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I think that Matt Smith added more to dr who.
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I grew up watching the old dr who episodes, born in 1969 watched from tom baker.
I was excited about the dr who re-whatever with christopher eccleston, and have enjoyed it ever since,
I do think that matt smith as the doctor added more to the show than any previous doctor because he was able to project emotion to a stupendous level, the moments when Matt Smith gave a speech were brilliant moments, check google, they really are emotional.
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The only doctor that can make me cry when the writing is good is matt smith, so thats my opinion, what does everyone else think?
I was excited about the dr who re-whatever with christopher eccleston, and have enjoyed it ever since,
I do think that matt smith as the doctor added more to the show than any previous doctor because he was able to project emotion to a stupendous level, the moments when Matt Smith gave a speech were brilliant moments, check google, they really are emotional.
In short,
The only doctor that can make me cry when the writing is good is matt smith, so thats my opinion, what does everyone else think?
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Just for the record, I love all the actors who've portrayed the Doctor. I think they've all done a great job of making the role their own, yet still keeping him the same man. Matt's just my personal favourite. But they're all great.
Ranking varies over time for me, but if I had to pick a favourite....it's Matt. I know some think he became too clownish, fair enough, but agree with Helbore. Silly and childlike one instant, scarily quiet intensity the next. Youthful exuberance to ancient weariness just like that. He did it time and again with utter conviction.
Not a pretty sight William Hartnell parading around in his y-fronts & string vest waving his screwdriver about...
His enthusiasm, flamboyancy, comedy timing coupled with the fact that any minute he could switch into the cold, elderly wise Timelord made him joyful and intense viewing at the same time. Plus, you really got the impression he was absolutely loving every single second of it all and that goes for the comic-cons and the publicity events too. Matt embodied the role and the responsibilities that came with it far more than any other actor I've seen.
I loved this when it happened, it really worked, he can do intimidation really well,
brilliant
However Capàldi is superb as well, and I havn't particularly missed Matt this time round. So it goes on:)
I loved Matt, he got such a hard time after Tennant(I loved him as did many), but I always give each new Who a chance. And just loved Matt after a few episodes.
The reason I can't get on with 12 is I don't feel any substance to him. He's just grumpy. No real reason, it was just decided they wanted a change of character. Bearing in mind he just spent half his life living on one tiny planet in a war they really could've done something interesting with him but they basically brushed all that aside. It's been a real waste of PC as an actor.
Exactly this! ^^^ you said it much better than I did! (Except Matt has been my fav Doctor )
One of the most Doctorry doctors, and an utterly tremendous actor - but he didn't act the Doctor, he was the Doctor. For three years, we were spoiled, and his era still feels curiously short. The Tom Baker of the 21st century. Well met, OP.
The part's that I have highlighted are what I feel about David tennant's doctor. There isn't really a doctor I dislike, and Matt's doctor had a certain charm of his own, and was good with speeches, but Tennant was,is, and I think always will be THE doctor for me. He could say more with a facial expression than other doctors could say in an entire speech, and the dialogue of RTD along with Tennants ability was so often just a perfect match.
Yes it's a nice thread,I usually shy away from a lot of DW threads as they can get a little tense but this thread isn't taking away any credit to any of the other doctors I'm enjoying Peter Capaldi just like I've enjoyed all of the doctors in different ways but yeah,like someone above said,if I had to choose a real life Doctor Matt for me would be it,
I totally agree with this post. Capaldi (surprisingly for such a good actor) has not yet managed the depth that Matt had. I really miss Matt as the doctor.
I don't miss him, as I don't think Smith was particularly well-served by the writing during his time as the Doctor. Series 5 aside, the rest of his era was a case of style over substance, characterised by a lack of real characterisation.
Smith did his best to make up for the poor scripts with his zany buffoonery and was a worthy doctor. However at times he tipped over into the edge and became hammy. But Capaldi's 12th Doctor is a far more fascinating doctor to watch, and not just because the scripts he's been given have been superior. Capaldi has a screen presence and a gravitas that speaks for itself, he has no need for the hand-flapping or clowning around that Smith's Doctor did. He's a case of less is more - his face alone conveys so much more. There's a lovely vulnerability behind the harsh exterior that really comes out when Capaldi and Jenna share scenes together.
When I watched Smith, I saw an actor trying to be alternative and different. When I watch Capaldi I see a 2000 year old alien who simply is different. Capaldi all the way for me.
Hey this thread is an appreciation of Matt and I agree with bbli22
Great thread