Into The Dalek Spoiler-Free Reviews
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Well we may aswell start as we mean to go on for what it's worth - as the first preview has appeared. Doesn't really say much, as ever.
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The episode is not as relaxed as Deep Breath, there were times in the feature length opener when it felt almost laid back but we're down to a standard 45 minutes now. That being said Into The Dalek doesn't feel rushed, for the second consecutive episode we have the right length for the story.
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Looking forward to the episode, as much to see the fully formed personality of 12 as to see him tick the box of taking on the daleks. This reviewer seems to have enjoyed the episode and I hope I will too.
The premise sounds interesting, even if it's not a totally original one (hopefully this time there'll be no ridiculous prawn creature though), but I'm most looking forward to seeing Capaldi properly in the role. He was still "cooking" for most of Deep Breath and I don't feel we got to know him as well as we should have by now. Into the Dalek should change this.
I also prefer the more low key Dalek stories where they're not attempting to blow up the universe so this one ticks those boxes.
I'm not expecting this episode to be a masterpiece, but it should be enjoyable enough. Looking forward to it.
Incidentally I had just read on GB
How would anyone know that?
Well personally I've never had this problem. Perhaps the problem lies with your television?
I don't use a television anymore. I use tablets/laptops/desktop computers. I have never had this problem before and yes I have adjusted speaker settings. The speech volume is too low/muttering in some places. The problem only occurs in a small amount of the episode but I find it annoying that it is not clear and it does improve when the volume increases.
Actually, I just remembered that I watched Deep Breath in the cinema and haven't actually seen it on TV yet. When I rewatch it, I'll see if I notice any problems with sound.
This.
I do not even have an expensive TV at home - not even HD, but could hear every word perfectly.
I wasn't overly keen on David Tennent as an older who fan and has probobly been said by quite a few of us before he was too loved up as a sex symbol and the love story with Rose was too much for me. Having said that as you said Waters of Mars was some of my favourate stories since the return of DW. A bit of behind the sofa stuff but a very gripping story as well. Hopefully this will be the same. Looking forward to it.
To be fair I think the majority of the input for Mars came from RTD, I believe. All the dark Doctor stuff especially. So I wouldn't base Into The Dalek too much on his previous effort. That said I am hugely looking forward to it!
When you watch on a computer, you're invariably using small speakers. When you watch on a cheap television, you're invariably using small speakers. All will lack bass, have difficulty in treble, and lack a good response across the full dynamic range. In both cases, these speakers are positioned fairly close together, meaning you don't get good stereo separation.
I've always watched the show on a surround setup with large front and centre speakers through a decent amp, and I've never had a problem.
Now, you could well argue that it should be mixed differently, but it's the BBC flagship programme sold across the world. There's another argument to say that it should be mixed to a high technical and artistic standard.
I have seen it on a massive screen on the world tour and the cinema both times i was struggling to understand Capaldi a little at the start (especially the 7 dwarves joke). However I am willing to accept it might be my ears.
Some people seem to suggest it might be HD vs Normal issue.
...that's my logic and I'm sticking to it. Merciless killing, Ford/Moff/Wheatley.... mercliess killing.
Any cries of "Seek! Locate! Destroy!" during said merciless killing will gain bonus points. *grumble, grumble, time war*