'Deep Breath' Spoiler-Free Reviews
CD93
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No matter what, it seems inevitable that World Tour participants will want to share their thoughts on the opening episode of Series 8 over the next two weeks. In the next three days, even. To that end, I thought it might be an idea to establish a separate thread for such musings early on.
I thought it would also be a good idea to keep it accessible to those who don't visit the spoiler thread. Therefore I have called this a spoiler-free thread. "Spoiler-free" defined within the context of this thread means that no plot spoilers (or anything that would greatly detract from the experience of others) should be posted outside of spoiler tags. Take a look at critics' spoiler-free reviews for insights.
But all the same, it will be good to see early thoughts on Capaldi in action and the general opinion of Deep Breath without going in to too many specifics.
Oh! It would also be appreciated if it could be kept reasonably on topic - even if it means being buried until Thursday. There's already a thread for just about every argument going
I thought it would also be a good idea to keep it accessible to those who don't visit the spoiler thread. Therefore I have called this a spoiler-free thread. "Spoiler-free" defined within the context of this thread means that no plot spoilers (or anything that would greatly detract from the experience of others) should be posted outside of spoiler tags. Take a look at critics' spoiler-free reviews for insights.
But all the same, it will be good to see early thoughts on Capaldi in action and the general opinion of Deep Breath without going in to too many specifics.
Oh! It would also be appreciated if it could be kept reasonably on topic - even if it means being buried until Thursday. There's already a thread for just about every argument going
He's-a-coming!
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By premiere ticket-holding members of the public - I would expect so.
This is the day everything begins.
#CapalDay
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/doctor-who-series-8-world-7575676
Hoping everyone, including CD93 and any other FMs there, have a blast. Looking forward to the (spoiler free, of course) reactions to the episode. Beautiful day for it too.
@timey_stuff 25m You guys are gonna love deep breath!!!! All I can say is....... #keepmespoilerfree #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoWorldTour
@DoctorWhoGal 25m I've just seen Deep Breath. It was spectacular :') It is worth the wait
@ccipyke 26m Big big applause at end of Deep Breath screening of Doctor Who.
@FangirlQuest 1m Also, as a sort of a sidenote, I want to say I ADORE Capaldi's Doctor. Just needed to be said. You just wait! #DoctorWho
@ecossefilmmaker 1m Great first episode. You'll love Capaldi! #DoctorWho
@outlinereality 40s I can't tell you anything BUT.. It was bloody fantastic and I cried my eyes out!! #DoctorWho #DWWorldTour
@lostatcore 29s There is not one single word to sum up the first episode of #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoWorldTour
@willbrooks1989 29s I laughed. I cried. #DoctorWho has never been this good.
@Sarah_FTHC 1m Can't wait for you all to see the first episode because you are going to absolutely love it *no spoilers* #DoctorWho
@fairwarning101 1m No spoilers for the first Capaldi Episode but you are in for a real treat #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoWorldTour #DoctorWhopremier
@TheDaiLlew 35s I enjoyed that. I enjoyed that very much. Especially the bit when ***** *** ******* * ***** ** ***** *** * ****. #DoctorWho #NoSpoilers
@Tobiiiaaas 1m ASDRHMIFJKLDKBTHBRJBDKFYFYYCUJGUKIVUIFDY OH MY GOD IS THE FIRST EPISODE FANTASTIC!!! #DoctorWho #DWWorldTour
@matt_williams8 1m Can't say anything but @bbcdoctorwho Series 8 Episode 1 is amazing. #DWWorldTour #DoctorWho
Seems to be going down a treat thus far!
Any second now... it's a-coming.
Ah. I missed this. Some great pics there
Not that surprising considering the type of person who would go to this event.
Doctor Who fans, mostly... I would think.
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I will post my general thoughts in full later as I have little desire to do so on a mobile device - but Deep Breath is a lot of fun and Capaldi is full of energy. Visually, it has a certain edge through which Wheatley shines. Really looking forward to seeing it again. Lots of cheer-worthy moments which I won't quite be able to replicate sitting alone at home - that is why I have enjoyed these screenings. It wasn't disruptive, it was enjoyable. That is why I came...
...and to see the lovely Peter Capaldi who stopped in front of me to sign things. You wouldn't believe the video footage I have of his eyebrows. What a guy.
Sorry Ray - your prediction of my singing your praises was false.
Yes. Fans. Imagine!
For a more fair and balanced view we had best wait for the DS Amateur TV Critic brigade who will post on here during the episode...
'worst thing ever'
'Moffat is a national embarrassment'
'bring back Matt Smith/Tennant/K-9'
'sack Capaldi'
'its Colin Baker all over again'
three minutes in- 'is anyone else really bored by this'
five minutes in- 'is anyone else confused by this'
forty five minutes in- 'confused by.....' (insert easily understandable plot point that has been explained on screen if only they had actually watched instead of posting on a forum/complaining on Twitter)
'too childish'
'too dark'
'never watching this drivel again...see you next week!'
Yeah. Can't wait for that.
Read more: http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who/31637/doctor-who-series-8-deep-breath-spoiler-free-review#ixzz39ihNcRYm
Will you like it after, say, ten repeats, in multiple variations? I enjoyed Eleven's quirky theme at first but it got quite dull by the end of his first series.
Capaldi is great dealing with his regeneration, Jenna is probably the best i've seen her in an episode....the Paternoster Gang as are per usual kicking butt and all.....
I was waiting for the opening sequence which has a familiar feel to it and is very cool and the music seems different but also familiar......
All in all thoroughly enjoyed it and i suspect many people with have a new 'My Doctor'
I can't really talk about music too much without hearing it all again and in other episodes. But if it IS 12's theme, it's more of a.... I don't know how to put it
I Am The Doctor was 'event' music for the most part. This could be less "here we go again'"
Brief description of the track I'm referring to:
Can't say anything for sure about any of the music. But there is an action piece which has stuck with me.
12 did a little movement which we have seen Capaldi do many times before... and the theatre erupt in to applause. It wasn't eyebrow related. But the reaction was funny.
Something I'd really like to know is how dark Deep Breath feels to the viewer. Not dark as in the sense of 'everybody dies' or that the doctor is less approachable, but whether it's got a somber atmosphere to it.
Thanks for the warning, I had a brief look at the GB spoiler thread and quickly backed out, people really were being quite detailed.