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This latest collection of episodes from the 'second' series of Doctor Who again features a couple of cracking instalments, although this time there's one that's attracted a heavy amount of criticism too.
So let's start with the good. Stretching a tight budget to its limits and in the process delivering a cracking piece of science fiction, the two-parter that kicks off with "The Impossible Planet" and concludes with "The Satan Pit" takes place in the far reaches of the Universe, on board a craft that's been sucked into a black hole. Only it isn't. It's mysteriously defying the pull of the black hole, and there are other sinister goings on too. There are no spoilers here, but rest assured that this is tense, gripping television, with a surprising number of behind-the-sofa moments. And if the second part doesn't quite match up to the strengths of the first, it still rounds off a satisfying, enjoying story.
As for "Love & Monsters", there's a hard core that believe it to be an innovative, interesting experiment for Doctor Who. This reviewer, however, sides with the majority. By leaving the Doctor and Rose pretty much entirely on the sidelines, and giving centre stage to primarily irritating and clumsy characters (epitomised by Peter Kay's desperately unconvincing baddie), it becomes easily the weakest episode since the Who revival, and leaves you hoping that it's an experiment not to be repeated.
Still, this disc is still very much worth it for two of the episodes, so buy it with those in mind, and treat the third very much as an anomaly, no matter what your thoughts on it. And brace yourself for the next disc too--it's a corker… --Simon Brew
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Three more episodes of the BBC's relaunched version of the sci-fi classic, starring David Tennant as the legendary Time Lord, and Billlie Piper as his human sidekick Rose. In 'The Impossible Planet', the TARDIS materialises on a moonbase far in the future, on an asteroid that is orbiting a black hole. Somehow the asteroid is resisting the black hole's gravitational pull, but as the crew of the base start to experience strange visions, and as their Ood servants start to develop minds of their own, the Doctor learns that a mysterious creature calling itself 'The Beast' is buried in a pit deep below the planet's surface. In the second part, 'The Satan Pit', the Doctor ventures into the pit to confront the Beast - but could this nightmarish creature really be the Devil itself? In 'Love and Monsters', a group of lonely misfits, who have all found their lives affected in some way by the Doctor, come together to form a support group. But when the sinister and flamboyant Victor Kennedy (Peter Kay) joins them, he seems to have an agenda of his own. Why does he really want to find the Doctor, and why are the other members of the group disappearing? Marc Warren and Shirley Henderson also star in this episode.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The good news - The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit is an all-time great of Doctor Who. A rare new series off-Earth jaunt for the TARDIS crew, and the results are superb. Alternately tragic and sinister, clautrophobic and agorophobic, it takes to viewer into the darkest depths of human fears to meet the ultimate evil. A strong cast, fast pace, tight plotting and just enough humour to stop it getting unrelentingly grim makes for a jewel in the crown of British science-fiction.
So what happened to the fifth star in the rating? Sunk without trace, along with 'Love and Monsters'. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. To say the parts are better than the whole is to put it mildly. The mostly excellent cast struggle valiently with the material but are ultimately overwhelmed by the tripe that is this episode. I am not a fan of Peter Kay, I must admit, but he is quite impressive in human form; sadly when he loses human shape, he appears to lose his acting ability, as well. The conclusion is trite and unbelievable. Knowing that the main villain was created by a nine year-old Blue Peter viewer in a competition might lead you to fear the worst, so it is ironic that the monster itself is a brilliant conception - it's a pity that the professionals couldn't come up with a quality story to match it.
So what happened to the fifth star in the rating? Sunk without trace, along with 'Love and Monsters'. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. To say the parts are better than the whole is to put it mildly. The mostly excellent cast struggle valiently with the material but are ultimately overwhelmed by the tripe that is this episode. I am not a fan of Peter Kay, I must admit, but he is quite impressive in human form; sadly when he loses human shape, he appears to lose his acting ability, as well. The conclusion is trite and unbelievable. Knowing that the main villain was created by a nine year-old Blue Peter viewer in a competition might lead you to fear the worst, so it is ironic that the monster itself is a brilliant conception - it's a pity that the professionals couldn't come up with a quality story to match it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Ben
The fourth installment of the second series of 'Doctor Who' is another superb DVD and contains three episodes that are all brilliant, exciting, moving and suspenful. David Tennant continues to shine as the Tenth Doctor, and he has great on-screen chemistry with Billie Piper. The scripts are well-written, the special effects stylish and impressive, the acting brilliant and full of conviction and the aliens hugely scary and inventive.
