Short film

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

2013 · 31 min

A giddy in-joke romp that feels like watching old friends crash a party, full of playful self-mockery and affectionate fan service.

Directed by: Peter Davison
Genres: Comedy, Tv movie
Starring: Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy

Tagline: No Classics? No 50th!
Overview: With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?

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Directed by: Peter Davison
Genres: Comedy, Tv movie
Starring: Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: celebrity
friendship
media
obsession
identity
Places: big city
workplace
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	2
Horror	0
Humour	8
Realism	4
Romance	1
Tension	2
Darkness	1
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	3

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