Doctor Who - The Ice Warriors [VHS]

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Movie Review: Not your usual ice pops
Summary: 5 Stars

I suspect that the lack of espisodes of this irrascible fellow makes them even more valuable. This particular story, originally transmitted between November 11 and December 16 1967, focuses attention on the problems of a new ice age and man's inability to defend him(her)self against mother nature. Once again there is the case against reliance on computers to find solutions, requiring the utmost obedience and removing the need for the human race to think for themselves. Indeed, those who do think for themselves and see the flaws in the case for computer dominance are derided, denounced and outcast.

The leader of the station is also disabled but he is not handicapped by the disability and leads his team despite the adverse conditions even though the mounting evidence against the computers becomes glaringly obvious. Ultimately he sees the error of his ways and regains his humanity in a final display of leadership.

The Ice Warriors are cast as a militaristic society with soldiers and officers but one has some sympathy with their need for conquest due to the dying planet Mars being unable to sustain life any more. This plays out as a tragic Darwinian survival of the fittest struggle when the warriors are ultimately defeated with the aid of the Doctor's assistance.

Happily this VHS tape was released which includes the soundtrack for the entire show on CD. Unhappily, there are many missing episodes, mainly of the Troughton years and the likelihood of them being found diminishes daily. In England the BBC is releasing CD versions of the missing stories which hopefully will be generally available in the US soon.

This is another excellent Doctor Who Story.

Movie Review: Great for fans of Troughton.
Summary: 5 Stars

Buy it, watch it, and cherish this video.

Movie Review: One of the best vintage WHO's you will see
Summary: 5 Stars

Pat Troughton was Dr Who in my eyes even though I wasn't born until the mid 60's.The Ice warriors does not loose out by having missing episodes as the linking material is excellent. This is a video you can sit and watch without feeling the need for distraction or breaks. Fraser Heinz is, as usual, excellent as the doctors companion. The story is gripping and never boring. This is the one to buy-definitly recommended to those uncertain of purchasing it.

Movie Review: Pat Troughton's Doctor a marvel in "The Ice Warriors"!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

Movie Review: Troughton at his Best
Summary: 5 Stars

The story is told in the typical Who acts ... the Doctor and crew are mistaken as trouble makers ... then they are befriended ... then they truly are part of the trouble. It includes the characteristic Who "companions and Doctor are captured and then escape" moments and the obligitory "...oh yeah, there are only 5 minutes left, so let's defeat the bad guy" endings. But the ideas, performances and costumes lift this production up.

The ideas of Man vs. Machine and man's dependence on machine are well played out. Supporting characters like Leader Clent are well fleshed out and undergo good development as the story prgresses. Troughton exudes mystery at all times; unlike Hartnell, who usually was trapped and had to fight his way back to the TARDIS, Troughton's Doctor could leave at any time. He stays because he delights in trouble and adventure.

Also, the scene where Victoria is trying to escape through the ice caves while persued by an Ice Warrior is creepy and suspenseful.

The reconstruction of episodes 2 and 3 are marvellous ... and the included CD of missing audio is a treat to listen to. The story does not lose at all by the loss of these episodes.

I was taken by surprise by this one. It is a glimpse at the greatness of the "Monster Seasons."

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Summary of Doctor Who - The Ice Warriors [VHS]

General Video

• Genres > Horror
• Science Fiction & Fantasy
• Television > BBC > Genres > Science Fiction
• TV Series > Doctor Who > All Titles
• General William Hartnell
• Patrick Troughton
• Jon Pertwee
• Tom Baker
• Peter Davison
• Colin Baker
• Sylvester McCoy