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In the middle of watching episode 2 of the slickly produced no expense spared new Dr Who series, that one-time BBC flagship which has been forced into a marriage of convenience through dwindling licence fee revenues with the all-consuming Disney behemoth (hmm, an idea for an arch foe of the good Doctor maybe?),an episode featuring the promisingly sinister Maestro (only promisingly because this is, after all, Disney) I found myself drawn inexorably to the IMDb data base to see if everyone shared my take on this latest series of this once loved show. This is never a good sign. I was already dubious after the dire spectacle of the space babies in episode one. I'll probably never find out if the Master's next reincarnation will be as Mickey Mouse because quite frankly I don't think I can be bothered. Disney's done to Dr Who what it did to Marvel.
I was eagerly anticipating this series, having played TLoU 2 on PS twice over, so captivating was the scenario. And lo, I thought we were on a winner here after a fabulous pilot, and then a third episode which went on a bit of a digression but was so well crafted and emotionally powerful. But woe and behold what has come since. It reached an absolute nadir with the latest episode, featuring the sect-like community leader versus Ellie. What utter nonsense! I won't give any spoilers, but frankly when it comes to spoiling, this series is doing a good job all on its own with each episode that goes by.
I'm giving this nine instead of ten because I never trust tens, they always seem to be generated by bots promoting dross, but this marvellous movie merits top marks. Variously poignant and hilarious, every performance is a delight. I can't understand anyone who gave a poor rating to this film. There was so much to enjoy, I can see myself watching this over and over again, and the films I could say that of don't come along every day. Colin Farrell was fabulous, but the real standout for me was Barry Keoghan. Beautifully and sensitively played by the young man, well deserving of any awards that come his way.