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Post by chuckr on Sept 17, 2019 9:03:37 GMT
Now in accounts
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Post by aussiedoctorwhofan on Sept 17, 2019 9:04:21 GMT
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Post by IndieMacUser on Sept 17, 2019 9:23:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2019 9:38:32 GMT
Listening to this one first. And for some reason, I actually figured out that both MR releases would be out today.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2019 11:01:22 GMT
I'm through the first episode and I'll keep schtum, but can I say... {Spoiler}I love a good spy thriller. If this is going in the direction I think it is, the original events of Mindwarp (pre-fiddling in the Matrix) might've actually been an impromptu caper.
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Post by mark687 on Sept 17, 2019 13:18:08 GMT
This warps up a really great trilogy Its so good to have the Doctor have this chummy relationship with an historical figure, at the same time acknowledging he/they have to put themselves and history at risk for the greater good. Its almost 7th Doc mind-set but being apologetic up-front for it. John Schweb does well as Houdini, Mark Elstop and Fiona Bruce are very good as 1 purist and 1 conflicted Germen Personnel Peri takes a slight backseat in this one but the interrogation scenes sizzle I wonder if this was a Director's collaboration (even though Ken Bently's sole credited) as this seems to have the same fine blend of character and pace as the pervious 2 directed by John Anisworth. Regards mark687
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2019 14:04:18 GMT
Just found out. Downloading it now !
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Post by tuigirl on Sept 17, 2019 17:55:40 GMT
Awesome! More Colin! Downloading now.
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Post by barnabaslives on Sept 17, 2019 20:09:09 GMT
I quite enjoyed that, both the story and the performances were tops in my book. The story stayed very interesting because it did a great job keeping me guessing what was next, had a number of great scenes, and managed to keep the supporting characters seeming more real than stereotypical so they were easy to relate to.
I wondered why Houdini reminded me just a bit of John Barrowman somehow and had a good laugh when I read the cast credits after I was finished and saw it was John Schwab. I knew I knew that voice from somewhere, but just couldn't quite place it.
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Post by theother on Sept 17, 2019 22:05:33 GMT
I quite enjoyed that, both the story and the performances were tops in my book. The story stayed very interesting because it did a great job keeping me guessing what was next, had a number of great scenes, and managed to keep the supporting characters seeming more real that stereotypical so they were easy to relate to. I wondered why Houdini reminded me just a bit of John Barrowman somehow and had a good laugh when I read the cast credits after I was finished and saw it was John Schwab. I knew I knew that voice from somewhere, but just couldn't quite place it. Listening to this release now... Enjoying it but as a longtime Houdini fan, his accent is distracting me to no end. Houdini in real life had a distinct German accent...
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Post by theother on Sept 17, 2019 23:50:10 GMT
I quite enjoyed that, both the story and the performances were tops in my book. The story stayed very interesting because it did a great job keeping me guessing what was next, had a number of great scenes, and managed to keep the supporting characters seeming more real that stereotypical so they were easy to relate to. I wondered why Houdini reminded me just a bit of John Barrowman somehow and had a good laugh when I read the cast credits after I was finished and saw it was John Schwab. I knew I knew that voice from somewhere, but just couldn't quite place it. Listening to this release now... Enjoying it but as a longtime Houdini fan, his accent is distracting me to no end. Houdini in real life had a distinct German accent... For those interested in hearing what Houdini sounded like: m.youtube.com/watch?v=v7IM5HmOKNMFor those who have listened to this MR release, you will notice how closely this vintage recording matches the opening of the MR.
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Post by tuigirl on Sept 18, 2019 7:09:26 GMT
I quite enjoyed that, both the story and the performances were tops in my book. The story stayed very interesting because it did a great job keeping me guessing what was next, had a number of great scenes, and managed to keep the supporting characters seeming more real that stereotypical so they were easy to relate to. I wondered why Houdini reminded me just a bit of John Barrowman somehow and had a good laugh when I read the cast credits after I was finished and saw it was John Schwab. I knew I knew that voice from somewhere, but just couldn't quite place it. Listening to this release now... Enjoying it but as a longtime Houdini fan, his accent is distracting me to no end. Houdini in real life had a distinct German accent... However, German accents in Big Finish have been a bit hit and miss. They range from dreadful and distracting to "yay, they have cast an actor from a German speaking country".
