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Title: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: ImADot on December 26, 2010, 07:48:57 PM
What did you think?  I give it thumbs up.

I thought it was a good Dr. Who twist of the classic, done-to-death tale.

Sir Michael Gambon played a great "Scrooge" - I didn't even know he was Harry Potter's Prof. Dumbledore.
Katherine Jenkins did a good job in her acting debut - what a beauty with a beautiful mezzo soprano singing voice.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/11/23/article-0-0C32544C000005DC-835_634x428.jpg)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Penguin on December 26, 2010, 08:31:39 PM
Hey, I'll be sure to see it!

-Penguin
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: CAP1 on December 26, 2010, 08:41:40 PM
What did you think?  I give it thumbs up.

I thought it was a good Dr. Who twist of the classic, done-to-death tale.

Sir Michael Gambon played a great "Scrooge" - I didn't even know he was Harry Potter's Prof. Dumbledore.
Katherine Jenkins did a good job in her acting debut - what a beauty with a beautiful mezzo soprano singing voice.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/11/23/article-0-0C32544C000005DC-835_634x428.jpg)

it was excellent. i enjoyed it a LOT.

the doctor is keeping his dark side hidden, although not too well though.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Tyrannis on December 27, 2010, 04:13:44 AM
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/xxREXxx_01/128938958084771716.jpg)
 :D  :noid  :bolt:
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on December 27, 2010, 05:47:08 AM
I thought it was reasonably well done although it's a shame that Rory and Amy were given very little to do until near the end.  The guest stars really were the best part of the production. The flying fish were pretty cool but I didn't quite get their importance in the story. That part seemed kind of tacked on to be honest. 

Of course there were some timey-wimey bits that appeared out of synch with previous stories, such as the Doctor being able to totally re-arrange someone's personal timeline.  If he's been able to do this, why not go back in time and, I don't know, fix it so big bad guys like Davros have the puppies they secretly wanted?  I suppose it falls under the category of  "some things can be changed, others can't" rule, but allowing the younger and older selves to meet definitely flies in the face of previous "rules".

Yes, it's Doctor Who....and rules are made to be broken, but still....

Anyways, it's not the best Who episode, but far from the worst.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: fbWldcat on December 27, 2010, 05:48:35 AM
What did you think?  I give it thumbs up.

I thought it was a good Dr. Who twist of the classic, done-to-death tale.

Sir Michael Gambon played a great "Scrooge" - I didn't even know he was Harry Potter's Prof. Dumbledore.
Katherine Jenkins did a good job in her acting debut - what a beauty with a beautiful mezzo soprano singing voice.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/11/23/article-0-0C32544C000005DC-835_634x428.jpg)

Is that a flying shark in the background?  :confused: We're gonna need a bigger boat  :uhoh

I'll have to check it out sometime, might be something enjoyable.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: CAP1 on December 27, 2010, 07:47:53 AM
Is that a flying shark in the background?  :confused: We're gonna need a bigger boat  :uhoh

I'll have to check it out sometime, might be something enjoyable.

be thankful it didn't have a friggin laser on its head.  :devil
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: TinmanX on December 27, 2010, 12:33:33 PM
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Dear America,
Your trump card lives in France!
Sincerely
Great Britain.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: fbWldcat on December 27, 2010, 01:28:01 PM
be thankful it didn't have a friggin laser on its head.  :devil

I guess the seabass were outdated?  ;)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: CAP1 on December 27, 2010, 01:55:55 PM
I guess the seabass were outdated?  ;)
i dunno.

i do know that it was a very good episode.

 i was also watching the re-runs before that episode.

 has anyone noticed the sort of scary/dark side he seems to have been hiding for quite some time? like a side that if it were to be let out it would be a bad bad thing for everyone?(in the show of course)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: shiv on December 27, 2010, 02:12:52 PM
Little schmaltzy, lol singing to fish.  Fun though.  Looking forward to new season.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: ghostdancer on December 28, 2010, 10:41:03 AM
I think the flying shark was over modeled. Everybody knows a flying shark doesn't have that type of sustained turn rate. ;)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: fbWldcat on December 28, 2010, 11:09:37 AM
When they are mako: subtype zeke, they are.  ;)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: 321BAR on December 28, 2010, 03:57:29 PM
Dr. Who has always been a great series. OLD AND NEW ALIKE it is most likely the best series ever. Cant wait for BBC America's season starting next year!!! :x
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on December 28, 2010, 07:44:22 PM
When they are mako: subtype zeke, they are.  ;)

You need to check your "Jane's Fish Identification" book again. It was obviously a Tiger Shark. P-40 Flying Tiger Shark.  You can tell by looking from the dorsal fin to the tail.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: 68ZooM on December 29, 2010, 02:10:49 AM
 Billie Pipper,  my favorite babe  :aok
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Bruv119 on December 29, 2010, 01:11:58 PM
katherine jenkins big upgrade from horse teeth.

