Doctor Who: The Complete Specials (The Next Doctor / Planet of the Dead / The Waters of Mars / The End of Time Parts 1 and 2)

Genre : DVD ( DVD )
Release : 2010/02/02
Price : $28.49

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This stunning collection of Doctor Who specials--The Next Doctor, Planet of the Dead, The Waters of Mars and The End of Time, Part One & Two--is a must own for all Doctor Who fans. The four imaginative, action-packed specials are the farewell to star David Tennant, and Russell T Davies, the mastermind behind the rebirth of the modern Doctor Who. The specials culminate in the dramatic regeneration of the Doctor, giving fans their first glimpse of the eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith. The specials are packed with a terrific lineup of guest stars including Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman), David Morrissey (State of Play, Sense and Sensibility), Lindsay Duncan (Alice in Wonderland (2010), Rome, Under the Tuscan Sun) and many more that we can't reveal just yet!

Just before the Tenth Doctor regenerates, he heartbreakingly moans, "I don't want to go." I don't want him to go either. David Tennant is THE Doctor of our times. Yes, there have been nine other incarnations, but in the past few years, he embodies THE Doctor so much that it's hard to see anybody else in the role. I even forgot that Christopher Eccleston was his immediate predecessor and when he left, I thought I couldn't picture anyone else. Still, it was his time to bow out. All the same, I wished Tennant ended his Doctor's tenure with a full series. The Complete Specials is a frustrating set because I want more from it. Come on, it only had three one hour specials and a two hour finale. That's not enough to savour the awesomeness that is the Tenth Doctor. Besides, with the exception of the frighteningly intense "The Waters of Mars", the rest of the Specials are not exactly the Doctor's finest hours. Although they are all enjoyable in their own kooky ways, they're wildly uneven. "The Next Doctor" should have been a two-parter because there are great ideas in there that didn't fulfill their potential. I also wanted more of the steampunk Cybermen. "Planet of the Dead" is a very fun romp and guest companion Michelle Ryan is a hoot but it's like a filler episode. It does however work as a lighthearted interlude before the horrors of "The Waters of Mars" where we are treated to a scary side of the Doctor. This episode is the set's saving grace. Finally, while the Doctor's send-off is poignant, dignified and appropriate, the rest of "The End of Time" is WTF with an OTT appearance by the Master and an on crack plot that has me scratching my head. Nonetheless, despite the hits and misses, I'm glad to have spent time with the Doctor's last days. I wished he didn't have to leave so soon.

Doctor Who: The Complete Specials was a hoot! The first couple were in the classic Doctor mode but the foreshadowing made Waters of Mars very angst-filled as we saw the arrogance of the Time Lords showing in the Doctor and then in the End of Time we saw it again but this time we see it on Gallifrey itself. Heck, they even caused the madness of the Master to begin with! Loved these and can't wait to see what Matt Smith is able to do as the Eleventh Doctor.

The product arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. The quality of the packaging and disks were good, no scratches or marks. Now as far as the show itself well what can you say it is incredible. So much fun to watch always a pleasure and I patiently wait for the new season to arrive and see what the new doctor will be like before being to harsh, but David Tennant is so far the greatest Doctor of all time.

After the recent revival in the USA thru BBCA in the last few years, there was a short haiatus of the Doctor Who series. But these specials kept coming out and each one was just suberb! Intriguing plots and interesting and complex characters as usual. If you liked the new series of Doctor Who in the past few years, you will DEFINITELY like this. Purchase it and you won't regret it. Cheers!

I absolutely LOVE the complete specials! David Tenant is amazing and he actually breaks your heart when he says he doesn't want to go and then changes into the next doctor. What a fabulous treat it was to enjoy the specials and to say goodbye to our beloved Doctor. If you are a fan you MUST watch the specials!