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Post by Who Review on Sept 18, 2019 8:41:01 GMT
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Post by theother on Sept 18, 2019 14:27:13 GMT
Listening to this release now... Enjoying it but as a longtime Houdini fan, his accent is distracting me to no end. Houdini in real life had a distinct German accent... However, German accents in Big Finish have been a bit hit and miss. They range from dreadful and distracting to "yay, they have cast an actor from a German speaking country". I feel the same way about the American (USA) accents in Big Finish... Some sound like a caricature of a Texas or mid-western accent and some of them are just...off.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2019 5:01:42 GMT
I was reading the Author's Commentary on The Instruments of War, a Twelfth Doctor story in one of the Panini collections. The writer, Mike Collins, talked a bit about how he always eschewed war comics because of their derring-do and void moral code. Therefore, on paper, it's unusual to find Collins writing a story like Instruments that could've been set among the North African japes of The Rat Patrol. And yet, it's got a fundamental morality play strumming away in the background. Like Foyle's War. How great injustices suddenly become acceptable, even lauded, in wartime. For the cause, of course.
Harry Houdini's War is a exceptional, unsentimental tale in a similar vein. Fittingly, for a story about the great illusionist in conflict, it's all about misdirection and causes. How much people are defined by them, how much it shapes who they are and who they interact with. It's great to slip into an adventure with a historical figure who's already well-acquainted with the Web of Time and the Doctor's ways. Steve Lyons's signature crackle is all over this. Fierce, but not without its warmth and its gentler moments shine just as much as those hailed by gunfire.
That was a lovely trilogy. A bit of contemplative philosophy, a bit of optimistic high adventure and a bit of thumb-biting reality. It's been a fun ride.
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Post by Whovitt on Sept 19, 2019 10:49:52 GMT
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. And the music suites (20 minutes worth!) were fantastic too. If I had one small niggle, it's the theme tune. Because of the version they had to use, the twist became a little inevitable as the story wore on. It's still a great story though, so I don't mind that much
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2019 11:03:10 GMT
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. And the music suites (20 minutes worth!) were fantastic too. If I had one small niggle, it's the theme tune. Because of the version they had to use, the twist became a little inevitable as the story wore on. It's still a great story though, so I don't mind that much I enjoyed this too. Despite the action-orientated scenes that come with Houdini's involvement, I found this to be contemplative and thoughtful rather than spectacular - which is in-keeping with the style of the other tales in this trilogy. Occasionally it drags a little, but is redeemed by the way the story is told, as well as the twist at the end. I really didn't see that coming! In fact, the first thing that struck me is, why are they using the Dominic Glynn version of theme, whereas the other stories used Peter Howell's realisation? I good twist, and an effective one, which gave Colin a very poignant line:
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"I'm always saying goodby to you."
I liked very much John Schwab as Harry, and enjoyed the chemistry between him and The Doctor. Erstwhile Number 6 Mark Elstob also proves what a great voice artist he is. The music is a little comedic for my liking (it's a bit of a bugbear of mine), but I suppose it is true to the playful nature on display here. All in all, a good tale bringing to a close a reflective trilogy.
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Post by tuigirl on Sept 21, 2019 14:01:39 GMT
Enjoying a wonderful relaxed afternoon on the sun with this. This is really great. Nice spy drama story with a sci-fi twist, which is a nice change of pace. Colin and Nicola are great as always. But the real star is Harry and he just steals the show. I also really like that „Klein“-like character on there. It is no secret I enjoy ambiguous characters.
As for the accents... a bit hit and miss as always. Sometimes I just wish they would give up on butchering the German language so much that a native speaker cannot understand them and just have the Tardis translate it all. Certainly less distracting. So in my mind they just had an adventure in Russia or something. However, I admit they are getting better with it, there have been much worse offenders previously.
Still, great adventure with great characters and I do love a good old bi- plane chase sequence.
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Sept 21, 2019 16:16:56 GMT
Cracking story. Review out on Wednesday
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 4:11:09 GMT
Enjoying a wonderful relaxed afternoon on the sun with this. This is really great. Nice spy drama story with a sci-fi twist, which is a nice change of pace. Colin and Nicola are great as always. But the real star is Harry and he just steals the show. I also really like that „Klein“-like character on there. It is no secret I enjoy ambiguous characters. As for the accents... a bit hit and miss as always.
Sometimes I just wish they would give up on butchering the German language so much that a native speaker cannot understand them and just have the Tardis translate it all. Certainly less distracting. So in my mind they just had an adventure in Russia or something. However, I admit they are getting better with it, there have been much worse offenders previously. Still, great adventure with great characters and I do love a good old bi- plane chase sequence. Always good to hear an opinion from a native speaker. There are some Australian accents out there (not at BF that I can remember, but elsewhere) which are... just... beyond... belief. Mind you, I say this as someone who finds Chris Cwej's butchery of it in Cold Fusion brings out a real chuckle. Janet Fielding and Travis Oliver really make it work. Props to the sound design and directing for that whole aerial chase. That felt genuinely gruelling and, rather ironically, claustrophobic all the way through.
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