'The Impossible Planet' and 'The Satan Pit' are both wonderful episode; dark, scary, gripping and crammed with tension. There are some great moments as the Doctor is forced to question religion. 'Love & Monsters' is a love/hate kind of an episode, but personally I thought it was superb, and showed how normal people's lives can be changed by an encounter with the Doctor. It's a great piece of wriiting, full of laughs and pathos. And it's got Peter Kay in it.
All in all, Series 2 continues to match the first superb series in quality, and 'Doctor Who' (again) has been the television highlight of the year, thus far. Brilliant stuff.
'The Impossible Planet' and 'The Satan Pit' are both wonderful episode; dark, scary, gripping and crammed with tension. There are some great moments as the Doctor is forced to question religion. 'Love & Monsters' is a love/hate kind of an episode, but personally I thought it was superb, and showed how normal people's lives can be changed by an encounter with the Doctor. It's a great piece of wriiting, full of laughs and pathos. And it's got Peter Kay in it.
All in all, Series 2 continues to match the first superb series in quality, and 'Doctor Who' (again) has been the television highlight of the year, thus far. Brilliant stuff.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By dropkick10
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David Tennant continues the great second series of the new Doctor Who with Billy Piper as Rose Tyler.
While the first two episodes on this DVD contain a gripping story, it is the third episode, which greatly lets down this DVD.
The Impossible Planet and the Satan Pit is a two parter which takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and humour during this well written story. Although not the best episodes of the entire series they are well worth seeing!
The third story on this DVD, title Love and Monsters will sure to leave you wondering what the heck you have just watched!
It is completely different from any other episode and while it may be full of humour, it just felt cheap and nasty and not like the Doctor Who that we all know and love!
Love and Monsters, just felt like a micky take on the whole Doctor Who series and while it may of be intended this way, it really lets down the high standards of series 2. Luckily the great Doctor Who stories return to their full glory in the final three episodes of series 2 and trust me, you really don't want to miss the next DVD release (Series 2 Vol. 5)
While the first two episodes on this DVD contain a gripping story, it is the third episode, which greatly lets down this DVD.
The Impossible Planet and the Satan Pit is a two parter which takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and humour during this well written story. Although not the best episodes of the entire series they are well worth seeing!
The third story on this DVD, title Love and Monsters will sure to leave you wondering what the heck you have just watched!
It is completely different from any other episode and while it may be full of humour, it just felt cheap and nasty and not like the Doctor Who that we all know and love!
Love and Monsters, just felt like a micky take on the whole Doctor Who series and while it may of be intended this way, it really lets down the high standards of series 2. Luckily the great Doctor Who stories return to their full glory in the final three episodes of series 2 and trust me, you really don't want to miss the next DVD release (Series 2 Vol. 5)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILLANT
WHO DOES NOT LIKE DR WHO,THE SERIES IS FAULTLESS AND WATCHABLE AND ENJOYABLE,THE SERIES IS TIMELESS AND ENJOYABLE AGAIN AND AGAIN
Published 16 days ago by henryone
5.0 out of 5 stars
its dr who
it's dr who, what more could i say, David Tennant is great, Billy Piper is great, it's just completely amazballs
Published 25 days ago by jim of the hun
4.0 out of 5 stars
Buy or not to Buy?...
"The Impossible Planet" & "Satan's Pit" are two cracking episodes of D.W with the introduction of the Ood and The beast making them one of the best story's of the second series and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by 75EATLEAD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Space Paradox
Buy this for the excellent 2 parter Impossible Planet & Satan Pit. At last we see the Doctor on another planet with a fantastic story line. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2008 by Needler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant/Crappy
The first to episodes on this disc, "The Impossible Planet"+"The Satan Pit", are absolutely brilliant(buy this disc for that excellent two parter)but "Love And Monsters". Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2007 by dosn't matter who I am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Entertainment
The 2 parter is a well produced and tense adventure only let down by some inappropriate characterisation of the Doctor - he goes about hugging people and gets all "touchy-feely". Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by Scott Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars
The 3 best of the series
I completely disagree with all those saying Love And Monsters is the worst DW episode ever. It is the best! And the 2nd and 3rd are the other 2 on this DVD. BUY IT!
Published on 17 Aug 2006 by Hegarty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love and Death - Love or Loathe?
There are those who have been thrown into confusion by this departure from the norm, and decided that it is not for them. Each to their own of course... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2006 by Martin Baldry
5.0 out of 5 stars
ELO, baby!
I've heard so many Who fans talking so much smack about "Love & Monsters", and I just don't get it. That was a fantastic episode! Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2006 by CC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Two of the best and the very worst
First off, any episode of the new series is worth watching just for DT's doctor alone. However, The Impossible Planet and the Satan Pit are two of the best (along with Girl in the... Read more
Published on 25 July 2006 by SimonB
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