Review By
SkyTwo 5/22/13 1:46 am
5
This is the Big Finish equivalent of a 'clip show,' though I suspect it wasn't deliberate. It's redeemed largely by Russell's professionalism, and he turns in a reliably solid performance. But beyond the strange disconnect between Russell's obvious age and the man-of-action part he's playing (the script obfuscates this), there isn't actually much going on here. The big centerpiece is sort of nonsensical... yeah. Nothing blatantly wrong with it, but the whole production feels a bit phoned-in.
Review By
SkyTwo 5/22/13 1:29 am
6
Normally I'm looking for stories that give a new spin to the classic series, or at least take advantage of the format to get a bit ambitious in scope. Fear doesn't really do either of those things, but I was still surprised that it's held in such low regard. To me it feels like a pretty faithful recreation of the Troughton era of the show. There's nothing particularly bad about it, it has a nice amount of action, but it isn't a standout. I just don't think it's anything like the bottom of the barrel of the Companion Chronicles line, either.
Review By
SkyTwo 5/22/13 1:21 am
9
This was the first Big Finish audio I heard, and it was encouraging. The most rewarding thing about it is its alienness. It's fun to experience little touches like the Doctor's travels prior to the breakdown of the chameleon circuit, but what's really great about it is how fully realized and engaging the setting is-- atmospheric, surreal, and vivid. Now that I've heard a lot more, it still strikes me that this is a pretty rare thing. And I still regard Quinnis pretty highly. If you're looking for something that takes familiar elements in an entirely new direction, this is an excellent entry in the series.
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