Two episodes featuring David Tennant as the tenth 'regenerated' Doctor Who. In 'The Christmas Invasion' Christmas trees and seasonal Santa Claus impersonators begin wreaking havoc... more
episodes of the second series of the rebornDoctor Whomake it to DVD.In fact, thats not quite true. The first of the two is actually the excellent 2005 Christmas spec...
episodes of the second series of the rebornDoctor Whomake it to DVD.In fact, thats not quite true. The first of the two is actually the excellent 2005 Christmas spec...
protect Queen Victoria, but can anything stop the Empire of the Wolf?SCHOOL REUNION: The Doctor meets an old friend, Sarah Jane Smith, and Rose discovers the legacy of being a Time Lord's companion.THE GIRL IN THE FIREPLACE: Madame de Pompadour is being haunted by a stranger called the Doctor - can he save her from the clockwork killers?
is about to be reborn.The Age Of Steel:The Cybermen take control of London and start converting the population and the Doctor, Rose and Mickey become fugitives.The Idiot's Lantern:1953, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - but there are rumours of monsters on the streets of London.
orbit of a Black Hole.The Satan Pitt:The Doctor faces an impossible enemy, but can he save the entire universe from the Beast?Love & Monsters:An ordinary man becomes obsessed with the Doctor and Rose, and uncovers a world of living nightmares.
off to see the Olympics, only to find terror in the most odinary place.Army Of GhostsThe Doctor and Rose are drawn to the Tochwood Tower, but a mightly invasion force is ready to march.DoomsdayAs two mighty armies clash, the Doctor realises that saving the Earth might mean the death of Rose Tyler.
Production Year: 2006 - Science Fiction - Director: James Hawes - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Noel Clarke, Camille Coduri, Penelope Wilton, David Tennant, Billie Piper
Production Year: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith
Production Year: 2008 - Science Fiction - Director: Doug Liman - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen
A review by sghawken on Doctor Who - Series 2 Vol.1 (DVD) April 8th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
A new meatier succesor to the first series
Disadvantages:
No special features (these will be in the end of year box set however)
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
In 2005 after a gap of 9 years the Doctor returned to British TV screens, the response was a resounding success. Millions of viewers watched the show as it was screened with a further 5 million watching at a later date (having recorded it). By episode three it was obvious that UK audiences had not yet tired of the Doctor and the announcement was made that not only would there be a second and third series but two Christmas specials too. In this first volume of Series two the episodes featured are the 2005 Christmas Special - The Christmas Invasion, and Episode 1 from series 2 - New Earth.
The Christmas Invasion
Having regenerated before Rose's very eyes the Doctor becomes suddenly quite sick; the force of taking in the power of the TARDIS has caused his regeneration to have difficulties. The pair returns to Rose's home where Rose's mother prepares the Doctor for bed. But while out of consciousness something rather unpleasant is going on in space above them.
Leaving the Doctor in Jackie's care Rose and Mickey head off into town to do a bit of last minute Christmas shopping. No sooner have they arrived than a group of rather unpleasant Santa Claus'es are attacking them with guns disguised as musical instruments. Having escaped they return home to find that a new Christmas tree has arrived and its needles have been replaced by razors.
Meanwhile newly appointed Prime Minister Harriet Jones comes in the firing line after a Sychronax space ship arrives demanding that the Earth surrenders or dies.
New Earth
Now fully recovered from his regeneration the Doctor decides to take Rose somewhere very special. Having seen the Earth destroyed in the previous series the Doctor wants to show Rose an element of hope. The pair arrives on New Earth a planet colonised after it became inevitable that the Earth was to be destroyed.
The Doctor immediately has his suspicions about the place; these are raised when they arrive at a hospital where Katakians (Cats who are nursing nuns) cure sick patients with terminal illness's. However they have much more sinister plans in place for the cured patients. A meeting with the Face of Boe and a strange looking monk strengthen this fear.
Things turn from bad to worse when it's discovered Cassandra the last human (previously seen in The End Of The World) has a hand in the action and steals Rose's identity. Can the Doctor save Rose? And release the curse placed on New Earth?
