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The return of The Master has been one of the many recent triumphs of Doctor Who. And with this, the final single DVD release of season three of the show, the three concluding episodes deliver John Simm’s majestic take on one of the Doctor’s deadliest and oldest enemies.
These three episodes also see Torchwood’s Captain Jack Harkness rejoining the Tardis, and along with the Doctor and Martha, there’s a mighty battle to be fought.
It all starts with "Utopia", one of the very finest episodes of Doctor Who’s third season. This is a clever, slow-burning tale, with Derek Jacobi guest-starring, and it features a final ten minutes so good it’s enough to make Who fans weep. Things continue with some style in "The Sound Of Drums", where The Master really comes into his own, replete with a devastating cliffhanger to set up the season finale. And ironically, it’s that finale, "The Last Of The Time Lords", that’s the weakest of the three here, a slightly muddled--but still very enjoyable--wrapping up of a very strong series.
The skill of these three episodes is how cleanly they interweave with the subtle building blocks that have been put in place for them over the duration of Doctor Who’s run. And with an ending the bodes well for the 2007 Christmas special too, this DVD is further proof of just what strong shape Doctor Who is in. Cracking stuff. --Jon Foster
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Episodes 11-14 from the third series of the relaunched update of the classic sci-fi programme, in which David Tennant returns to his role as The Doctor along with his new companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman). Episodes include: 'Utopia', 'The Sound Of Drums' and 'Last Of The Time Lords'.
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24 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Charles
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The epitome of all that Russell T Davies has achieved in his time on the show, this DVD deserves a place in your collection. The three episodes are all stunning in different ways. They're fast, funny (in places), moving, look spectacular and contain several brilliant performances, particularly from David Tennant and John Simm. They achieve a real sense of drama that matters and the cliffhangers succeed in putting the Doctor in situations where you think 'How can he POSSIBLY get out of this one?!'
One reviewer on this page says: 'It's hardly The Daemons'. No, it's not. It's a thousand times better than that Jon Pertwee story in every conceivable way: plot, dialogue, acting, special effects, just general FEEL, everything. Celebrate the apex of this wonderful TV series.
One reviewer on this page says: 'It's hardly The Daemons'. No, it's not. It's a thousand times better than that Jon Pertwee story in every conceivable way: plot, dialogue, acting, special effects, just general FEEL, everything. Celebrate the apex of this wonderful TV series.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
These episodes are brilliant, the first one "Utopia", which has the return of Captain Jack and the Master, is when the Doctor travells to the end of the universe. This is a great episode with a great cliffhanger.(9/10)
The Second episode "Sound of the Drums" is a follow on to "Utopia" but is set in London. We found out that the Master is Prime Minister of Great Britain. This is a great episodes, it's funny and a good story.(10/10)
The third and final episode of the series named "Last of the Timelords" is a great, exciting, thrilling episode. The Master has fully taken control in this episode, although it doesn't go to plan.(10/10)
I strongly recommend you buy this.(Overall:10/10)
The Second episode "Sound of the Drums" is a follow on to "Utopia" but is set in London. We found out that the Master is Prime Minister of Great Britain. This is a great episodes, it's funny and a good story.(10/10)
The third and final episode of the series named "Last of the Timelords" is a great, exciting, thrilling episode. The Master has fully taken control in this episode, although it doesn't go to plan.(10/10)
I strongly recommend you buy this.(Overall:10/10)
By henryone
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PLEASE CAN WE HAVE MORE NEW EPISODE OF DR WHO IN THIS FORMAT OF SCRIPT AND ACTING PEOPLE MOVE ON BEFORE THEY BECOME STEREOE TYPE OR TYPE CAST WHICH IS FAIR ENOUGH BUT SOME TIMES, SOME SHOWS, GO ON, LIKE RERUNS ,AND REPEATS, THIS ONE SHOULD HAVE GONE ON AND ON
By julia
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My son is dr who mad and was missing this dvd in his collection. Hence to say the whole family have to watch them over and over which we don't really mind as this is a good watch.
By tracyk
this arrived very fast and was what it said on the packet brand new my nephew was pleased with his xmas present which was one of many many thx i will be defintly using this seller and amazon again
By Wilky423
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Bought this DVD for my daughter (9)as watched on the telly & decided it was one of the best in series. Deffo for the collection.
12 of 17 people found the following review helpful
So, folks here we have the last, and in my opinion the greatest ever Doctor Who to be produced during the last three years. Utopia, (10/10), is an excellent precursor to the introduction of the Doctor's greatest nemesis, The Master, played by Sir Derek Jacobi in the guise of Professor Yana only to regenerate into John Simm who has an excellent opening exchange with Tennant's Doctor, "Why don't we sit, and have a nice chat about I'll tell you all my plans, and you try, and stop me. I DON'T THINK!", and his classic one-liner, "End of the universe, have fun. Bye-bye". John Simm delivers a career-defining performance as The Master which everyone's been talking about being the best thing since sliced bread on Doctor Who.
The Sound Of Drums, (10/10), sees John Simm as Prime Minister, Harold Saxon, and his scene-stealing peformances again set the tone for the episode gassing his entire cabinet. One classic exchange between Saxon, and one of his ministers (Johnathan Gecks) calling him insane, and in response wearing his gas-mask gives him the thumbs-up before he dies.
