A Doctor Who Quickie

[suki_blue]

I was going to put this in my Hub 4 con report, but decided it warranted a little post of its own. It's nice to know what other Doctor Who fans are thinking and feeling about Matt Smith and the new series so at the Hub Kai asked us all what we thought. He did this by getting us to cheer for David Tennant and then cheer again for Matt Smith. Guess

Comments

[kitty_poker1]

*nods* The combination of a very exciting new Doctor and a Companion who's already won my heart is a good one. Matt is unusual-looking, and very young, but an excellent, experienced actor who seems to have a handle on how to play an iconic character.

Two thumbs up!

[mirasol]

I think the best description I've heard of Matt's appearance is "he looks like a caricature of a handsome man".

[kitty_poker1]

What an interesting description! He has the characteristics of a handsome man, slightly skewed. He'd never have been cast in an all-American version, but imprinted on the role immediately, partly because he's so different. Time will tell as to whether he'll be a great Doctor but it's looking positive, so far.

[mirasol]

If you take each feature individually Matt would be atrociously good-looking: mesmeric eyes, killer cheekbones, gorgeous mouth, strong chin, L'Oreal hair. Just there's something about the way it's all put together on his head that doesn't quite fit the Golden Ratio.

I'm glad that he's getting a positive reaction from you and Suki - I tend to trust your judgement.

[suki_blue]

Two thumbs up!

*copies*

He's just got everything I need. He's handsome, but slightly odd-looking, and he's geeky and does cute clumsy things. I also love the writing so far. They've really tapped into the sorts of things that scare children. I found that 'corner of the eye' thing from the first ep and the smilers both very sinister. It feels just like DW should.