what companions do best, but I feel like she hasn't yet *clicked*. Like she hasn't quite yet completely stepped 100 percent into the TARDIS. I dunno. I'm not sure I know what I'm saying.

~~ That's not to say I'm not on board with the Doctor and Amy as a team, in however way you want to take that. I think I've determined I'm pretty much an across the board Doctor/Companion fanatic and leave it at that. *g*

~~ I did love the moment between them at the TARDIS when Amy's all so this is kind of serious and all that and you have enemies, as in arch enemies. It did seem like she wasn't taking anything seriously at all and was just there for a lark almost like a really crazy non-conventional bachelorette party, so maybe she'll "click" for me next episode. Although of course we meet up with River Song, so that'll probably throw monkey wrench, even a tiny one, into the mix. Amy Pond and River Song Oh Boy! *g*

~~ "The Beast Below" was creepy with the smiling man/grimacing man thing, but is it just me or was it choppy as all get out. I don't know. It's like someone forgot to photocopy certain pages of the script or something. I liked the queen, and I LOVED the moment when the Doctor decided to sacrifice the space whale to save the humans and he said "I'll have to change my name because I won't be the Doctor anymore." He said it so offhandedly and in such a way that you knew how angry and upset and disgusted he was with himself and everyone else, and he did it without shouting or anything.

~~ You know, for the second time in New Who, the Daleks have needed something from the Doctor (or from one of his companions) in order to "regenerate" or whatever. Seriously, they have as many lives as the Doctor!

~~ In conclusion, yay Eleven!

Comments

[yinkawills.livejournal.com]

Yay Eleven indeed!
I had been one of those grumbling about Matt Smith's casting. I'm happily taking it all back. He's amazing-he can give the impression of being young and old at the same time. I like Amy, but LOVED little Amelia. They must revisit her at some point.
Dalek episode? Hmm. The actor playing Churchill was great. And hearing a Dalek saying "Would you like a cup of teeaaa???" in that robotic voice- priceless.But some of it was bizarre. Spitfires in space? WTF! Talking an android out of forming a black hole....er?
You're right- Moffat's Who has been unevenly written so far. But you've got to love Liz 10: "I'm the bloody Queen, mate. Basically, I rule!" whilst waving two gold guns. :)
Oooh, wonder what Liz 2 thought about that?

[hafital.livejournal.com]

You're right- Moffat's Who has been unevenly written so far. But you've got to love Liz 10: "I'm the bloody Queen, mate. Basically, I rule!" whilst waving two gold guns. :)


Indeed. She was pretty cool. I'm sure Moffat's going to settle in just fine, given some time.

[methos-fan.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to read someone's opinion of the new series so far, because I'm very disappointed. The stories are dull and choppy. You put it perfectly--someone did forget to copy script pages!! I don't think either Matt Smith or Karen (forgot her last name) can act very well. The young Amy was a great actress. I'd like to see her again. The adult Amy isn't convincing. When she was hanging out the door of the Tardis, floating in space, I knew she wasn't seeing anything but green screen, but Billie, Freema, and Donna (blanking on her name) were convincing. I forgot they were't looking at the real thing. I would like it better if Matt Smith tried to develop a different doctor from the way David Tennant played him. David's doctor was quite different from Chris Eccleston's doctor. David played him more manic, for example. It looks to me like Matt is playing the same type as 10.

And the confidentials are boring.

Well, just my subjective opinion. . .maybe it will get better.

[hafital.livejournal.com]

I would like it better if Matt Smith tried to develop a different doctor from the way David Tennant played him. David's doctor was quite different from Chris Eccleston's doctor. David played him more manic, for example. It looks to me like Matt is playing the same type as 10.

There are similarities, but I think Matt's Doctor will have his own identity apart from Tennant. Matt has a harder job because he's physically so much like DT, but he has a different stort of energy than DT, so I have faith. I'm liking him quite a bit and hope he sticks around a while.

[methos-fan.livejournal.com]

Everyone I've talked to likes him. It must be me. :)