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Post by ljwilson on Dec 31, 2020 10:45:32 GMT
Ah, the much maligned Moonflesh.
In deepest darkest..err..Suffolk, the lord of the manor Mr Whitlock, played as a typical big white hunter by the excellent Tim Bentick, is hosting a hunting party for various socialites in the year 1911.
The Doctor and Nyssa gatecrash of course, and whilst avoiding the imported gorillas and lions a new presence makes itself known, in the form of a potentially hostile sizzling red energy life force.
This is quite an enjoyable romp, and the various characters all play their part in contributing to a mystery that isn't what we are first led to believe. Ms Hannah Bartholomew becomes a recurring character for the following couple of stories, with her (hinted at) liberated outlook on life and her lack of 'g's' when speakin', such as 'mi orbs are glowin' type-thing.
A middling story but not all bad, and one that I've relistened to now which much say something of it's merits. It is one of those slightly better than average stories that I just fancy sometimes, a la 'The Land of the Dead.'
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2020 10:55:00 GMT
Also one I have enjoyed and not often we get a Native American in a story and a great cast too Hannah ,yes is a great character.
I always wonder what Leela would be like stuck with the Apache or Comanche.
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Post by grinch on Dec 31, 2020 11:16:41 GMT
Thought the story was fine but I must admit I was never exactly sold on Hannah Bartholomew as a character. Just struck me as a plummier version of Charley with none of her charm or wit.
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Post by slithe on Dec 31, 2020 12:20:58 GMT
Nothing wrong with the story per se, but for me it was part of a very bland Davison trilogy that never really went anywhere. Probably the strongest story in the run (though I have a soft spot for Tomb Ship) but other than that, not very memorable. Very Season 20 if that makes sense...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2020 12:23:15 GMT
Nothing wrong with the story per se, but for me it was part of a very bland Davison trilogy that never really went anywhere. Probably the strongest story in the run (though I have a soft spot for Tomb Ship) but other than that, not very memorable. Very Season 20 if that makes sense... I LOVE Tomb Ship-five does Indiana Jones |
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Post by slithe on Dec 31, 2020 12:24:51 GMT
Nothing wrong with the story per se, but for me it was part of a very bland Davison trilogy that never really went anywhere. Probably the strongest story in the run (though I have a soft spot for Tomb Ship) but other than that, not very memorable. Very Season 20 if that makes sense... I LOVE Tomb Ship-five does Indiana Jones I'm a sucker for Egyptian Mythology, so always enjoyed stories with this type of approach. Will give Tomb Ship credit for not reusing a classic monster, which is what I thought would happen. This one is better on audio as you can imagine it as an Indiana Jones adventure, rather than Davison going down some BBC Corridors (as would have been the case). |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2020 12:26:15 GMT
I LOVE Tomb Ship-five does Indiana Jones I'm a sucker for Egyptian Mythology, so always enjoyed stories with this type of approach. Will give Tomb Ship credit for not reusing a classic monster, which is what I thought would happen. This one is better on audio as you can imagine it as an Indiana Jones adventure, rather than Davison going down some BBC Corridors (as would have been the case). Yes I think it’s fresh and vibrant and a wonderful cover and it rips along at a good pace...action and adventure on a Cd definitely though am pretty certain those space ships were from Voyager. Ant remember the alien though went against the Borg |
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Post by nucleusofswarm on Jan 1, 2021 11:27:16 GMT
As I recall, this one had a very fast production (maybe Morris said it in an interview, or it was mentioned in the extras, I can't quite recall) and I do think it shows - it is very much a 'Greatest hits' of these kinds of 'country house mysteries/alien artifact' stories and doesn't have much new to add to that. It's very basic, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's no wonder this one isn't well liked. Plus, some of the sound design is really weird, like the dinner scene.
That said, I do like it for what it is - I'm always down for these period yarns; I think the cast carry it well (Bentnick as a Native American notwithstanding. Times like this, I'm glad BF isn't super mainstream because ooh boy) and I kind of like when it goes all crazy trippy at the end.
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Post by Tim Bradley on Jan 19, 2021 0:07:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2021 18:09:43 GMT
Its always nice to enter into the Main range and listen without comparison to other stories >we will always have our favourites but its good to go and listen to less of your Top Stories and find something to love.
Moonflesh is one such tale that i tend to delve into now and again and take something away from the listen each time.i mean of course am sure someone somewhere will be wondering why a Native American could not have been found down near Moat studios and will find that reason enough not to listen.Mark Morris is a good scriptwriter and there are some wonderful set peace’s and some weird and wonderful characters.English country houses and 5 and Nyssa seem to suit these period settings Nyssa of the nobility of tracker doesn’t need to try to fit in as someone like Tegan would.
Francesca Hunt and Hugh lend a certain dignity to the proceedings and Tim Bentinck gives a very large performance.Like i said not brilliant story but a little bit different that i still take pleasure
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