Sunday, April 4, 2010

New New New Doctor

NERD ALERT!
I just watched the first episode of the new Doctor Who, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by it. (I promise, I won't give away any spoilers!)
Matt Smith wasn't as bad as I expected (though I do still miss David Tennant). He had some nice moments, though I did miss the heartbreaking intensity and powerful gaze that both David Tennant and Christopher Eccleston were masters at: (Matt Smith's lack of eyebrows bothers me).
As for the new companion, she's okay. I found her a little annoying at times (not so much as Martha, but I don't think she's up to scratch yet with Rose or Donna).
There were a few acting moments that I didn't believe from both of them, but overall I thought that they were pretty good (I must say that I think Amy Pond's boyfriend is adorable. I just want to hug him!)
The new Tardis Interior is pretty cool (though I still don't like the outside, it looks like a brightly painted toy...)
And Stephen Moffat just makes me happy. Even though this episode wasn't one of his best works ever, I quite liked Amy's introduction/backstory (little Amy Pond was adorable!). I'm excited to see the scripts for this season (plus the Weeping Angels).
Overall, it was better than expected, though there were still some things I didn't care for, I was glad that I didn't hate it.
Oh! Forgot to mention: I actually really like the new Time Vortex during the opening credits, it looks pretty cool. The new theme is okay, it's basically the same tune, but with less epic strings, which I miss. I also missed hearing the Doctor's Theme this episode. I hope it turns up again soon. Murray Gold = win.
I love being a Nerd.

No comments:

Post a Comment