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Lot No. 249 (2023)
Great performance from Harrington, but not scary
First thing I've seen Kit Harrington in since Game of Thrones, I'd forgotten what a fantastic actor he is.
Unfortunately the story breaks the most basic rule of horror by showing us the monster right from the start, taking away all mystique. I was also befuddled by what the hysteric laughter at the end meant, but I guess they left that up to us for interpretation.
No idea what Bellingham's motivations were for bringing the mummies to life - knowledge? What knowledge exactly. Power? What power exactly. Had he been bringing 250 to life all this time as a backup mummy? Were the mummies friends? Who knows
Also at the beginning, we're very pointedly shown Bellingham with the opioid substance on his hand, and he then goes to pointedly shake KH's character by the hand. I thought he was tricking him by transferring the opioid over, but nope. Didn't come up again.
Enjoyed the Sherlock interlude, without the name being dropped explicitly. Overall a bit of a let down, but very much carried by the lead performance. Will still look forward to next years, it's become a fun tradition.
Doctor Who: The Giggle (2023)
Best of the three
Star beast was okay, Wild Blue Yonder was great, but this was an absolute blast from start to finish.
I laughed, i cried, I hid behind my hands from fear. As for the introduction of the new doctor, I absolutely loved it. Getting to see a rather worn-out and dishevelled doctor being given permission to slow down, kick his heels up and be with his family while 15 goes off on a whirlwind adventure - immensely satisfying. Ncuti Gatwa is phenomenal in this role, I cannot wait to see more of his doctor. Game of catch was a bit lame but I'll give it a pass.
Neil Patrick Harris though, what a performance. No one else could have brought to the Toymaker what he brought - the energy, the music, the humour, the poise, and the sheer menace. Not to mention the fabulous accents!
I've not been that interested in doctor who since Matt Smiths run ended, but now I'm back and so excited to see what's next for the doctor. Can't wait for the Christmas special!