History YMMV / DrWhoAndTheDaleks

** Same goes for him being actually named Doctor Who as this was early enough in the series where they were still establishing the characters identity.

** Same goes for him being actually named Doctor Who as this was early enough in the series where they were still establishing the character.

** Same goes for him being actually named Doctor Who as this was early enough in the series where they were still establishing the character as a whole.

* CommonKnowledge: A lot of people criticize the film for having the Doctor be human instead of Gallifreyan. This is mainly a product of circumstance as at the time of its release the series hadn’t established his race yet, and it wouldn’t be until after this film that he would be recognized as an alien.

* SpecialEffectFailure: The approaching Roman army seen at the end of the film is an obvious rear projection. Not only is the picture quality and color grading noticeably different compared to the rest of the film, but the footage is also shot from below, whereas the ''Tardis'' doors are shot from head-on.

* BrokenBase: Opinion is sharply divided amongst ''Series/DoctorWho'' fans as to the quality of the films as, from the Doctor being a human named Dr. Who to the interior of the TARDIS, it's very hard to find common ground. Still, most fans agree that the production values, sets on Skaro, and special effects are fantastic.
** There is also a generally good appreciation of Creator/PeterCushing's performance.

** There is also a generally good appreciation of Peter Cushing's performance.

** Taking full advantage of the colour technology provided by the cinema, the Daleks are all sorts of colours -- which helped inspire [[Recap/DoctorWhoS31E3VictoryOfTheDaleks Steven Moffat's Dalek overhaul]].
** [[WordOfGod Terry Nation]] himself alluded to ideas of a "pecking order" among his creations in interviews and other material.

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* TheScrappy: Ian, for being reduced from the quick-thinking man of action of his televised counterpart to being a complete and utter buffoon.

* FunnyMoments: When they're trying to disable their Dalek captor:
--> '''Barbara''': Dalek!
--> '''Dalek''' (turns head to look at her): Yes?
--> (The Dalek takes a handful of refried beans to the eyestalk)

* OlderThanTheyThink: Taking full advantage of the colour technology provided by the cinema, the Daleks are all sorts of colours — which helped inspire [[Recap/DoctorWhoS31E03VictoryOfTheDaleks Steven Moffat's Dalek overhaul]].

* BrokenBase: Opinion is sharply divided amongst Doctor Who fans as to the quality of the film. From The Doctor being a human named Dr. Who, to the interior of the TARDIS, it's very hard to find common ground. However, most fans do agree that the production values, sets on Skaro and special effects are fantastic.
* OlderThanTheyThink: Taking full advantage of the colour technology provided by the cinema, the Daleks are all sorts of colours - which helped inspire [[Recap/DoctorWhoS31E03VictoryOfTheDaleks Steven Moffat's Dalek overhaul]].