
| Msg # 196 of 1759 on ZZCA4349, Tuesday 9-02-24, 5:09 |
| From: THE DOCTOR |
| To: ALL |
| Subj: Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - Timel |
XPost: rec.arts.drwho, uk.media.tv.sf.drwho, rec.arts.sf.tv XPost: rec.arts.tv From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca ## Doctor Who: Timelash - A So-Bad-It's-Good (or Just Bad) Adventure Based on the information from Chakoteya.net, Doctor Who: Timelash presents a story that divides audiences. Here's a breakdown: **Strengths (for some viewers):** * **Campy Fun:** This story might appeal to viewers who enjoy a certain level of camp with absurd elements, overacting, and bizarre visuals. * **Memorable Villains:** The villain, Tekker, is a flamboyant and scenery-chewing character that some viewers find entertaining, despite being over-the-top. * **Classic References:** The inclusion of a fictionalized H.G. Wells adds a quirky element for fans of classic literature. **Weaknesses:** * **Confusing Narrative:** The plot seems convoluted and nonsensical, with time corridors, parallel dimensions, and sock puppet monsters. * **Poor Production Values:** The special effects and sets might be particularly low-budget compared to other entries. * **Uneven Acting:** Reviews suggest the acting is inconsistent, with some performances being particularly melodramatic. * **Wasted Potential:** The story has intriguing concepts like time travel and parallel dimensions, but doesn't explore them in a satisfying way. **Overall:** Timelash is a notorious story in Doctor Who history. While some viewers find its campiness and absurdity entertaining, others find it nonsensical and poorly executed. **Rating:** This is a difficult one. Here are two options depending on your perspective: * **For fans of campy Doctor Who:** 5 out of 10 (recognises the entertainment value for some viewers despite its flaws) * **For fans who prefer a more serious and well-crafted story:** 2 out of 10 (highlights the significant weaknesses of the narrative and production) **Additional Notes:** * This story is often included on lists of the worst Doctor Who episodes. * If you're looking for a classic Doctor Who adventure with a strong plot and well-developed characters, Timelash might not be the best choice. There are many other stories in the Doctor Who universe that offer a more satisfying viewing experience. -- Member - Liberal International This is doctor@nk.ca Ici doctor@nk.ca Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising! Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism ; --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05 * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2) |
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