Doctor Who: Army of Ghosts and Doomsday
I guess it's time I gave my thoughts on the finale Thank you for the hugs to my reaction!
I loved these episodes almost as much as I hated the ending. But even saying that, I liked the ending... Hmm, I just think the ending could have been improved with 10 seconds and three little words.
Firstly, Daleks vs Cybermen! What can I say? I loved the repartee between them and the Daleks insisting that they were 4 but the Cybermen were better at dying. Daleks could kick the Cybermen's arses any day.
Loved the Doctor's reaction to getting clapped by the soldiers and Yvonne. All sort of preening and thinking 'yeah, im good!'
I was very amused by Rose interrupting the Doctor's banter to let him know that her mum was on board and all that followed from this. "If you're writing my history, don't say I travelled with her mum!" and pretending Jackie was Rose.
Loved the 'reunion' between Pete and Jackie. I thought the emotion in it was very well acted, Camille (i forget her surname) was really good.
"There's was never anyone else." *cue the Doctor and Mickey raising an eyebrow*
"That doesn't matter to me. ... How rich?"
It was nice to see Mickey, but I'd been hoping that Jack would appear at every turn, so I think I spoiled it a bit for myself. Still, it was nice to see he appears to have a better relationship with the Doctor now, I liked that.
Old school Black Dalek! *does dance of Geekdom*
Interesting to see Yvonne keeping her feelings enough to gun down Cybermen. I'm thinking the only way this could happen is if she felt strongly enough about it as she died.
Now. The last 10, 15 minutes. I was sobbing from when the Doctor yells 'ROOOOOOOOOSE! NOOOOOOOOOOO!' until about 15, 20 minutes after it had finished. Acting was very good by all concerned, I don't care what anyone else may think!
I think, the first time Rose crosses over, the Doctor beforehand is trying to avoid the issue, not thinking about it because he's busy doing things. *insert lots of musing on what he's thinking here* It was nice to see that even though he was angry at her for returning (he wants her to be safe?), he's still bereft once she is actually gone.
Bad Wolf Bay! Knew it had to come back in somehow... Though wish it wasn't in that context. I loved this whole exchange between them (all the while crying), I'm glad they got to say Goodbye even if they couldn't say the words. (Was amused that the Doctor is very quick to say 'Good for you.' about the shop but seems genuinely pleased about Torchwood).
Thought the choke in the Doctor's voice as he says 'Quite right too' was a lovely touch, as were his tears. It's nice to have some confirmation, to see him so upset that he is showing that emotion. It's not something we've experienced before with this incarnation. I really wish he'd had more time to say, it makes it all the more heartbreaking that he didn't get the chance. And yet, I'm happy that they finally confirmed it.
And I know they need to set up the Christmas Special, but please let them give him some time to grieve? I don't want him suddenly swanning off and being ok because it defeats the point of this ending, I feel. Ok, so the Doctor may be good at putting on the mask, but this time, I think it's not going to be so easy.
For acting and plot and emotion and making me cry and humour, gotta give this one 9 out of 10. If I ever met RTD though, not sure whether I'd want to hug him or hit him.
I think I need a Rose/Ten icon.
Anna
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I loved these episodes almost as much as I hated the ending. But even saying that, I liked the ending... Hmm, I just think the ending could have been improved with 10 seconds and three little words.
Firstly, Daleks vs Cybermen! What can I say? I loved the repartee between them and the Daleks insisting that they were 4 but the Cybermen were better at dying. Daleks could kick the Cybermen's arses any day.
Loved the Doctor's reaction to getting clapped by the soldiers and Yvonne. All sort of preening and thinking 'yeah, im good!'
I was very amused by Rose interrupting the Doctor's banter to let him know that her mum was on board and all that followed from this. "If you're writing my history, don't say I travelled with her mum!" and pretending Jackie was Rose.
Loved the 'reunion' between Pete and Jackie. I thought the emotion in it was very well acted, Camille (i forget her surname) was really good.
"There's was never anyone else." *cue the Doctor and Mickey raising an eyebrow*
"That doesn't matter to me. ... How rich?"
It was nice to see Mickey, but I'd been hoping that Jack would appear at every turn, so I think I spoiled it a bit for myself. Still, it was nice to see he appears to have a better relationship with the Doctor now, I liked that.
Old school Black Dalek! *does dance of Geekdom*
Interesting to see Yvonne keeping her feelings enough to gun down Cybermen. I'm thinking the only way this could happen is if she felt strongly enough about it as she died.
Now. The last 10, 15 minutes. I was sobbing from when the Doctor yells 'ROOOOOOOOOSE! NOOOOOOOOOOO!' until about 15, 20 minutes after it had finished. Acting was very good by all concerned, I don't care what anyone else may think!
I think, the first time Rose crosses over, the Doctor beforehand is trying to avoid the issue, not thinking about it because he's busy doing things. *insert lots of musing on what he's thinking here* It was nice to see that even though he was angry at her for returning (he wants her to be safe?), he's still bereft once she is actually gone.
Bad Wolf Bay! Knew it had to come back in somehow... Though wish it wasn't in that context. I loved this whole exchange between them (all the while crying), I'm glad they got to say Goodbye even if they couldn't say the words. (Was amused that the Doctor is very quick to say 'Good for you.' about the shop but seems genuinely pleased about Torchwood).
Thought the choke in the Doctor's voice as he says 'Quite right too' was a lovely touch, as were his tears. It's nice to have some confirmation, to see him so upset that he is showing that emotion. It's not something we've experienced before with this incarnation. I really wish he'd had more time to say, it makes it all the more heartbreaking that he didn't get the chance. And yet, I'm happy that they finally confirmed it.
And I know they need to set up the Christmas Special, but please let them give him some time to grieve? I don't want him suddenly swanning off and being ok because it defeats the point of this ending, I feel. Ok, so the Doctor may be good at putting on the mask, but this time, I think it's not going to be so easy.
For acting and plot and emotion and making me cry and humour, gotta give this one 9 out of 10. If I ever met RTD though, not sure whether I'd want to hug him or hit him.
I think I need a Rose/Ten icon.
Anna
xxxx