You know, I'm not being modest (so put down that chair) when I say I give the lion's share of the credit to those guys. And what about that mournful, dread-laden score – one of Murray's finest, and that's saying something. Everything a Doctor Who monster needs to be: gorgeous, scary and completely silly. And Neil Gorton giving us the Weeping Angels. Hettie McDonald directing the first consciously (and I don't mean self-consciously) arty Doctor Who. Ten years? Where did TEN YEARS go? Has somebody been stealing years? Oh, it's rather lovely, isn't it? Carey Mulligan – haunted and stubborn and beautiful. Carey Mulligan in Doctor Who: "Blink", BBC Studios If you can't get away with modesty these days, what's the point in treading. Possibly the only time anyone had been accused of arrogance because they've just been modest. Whole articles about my stupidity and arrogance. Naturally, I didn't, because only a fool or maniac thinks anything will be a hit. Stream of consciousness ahoy! Last time I said anything about Blink, I answered a question about whether I knew it would be such a hit. It was written a few hours before my last ever Doctor Who read through… They may be a broken record to some, but these monsters will forever be considered among Doctor Who’s scariest enemies."Here is the best thing I ever wrote about Blink. Preying on the audience with something as simple as blinking is something that would be used in an ordinary horror movie. Until this changes, it’s likely that the Weeping Angels’ episodes will continue to be underwhelming instead of intimidating.Īlthough nothing may ever live up to “Blink,” the Weeping Angels are a monumental villain in Doctor Who. There are no layers to peel back or surprises to shock the audience. The power and scary nature of the Daleks was proven in Doctor Who's infamous Time War, before the series takes place. Their incessant hatred for the Time Lord makes them the perfect foe. It’s necessary for Doctor Who to change the way the Weeping Angels are presented for its episodes to have the same impact as “Blink.” Perhaps explaining their origins is a good start, as even the Daleks, the Doctor’s worst enemy, have some backstory. Unfortunately, because of the Weeping Angels frequently reappearing throughout the series, the charm of their first episode has faded. The whole concept of “Blink” is one comparable to an ordinary horror movie. There’s also a shroud of mystery around the Weeping Angels and their origin and abilities. This adds a sense of abandonment and desperation as the audience worries The TARDIS will never return to its owner. However, in this episode, Sally is left with mere videos of advice from the time-traveling Doctor. Usually, the dynamic duo (or sometimes trio) are the focus of the storyline, as they’re the ones going on the adventures. What makes this episode stand out from the rest of the series is the noticeable absence of the Doctor and his companion, Martha. The episode follows Sally Sparrow as she explores an abandoned house and encounters the Weeping Angels. “Blink” is a beloved episode of Doctor Who’s modern reboot, following the 1980s cancellation of the original series. Related: Doctor Who: The Doctor's Original Origin Story Didn't Feature The Time Lords
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