Doctor Who 2011 Film Review

Initial Thoughts

            That's right all of you "whovians" out there, I don't know if you knew this or not, but in 2011, there was a television film that was shown on BBC and was released later the same year. this film was about the enormously popular television show, "Doctor Who" which has been running since the 1960's! So what were my Initial Thoughts about the Sires? I was not that excited about it to say the least.

            Yup, the entire time Doctor Who was running in the last few years, I was always wondering why everyone was so much in love with the T.V. show, and every time i asked a fan about Doctor Who they just went on some ramble about how amazing it was.

            so if you were like me, and have no idea what Doctor Who was all about, you have come to the right place! This is Doctor Who the T.V. Movie!

Story: 25 out of 25

            Another point about this film I should probably mention is that, I have never seen a full episode of the show. So I can not tell you if the movie follows the show closely, loosely or not at all. so if you are a Doctor Who fan and hated this movie for what ever reason, please cut all of us who haven't seen it, some slack.

            In short the story (and the movie in general) is gripping. everything that happens makes you want to sit there and keep watching, especially in the beginning. There are so many questions, plot elements, that just need to be answered, and they savor the answers to all of the burning questions, and never really answer them until the very end of the film. And that is what a story should do, it should create new and interesting ideas, that grip you and weren't your continued watching. Character traits, and just the overall function of "Time Lords" is actually quite interesting, as they slowly reveal more and more about them through physically of the two Time Lords and other personality traits. All of these aspects just helps emerge you in this fantasy world.

            Extremely interesting to say the least, there are only a few minor problems with the storyline, so small that I am sure that no one will notice.   

Characters: 20 out of 25

            Okay, the thing with the characters, is that some of them are just complete IDIOTS. I don't know if that was the point, but, holy crap, some of these main characters are just completely brain dead! Since The Doctor is the main role, and obviously the person we are supposed to pay the closest attention to, I am giving the characters more of an easy time. but if this was another movie, this section would suffer. To put the stupidity into one sentence, "The characters are always given many pieces of dialogue and situations that tell them the answer to their current question, however they never see the answer and just continue to follow their dark path.

In short, The Doctor and a few others are well done. But for the most part, they are just dumb.

Acting Quality: 20 out of 25

            For the most part, the acting is normal, you know, you believe the actors and for the most part, feel the emotions they are trying to portray. but sometimes, the actors will do something way to over the top (its rarely under acted). And you know what, that pretty much the only issue I have with the entire film. Just the fact that everything is supposed to be taken seriously (for the most part) yet they consistently keep doing things that take away that serious element. Making the Villain get hurt in a silly way, making a guard fall down comedicly. in my opinion, if you want to make it a comedy, make it a comedy.

            But as far as acting goes, as I said before, its good for the most part, just a clear atmosphere would be a lot better.

Charm: 25 out of 25

            This is what it really comes down to, was the charm there. And honestly, that's probably the best thing about the whole film. The Doctor is always trying to make people understand what he is, and is honestly not to afraid to share his secret with anyone. And he is always having people call him crazy. His relatively frantic personality gives many audience members something to relate to. most of the time, he is running around, trying to get something to work, always going always moving and having things always go wrong. And since that is what many of our lives are like in today's society, many members of the audience feels compassion for The Doctor, and really wants to know if his situation turns out okay.  

            In short, The Charm of Doctor Who is one of the main reasons, why it excises in the first place. 

So the final verdict for the 2011 TV Movie of the famous Doctor Who is

90/100

Spectacular

Before seeing this film, I could care less about Doctor Who, let alone seeing the show. But after seeing this film really makes me want to, the story is amazing, the characters are interesting, the acting is fair, and the charm is through the roof! and if the show is even better then that, then there are no reasons not to go out right now and see the show.

So if you have never seen Doctor Who before, Or were like me and didn't care for it, either see the show (resent or old) or go out to the store, and buy this movie, it is one purchase that you will not regret!