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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Who-ite’s dream., 11 Sep 2003
One by one, the earlier four incarnations of the Doctor are being plucked out of the space-time continuum, and placed into the dreaded Death Zone. Originally used by the Time Lords for organizing gladiatorial matches between various races, Rassilon closed the Death Zone, and forbade the use of the Time Scoop. So, who is doing this, and more importantly, why? It’s up to the Doctor (all of them) to figure it out.This movie is a “Who-ite’s” dream. Four of the five Doctors are present, with Richard Hurndall performing very well as the formidable first Doctor. Many companions appear, including Turlough, Tegan, Susan (the Doctor’s Granddaughter), Sarah Jane, the Brigadier, Mike Yates, Liz Shaw, Jamie, Zoe, and K-9. Plus, of course, the Master (played by Anthony Ainley). It is a shame that Tom Baker refused to be involved in this production, but he is reasonably represented by scenes taken from the never-completed episode Shada. I recommend this movie absolutely to any fan of Doctor Who.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Power of Five, 27 April 2009
This 20th anniversary Doctor Who special is a real treat for fans; Not since 1973's 'The Three Doctors' has the production team brought different incarnations of the Time Lord together, and this one is much better, to boot.
Tom Baker notoriously declined to take part and his Madame Tussaud's waxwork effigy can be seen in publicity shots for this serial. Stock footage from the unfinished 1979 story 'Shada' is used instead, whilst lookalike Richard Hurdnall takes the dead William Hartnell's place as The Doctor's first incarnation. These shenanigans aside, it's great to see Pertwee and Troughton sparring off one another once more, and Peter Davison's youthful Fifth Doctor is clearly enjoying himself too. With a raft of former companions and the presence of The Master as the story's chief villain, this is great fun throughout; forget about any continuity or script flaws, just enjoy it; particularly the awesome scene where the sleek Raston Warrior Robot takes a phalanx of Cybermen apart, one by one.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A GREAT 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, 28 Oct 2005
This episode is one of those rare occasions where the then current doctor meets his previous selves.This time its Peter Davison(the 5th doctor)meeting with his other selves.Sadly William Hartnell (the 1st doctor)had passed away by the time this was made,so another actor takes his place.He is no Hartnell,but is adequate .Patrick Troughton(the 2nd doctor)and Jon pertwee reprise their roles with aplomb.The Brigadier puts in an appearance and is his usual self.Unfortunately Tom Baker-the 4th,and best doctor-is only in it for 2 minutes,and doesnt get to meet any of his alter egos.He would have made this episode even better.There is very little plot here,but there are some great scenes involving the daleks,the cybermen,the master and of course,the 5 doctors.
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