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  Msg # 1468 of 1759 on ZZCA4349, Monday 7-14-24, 8:10  
  From: THE DOCTOR  
  To: ALL  
  Subj: Google Gemini review Doctor Who The Abom  
 XPost: rec.arts.drwho, uk.media.tv.sf.drwho, rec.arts.sf.tv 
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 From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca 
  
 Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen - A Yeti Adventure with the Second Doctor 
  
  
 Based on the information from the website 
 [invalid URL the abominable snowmen doctor who ON Chakoteye.net], 
 here's a review of Doctor Who: 
  
  The Abominable Snowmen: 
  
 Story 
  
 The TARDIS materializes in a hidden Himalayan monastery 
 during  a  blizzard.  The Doctor (Second Doctor) 
 and  companions  Jamie  and  Victoria  find 
 themselves  investigating  a  series  of  strange 
 occurrences,  including  giant  footprints 
 in  the  snow  and  attacks  by  savage  snowmen. 
 The  narrative  unravels  a  conspiracy  involving  monks, 
 a  sentient  intelligence  controlling  the  snowmen, 
 and  a  quest  for  eternal  life. 
  
 Review (Based on Summary): 
  
     Unique Threat: The Abominable Snowmen offer a 
  less common enemy in Doctor Who, providing 
  a departure from Daleks or Cybermen. This could 
  be interesting for fans who want variety. 
   
     Atmospheric Setting: The Himalayan monastery 
  and blizzard setting create a unique atmosphere 
  of mystery and suspense. 
   
     Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): 
  The summary doesn't give much detail 
  about the development of the Doctor, 
  Jamie, or Victoria in this serial. 
  
 Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information): 
  
     Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects 
  in classic Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology. 
  The depiction of the Abominable Snowmen might 
  not be as realistic by modern standards. 
   
     Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured 
  a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations. 
  
 Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope): 
  
 "The Abominable Snowmen"  presents  a  unique  monster 
 and  an  atmospheric  Himalayan  setting. 
 This  could  be  appealing  for  fans  looking 
 for  a  departure  from  usual  Doctor Who  enemies. 
  However,  the  potential  for  dated  special effects 
  and  slower  pacing  could  be  drawbacks. 
  
 Would I Recommend Watching It? 
  
     For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 6/10 
  (Likely worth watching if you enjoy the Second Doctor era 
  and don't mind less common enemies. The atmospheric setting 
  adds interest) 
   
     For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 4/10 (The unique monster 
  and setting might hold some interest, but the potential 
  for dated effects and slower pace could be less appealing) 
  
 Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide: 
  
     If possible, try to find reviews that mention the special effects 
  used for the Abominable Snowmen. This can help you gauge how they 
  might hold up today. 
   
     Classic Doctor Who had a different style than the modern series. 
  If you're new to classic Who, consider watching other stories 
  featuring the Second Doctor to get a feel for the era's aesthetics 
  and storytelling before diving into "The Abominable Snowmen". 
  
 I hope this helps!  While  "The Abominable Snowmen"  has  unique 
 elements,  the  potential  for  dated  production  values 
  is a consideration,  especially  for  new  viewers. 
  
 -- 
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