Review of Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) by Tim L — 31 Jul 2010
Not a bad attempt to bring the early Doctor Who series to the big screen, and the production much more lavish - being more akin to American sci-fi series of the time such as the original Star Trek.
I think it works better as a camp, light-hearted kid's action sci-fi film for people unfamiliar with the early series, rather than as a big-screen representation. I think my recent interest in the William Hartnell episodes, which I've started to watch for the first time, has clouded my enjoyment of this slightly, as much of what I like about the original stories has been adapted. Though the plot remains pretty much the same, certain crucial elements (Barbera is now the Doctor's grand-daughter and Ian has been reduced from heroic to bumbling idiot - and what's with everyone calling the Doctor 'Who?!') are changed to the detriment of the film I believe. Nit-picking perhaps, and I'm sure most kids would love this action packed film.
Although I thought it wasn't bad, I much prefer the grittier, darker T.V version.
This review of Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) was written by Tim L on 31 Jul 2010.
Dr. Who and the Daleks has generally received mixed reviews.
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