Review of Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) by Sarah H — 20 Nov 2018
This big-screen version of Doctor Who isn't the real McCoy (so to speak), but judged on its own merits, it's a perfectly decent slice of family entertainment.
I love Cushing's portrayal of the Doctor (he's actually CALLED "Dr Who", as opposed to "the Doctor") as just a dotty grandfather (a similar character to the one he later played in At The Earth's Core) ...I don't think he's even supposed to be Gallifreyan in this.
Roy Castle plays a bit of a fuckwit, who may or may not annoy the piss out of you (although for me, a child of the '70s, Roy Castle is a legend). Hilariously, the big, bad, menacing Daleks decorate their control room with lava lamps! (How quaint.).
Enjoyable sci-fi adventure from Amicus Films. No sonic-screwdrivers in this, y'know!
This review of Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) was written by Sarah H on 20 Nov 2018.
Dr. Who and the Daleks has generally received mixed reviews.
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