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Doctor Who : Genesis Of The Daleks [DVD]

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Actors: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher
Directors: David Maloney
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 2
Classification: PG
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
DVD Release Date: 2 Jul 2007
Run Time: 150 minutes

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000S6C4F0
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 64,175 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Transported back in time to the planet Skaro Doctor Who and his companions have to try and stop Davros from ever creating the Daleks.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bakers best, 9 Sep 2007

By	S J Buck (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This new edition of the Genesis of The Daleks story is exactly the same as the old version except they have packaged it with a cardboard case over the top of the old DVD case (which is exactly the same as before). Crucially the price is cheaper though. So if you don't like the new style cardboard cover just throw it away, and you have exactly the same DVD as the previous release anyway.

The story is one of the classics, written by Terry Nation (who created the Daleks in 1963), and well-acted by the whole cast. Although Davros is always remembered I thought Peter Miles as Nyder was a particularly evil looking baddie. You realise watching this that Terry Nation was clearly influenced by the Nazis - just listen to Davros's voice. Another reason this is a classic is because of the moral dilemma that the Doctor faces at the end. Spell-binding stuff.

This series is from early in Tom Bakers reign as the Doctor, but he had already made the role his own. In fact Tom Baker was so good as the Doctor that the series went into decline as soon as he left, because nobody could match the charisma that he brought to the part. Only a 16 year break from the screen and the introduction of the Christopher Eccelston brought the Time Lord back to its former glory.

The extras are very good. The commentary is well worth listening to. Tom Baker is as eccentric and witty as you'd expect. Heres his opening line:
"Hello, my name is Tom Baker, I don't know why that should be, but there you are".

All round its a marvellous series and a well put together package.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute and Undisputed Peak!, 5 Feb 2009

By	James Uscroft "The Voice in the Wilderness" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Looking back at more than four decades of the most successful and popular British science fiction series of all time, I cannot help but remember a quote from John Cleese in a sketch by Monty Python:

"Most of it's up, until you reach the very, very top. And then it tends to slope away rather sharply."

In the end, Tom Baker WAS Dr Who. His predecessors, whilst excellent, only served to lay the groundwork for his character. And although Sylvester McCoy's incarnation definitely had his moments, this was merely a blip on an otherwise uninterrupted downward trajectory.

Although it has produced some excellent episodes which somehow manage to reflect the soul of Tom Baker's character, The `New' Dr Who, broadcast since 2005 only serves to prove that CGI is no substitute for great writing.

In the words of `Tim Bisley,' a fictional character condemning `The Phantom Menace' in the short lived sitcom `Spaced:'

"You weren't there at the beginning! You don't remember how good it was! How important! This is it for you! This jumped up, fireworks display of a toy advert!"

Like Dr Jackson in `Stargate SG-1' and Capt. Hunt in the first two series of `Andromeda,' Tom Baker's Dr Who was a true hero; using logic and compassion to secure peace and freedom, viewing violence as the last resort and never buying into the myth that `Killing the Bad Guys' would create a `Perfect World.'

Indeed, "Genesis of the Daleks" was the ultimate example of this. And in spite of the fact that they were purely genocidal, existing only to exterminate all other forms of sentient life, Tom Baker's Dr Who still hesitates at the opportunity to prevent the Daleks' from ever being created.

At the end of the day then, whether or not you'll enjoy this DVD is purely a matter of what you expect from a science fiction series.

If like me you demand ethical conflicts and emotional dilemmas, potent metaphors, great acting and wonderful writing, then you will love this DVD. Whilst on the other hand, if you want light entertainment, expensive special effects, clich�d plots, cool explosions and `The Good Guys to Win in the End,' then you'll probably think that it's boring and a total waste of cash.

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