Dr Who S5 Vol 3: DVD Review
Doctor Who Series Five Volume Three
Released by Roadshow/ BBC
Rating: PG
So the latest season of the eleventh continues with the release of
another three stories from the most recent TV series.
Comprising one story and a two part story, these latest tales see
Matt Smith's Doctor and Karen Gillan's feisty Amy Pond joined in
the TARDIS by her boyfriend Rory (Arthur Darvill) which brings a
new dynamic to the team.
In the first adventure, the Doc and the gang are tortured by the
Dream Lord and visions of the future - and in the second, a two
parter, an old enemy of the Doctor's The Silurians make a
reappearance.
So the mid season minor slump hits the TV series - there's nothing
inherently wrong with these adventures and Matt Smith continues to
shine as the Doctor but the pacing of these stories feel a little
off and not as magical as they could be.
But it's the performances which help the average scripts rise -
from Toby Jones' brilliant Dream Lord, Matt Smith's superlative
take on the Doc to Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill's companions,
each moment with their characters is one to savour.
Here's hoping the slump doesn't continue.
Extras: Monster Files take a look at the new
enemies.
Rating: 6/10
