Re: Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who The Ice Warriors

The Doctor <doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca> wrote:

Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors - A Second Doctor Encounter on Mars
 
Based on the information from the website
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here's a review of Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors:
 
Story
 
The TARDIS lands on Mars, millions of years  in  the  past. 
The Doctor (Second Doctor), Jamie, and Victoria  find  themselves 
caught  in  a  war  between  two  Martian  races: 
the  peaceful  Martians  and  the  reptilian  Ice Warriors. 
The Ice Warriors  are  attempting  to  thaw  out  their 
hibernating  army  and  take  over  Mars. 
The narrative  focuses  on  the  Doctor's  efforts 
to  prevent  the  Ice Warriors'  plan  and  ensure  peace  on  Mars.
 
Review (Based on Summary):
 
    Classic Martian Threat: This serial features the Ice Warriors,
a classic Doctor Who monster encounter. Fans of these reptilian
villains might enjoy seeing them in action.

    Historical Setting (of Sorts): The story takes place on Mars
millions of years in the past, offering a unique historical
backdrop (although technically prehistoric).

    Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The summary
doesn't give much detail about the development of the Doctor,
Jamie, or Victoria in this serial.
 
Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):
 
    Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects in classic
Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology.
The depiction of Mars and the Ice Warriors might
not be as realistic by modern standards.

    Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured
a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations.
 
Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):
 
"The Ice Warriors"  presents  a  classic  monster  with 
the  Ice Warriors  in  a  unique  prehistoric  Martian  setting. 
This  could  be  appealing  for  fans  of  these  reptilian 
villains.  However,  the  potential  for  dated  special effects
  and  slower  pacing  could  be  drawbacks.
 
Would I Recommend Watching It?
 
    For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 6/10
(Likely worth watching if you enjoy the Second Doctor era
and classic monsters. The prehistoric Martian setting adds
a distinctive element)

    For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 4/10 (The concept of a Martian race
and the Ice Warriors themselves might hold some interest,
but the potential for dated effects and slower pace could
be less appealing)
 
Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:
 
    If possible, try to find reviews that mention the special effects
used for the Ice Warriors and the depiction of Mars. This can help
you gauge how they might hold up today.

    Classic Doctor Who had a different style than the modern series.
If you're new to classic Who, consider watching other stories
featuring the Second Doctor to get a feel for the era's
aesthetics and storytelling before diving into "The Ice Warriors".
 
I hope this helps!  While  "The Ice Warriors"  has  elements  that  could
 appeal  to  classic  Doctor Who  fans,  the  potential  for  dated
 production  values  is a consideration.
 

Dave, this is just complete bullshit. Can’t you at least READ the extruded
word salad you’re getting language models to issue and NOT post it when it
bears no relation to the story?

Points the article gets right:

The story is called The Ice Warriors.
The TARDIS team for this story was the Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria.

Points the article gets wrong:

Absolutely everything else.

And even someone as dim as YOU, Dave, should have known that.

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“Most of the Universe is knackered, babes.”  - The Doctor