tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post8747377509069831580..comments2024-03-02T07:09:08.458-05:00Comments on J and J Productions: Doctor Who: Listen ReviewJames the Reviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-4069451951513806482015-09-21T17:03:04.818-04:002015-09-21T17:03:04.818-04:00It was really confusing and left me with a lot of ...It was really confusing and left me with a lot of questions at the end that were not answered.Madam Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856790970368903765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-19083361071491382592014-09-18T17:11:50.672-04:002014-09-18T17:11:50.672-04:00No problem. I'm glad that you did comment!
Ah,...No problem. I'm glad that you did comment!<br />Ah, I fortunately avoided the spoiler, so I had no idea about the Gallifrey visit. <br />I am interested to see how their relationship pans out as well. They seem to have great chemistry. And I agree about the how great the scenes look. <br />Thanks! And glad to do it!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-17785185154370416602014-09-18T17:09:55.205-04:002014-09-18T17:09:55.205-04:00Agreed, it is definitely more suspenseful and fear...Agreed, it is definitely more suspenseful and fear inducing than most horror movies. Glad you liked the gifs! <br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-63485758313049180642014-09-18T17:07:55.349-04:002014-09-18T17:07:55.349-04:00Just like comic book that have been around since t...Just like comic book that have been around since the 60s, sometimes there will be continuity errors. Otherwise, the writers would be stuck in a box smaller than a real police box. I personally have no problem with developing the companions. They are the audience's connection to the real world.<br /><br />As for "Dan the Soldier Man," it is fairly clear that Dan had the toy since he was a child and passed it down through the family for 100 years until Orson's timeline when Orson meets the Doctor. At that point, Orson gave it to Clara and then the Doctor. <br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-60934883116490040952014-09-18T17:03:16.540-04:002014-09-18T17:03:16.540-04:00You certainly have a point, and I inclined to agre...You certainly have a point, and I inclined to agree with you. I am on the fence about knowing, but ultimately it does not detract from the fact that this was an excellent episode.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-65323046807279562952014-09-18T17:02:17.775-04:002014-09-18T17:02:17.775-04:00Thank you Sarah! It is mine too! I am also conflic...Thank you Sarah! It is mine too! I am also conflicted about whether or not I wanted there to be a real monster. Maybe the fact that there is no monster makes it different than the usual episode. The plot holes about the chalkboard still confuse me too. <br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-15452382669264634822014-09-18T16:59:56.210-04:002014-09-18T16:59:56.210-04:00@Shena: Thanks! :D Agreed, hopefully we can contin...@Shena: Thanks! :D Agreed, hopefully we can continue to have even better episodes as the season continues! Haha, perfect setting to make the episode even creepier. :) And headesking For the Win! LOL <br />The Clara and young Doctor's conversation was one of my favorite parts too. <br /><br />-James James the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-32354662411910748142014-09-18T16:56:46.664-04:002014-09-18T16:56:46.664-04:00Glad you and your family enjoyed it as much as min...Glad you and your family enjoyed it as much as mine! And I agree, Moffat is great at the creepy episodes. Maybe it will be explained, or we may never know. Both made me gasp! :D Clara has been one of my favorites too. She does not seem to have a lot of fans though. :/<br /><br />Excellent comparisons! It is funny though that none of them, except maybe Sherwood, was better than than the original one. It probably is part inevitable coincidence for a few, while Deep Breath did have a direct reference to The Girl in the Fireplace.<br /><br />-James James the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-59443455086484525942014-09-18T16:52:55.276-04:002014-09-18T16:52:55.276-04:00Sorry everyone for the late replies!
-JamesSorry everyone for the late replies! <br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-48994264849414886172014-09-17T10:56:07.607-04:002014-09-17T10:56:07.607-04:00(Sorry it took so long to comment, had a busy day ...(Sorry it took so long to comment, had a busy day yesterday) this episode had it all: funny moments, creepy moments, gasp-worthy moments, and everything else. *Spoilers for the Episode* I knew about the scene on Gallifrey-sadly, I came across spoilers-but I think I still went 'WHAT?!' when they mentioned the words 'he'll never be a time lord'.<br />I'm curious to see how Clara and Danny's relationship will continue, given their rocky start during their first date. Clara had a lot of nice moments during the episode, and I loved the scenes between her and Rupert when he was a kid, they were really sweet. The episode had a lot of beautifully shot scenes, when you first see the thing on the bed for instance, as well as the scene when Clara is giving the speech to the Doctor, which was another wonderfully shot scene.<br />The episode was wonderful, and enjoyable and creepy as well. I don't think there's been one episode this season so far that I haven't liked, which is pretty spectacular in my opinion.<br />Great review, James! Thanks for the link to my review!<br />-TeganTegan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197087001988013919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-42308431869770693222014-09-17T02:07:09.902-04:002014-09-17T02:07:09.902-04:00This was a fantastic episode, measured especially ...This was a fantastic episode, measured especially by the fact that it left me very disturbed--it was worse to me then all the horror movies I've attempted to watch and worse than the weeping angels, which never scared me past a suspense level. The amount of intense emotion in the horror area was fantastic! Clara was also at her best in this episode so far in this episode! 12's personality is a refreshing change and he's intenseness balanced with wit was also fantastic! I love all the gifs you found, they capture some of the best lines! While I wish some of the plot holes had been wrapped or explained, I'm hoping that happens later on in the series.<br /><br />Overall, this was a great episode! Good review!