Cast
The Christmas Invasion
David Tennant (The Doctor), Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Camille Coduri (Jackie Tyler), Noel Clarke (Mickey Smith), Penelope Wilton (Harriet Jones), Daniel Evans (Danny Llewellyn), Adam Garcia (Alex), Sean Gilder (Sycorax Leader),
New Earth
David Tennant (Doctor Who), Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Noel Clarke (Mickey), Zoe Wanamaker (Cassandra), Michael Fitzgerald (Duke), Lucy Robinson (Clovis), Dona Croll (The Matron), Adjoa Andoh (The Sister), Anna Hope (The Novice), Sean Gallagher (Chip)
Overview
When the 2005 series began the story started primarily aimed at children and almost forgetting the fans of the old series; this made the very first episode of series 1 seem very childish. The amazing thing to watch was the progression though the series as they bought all age groups together; by the end of the first series it had found its ground. Series 2 starts at that middle ground; and it certainly hits the ground running the first story of series 2 New Earth is a phenomenal action packed budget breaking episode. David Tennant makes a far more watchable Doctor than Christopher Ecclestone, he plays the role less quirky and with more structured boundaries. Ecclestone in my view used the series as a springboard to try and prove he is more than just a straight actor. But David Tennant seems to be saying I don't care what you think of me in previous roles; I am the Doctor and you'll either love me or you'll hate me. But whatever the case I'm the Doctor and I'm here to stay.
Rose seems to have grown up too; she held most of the Christmas Invasion on her own; now in New Earth she too has more controlled parameters. She has ceased questioning and now acting on instinct. It's as if the first series was just there to make the way for series 2. Another alarming contrast is Mickey he goes from being a wimp to a formidable companion for the Doctor. As the series will progress Mickey goes from being just Rose's boyfriend to a fully paid up companion. And his strength is reflected in the two stories on this DVD.
Despite the fact that for series 2 the BBC had to cut the budget it does not show, the special effects in both stories is easily as good as any Hollywood offering; especially when you see the lavish lands of New Earth. This is a far more polished and glossy look for the series which I'm sure the fans and casual viewers will love.
The incidental music used within New Earth is a fantastic piece it has a real blockbuster feel to it from quite soft shades of piano music to loud banging orchestral pieces. Better still it really fits the story well; a couple of stories in the first series the music often was ill conceived or failed to match the tone of the story. If the soundtrack stays as good as New Earth for the rest of the series I'm sure musical awards will be given as well as all the other awards piling up on the cast and crews mantelpieces. The music for Christmas Invasion too had a very big feel about it; I am reminded almost of Lord Of The Rings in the way the scores played out.
I think the key for series 2 is going to be the comparison between different genres as well as the good Doctor Who tradition elements they have incorporated elements of popular movies such as Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings and The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe.
I should not forget to mention the link for the entire series; last year a subtle use of the term Bad Wolf was etched through each episode. This years link is a lot less subtle, however it begins in The Christmas Invasion and carries through; the outcome of this remains to be seen but from what I have read we are in for a true dynamic year in respect of Doctor Who.
There are no special features on this first volume of Series 2, however there is a subtitle option available. You can pre-order Series 2 volume 1 from Amazon for £11.99 and Play.com for the same price. The DVD is available to purchase from 1st of May.
For those of you wanting to know what future episodes will bring the good Doctor below is a line up and transmission date schedule for the second series.
Doctor Who Night - BBC3 9th April Totally Doctor Who - BBC1 13th April and every Thursday there on. Doctor Who Confidential - BBC3 15th April and every Saturday there on.
New Earth - April 15th (Episodes then screened every Saturday there after)
Tooth & Claw - The Doctor and Rose must save Queen Victoria from a vicious onslaught of Werewolves.
School Reunion - While posing undercover in a school slowly become over-run by Krilltanes the Doctor gives an old companion in the form of Sarah Jane Smith (a companion from 1973-1976) a nice surprise followed by the realisation that his arrival means something is very wrong. Also features the return of the Doctors loved robot dog K9.
The Girl In The Fireplace - Nasty robots with powerful arms invade the court of Louis XIV
The Rise Of The Cybermen & The Age Of Steel - The Doctor and Rose slip off track and end up in an alternate time on our Earth; in this time the Cybermen have total control lead by John Lumic (Roger Lloyd Pack).
