Well, if you were nervous that a spin-off of Doctor Who could never compare, don't be. With a certificate of 15, it is allowed to be that little bit more edgy. It is good to see a different location instead of London for a science fiction/fantasy series, with Torchwood being set and filmed in Cardiff. John Barrowman is brilliant, and seemingly playing himself as the questionable Captain Jack Harkness. Volume 1 sees the curiosity of Police Woman Gwen (Eve Myles), seeking out the Torchwood team, to learn who they are after witnessing things she thought were impossible. With a collection of sex-obsessed aliens, a device that shows violent and frightening pasts and futures, the shocking comeback of an unfinished cyberwoman and last but certainly not least, fairies who play horrific tricks to protect their next chosen one. Sound a bit odd? Don't worry, with Russel. T Davies behind it, you can sit back and enjoy.
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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: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Willow Smith, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson, Alice Braga
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Soho_Black 13.11.2007 21:09
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
Set in modern-day Cardiff, Torchwood stars John Barrowman as Captain Jack from Doctor Who. ... more
Captain Jack and a bunch of renegade criminal investigators are charged by the British government to find alien technology that has fallen to earth without the k...
Set in modern-day Cardiff Torchwood stars John Barrowman as Captain Jack from Doctor Who. ... more
Captain Jack and a bunch of renegade criminal investigators are charged by the British government to find alien technology that has fallen to earth without the k...
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Advantages: Amazing scripts, amazing performances and solid special features. Disadvantages: Slow first episode and gore and sex can be quite OTT for young viewers.
Advantages: Amazing scripts, amazing performances and solid special features. Disadvantages: Slow first episode and gore and sex can be quite OTT for young viewers.