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Post by doctorflea on Dec 8, 2009 17:56:34 GMT
I guess new Who fans are just like old ones and no-one likes change. There's an on-going poll on the Newsround website asking if children think Matt Smith is a good choice for the new Doctor or not and of the roughly 17,000 who have voted so far a staggering 68.7% have voted 'no'! news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7800000/newsid_7809700/7809720.stmGive the poor lad a chance, we haven't seen a single frame of him actually acting in the role yet... |
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Post by kaemaril on Dec 8, 2009 18:20:17 GMT
I guess new Who fans are just like old ones and no-one likes change. There's an on-going poll on the Newsround website asking if children think Matt Smith is a good choice for the new Doctor or not and of the roughly 17,000 who have voted so far a staggering 68.7% have voted 'no'! news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7800000/newsid_7809700/7809720.stmGive the poor lad a chance, we haven't seen a single frame of him actually acting in the role yet... A single frame? Sure we have, they're called photos  But yeah, it seems a bit mean of newsround to put a poll which would be, pretty self-evidently, somewhat biased against the new chap without seeing him in action first. |
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Post by Escher on Dec 8, 2009 18:28:48 GMT
Matt does have a rather unconventional appearance that may intimidate some younger viewers until they see him in action onscreen.
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Post by kaemaril on Dec 8, 2009 18:41:50 GMT
Matt does have a rather unconventional appearance that may intimidate some younger viewers until they see him in action onscreen. tbh, he looks OK to me. I mean, he's no Cary Grant but neither do I think he should invest in a paper bag to go over his head or anything. I think it's just because he's so different from Tennant. Unless he truly makes a hash of it once he's got an episode or two under his belt the kids will come around. edit: Also, look at when that poll was posted. It's not exactly new, is it? If they did it now, after the few sneak peeks they've had over the past months, they might get a different result. |
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Post by Null and Void on Dec 8, 2009 18:56:46 GMT
I don't know if Intimidating is the right word for it. The problem is that Tennant has made such a mark on the series that people don't want to let him go. The same thing happened when Peter Davison took over from Tom Baker.
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Post by doctorflea on Dec 8, 2009 19:58:49 GMT
I think it's just because he's so different from Tennant. Unless he truly makes a hash of it once he's got an episode or two under his belt the kids will come around. I think this is his biggest hurdle at the moment, the simple fact that he's NOT David Tennant. |
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Post by Escher on Dec 8, 2009 20:07:50 GMT
There is an absurdity that some people indulge in on major Who forums by slagging off Matt without a single episode starring him having ever been aired.
I remember the exact same thing happening to David Tennant prior to his tenure.
I guess its just one of those things...
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Post by doctorflea on Dec 8, 2009 20:12:45 GMT
There is an absurdity that some people indulge in on major Who forums by slagging off Matt without a single episode starring him having ever been aired. I remember the exact same thing happening to David Tennant prior to his tenure. I guess its just one of those things... You also highlighted one of the great draws of this forum - ( so far) we all seem to be quite sensible and level headed... |
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Post by Escher on Dec 8, 2009 20:57:41 GMT
You also highlighted one of the great draws of this forum - ( so far) we all seem to be quite sensible and level headed... Lol, so far. Early days yet. |
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Post by Craig Oxbrow on Dec 9, 2009 0:19:33 GMT
The 11 Love is in the future, obviously.
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Post by doctorflea on Dec 9, 2009 10:01:35 GMT
The 11 Love is in the future, obviously. That's what I'm thinking; clearly at the moment these fans are wrapped up in their grief over Tennant leaving and have yet to embrace the fact that change is a core part of the show. |
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Post by Curufea on Dec 9, 2009 22:43:01 GMT
Hey - I was dubious when Tennant took over.
For that matter, I was dubious when I heard about Billie Piper. All I knew is she was some MTV girlie.
These days, after years of proof, I trust the casting and I trust the writing.
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Post by thebrokenone on Dec 14, 2009 19:54:08 GMT
Im sure that even if smith proves to be abit weak at first that eventually he will grow into the role and make it his own as the series goes on, if not they can always tweak the concept a little bit so that it fits his style more(like they did with tennant) plus its moffat writing the show so im sure if anyone can write to smiths strengths its that guy.
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Post by Eryx on Dec 14, 2009 20:33:44 GMT
I am going to give him the chance, but he doesn't look old enough to pull off the authority that the Doctor has. It isn't just the acting ability that is needed but the appearance as well.
We'll get to see what he is like soon enough.