The centrepiece of the episdode is the exchange between Saxon, and the American President, and this is where the fun part of the episode bursts into life when John Simm is really in his element making fun of the American President, and taking the piss before killing the President on The Valliant. He ages the Doctor with his laser screwdriver, and his classic line as regards to the shooting of Captain Jack Harkness, "He's not dead for long so I get to kill him again." It again shows the class of actor John Simm who clearly must be enjoying himself with the part he has now made his own.
The Last Of The Timelords, (10/10), is an excellent way to end Series three.... Read more ›
The Sound Of Drums, (10/10), sees John Simm as Prime Minister, Harold Saxon, and his scene-stealing peformances again set the tone for the episode gassing his entire cabinet. One classic exchange between Saxon, and one of his ministers (Johnathan Gecks) calling him insane, and in response wearing his gas-mask gives him the thumbs-up before he dies.
The centrepiece of the episdode is the exchange between Saxon, and the American President, and this is where the fun part of the episode bursts into life when John Simm is really in his element making fun of the American President, and taking the piss before killing the President on The Valliant. He ages the Doctor with his laser screwdriver, and his classic line as regards to the shooting of Captain Jack Harkness, "He's not dead for long so I get to kill him again." It again shows the class of actor John Simm who clearly must be enjoying himself with the part he has now made his own.
The Last Of The Timelords, (10/10), is an excellent way to end Series three.... Read more ›
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mme DLR
First can I say that I used to love Dr Who as a kid, second I love time travel books and films etc. However, I just don't get this new series! Everyone keeps saying how brilliant it is - but I think the plots are pretty feeble and the dialogue not much better.
I watched a few of the David Tenant episodes... then gave up. However, since the Master was always my favourite villain, and I'm a big fan of John Simm I thought I'd give it another go and buy this.
Oh dear...
This didn't work for me at all. The story was daft and predictable and despite attempting a big good vs evil showdown it didn't work. Worst of all though was John Simm's Master. Instead of being a figure of malevolence he was more like a creepy gameshow host. Why do these things always have to reduce the villain to a wisecracker? It seems too often in films/TV these days evil is shown as merely being over-the-top with a few nasty jokes. Terrible.
How I long for the days of Antony Ainley (in my opinion the greatest Master)! Perhaps I'm getting too old for this type of thing. I won't be watching any more...
I watched a few of the David Tenant episodes... then gave up. However, since the Master was always my favourite villain, and I'm a big fan of John Simm I thought I'd give it another go and buy this.
Oh dear...
This didn't work for me at all. The story was daft and predictable and despite attempting a big good vs evil showdown it didn't work. Worst of all though was John Simm's Master. Instead of being a figure of malevolence he was more like a creepy gameshow host. Why do these things always have to reduce the villain to a wisecracker? It seems too often in films/TV these days evil is shown as merely being over-the-top with a few nasty jokes. Terrible.
How I long for the days of Antony Ainley (in my opinion the greatest Master)! Perhaps I'm getting too old for this type of thing. I won't be watching any more...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
three great doctor who tales
on this dvd has got to be probably the best dr who tale ever. fantastic 3 parter highly recommened. *****
Published on 10 Feb 2011 by mr mark mooney
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 4
This DVD Contains the following episodes:
1. Utopia
2. The Sound of Drums
3. Last of the Time Lords
In Utoia Jack's back! Read more
1. Utopia
2. The Sound of Drums
3. Last of the Time Lords
In Utoia Jack's back! Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2010
5.0 out of 5 stars
DOCTOR WHO SERIES 3 VOL 4
This DVD was as new still in its wrapping and I received it within a week of ordering it I was very pleased with the DVD
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Angela J. Welch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty damn good
Brillant.
Spectaurly brillant.
Utopia:A brillant episode that starts the 3 part story off. Read more
Spectaurly brillant.
Utopia:A brillant episode that starts the 3 part story off. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2008 by A. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best of series 3
utopia.4/5.
this is a very good episode. the end of the universe theme was really good , captain jack seems better than in series 1. Read more
this is a very good episode. the end of the universe theme was really good , captain jack seems better than in series 1. Read more
Published on 31 May 2008 by Mrs. J. A. Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars
BEST EVER
I think thease are the best eposdes of dr who.
the acting is brill,john simm is the best master ever.
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the acting is brill,john simm is the best master ever.
BUY ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Published on 30 April 2008 by mary price
1.0 out of 5 stars
RTD is a curse to Doctor Who and needs removing
Russel T. Davies cannot write, full stop,
and if you think he can write a good story you obviously don't know what good tv is, try watching 'lost' or 'life on mars' and see... Read more
and if you think he can write a good story you obviously don't know what good tv is, try watching 'lost' or 'life on mars' and see... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by S. ROSS
5.0 out of 5 stars
John Simm IS the Master
The third series of the new Dr Who has had ups and downs but the finale was fantastic! I loved the finale to series 2 with the Daleks and Cybermen but this totally tops that even... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2007 by H. Margison
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