Idiots Lantern - Aliens control the airwaves of our television signals and plan to invade during the 1950's.
The Impossible Planet & The Satan Pit - The Doctor and Rose arrive on a nightmarish world which could well be Hell.
Love & Monsters - The Doctor must battle comedian Peter Kay who plays Victor Kennedy a man who can freeze people to death just by touching them.
Fear Her - The Doctor and Rose battle an Alien force who are trying to cause a disaster during the 2012 Olympics.
Army Of Ghosts & Doomsday - A star studded cast including Derek Acorah, Barbara Windsor, and Trisha Goddard join up for the series finale. Two enemies return to round the series of nicely The Cybermen controlled by Yvonne Hartman (Tracy Anne Oberman - Chrissy from Eastenders) have woken up and find themselves in allegiance with the Gelth an alien force from the first series.
On top of this Doctor Who spin off Torchwood starring John Barrowman and Eve Miles begins the first week of October and carries on until the start of series 3. Torchwood will only be shown on BBC3 and is made for Adults Only.
Advantages: a good story , opening up for more Disadvantages: missing Eccleston as the Doc...
...on planet earth and the Doctor is in the regeneration process, making way for the tenth Doctor, (played by David Tennant) to take the reigns… but unfortunately for the human race, the Doctor is drained of energy and fast asleep whilst an invasion by the gruesome enemy takes place… With Rose and Mickey first encountering some rather Jolly looking, but very dangerous, father Christmases, who are hell bent on finding the Doctor before he fully regenerates… ... ...by Billie Piper).
The Doctor takes Rose to some weird galaxy in the year 5 billion and 23 to see New New York, only to find the pair being transfixed by a Hospital which is run by cats and has the cure to every disease known to man…
But as the pair become separated it is not long before Rose is reunited with an old acquaintance and is soon in danger… whilst the Doctor sees more than he can believe.
Then, as the Doctor and the 'new' Rose begin ...
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Advantages: Great regeneration Disadvantages: None really
...Eccleston left the role of Doctor Who, many were disappointed as he had sparked the new age of Doctor Who, and it seemed as if he was the answer to keeping the show going. However, up stepped David Tennant at the end of the final episode of the first series, and it is here that he gets his teeth stuck into the role.
Having watched the first series in a relatively short space of time (1 week!), I found myself very much intuned with Eccleston in the ... ...actors who have played the Doctor over the years is that they have all been so very different to each other, and this continues here with Tennant, as he embarks on the second of the modern series of Doctor Who.
The Episodes
The Christmas Invasion
This feature length episode is designed to introduce Tennant as the new face of the Doctor. As a strange race called the Sycorax surrounds the Earth, threatening to take over, the Doctor'd companion Rose ...
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Advantages: Great Entertainment. Disadvantages: No Special Features.
When Doctor Who returned to our TV screens last year I don't think people expected it to be the great success it has become. Then when Christopher Eccleston announced he was leaving we could not believe it. Why would you want to leave such a brilliant role? Anyway off he went and in came David Tennant to fill his shoes. I was worried Tennant would not be as good as Eccleston but I have to say I am wrong and this first DVD in the new second series ... ...-----
What is Doctor Who?
Doctor Who is about a travelling time lord and his companion. Together they travel through time and space looking for monsters and strange lands that they can explore and every so often they have to save the world again. Well it is all in a hard days work for these pair.
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Cast:
David Tennant - The Doctor
Billie Piper - Rose Tyler
Noel Clarke - Mickey Smith
Camille Coduri - Jackie Tyler
Verdict on the Cast:
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Advantages: makes you happy, wonderful acting Disadvantages: Only two episodes
...in a fresh face,a new Doctor with different characteristics, ready to take us on different adventures. Bigger adventures. Adventures like those we have never experienced...
*****
Doctor Who started way back in 1963, with William Hartnell playing the Doctor! And his performance must have been so strong as we as a whole are still obsessed with this gripping programme, 44 years later!
Since then, we have met 10 Doctors, and adored every one of them! ... ...as a TARDIS. But the Doctor does not travel alone! In this DVD, we travel through the galaxy and encounter three fantastic adventures with the Doctor and his companion, Rose (Billie Piper).