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Post by kaemaril on Dec 14, 2009 22:19:45 GMT
I am going to give him the chance, but he doesn't look old enough to pull off the authority that the Doctor has. It isn't just the acting ability that is needed but the appearance as well. It's funny, I'm sure they were saying similar things about Tennant |
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Post by Craig Oxbrow on Dec 14, 2009 23:24:52 GMT
It's funny, I'm sure they were saying similar things about Tennant Some of us still think it. ;D |
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Post by oldscool on Dec 15, 2009 0:45:47 GMT
i have to say i mutch preferr the look we have seen from the on set photos rather than that shown in those glossy promo shots
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Post by Eryx on Dec 15, 2009 11:29:43 GMT
I am going to give him the chance, but he doesn't look old enough to pull off the authority that the Doctor has. It isn't just the acting ability that is needed but the appearance as well. It's funny, I'm sure they were saying similar things about Tennant Can't say I ever heard that about Tennant, but hey. But that is why you have to give each new actor the benefit of the doubt. |
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Post by Deadstop on Dec 15, 2009 14:25:15 GMT
I am going to give him the chance, but he doesn't look old enough to pull off the authority that the Doctor has. It isn't just the acting ability that is needed but the appearance as well. Granting that the people behind the show aren't going to say anything bad about Matt Smith's performance, they have indicated that he's very good at playing an impossibly old man in a young man's body, so I'm interested to see his take. You're right, ultimately we'll just have to see it for ourselves. Deadstop |
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Post by Mark Anthony Quested on Dec 16, 2009 19:03:37 GMT
I guess new Who fans are just like old ones and no-one likes change. There's an on-going poll on the Newsround website asking if children think Matt Smith is a good choice for the new Doctor or not and of the roughly 17,000 who have voted so far a staggering 68.7% have voted 'no'! news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7800000/newsid_7809700/7809720.stmGive the poor lad a chance, we haven't seen a single frame of him actually acting in the role yet... And it if was 1974, they would probably have been saying the same thing about Tom Baker. Indeed, children were disappointed to see Jon Pertwee leave and disappointed at seeing Tom Baker join the show. However, they soon warmed to Tom. Having seen Matt Smith act, I am very excited by his forthcoming portrayal of The Doctor. From the moment I saw him revealled as the 11th Dr on Dr Who Confidential, I have been excited and very pleased. He also has a great, dare-I-say-it, alienesque look about him. The 10th Dr is almost dead, long live the 11th Dr! May 2010 be the trip of a lifetime all over again! |
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Post by mostlyjoe on Dec 21, 2009 20:49:28 GMT
I'm all for giving him a fair shake. (See the icon) If he can come off as a weird funny wise man then I'll believe him to be the Doctor.
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Post by Matt Johnston on Dec 21, 2009 20:59:14 GMT
I reckon there'll be a lot of jokes about how young he looks and how old the companions will be in comparison.
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Post by Curufea on Dec 21, 2009 21:27:48 GMT
"Hanging a lamp" on it. Much like Reagan did as the American President.
If age is likely to be noticed - then it's best if the subject uses all the jokes before the audience does. Otherwise the subject looses respect.
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Post by joe2001 on Jan 5, 2010 19:04:30 GMT
 What narks me off is folks who say "I don't like him." after seeing a single photo & a mere few moments after the regeneration. I think he'll do just just fine. I said that about David Tennant on another forum years ago. Look what happened.... 
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Post by Rel Fexive on Jan 5, 2010 19:41:47 GMT
Indeed.
As I think I've said elsewhere, the brief post-regeneration scene and now the trailer both make me smile and give me a bit of a thrill. That's a good sign.
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Post by cliffr on Jan 14, 2010 5:30:26 GMT
I'll admit I was dubious when I saw the first publicity shots. But after seeing the on set photos that began to crop up I became more optimistic. Then I saw his first thirty seconds and I have to say...
I love the 11th Doctor!
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Post by ugavine on Jan 17, 2010 14:06:30 GMT
Matt was cast by Stephen Moffatt. That alone is enough for me to give the guy a break. Moffatt has done wonders for new Who, and I'm so thrilled he is taking over. If he thinks Matt Smith is the man for the job then he is. And I can't wait!  |
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Post by Eternally Lost Zeppo on Jan 18, 2010 3:31:09 GMT
My flatmate recently got back from his Christmas holiday and got caught up with the Christmas specials. His comments to me immediately after watching them was: 'They were both good episodes, but I am so not impressed with the new Doctor.' His reasoning was that the thirty-odd(?) seconds you see of him weren't very well acted, and that whereas he could tell from Tennant's first appearance that he was going to be a good Doctor, he was underwhelmed by Matt Smith. Personally, I didn't see any problem with Smith's performance, and at any rate it's far too early to be able to tell anything about how good or bad a Doctor he will be. Still, I guess some people are just too quick to make judgements.  |
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Post by Spickey Millane on Jan 18, 2010 17:43:08 GMT
I'm quite hopeful about the new Doctor and new era. Matt Smith's scene at the end of The End Of Time left me with a good feeling. I liked the fact tha this regeneration was born into chaos and there was a sense of thrill that immediately made me want to see where his character goes. "Geronimo!" indeed.
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Post by ugavine on Jan 19, 2010 12:27:44 GMT
His reasoning was that the thirty-odd(?) seconds you see of him weren't very well acted, and that whereas he could tell from Tennant's first appearance that he was going to be a good Doctor, he was underwhelmed by Matt Smith. LOL. I find this amusing because a friend of mine has been saying for the last few months that he's not liking the look of Matt Smith as The Doctor. As soon as he saw The End of Time and the Trailer he has become all in favour of Matt Smith and can't wait for the new series |
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What narks me off is folks who say "I don't like him." after seeing a single photo & a mere few moments after the regeneration. 
