Originally Posted by James Frederick:
“What are you on about Amy went a few years ago”
“What are you on about Amy went a few years ago”
Bit harsh about the acting aspect she wasn't that bad (GOTG is proof of how good she can be) but I do agree about how unlikeble Amy was, couldn't wait for her to go, why is she so popular I have no idea (same with Series 2 Rose really).
Anyways on topic: Clara is great and like I said before I'm glad she's staying.
Originally Posted by Michael_Eve:
“Speaking of Clara Oswald, she was brave, caring, intelligent and funny from the off, really. She was kind of defined as the Impossible Girl and seen that way via the Doctor's perception, but if in hindsight you watch, say, Hide or Rings of Akhaten, I honestly can't see what people would object to about the character in these stories.
She can also be bossy, vain and a self admitted control freak, but who wants a flawless character as companion. That would be dull. That could mean a possible cypher. Thought Clara was particularly effective in Day Of....loved her little chat with Hurt's Doctor; Time Of...and now Last Christmas. The scenes with Peter C from the hug in the sleigh on were really great. The throwback to Clara helping the Eleventh to pull the cracker in TOTD, etc.
The Danny Pink relationship was messy. Often didn't show her in a good light, but things can get messy. She made mistakes. She's human. I don't like the slapping stuff and do agree that some of the characterisation has been inconsistent though.
Think Jenna's been acting her socks off and her lovely nose is just a bonus.
That goes some way to explaining why I'm *personally* pleased we get some more Capaldi and Coleman.”
“Speaking of Clara Oswald, she was brave, caring, intelligent and funny from the off, really. She was kind of defined as the Impossible Girl and seen that way via the Doctor's perception, but if in hindsight you watch, say, Hide or Rings of Akhaten, I honestly can't see what people would object to about the character in these stories.
She can also be bossy, vain and a self admitted control freak, but who wants a flawless character as companion. That would be dull. That could mean a possible cypher. Thought Clara was particularly effective in Day Of....loved her little chat with Hurt's Doctor; Time Of...and now Last Christmas. The scenes with Peter C from the hug in the sleigh on were really great. The throwback to Clara helping the Eleventh to pull the cracker in TOTD, etc.
The Danny Pink relationship was messy. Often didn't show her in a good light, but things can get messy. She made mistakes. She's human. I don't like the slapping stuff and do agree that some of the characterisation has been inconsistent though.
Think Jenna's been acting her socks off and her lovely nose is just a bonus.
That goes some way to explaining why I'm *personally* pleased we get some more Capaldi and Coleman.”
Got nothing else to say except this sums everything up perfectly, agree with every word.
Especially about her flaws, really you've got to give characters their flaws it's what makes them interesting and relateble! Would anyone really want a goodie-2-shoes Mary Sue? Just don't go overboard with their flaws and make them unlikwble! (I'm looking at you Amy and Rose 2!)
