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Containing two episodes: "Attack of the Cybermen" and "Tenth Planet".

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Two more thrilling Doctor Who and the Cybermen adventures.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best reconstructed classic Doctor Who story yet!, 26 Nov 2000

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The BBC has finally released all of its surviving material for "The Tenth Planet" on video, including a reconstruction of that lost Holy Grail of missing Doctor Who episodes, the concluding fourth episode. The reconstruction is far better than what we got for "The Ice Warriors"..... To start with, the entire soundtrack has been used, and not just a select few scenes (which is why this package does NOT include a separate CD for episode four's audio). Also, where the telesnap photos and reused stills from previous episodes are not quite enough to make the action understandable, subtitles are scrolled across the bottom of the screen without obscuring any part of the still thanks to an inlay effect. This is much better than the narration present in "The Ice Warriors", and detracts nothing from the mood that "The Tenth Planet" works to convey. The regeneration clip is, of course, included as expected, but the real bonus is the collection of full motion "home-movie" style film clips spread throughout the episode. As these generally focus on William Hartnell's best lines, you really can say that you've seen his last performance as the Doctor after seeing this. Hartnell is by far the best element of this last episode, and makes this video a must for true fans of the series.

Many of the elements unique to this first design for the Cybermen have effective, horrific qualities not seen in any other cyber-story. With the soft-cloth design of the face, and dark, haunting eyes in behind, these cybermen appear to be masking leprosy or skin cancer or something, and they cannot speak without sending the chill of being cybernized into those normal humanoids that they intend to "save".

Derek Martinus is not the best director Doctor Who had seen up until this point in terms of mastering camera angles and shot sequencing, or in pulling genius performances out of the cast, however, for all of the tangible technical problems with "The Tenth Planet", it manages somehow to surmount this intangibly. A unique atmosphere surrounds it which Martinus must be given much credit for. Anticipation is a key ingredient that grows stronger and stronger as the story unfolds, and with such major concluding events, it does not disappoint. Experienced actor Robert Beatty gives an exceptional performance anyway, probably the best I've ever seen of him anywhere, as if anyone could stop him! William Hartnell works his usual magic whenever the story moves to him, and Michael Craze and David Dodimead put in solid performances as well. This is most certainly one of the most powerful classics of the Doctor Who program, with layers of elements containing hidden significance, making repeat viewing quite rewarding.

"Attack of the Cybermen" is also included in this package, in its British format of two 45-minute episodes, whether you still needed to add it to your collection or not. (I didn't.) Even so, "The Tenth Planet" is worth the price of two stories, and "Attack of the Cybermen" is well matched to it. Gerry Davis had fudged up the true origins of the cybermen in his novelizations, but "Attack of the Cybermen" sets the record straight, especially with regards to Telos, neatly vindicating the original tv episodes. While "Attack" is the only season 22 script not to have serious structural problems, it is far from perfect. Apart from the new element of the Cryons, the story spends much time attempting to relive the series' past. However, that essential atmosphere of family exploration is now mostly dysfuntional, as the dialogue focuses far too much on the irritability of most of the characters, few of whom one can be morally proud of. What this story does have going for it is a lot of action, special effects, slight mythological advancement for the series, and a richly layered soundtrack, making it enjoyable nonetheless.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An fantastic boxed set!, 23 Nov 2000

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I was overjoyed to finally hear of the release of "The Tenth Planet". I had only seen one episode and the regeneration scene from the missing fouth episode, and longed for more! The reconstruction was admirably done. In addition to the extensive stills and the audio track, the missing fourth episode is peppered with mini clips that were found God knows where, which make it *very* exciting to see! Unlike other reviewers, I though the eerie sing-song voices of the cybermen and their human hands, made them all the more creepy, because they were still in the process of becoming "more cyberman" and less human. The Colin Baker story was good as well, especially for a Colin Baker story, although the ending is a bit weak. I enthuisatically recommend this to all Doctor Who fans!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A cyber-must!, 16 Nov 2000

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These two videos are a dr who fans dream. The cybermen are the most chilling monster in doctor who and it is only right to celebrate them. The 'dead' cybermen of the 'Tenth Planet' are decidedly chilling and the cybermen of 'Attack' are just as scary despite being a little frail. For any fan this must be on their wish list even just for the reconstrusted episode 4 of 'Tenth Planet' and the 'death' of the 1st doctor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Videos - a traditional and modern Cyber-classic
Having watched these two stories - i have to commend them both. The Tenth Planet is a wonderful story to watch - tense and suspenseful and the constructed episode four is visual... Read more

Published on 11 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars So,we meet again,Cybermen!
Having already recorded Attack of the Cybermen on the helpful UK Gold,I can assure all Who fans who have yet to see this masterpiece that they should not be dissapointed. Read more

Published on 25 Oct 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Historic....in different ways.
Make no mistake, this is an essential buy for all WHO fans. The last Hartnell story in the best form we're ever gonna see it.. Read more

Published on 8 Oct 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars the good and bad of the cybermen
Picture this- Early 80's, a young blond man stars at a starship bridge viewer and in a horrified voice whispers "Cybermen". Excited? Yes! Read more

Published on 6 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars I agree. One of the best box sets coming!
I agree with the person above; this is definitely a promising box set from BBC Video. I already have the reconstruction of Tenth Planet but it is going to be interesting to see... Read more

Published on 5 Oct 2000 by A. Hearne

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't regret it
I wasn't alive when "The Tenth Planet" aired, now they're putting it on video along with "Attack of the Cybermen (Colin Baker)". Read more

Published on 13 Sep 2000

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