From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca (The Doctor)
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Subject: Re: Doctor Who - joy to the World - review with Spoilers
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:16:03 -0000 (UTC)
Organization: NetKnow News
In article <vkhq79$2phj$1@gallifrey.nk.ca>,
The Doctor <doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca> wrote:
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>**Doctor Who: Joy to the World â A Festive Sci-Fi Whirlwind**
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>The Doctor returns with a Christmas adventure full of time-bending drama
>and quirky charm. Set across centuries, the tale centers on a mysterious
>suitcase containing a star seed capable of cosmic destruction. Highlights
>include the Doctor's pumpkin chai latte obsession, his humourous
>fashion choices, and a dinosaur swallowing the suitcase in 4202.
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> The Doctor's festive escapade, Joy to the World, is a heartwarming yet
> chaotic journey through time, with pumpkin chai lattes, Silurian diplomacy,
> nd a suitcase harboring a deadly star. Set against the backdrop of Christmas
> in London's Sandringham Hotel and the futuristic Time Hotel, this adventure
> deftly weaves emotional stakes with quirky humour, personal depth, as her
> grief over her mother's death in 2020 informs her choices. The suitcase bomb
> -a literal star seed threatening universal annihilation-becomes a clever
> metaphor for Joy's bottled-up grief and the redemptive power of connection.
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> Ncuti Gatwa thrives in their portrayal of the Doctor, switching between
> charm and urgency. The introduction of Joy, a fiery and relatable new
> companion, injects the story with personal depth, as her grief over her
> mother's death in 2020 informs her choices. The suitcase bomb-a literal star
> seed threatening universal annihilation-becomes a clever metaphor for Joy's
> bottled-up grief and the redemptive power of connection.
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> The premise shines in its whimsical creativity: a hotel hosting humans
> across all time periods, dinosaurs from 65 million years ago swallowing
> suitcase bombs, and the Doctor improvising solutions with psychic paper
> and rope from a 1953-themed room. Yet the narrative's pacing stumbles
> slightly, juggling multiple timelines-2024, 2025, and 4202-leaving moments
> of confusion.
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>The resolution, where Joy transforms into a star after taking the star seed,
>is both poignant and visually spectacular. It's an uplifting message of hope,
>rebirth, and the enduring light of loved ones lost, perfectly fitting
>for a Christmas tale. The Doctor's interactions with Joy are occasionally
>sharp, but the underlying empathy shines through.
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>Overall, this episode delivers classic Doctor Who magic-quirky, emotional,
>and brimming with festive wonder.
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>The emotional core is Joy, grappling with loss while transforming
>into a literal star-a poignant metaphor. While chaotic at times,
>it's a touching, imaginative ride.
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>**Rating: 85/100**
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>Google Gemini is totally useless with the inputs
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>Myself 7.5/10
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>The Anita's scences are more powerful moreso than the Joy Scene.
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>JOy getting transformed and the End with Joy being the Light over Jesus
>is still an awesome reminder of why Christianity is dominant
>in today's world. BTW, Did you catch the King's Speech?
Adding Google Gemini
Doctor Who - Joy to the World
What people tend to praise:
- Festive atmosphere: The episode captures the spirit
of Christmas and the holiday season.
- Lighthearted and heartwarming: Unlike many other Doctor Who
episodes, "Joy to the World" is a lighter and more heartwarming story.
- Interesting concept: The episode explores the concept of Christmas c
heer and its impact on different cultures.
- Good performances: Mackenzie Crook shines as the villain, Krampus,
and Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman have good chemistry.
What people tend to criticise:
- Lack of suspense: Some viewers find the episode
to be too lighthearted and lacking in suspense.
- Predictable plot: The plot is relatively
straightforward and easy to predict.
- Not very scary: While Krampus is intended to be menacing,
some viewers find him to be more comical than frightening.
My rating and thoughts:
I would rate "Joy to the World" a 6/10. It's a fun and enjoyable
episode that is perfect for the holiday season. It's not the most
complex or suspenseful episode of Doctor Who, but it's a good example
of the show's ability to be lighthearted and heartwarming. It's a good
choice for families or those who are looking for a more lighthearted
Doctor Who experience.
It has been 24 hours and still Google Gemini cannot get it right
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