Doctor Who - Planet Of Evil [1975]

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Audience Rating: Parental Guidance Binding: DVD EAN: 5014503181420 Format: PAL Label: 2 Entertain Video Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 2 Entertain Video Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2007-10-15 Running Time: 94 Studio: 2 Entertain Video Theatrical Release Date: 1975
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Editorial Reviews: Drawing influence from some classic science-fiction across its four episodes, Planet Of Evil is a strong Doctor Who adventure, that finds Tom Baker in the title role, and Sarah-Jane (played by Elisabeth Sladen) as his side. The adventure begins when they respond to a distress call from the most distant planet in the Universe. The planet’s name is Zeta Minor, and when they arrive, the Doctor and Sarah discover that a geological expedition has gone wrong, with just one survivor left. So what’s happened? And what’s with the one who managed to stay alive? Planet Of Evil has the answers… This is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure, originally broadcast in the midst of a confident period in the show’s history. Well directed, and only occasionally hurt by its limited budget, there are also some strong supporting performances among the cast that do the story no harm at all. The DVD itself is suitably packed with the kind of fascinating material that classic Doctor Who stories are renowned for, with a commentary track, documentaries, a photo gallery and publicity material. But the star remains the story itself. Planet Of Evil is really good science fiction, reverential in some of its story elements yet tight enough to work as an adventure of real merit in its own right. A worthy addition to the Who DVD library. --Simon Brew
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: TOM BAKER LANDS ON THE FORBIDDEN PLANET?? Comment: Yet another Tom Baker classic! (seriously, how many weren't?!!) Strong horror element to this with a creepy atmosphere, and the planet itself is a TRIUMPH of set design; exotic and nightmarish, almost alive in itself! The main monster, a creature made of anti matter is effective, and well rendered visually for the time (NOT a man in a rubber suit here!). Definiteley inspired by the Id monster from the SciFi classic, Forbidden Planet. The acting is good with an interesting mix of characters, in the crew stationed on the planet. There are shades of Aliens/The Thing as the 'Evil' of the story picks the men off one by one. One of my favs from long ago and well presented on DVD with some great features, especially re the set design. Customer Rating: Summary: excellent set triumphs over plot Comment: There is a fine, budget priced, recreation of a swampy, alien landscape here, which makes a change from the usual quarry. Tom Baker is always good to watch, and there are some great cliffhanger finishes. The plot's a bit weak, though, and the anti-man transformation, clearly cribbed from Jekyll and Hyde, looks a bit silly today. Salamar is a little over the top too. Still lots of fun, and with some interesting 'extras' this has to be worth watching. Customer Rating: Summary: More overrated Tom Baker tosh! Comment: What is it with Dr. Who fans who go ga-ga over Tom Baker's Doctor?? He's not the most subtle of actors and this is just one of his lamest outings to date. Try watching this without falling asleep! I'm annoyed I cannot give this 0 stars!!! Customer Rating: Summary: "Forbidden Planet meets Dr Jekyll" Comment: This is possibly the best creation of an alien environment in this era of Dr Who. Roger Murray Leach's design is superb. The space given to it and use of film give it a reality that even a dressed up real forest could never have had. The story is a hugely enjoyable mixture of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and the classic old film Forbidden Planet. Tom Baker and Lis Sladen are on superb form as are a guest cast including Prentis Hancock (AWOL from Space 1999's Moonbase Alpha being shown at the same time) and Frederick Jaeger. The anti-matter monster although it looks pants in still photos is only ever seen in a red outline which is all the more effective. Oddly for a story produced by Philip Hinchcliffe it has a very happy ending but was still strong meat for its time. Of the extras; the commentary is a Tommentary and begins with Mr. Baker moaning in pleasure at the sound of the Dr Who theme. Yes, he's on good form and so are his commentary co-stars. The making of Documentary is a good one, although the featurette "Planetary Performance" about acting in fake alien environments seems to have been made from the documentary's off cuts and doesn't really go anywhere. We also get a bit of studio footage and possibly the best Easter Egg ever as Philip Hinchliffe reviews some of his old production files, don't worry it's easy to find! All in all, fine old story from "The Police Box Show" with a good support package! Customer Rating: Summary: Still Scaaary! Comment: I was about ten when this was first broadcast and it terrified me then. So I was a bit wary of the effect it would have now but the story itself was still scary. There were ropey effects - the dessicated remains of the dead crewmen were clearly plastic mannequins. But... the basic set dressing was excellent, with a truly creepy jungle managing to up the tension factor by a immeasurable degree and with the new CGI effects for Sorenson's eyes (I assume - I don't recall them being that impressive :) ) and the Morestran weapons. The antimatter creatures were excellent, recalling one of my favourite science fiction films, 'The Forbidden Planet', and its equally impressive id-beast. Plenty of additional extras add to the value including one piece on how the jungle was created, and for how much - you hear how Dr Who was made on a shoe-string but to actually be shown the evidence is sort of humbling... More Reviews