Ask and you shall receive RP.

There were plot-holes, like: "Where did the android come from? Is the Android a man abducted by the Daleks and made an android, or was he sent down with false memories?" - there is no way he could have grown up as an android, and surely even if that was physically possible (which it is not), surely he has always known he was an android (or did he NEVER TAKE OFF HIS CLOTHES) And did I miss the explanation as to why Spitfires can fly in space and shoot lasers?
And where did the Daleks come from? Were they built by the android - there were spare Dalek parts on his desk, where did he get them? Did the Daleks come shipped in a flat-pack with a one year money back guarantee and spare parts?

But again, it could be that I missed some exposition (though, in the previous series - things didn't need to be explained)

And, please don't think I automatically hate each episode. I never sit down and watch anything (apart from a Uwe Boll movie and a school assembly) thinking "I'm going to hate this". For once, I'm going to say some nice things:

The Daleks, are as usual - AWESOME. My favourite line: "WOULD-YOU-CARE-FOR-SOME-TEEEAAAA?" (I'm tempted to sig that). Though - I find the new Daleks hilarious. I mean, am I supposed to be threatened by multi-coloured Daleks? Every time they were on screen I laughed my head off - and I'm soooo tempted to take the clip of the new Daleks emerging and dub the Power Ranger theme over it.

And, I don't get why you would destroy the old Daleks. I didn't see the new Daleks as a technical upgrade, and even if the old ones were inferior in technology, why would you destroy Daleks if your trying to survive? Surely you need all the Daleks you can get? I mean, I dunno, they could look after the ship of something whilst the power-rangers are kicking a$$? It just seems illogical that almost straight after the Daleks saying: "WE-MUST-SUR-VIVE" that they then destroy three perfectly able Daleks. I just don't get it. Its just a poor excuse to change the design, and whilst I'm fine with a re-design, there are just many more ways in which the Daleks could have changed design.

But my biggest complaint is 100% irrational. It wasn't a bad episode - none of them have been bad, they've all been enjoyable and entertaining. But it AGAIN feels rushed. Not in the ending - the ending was fine.....but it was the middle this time. One thing Russell T Davies and the other writers seemed to nail on the head was that they managed to perfectly fit a story into 45 minutes. This series has just failed completely on that so far.

And I feel cheated. I was expecting an epic Dalek two-parter. Daleks in World War 2....is that not awesome? There are so many missed opportunities. This should have been a two parter. I honestly never wanted to see the Stone Angels again, because that episode was too good - it doesn't need to have a sequel/prequel, it stands on its own perfectly, and to have an extension to it ruins the whole thing. But Stone Angels gets an 'epic' two parter and Daleks don't? Bullcrap! You choose a one-off monster - who despite being one of the best ever should stand alone and preserve its glory - over the Doctors 'number one enemy' who are back stronger than ever? You idiots!

And yes, I know their is a possibility of the Daleks returning for the series finale - but why have this random episode? Sure, you introduce the new Daleks, but why not introduce them at the finale? Or why not make it a three-parter at stick this episode in front?

But what could possibly be more epic than Daleks in World War 2? And I don't want Daleks in the Series finale anyway. Its happened so often its predictable. Why don't you surprise me Moffat? Huh?

"Oh, but Max you silly old sod" I hear you say "you would be complaining about why historical records don't recall Daleks engaging in war with England". Well my school attendance must be pretty poor, since I missed my history lesson as to when we were talking about how Daleks would have helped us win the war? If your having Daleks in the past, your going to have to stick your middle finger up to history no matter what you do. If there is an alternate universe where Big Ben has been trashed by a giant spaceship, Vesuvius was caused by Aliens, Witches in London influenced Shakespeare, Daleks invaded earth....twice - one also involving Cybermen, Christmas Stars, et cetera, et cetera...fax mentis incendium gloria cultum,et cetera, et cetera...Memo bis punitor delicatum!  - then I am willing to believe that Daleks were in World War Two.

I have nothing more to say. Not a bad episode, but again its rushed and it had huge potential that it didn't seize. Though, it was much better than Episode 1&2. Also, next episode is on my Birthday, so I really wanted a Dalek two parter just so that I get Daleks on my Birthday - the eptimone of awesomeness, which is partly why I'm so disappointed.

-MRB

Last edited by Max Butcher (April 17, 2010 (12:42pm))

Cracks. That is the theme. My dad said that like if there were plot holes they would just invent something to get the end result wanted.

And look! Another crack...this is getting intresting

I don't understand why everyone's hating the colourful Daleks since there has always been coloured Daleks since the 60s. People need to watch some original Doctor Who to see how much the design and imagery of Moffats episodes are closer to the original series than RTD's.

Yeah, absolutely. Seven feet tall Daleks are so much of a scandalous turnoff for me that I'd never watch Doctor Who ever again.

Yep..

I never said I hated it. I said I found the colours hilarious due to the Power-Rangers comparison. I was going to complain that the Daleks look a bit out-dated and retro....but then I realised - retro is the new fashion. So is bright colours - I even have a collection of bright socks and I'm starting to do the same with T-Shirts. It took a little thought to realise that the new Daleks reflect this eras fashion perfectly.........

.....that's more awesome than Chuck Norris, Mr T, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Walken, Alan Rickman, The Governator, Christopher Lee, and Yor the Hunter from the Future watching Batman 1960 in IMAX 3D!!

SIGGED!!

-MRB

Last edited by Max Butcher (April 18, 2010 (10:08am))

Yes RP Hoogle mentioned that to me.

WOULD YOU CARE FOR SOME TEA?

CRAZY!