I had to dig into my dusty tape box to find the old VHS tape I had made of this Made-For-TV movie back in '95. Ironic-- that over 10 years later, I have a PC that gave me the ability to seamlessly edit out a half-hour of idiot commercial's and burn it to DVD.
Watching it again, I am amazed that this little gem of a tale is technologically timeless. It's a Parallel universe where science is like a super Victorian view of the far future. The Doctor arrives at a rustic planet by 'Rocket' not starship. Strange, ancient machines hover in the air, clicking and whirring over a world divided into Light and Dark.
Science Fact nerds-- don't start harping about Terminator lines and Burning Dayside and frozen nightside differentials. This isn't a story about Science Fact. It's a Fairy Tale for adults.
The acting wasn't 'stellar', but the characters were well placed. Be a little forgiving of the production values and just flow with the story.
Arrogant Doctor from Earth arrives at the arse-end of the Known Universe to practice and learn his craft with the goal of returning to Money and Renown at the Center of the Universe in New York City. Instead-- he is forced to learn compassion, humility, care and empathy. And in turn, he is shown wonders unknown and unexplained.
The story plot is not new-- true. It's been told in oh so many ways over the years in print as well as in video. But this movie does it with a charming change of venue. And Good Stories ALWAYS bear re-telling.
Give this one a nice Saturday afternoon viewing if you are lucky enough to have it on tape.
Watching it again, I am amazed that this little gem of a tale is technologically timeless. It's a Parallel universe where science is like a super Victorian view of the far future. The Doctor arrives at a rustic planet by 'Rocket' not starship. Strange, ancient machines hover in the air, clicking and whirring over a world divided into Light and Dark.
Science Fact nerds-- don't start harping about Terminator lines and Burning Dayside and frozen nightside differentials. This isn't a story about Science Fact. It's a Fairy Tale for adults.
The acting wasn't 'stellar', but the characters were well placed. Be a little forgiving of the production values and just flow with the story.
Arrogant Doctor from Earth arrives at the arse-end of the Known Universe to practice and learn his craft with the goal of returning to Money and Renown at the Center of the Universe in New York City. Instead-- he is forced to learn compassion, humility, care and empathy. And in turn, he is shown wonders unknown and unexplained.
The story plot is not new-- true. It's been told in oh so many ways over the years in print as well as in video. But this movie does it with a charming change of venue. And Good Stories ALWAYS bear re-telling.
Give this one a nice Saturday afternoon viewing if you are lucky enough to have it on tape.