Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series | 
 enlarge | Actors: David Tennant, Catherine Tate
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $99.98
Buy New: $64.99
You Save: $34.99 (35%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 119
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 655
UPC: 883929035403
EAN: 0883929035403
ASIN: B001DJ7PQ4
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 18, 2008 (In 37 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Not yet released
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 1 star to Amazon Intl. shipping fees October 8, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
And what of us poor guys who live in third rate countries where the postal system isn't safe and/or run by thieves? The only safe way to buy items is choosing the option Priority International Courier (averages 2-6 days). But the total cost of placing and order thus becomes ridiculously expensive: For me in Mexico City: Shipping & Handling: $32.98 plus Import Fees Deposit $32.50 I'd be paying more of shipping and fees than the actual cost of the DVD box set and with this world crisis the mexican peso keeps devaluating in relation to the dollar (20 percent in a few days) Do you want us to download Doctor Who illegally from Internet? One wants to be legal but you don't leave us another option.
 Already on the 4th season and no signs of slowing down October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It wasn't too long ago that the new series of Doctor Who started up, and before that day, I had only heard of the show in passing. I gave it a shot, and coming from a clean slate, I found I loved the show and have been watching it even since. One of the things that really captivated me about the show was anything was possible. You could be watching an epic space battle one episode, then on to meeting Shakespeare in the next. All the while, the show delivers on comedy and even some drama, the show is definitely a step higher in that department from what I have heard and seen since I started watching this show compared to the original.
A basic summary of your average episode would be that the Doctor and his current companion(s) travel through time and space, sometimes visiting famous events and helping out the locals with and alien related problems they might have. David Tennant has done a remarkable job in his acting, always coming up with odd yet funny quotes to relate to the situation.
One thing that I imagine might turn people away from buying this is the price tag. Compared to most other shows, it costs 2-3 times as much, but if you are a fan of the show or even have just seen a few and like it, I have found that I have been rewatching the episodes over and over again. Now season 4 isn't out yet, but in my opinion, the show is continuing on as strong as ever, even with fairly regular cast replacement, most new characters I have found to be just as good if not better than the last.
 Great Series But Overpriced October 3, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have copies of Dr. Who back to the original 1963 Doctor and the "new" series has indeed sparked some of the best episodes ever. But... The chemistry between Donna and the Doctor, as with Martha and the Doctor, just falls a little flat. Very good actresses, some great stories, but somehow just doesn't make this a five star season. Yes the series is changing and we now know more about how lonely a Timelord's life can be; but like "Scarlett" did nothing for "Gone With The Wind", sending "a" Doctor off to Rose falls flat. Better to have left it hanging. Having Rose "calling" the Doctor and showing up now and then was FANtastic, but why? Martha shows up for UNIT. Could have been better.
Each element: the acting, the writing, the music, the settings are GREAT, but somehow they just don't seem to flow together like they did in the first two seasons. It faltered a bit in season three and more so in season four.
As a fan, I WILL be buying season four one day. But a dozen episodes for $100 (discounted to $65)? Just too expensive for a three star season. I'll wait. If it doesn't drop, I'll just watch the TV versions I recorded.
I am intrigued as to what other extras might be included. Torchwood season 1 had commentary on EVERY episode yet season 2 had none (on the set I bought). What will be included here to justify the $100 SRP?
 great show the box sets to expensive October 3, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
i love the show but the prices beig charged for the box sets are to much for most to afford
Yeaaaah, skip this one maybe... September 19, 2008
2 out of 17 found this review helpful
Unequivocally the worst season of the revived Doctor Who. Tennant looks weary, Tate is good, suprisingly, but the stories are, overall, horrific. One of the worst finales ever sinks the bright moments of the season. With Davies leaving, things could take a turn for the better, but I will not be buying this season. Nuff said, watch it for yourself.
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