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Doctor Who : Voyage Of The Damned - Christmas Special with Kylie [2007]


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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

The 2007 Christmas special of Doctor Who, Voyage of the Damned is a rip-roaring, hugely entertaining adventure, whose pace, energy and ambition plasters over its undeniable cracks.

With David Tennant in the title role, and Doctor Who fan Kylie Minogue stepping into the role of his assistant, Astrid, the adventure picks up where the third series of the programme ended: with the Titanic crashing into the Tardis.

With the loose ends quickly resolved, Voyage of the Damned soon picks up its key threads. There’s a futuristic Titanic spaceship, a cast of space tourists (with recognisable names from British television, such as Clive Swift and Geoffrey Palmer), and inevitably, impending disaster.

Voyage of the Damned then manages to inject fast action, better-than-expected special effects, and a surprisingly high body count. It’s got cracks in its setup, and isn’t bereft of flaws (not least a slightly inflated running time), but it is a whole lot of fun, and a great improvement on the previous year’s special, The Runaway Bride. It’s good, too, that in spite of Kylie Minogue’s star billing, her character isn’t allowed to dominate the story, and as a result she turns in good work, holding her own in an impressive cast.

In all, Voyage of the Damned is a fun, rewatchable adventure, with plenty in the tank to keep you entertained. Definitely worth picking up. --Simon Brew


BEST EP EVER!!!
Review date: 2008-07-18 Rating: 10 out of 10

Il make this short and sweat, the best ep ever in the 45 yr run of doctor who amazing, a brill stroy line. Kylie as new comapnion Astrid is amazing and its a shame she was killed off in a heartbreakin scence of new who. Alot of people dont like this ep, dont listen to them RTD is such a great writer and it a shame he leaving, im a 15 year old boy and i loved this a 100% Buy Buy it now!!!

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Does what it says on the box.
Review date: 2008-06-22 Rating: 8 out of 10

This is a Christmas episode. It is written specifically to keep the kids happy Christmas evening while the parents tidy up the wrapping paper.
It does just that.

No, it's not the best episode of Doctor Who.
No, the story won't change your life or your view of the world.
No, Kylie isn't the best Companion ever to be on the show.
But yes, it WILL keep you entertained for the duration.

If you have kids they'll love it.
If you are an old-school fan the buy it for the 'Time Crash' special.

tis the season to be...SCARY!!!
Review date: 2008-06-11 Rating: 10 out of 10

a classic doctor who episode that entertains on all different levels.
fab acting(as always)by David Tennant,and Kylie is great as Astrid and there is a great rappor of a supporting cast,with plenty well knowns that i'm sure you will recognise...it's nice to see Debbie Chazen in a programme worthy of her comedic talent(Tittybangbang...!?!?!).
the host are very eerie and are classic foes for the doctor to face...the story moves at a franatic pace and'although no plotline' it is a great christmas special and found it to be just as (if not more)entertaining than previous years and provides one of the most laughable villains in the history of the show...nevertheless it is a fantastic episode and makes a great start to the amazing fourth series(the best series so far!!)the effects are fab the cast are great and makes it recommended viewing for everyone...and in many ways an epic tale filled with scares entertainment and action aplenty.
a classic episode and above many previous episodes that should never...ever be underestimated.
it is a lot better than the remake of Poseidon (trust me!!!)and very effective.
hopefully this will become part of the complete fourth series boxset due out later this year!!!
if not i will have to buy serparately.
i dare docxmas special 2008 to be better than this(i doubt it but i could be proved wrong).:)

the worst christmas speacial
Review date: 2008-05-27 Rating: 6 out of 10

voyage of the damned was very dissapointing. corny story and i was hoping for a historical episode. the reason i gave it three stars was for the brilliantly entertaining time crash. hope the speacial is better next year as doctor who is my favorite show. It's watchable but not up to expectations after the christmas invation and the runnaway bride. 4.5/10.

Not the best ever Who, but a lot of FUN
Review date: 2008-04-18 Rating: 10 out of 10

Ok so perhaps this wasn't the most original or even best written episode of the New Who. That being said it was perfect Christmas day viewing, a bit of glamor (Tennant/Kylie), some interesting aliens (Bannakaffalata), and a big glitzy action romp. David Tennant as ever, is brilliant as the Doctor, and the rest of the cast do a solid job. What was really great about this was, despite the high death toll it was watchable by the WHOLE family, and indeed had something for everyone, which cannot be said about most modern Sci-Fi productions. I like many of the other reviewers am a life-long Doctor WHo fan, however, unlike some other reviews here I realise the shows strength has always been it's ability to deliver a range of types of stories, in a variety of genres, and yet always still be Doctor Who. New Who goes from strength to strength, I will be tuning in next Christmas, even if it is Rudolf the red nosed Rutan!!

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Clive Swift
Kylie Minogue
Geoffrey Palmer
David Tennant

Creators:
David Tennant (Primary Contributor)
Kylie Minogue (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
EAN: 5014503260422
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, PAL,
Release date: 2008-03-10
Audience rating: Exempt
Region code: 2
Running time: 71 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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