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I have a sort of love/hate relationship with these films. As a tried-and-true fan of the TV series, I always feel a microscopic bit like they’re “not the loyal thing”, honest “trying to manufacture some cash” – a fairly favorite attitude for a fan. And that’s exactly why they were made…but really, don’t they deserve a site in Doctor Who history, too?
The first film is admittedly one I have never been enamoured of. It’s very, very sixties – the pink plastic plot, the Thals’ makeup, the wild Dalek colour schemes, and the corny humour all contribute to a determined feeling of kitsch. I have to be in a very obvious frame of mind to luxuriate in it. The second film is, in my plan, worthy more provocative. There’s right tension and fear in the situations presented, and it compacts the myth nicely from the TV serial’s 150 minutes to the film’s 84. Both the Daleks’ colour schemes and Cushing’s performance are more subdued, and the flying saucer is very frigid. I’d distinguished rather behold this than the TV version, ‘The Dalek Invasion of Earth’.
Both movies are presented anamorphically in their novel aspect ratio of 2.35:1 – a genuine revelation to me, as I expected the extinct 1.85:1 or even 1.66:1. The transfers are unbiased comely, boasting a remarkably obvious recount and strong, vibrant colours, including very legal blacks. If you’ve only seen the films on pan ‘n’ scan video, you unbiased haven’t seen them! There is some grain evident in the relate – more noticeably in “Daleks – Invasion Earth”, thanks to the extensive outdoor scenes – and the occasional sparkling suggestion of edge enhancement, but the films really gaze fabulous for 35-year-old pictures. I don’t know who remastered them, but clearly work has been done. Very nice indeed. Unfortunately, I can’t give a completely tidy bill of health to the films. Regrettably, Anchor Bay was provided with the atrocious edit of “Daleks – Invasion Earth”. This causes the film to commence with the title sequence, followed by the pre-credits robbery scene. It’s terribly distinct, since the scene ends with a musical cue leading into the titles, and you can’t even upright it with the memory function on your player (although the titles and robbery are different chapters, each ends with the fade-up from dark to the next scene) . I fervently hope Anchor Bay takes action to re-release the film in its grand perform.
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Both discs include a nice smattering of extras, including their recent trailers, a “History of Doctor Who” text essay, extensive photo gallieries, and an in-depth biography of star Peter Cushing. “Dr. Who and the Daleks” also includes a commentary with actresses Jennie Linden (Barbara) and Roberta Tovey (Susan), monitored by journalist and Cushing film historian Jonathan Sothcott. The rush of the commentary is gradual – perhaps too slow – and the discussion is often very generalised and anecdotal. It’s a fun commentary, yes, but nowhere as suitable as those on the BBC’s “Doctor Who” discs. Consume it for what it’s worth, savor 83 minutes with some very excellent people, and then realise you’ll probably never resolve the ‘Commentary’ option again.
The third disc contains the 1995 documentary “Dalekmania”. Containing interviews with many of the actors and actresses eager, as well as Dalek creator Terry Nation, stuntman Eddie Powell, and others, the 57-minute film is a extraordinary companion to the two Dalek pictures, and very considerable in the vein of Kevin Davies’ other, better-known Doctor Who documentary, “More Than 30 Years in the TARDIS”. Pleasantly, he transfer for “Dalekmania” is equal to that of the two films, with a lustrous, shiny describe marred only by a bit of grain. It’s really nice to observe it treated as well as the main attractions, as I had imagined a more VHS-quality print.
Overall, this 3-DVD position went far and beyond my expectations. The only thing that could originate it better, in my belief, is if Anchor Bay issued a corrected version of “Daleks – Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.”, and replaced those discs already purchased. I highly recommend the spot or the individual discs to any fan of the Dalek movies, as well as “Doctor Who” fans who haven’t yet tried the films – this is definitely the plan to search for them! Maybe DVD release will finally bring Peter Cushing’s portrayal of the Doctor, and the Dalek films as a whole, the respect they deserve.
I give this package a 5 star rating, although I could suggest a couple of improvements.
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Of course the movies were made in the mid 1960s and they are as they are. The represent quality on these DVDs is estimable. The colours are sparkling, although the sets in the first one composed explore studioish – albeit more solid and expensive than the TV sets.
I deem Peter Cushing makes a huge Doctor and there are plenty of Daleks of various shades, though now, more than 35 years on, I don’t score the Daleks as scarey as I did when I was eight years old-fashioned.
The third disc, Dalekmania, is a documentary from 1995. This is the region where improvements could be made. It would be ample if there had been some coverage of the TV series and an exploration of the anatomy of a Dalek. While the interviews are inspiring, there are a lot of clips taken from the two movies, which are already included in the residence.
My biggest complaint – The incredible ‘Dr. Who’ theme tune and the very wierd noises of the TV series are not here.
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