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Peter Capaldis' Versatility
Sufyaan_Kazi
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One thing that strikes me (and I've never really watched much of him before) is how big a range of emotions Peter convincingly portrayed in his face/voice (in just one episode):
"Anger" - many times
"Zombie" - when he appeared out of nowhere in the restaurant
"Confusion" - when puzzling over the face with the tramp
"recognition/realisation" - when viewing the tray he held up to the Droid
"sheepish guilt" - when initially (not) fessing up about where he got the coat
"giddy delight" - when realising he was scottish and so he can moan
"confusion" - most of the start of the episode
"squealing pain" - when a screwdriver lands in the wrong part of his anatomy
"impending dread" - when telling the droid he is likely to murder him
"curiosity" - when realising that no neither he or Clara placed the add
"triumphant" - when telling the boring droids from the past to shut up
"embarrassment" - when getting it wrong about who placed the advert
I've probably missed loads - but it just struck me how convincing he was at it all. I think I see why he is considered such a fine actor, I've been foolish to miss out till now.
"Anger" - many times
"Zombie" - when he appeared out of nowhere in the restaurant
"Confusion" - when puzzling over the face with the tramp
"recognition/realisation" - when viewing the tray he held up to the Droid
"sheepish guilt" - when initially (not) fessing up about where he got the coat
"giddy delight" - when realising he was scottish and so he can moan
"confusion" - most of the start of the episode
"squealing pain" - when a screwdriver lands in the wrong part of his anatomy
"impending dread" - when telling the droid he is likely to murder him
"curiosity" - when realising that no neither he or Clara placed the add
"triumphant" - when telling the boring droids from the past to shut up
"embarrassment" - when getting it wrong about who placed the advert
I've probably missed loads - but it just struck me how convincing he was at it all. I think I see why he is considered such a fine actor, I've been foolish to miss out till now.
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EDIT: Ahh, I just googled ......
Part of me thinks the bubble should have burst by now, but I just keep getting more impressed.
Most of the dialogue was fairly Matt-like, but I guess it would probably work for David too.
There was definite elements of other Doctors to my ears, whether that's coincidence, or writing, or Peter's style, or Peter deliberately trying to echo them, I don't know.
For some reason, the exchange: Sounded very Tom Baker to my ears.
It was a Matt Smith episode in Moffat's own words. 11 had lines which were specifically for 10. I know there's all this "generic Doctor" business, but each Doctor has their own material.
I'm guessing and almost certain that's due post-regeneration cook. Capaldi is not quite 12 yet, so 11 is still bubbling away under the surface.
For me it was as "The Angel, Islington" in "Neverwhere" back in '96 - but then I am an old git;-)
Sounds like you just described a competent actor to me...
There were a lot of Tom's lines and a few of Paddy's.
Oh yes, me too - he was quite beautiful, moved so well, sang his song 'I'm in Heaven' with so much feeling. Wish this series could be repeated. I have the book, the video, the DVD - and they are all slightly different.
It's a great scene.
Watching again, there are certain moments once he's calmed down where Peter's 'stillness' really struck me. The sublime exchange in the restaurant where he's just suddenly there; similarly when he appears at the table with the Whiskey and when we see him sitting in his chair in the TARDIS. He just kind of moves very deliberately as well.
There was much more to Matt than just one aspect, but his Tiggerish tendencies were there, wonderfully so IMO. This is a great contrast and I think it's going to work very well. More Eyore than Tigger? ;-)
Me too - I LOVED Neverwhere, especially Peter's performance as Islington.....
Yes, just as 11 was still partially talking like 10 in The Eleventh Hour. ('You've had some cowboys in here...')