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/23/article-1080096-02D01D2C00000578-453_468x624.jpg)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: ROX on December 29, 2010, 04:02:37 PM
My daughter watches that show.

I can't understand a word they are saying.

I did not know it was the inherent responsibility of the Brits to save the planet from creepy outer space threats.

I guess NORAD just tracks Santa now.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Penguin on December 29, 2010, 08:39:36 PM
My daughter watches that show.

I can't understand a word they are saying.

I did not know it was the inherent responsibility of the Brits to save the planet from creepy outer space threats.

I guess NORAD just tracks Santa now.

True, typically it's some American fighter jock with 'the right stuff' who saves the world- well, if you ask an American.  If you ask a man from Japan, then their country saves the world in movies, and so on.

-Penguin
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on December 29, 2010, 11:18:12 PM
Oddly enough, we Canadians just tend to do something noble and inspiring before dying tragically, usually of some terrible disease.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: fbWldcat on December 29, 2010, 11:54:32 PM
Oddly enough, we Canadians just tend to do something noble and inspiring before dying tragically, usually of some terrible disease.

Is this to say Justin Beiber will give all his money to kids in poorer countries and then be the one and only death from Smallpox in over 30 years?
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on December 29, 2010, 11:57:17 PM
Maybe, or he'll just become the next Celine Dion...It's all a part of our ongoing plan to maintain control over the entertainment industry.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: fbWldcat on December 30, 2010, 12:04:28 AM
So far Jim Carey and Justin Beiber get an F in my book. Jim gets a B++, Justin gets a Q--. Yes, a grade Q--, for.... Do I really need reasoning?
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on December 30, 2010, 12:22:27 AM
They serve their purposes in The Plan.

I was just writing up Justin's evaluation for the Big Shat (Mr. Shatner to you) and it's nice to know that his irritation factor for your age group is effective. As for Mr. Carey, well, his usefulness is almost at an end, which is why he's not being positioned in better films.  We've already got Mr. Cera and Mr. Rogen ready to replace him.  

I'm also Avril Lavigne's handler, by the way. Is her tough-but-cutesy attitude getting to you yet?  Do we need to make her more vapid?

Muzzy, aka "Big M", Ministry for Canadian Singer Qualification for U.S. Entertainment Enterprises (MCSQUEE)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Plawranc on December 30, 2010, 05:12:16 AM
(http://www.indypendent.org/wp-content/photos/canadaresist1.jpg)

Theyre coming for you yankees  :noid
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Tyrannis on December 30, 2010, 02:09:21 PM
(http://www.indypendent.org/wp-content/photos/canadaresist1.jpg)

Theyre coming for you yankees  :noid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s3e40z9lOA
 :noid  :D trumped.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on December 31, 2010, 07:55:13 PM
Trump your trump:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUM47y7uT4
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: TinmanX on January 01, 2011, 10:29:10 AM
I won't let this Doctor Who thread become a Justin Bieber thread. I WON'T! I WON'T! I WON'T!

(http://www.werdyo.com/images/2010/06/26b/gillan/karen_gillan_bikini-0)
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: CAP1 on January 01, 2011, 12:05:33 PM
I won't let this Doctor Who thread become a Justin Bieber thread. I WON'T! I WON'T! I WON'T!

(http://www.werdyo.com/images/2010/06/26b/gillan/karen_gillan_bikini-0)

if anyone's interested, bbc america is running a dr who marathon. right now
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: Muzzy on January 01, 2011, 01:06:09 PM
Sweeeeet!
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: ImADot on January 01, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
if anyone's interested, bbc america is running a dr who marathon. right now

Yeah, it started yesterday.  The Chistmas Carol is airing again tonight to.
Title: Re: Doctor Who Christmas Carol
Post by: ImADot on January 01, 2011, 11:42:19 PM
Was disappointed at the rebroadcast of A Christmas Carol.  They cut it down to 1 hour.  It kind of ruined some of the story flow.