*****
THE CHRISTMAS INVASION
We go back to Christmas Eve - Earth with the new Doctor. Even companion Rose is unsure of who he is. Drained from Regenerating, the Doctor lies sleeping in Jackie's flat, but while he rests, trouble arises. The Sycorax (located ...
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Advantages: Amazing Effects, Great Storylines Disadvantages: It Had To End
...i never really liked the doctor who series, it just didnt look "real" enough. but since the new series of doctor who (Chri Ecclestone, David Tennant & Billie Piper) It has rarely been off our tv at home, whether its on DVD, BBC Three Or UK Gold! Davis Tennant Taking over from Christopher Ecclestone plays an incredible doctor, light-hearted and a true love story between the Doctor & Rose (Billie) Great Visual Effects & Superb All Round Cast!
From ... ...the Christmas invasion where the Doctor has just regenerated into David Tennant and is still feeling ill, it start when they land back in london and Rose's mum Jackie & Mickey Smith (Rose's Ex Boyfriend) Meet the tardis, Rose & Mickey head off shopping whilst the doctor is sleeping off the regeneration process when they are set upon by some insane santa's (pilot fish for the bigger invasion) then on christmas morning all hell breaks loose, an alien ...
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Advantages: Great continuance and action Disadvantages: First story could have been 1 episode, not 2
...As I explained in my last review, I only started watching this series, as I was forced to by my wife. However, I was an instant fan, and watched a number of episodes back to back. The first 3 episodes very much set the scene for the introduction of Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor, the last of the Time Lord race from a planet far away, and Rose, the Doctor's latest companion on his travels through time.
There are 3 episodes on this, the second DVD of the 1st new series. The first two episodes are one story, with a first part and a second part. The third episode here, episode 6 of the series, sees the return of one of the Doctor's most famous enemies. The episode is entitled Dalek!
Episodes 4 & 5 - Aliens Of London & World War Three
These 2 episodes form just the one story, and it is a change from the last two episodes in that...
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Advantages: Entertaining, funny and thrilling.... FANTASTIC Disadvantages: none
...The second volume in the first series starring Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose?
Writer: Russell T. Davis and Robert Shearman.
Director: Keith Boak and Joe Adhearne
Producer: Phil Collinson, Russell T. Davis, Julie Gardner and Mal Young.
*Main characters on these episodes?
Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor
Billie Piper as Rose?
Camille Coduri as Jackie Tyler
Noel Clarke as Mickey Smith
EPISODES:
*1 - ALIENS OF LONDON ? {1 of 2} --- (16th April 2005)
When the Doctor and Rose return to Earth it is not long before trouble begins, concerning an alleged missing person and what looks like an Alien ship crash landing in the Thames.
As London panics the world watches on and the Doctor begins to smell a rat with the whole crash landing bit.
As he begins his investigations, being...
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Advantages: What a way to end this disc...... Disadvantages: The first two-parter is a little bit of a let-down both on aliens and plot...
...Volume Two of DoctorWho's first re-imagined season opens up with The Doctor and Rose returning to earth after a supposed 12 hours have passed only for Rose to then discover that in actual fact 12 months have passed. Her mum thought something bad must have happened to her and Rose's boyfriend, Mickey, was allegedly taken into custody on suspicion of bumping her off!!! So begins the first two-parter of the series, entitled ALIENS OF LONDON, with Rose frantically trying to explain away her absence without sounding like a total loony.....
Its okay though because before you know it, an alien spaceship has nose-dived into the Thames after crashing into Big Ben and suddenly everyone's attentions are focused elsewhere... the British goverment appears to resort to a shambles and only the presence of The Doctor's old allies, UNIT, are able to...
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Two episodes featuring David Tennant as the tenth 'regenerated' Doctor Who. In 'The Christmas Invasion' Christmas trees and seasonal Santa Claus impersonators begin wreaking havoc on the residents of London. Meanwhile the TARDIS lands on Earth with a new Doctor aboard. The Doctor is not yet fully recovered from regeneration. An invasion of the planet threatens mankind and there's only the Prime Minister to battle it out. Also includes 'New Earth'.
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