Wednesday, 20 November 2013

5 things I like about Nightmare in Silver

I hated Nightmare in Silver the first time I saw it. The episode relishes in its own mythology of the Cybermen with most references dating back to the classic era. I've never enjoyed the Cybermen mostly because I find them foreign enough to be annoying, but not so much to find them terrifying. I find the second viewing allows me to ignore them and to concentrate on the moments I do/did find amusing such as watching Warwick Davis and Matt battle it out against himself.

Critics seemed to universally praise Smith's performance, but found the hype surrounding the Cybermen disappointing. Here is what those involved with the episode had to say

 
 
 
 
Here are some of my favourite moments.
 
1. The Doctor and Clara's relationship continues to amuse me.

Clara: I trust the doctor.
Captain: You think he knows what he's doing?
Clara: I'm not sure I'd go that far.

2. Seeing Matt behave badly. Is it weird that I find it so delightful watching him play the Cyber Planner?

Doctor: Stop rummaging in my mind.
Cyber Planner: Just try and stop me.
It's a treat seeing Matt perform two roles so beautifully.

CP: I know who you are, you're the impossible girl.
CP: Wakey wakey boys and girls.
Matt genuinely looks creepy delivering this line.

CP: Clara, I suppose I'm the only one that knows how I feel about you right now. How funny you are. So funny. How pretty and truth is I'm starting to like you in a way that is more than in just
Admit it. A part of you was hoping it was the Doctor saying these lines.
3. The references to Nine "fantastic" and Ten "Allons-y".


4. The Doctor's expression when he hears himself talk about Clara.
"Impossible girl. Mystery wrapped in an enigma that is squeezed into a skirt that is a little too tight. What are you?"

5. Warwick Davis. Enough said.


 
 
 
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