Product Description

Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise and funny cheeky and brave. An alien and a loner his detached logic gives him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships he can be found wanting. That's why he needs Rose. From the moment they meet the Doctor and Rose understand and complement each other. As they travel together through time encountering new adversaries the Doctor shows her things beyond imagination.Running Time: 585 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 794051250124 Manufacturer No: E2501

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1155 in DVD
• Brand: Warner Brothers
• Released on: 2006-07-04
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 5
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 5
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 585 minutes

Amazon.com
The venerable science fiction program Doctor Who returned to British televisions in 2005 after a 15-year absence and delighted the majority of fans and critics with its adherence to the adventure and charm of the original series while making admissions for a new generation of viewers (hipper editing and score, CGI effects). Thirteen episodes were generated, all starring Christopher Eccleston as the ninth Doctor and pop-singer-turned-actress Billie Piper as his companion Rose; acclaimed writer/producer Russell T. Davies (Touching Evil, Queer as Folk) oversaw the show as chief writer and executive producer. The new series proved so popular that the BBC agreed to revive the program for second and third seasons--though without Eccleston, who has since been replaced by David Tennant. This six-disc set comes with all 13 episodes plus the battery of supplemental features now customary to all Doctor Who DVD releases.

Eccleston is very engaging in the title role, bringing a manic curiosity tempered by occasional bouts of gravity (which befit a personality with a long and dramatic a lifespan as the Doctor's) that hew closely to the (arguably) most popular Doctor, Tom Baker. Piper is equally adept as department store clerk Rose--she's afforded more of a back story than most of the Doctor's sidekicks have received in the past, and she more than handles her own alongside Eccleston. Highlights among the 13 episodes include the season opener, "Rose" (which sees the return of an old foe, the Autons, and their controlling force, the Nestene Consciousness); the revamped Daleks in "Dalek" and the two-parter "Bad Wolf" and "The Parting of the Ways"; a trip to Victorian England to aid Charles Dickens in "The Unquiet Dead," and of course, the arrival of the tenth Doctor at the conclusion of the action-packed "Parting of the Ways." The episodes strike the right blend of quirk, excitement, and imagination, thanks largely to the engaging performances and the guidance of Davies, whose admiration for the show and its history is evident throughout.

Supplemental features--and there are many--including commentary on all 13 episodes by members of the cast and crew, including Piper and Davies; numerous making-of featurettes, including a profile of Davies; a video diary by Piper; an interview with Eccleston, and best of all, a glimpse at the 60-minute Christmas special, "The Christmas Invasion," which picks up where the series concludes. Who fans won't be disappointed. --Paul Gaita

Customer Reviews

The Difference between us and them.
I see I have come late to review this series, so I will not waste your time regurgitating the storyline: please see the numerous 5 star reviews for that. I will give you what they did not: blatant honesty.

WHO has the typical British dry humor, which I do like. Eccleston's portrayal of the Doctor is truly masterful; it is a character you can really fall in love with. Rose on the other hand... she is - from what I've seen - the typical British female movie star; not very pretty and a little on the heavy side. But if you don't need beauty to enjoy a show, then this may be just the series for you. (I'm not bothered by the lack, but my husband constantly whines about it.)

What keeps this from more stars is the special effects. Being use to Battlestar Galactica, Fire Fly and many other scifi US hits, you definitely feel the lack of Hollywood special effects on this series. It reminds me of watching old reruns of 70's SF. Even though the story is good, you can't help but almost laugh when the aliens appear. I hope they invest some of their success in better monster creation.

Worthy of a viewing, but not excellent in any way.

Smart, Fun British Sci-Fi
Simply put, this Dr. Who series revamps the decades-old franchise with new characters, new special effects, and new life. It's still Dr. Who however, with all the fun and quirks, and some surprisingly poignant, powerful moments. Fun for the age-old fans and new converts. Great casting, great stories, great fun.

Raxacoricofallapatorious!
This is still my favorite series of the new Doctor Who. Christopher Eccleston is mesmerizing as the Doctor, and Billie Piper is at her most charming as Rose. The pair have amazing chemistry despite the age difference - these two obviously work best as a team, whatever the function of that team may be. The addition of John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness is the icing on the cake. The characters are engaging, their relationships are believable, and the sci-fi is pleasantly easy on the brain while allowing the human element to tug on the heart strings just enough to make it stick with you. In a word: FANTASTIC! Of course.