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The set design was very good and eye catching. The choreography and dancing was good though that was not why I sat down to watch. The songs were mediocre and forgettable. There was nothing lasting nor memorable in the songs. They just ran on. Cynthia was a surprisingly good actress, the only redeeming element in the film that was otherwise a high school caliber performance. Ariana had no presence, was a thin character and would not have starred in any high school performances I remember.

I waited a long time to see this film and had seen the play. Unfortunately I finally turned off the video because it was so long, tedious and boring.

I liked Jodie Whitaker, she made a good Doctor and knew to to play the archetypical Doctor. When John Bishop was added, he was the only cast member with any presence. The rest of the show dragged Jodie down. There was no backup cast, few plots, no direction, a general lack of atmosphere.

This latest incarnation has taken the show many notches lower. The newest Doctor has little presence and would be better suited for Sesame Street. All the actors and the direction are aimed at 10-16 year olds. It lacks any maturity, especially for a program generations old.

Is BBC realigning the show for a very young barely pubescent audience? Is BBC trying to not so gently torpedo the show?

I love the show and watch it more than any other show. I love to see how things are made and to see what stunning accomplishments man has made. I'm often surprised by the unique looks into corners of our development not seen elsewhere. My grandkids like watching too and get the same enrichment as I do. I hope it stays on forever with one exception.

Sadly, that obnoxious fat guy with the bad jokes turns me off and destroys my joy in watching the show. He adds no value nor knowledge other than stupid wisecracks. His voice scrapes against the smooth presentations and sometimes makes me switch the channel.