The first Christmas episode to feature Matt smith in a starring role is a magical, festive delight. In one of the Christmassiest (I'm sure that's a word) specials yet, the Doctor must travel to a misty, wintery planet, where two of his friends are trapped in a doomed spacecraft. The only man who can save them is Kazran Sardick, a notorious miser with absolutely no intention of helping the Doctor whatsoever.
What follows is hardly a faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, but is instead an inventive and moving story about love, heartbreak, and flying fish. Michael Gambon makes a highly entertaining performance as the sneering Scrooge Kazran Sardick, while singer Katherine Jenkins contributes some beautiful music as the fairytale princess-like Abigail Pettigrew.
The story itself is pure fantasy propped up by the flimsiest of Technobabble, but is easily enchanting enough to pull it off. The resulting product is sweet, moving, and a very welcome addition to the Christmas viewing schedule. Would very cheerfully watch again next year. Or any time of the year, really.
A Christmas Carol
The first Christmas episode to feature Matt smith in a starring role is a magical, festive delight. In one of the Christmassiest (I'm sure that's a word) specials yet, the Doctor must travel to a misty, wintery planet, where two of his friends are trapped in a doomed spacecraft. The only man who can save them is Kazran Sardick, a notorious miser with absolutely no intention of helping the Doctor whatsoever.
What follows is hardly a faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, but is instead an inventive and moving story about love, heartbreak, and flying fish. Michael Gambon makes a highly entertaining performance as the sneering Scrooge Kazran Sardick, while singer Katherine Jenkins contributes some beautiful music as the fairytale princess-like Abigail Pettigrew.
The story itself is pure fantasy propped up by the flimsiest of Technobabble, but is easily enchanting enough to pull it off. The resulting product is sweet, moving, and a very welcome addition to the Christmas viewing schedule. Would very cheerfully watch again next year. Or any time of the year, really.