<br /><br />~JamieJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203554335912426375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-5058780026726919292014-09-16T16:18:57.662-04:002014-09-16T16:18:57.662-04:00You're welcome! :D Glad to help :)You're welcome! :D Glad to help :) Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-57694260942265141952014-09-16T14:26:30.597-04:002014-09-16T14:26:30.597-04:00YES YOU ARE RIGHT THAT IS IT EXACTLY. Thanks :DYES YOU ARE RIGHT THAT IS IT EXACTLY. Thanks :DHaydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-45301142215716439892014-09-16T14:07:13.604-04:002014-09-16T14:07:13.604-04:00AS someone who is "an old school Who fan"...AS someone who is "an old school Who fan" (my cred is unimpeachable, though I'm hardly 'angry'), I didn't hate Listen. However, I have a few things to say about it.<br /><br />It was not a bad episode, but not a great one either. Canon exists for a reason: to keep continuity. I'm not furious at the idea of Clara basically being the Doctor's nanny, just highly disappointed that we can't get away from the Companion being the center of the show (last time I checked, it's still called 'Doctor Who', not 'Clara', not 'Pink', not 'Rose', not 'The Ponds', not 'The Lizard and Her Lover', and certainly not 'River Song & Company'). <br /><br />What is the point of having Clara serve as the inspiration for the Doctor to be who he turned out to be? There's no need for it. The biggest issue is Clara leaving 'Dan the Soldier Man' w/the Doctor. Orson describes it as a 'family heirloom'. Unless the Doctor carried 'Dan' throughout all his incarnations (which makes one wonder how he came to it) and ergo, Orson (and by extension Clara) is a relative, we have a set of questions we may not like the answers too.<br /><br />Ultimately, I found it atmospheric but hollow.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-35466741086884182942014-09-16T13:47:08.830-04:002014-09-16T13:47:08.830-04:00It was vital that we didn't know. The episode ...It was vital that we didn't know. The episode was about childhood fears and the fact that even the Doctor had them. It may have angered some but I loved the fact that the Doctor was turned into the very kids who love him and who hide behind the sofa. Great episode - Moff's best since The Eleventh Hour.Child of the 70shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045667514712502457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-22426129651304516332014-09-16T12:07:24.070-04:002014-09-16T12:07:24.070-04:00Great review!! This one is certainly my favorite o...Great review!! This one is certainly my favorite of the season so far. *Spoilers!* At the point where the spacemen takes off his helmet and he looks like Danny, I starting thinking it was gonna be the best episode ever. (Not really, but you know.) It wasn't though -- even though I thought the twist and the young Doctor was neat and unexpected, (and creepy and sweet at the same time) I really wanted there to be a monster for some reason. It was just so freaky to start, and then wound up being all logical in conclusion. Except not really, because of the plot holes that I'm hoping will be explained later. If the Doctor is afraid of something being under his bed only because of Clara, then why is everyone else? And like you said, who wrote "listen" on the chalkboard? (It's possible the Doctor did it and forgot since Clara said it looked like his handwriting.) But most importantly, WHO (or what) was under that blanket??? I must know this. It's too big a hole for them to leave unanswered. I hope.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901639281043602191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-79658980634865999722014-09-16T10:10:54.466-04:002014-09-16T10:10:54.466-04:00Great review! :D I agree, I really loved this epis...Great review! :D I agree, I really loved this episode!! :D Season 8 is shaping up to be really good! :) The last two episodes have been riveting for me and I hope the season continues in this vein. I agree, Clara and Twelve are a great team and Clara is the perfect companion for Capaldi's Doctor. Really, really enjoy their interactions! :) I also liked the creepy factor- I was watching the episode alone in my dorm room and since my desk is next to my bed and my feet were on the ground, I kept feeling a bit weird- I liked that good writing in the episode. I agree, everyone has felt that 'someone is watching me thing'- I know I have, especially if I'm walking somewhere alone at night. I'd also like to know what was under the sheet/what wrote on the chalkboard. And yes, Danny Pink is hilarious! XD I love his headesking. <br />I also loved the scene at the end with Clara and the young Doctor and her talk to him- it could have been bad, but it turned out fantastic! I LOVED it! I really want to see another scene like this again. The scene really gave us a good picture of the Doctor- as a child and as an adult- and seeing Clara talking to him and being kind and soothing him was also really poignant. <br />And yes, love the 'no hugging' rule XD I don't like hugging much either, so I can relate to 12 here XD. <br /><br />@Hayden - the episode "Into the Dalek" was similar to was season 1's "Dalek"(with the Ninth Doctor and Rose). Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-62222445434513119822014-09-16T09:19:02.160-04:002014-09-16T09:19:02.160-04:00YES YES YES. After we finished watching this one, ...YES YES YES. After we finished watching this one, my mom turned to me and said, "Now *that* was a good one." Moffat is just so much better at writing creepy one-shot episodes than overseeing full seasons, in my opinion. Though I still am wondering about the creature under the bed and the "listen" on the chalkboard (perhaps that might tie in to a later episode?) overall I thought this one was really good. I'm not sure which had me gasping louder- the bit where we found out the kid crying was the Doctor, or when Clara grabbed his leg and everything came together at once! :D Though I fully admit Clara has already been one of my favorite companions, I really liked how motherly she was in this episode; that's not a trait a whole lot of the companions have, so I think it makes her different.<br /><br />Oh, and I've noticed that every single episode this season has reminded me of an older episode- Deep Breath/The Girl in the Fireplace (which I know was intended) but also Robot of Sherwood/Fires of Pompeii, and now Listen reminds me of Blink- I'm not sure if they're meaningfully drawing parallels or if it's just an inevitable coincidence. Into the Dalek also reminds me of another episode, I just can't think which one.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.com