Science fiction is not about cool spaceships, aliens, 3D and special effects. If any of those things was enough to make science fiction "Armageddon" would be a masterpiece while, of course, it is not.You can write terrific science fiction even with none of the above elements: if you have read "Farenheit 451" or saw "Brazil" you might know what I mean. And I am just speaking about some of the most famous stories, but there is plenty of even better although unknown out there.Science fiction is actually rather simple, definitely a lot more than writing an accurate historical novel. The writer is the god of its own world: he makes the rules, he creates the universe. But once a god states some rules, the universe has no other way to develop besides following them: that's why we call it SCIENCE fiction and not just fiction.The funny thing about it, is that in Doctor Who aliens can fart, like it or not. On the contrary in this show there is no place for "The day of the Doctor": you can film it in 4D or 5D and have Robert De Niro as the Doctor for what it matters.Moffat is an extremely talented writer, he is just not able to write science fiction, or at least not anymore. The time has come for his fans to accept it. He is obsessed with the time paradox and everything I saw in the last 3 seasons (and after this episode for the whole time) was a huge paradox, but not for real science (where the whole idea of the show is obviously a paradox), for the Doctor's universe. In a little more than one hour of a tedious and overly indulgent episode, he changed completely the main character, his history and his future. Everything you have seen so far is a lie: his struggle, his morality, his pain, his dark side, allt hos things that among everything created the need of a companion in the first place. The Doctor is now the purest hero you can imagine. He will always save the day and he always did, he never made mistakes and he never will and you know why? Because this show ceased to be one of the best science fiction long term story ever created with this episode. And I am really really sorry, but I hate to be fooled.

Oh My Gosh!!!I was very impressed with this wonderful episode. I really think Steven Moffat did Doctor Who justice.I love that David Tennant was present for this episode and he did very well. Matt Smith is definitely my favorite doctor and he didn't show me any different during this episode. I am very ad he's leaving, but am looking forward to Peter Capaldi entering Doctor Who. I loved that he was in this episode. I think Jenna was amazing, she is one of my favorite companions (after Amy and Rory), and am looking forward to when she reappears in Season 8. I loved that Billie Piper was in this, but I have to say, I was a little disappointed with the role she played. I thought she was great, but was really hoping her and David got some interaction, sad to say that they didn't. But overall, I have to say a wonderful, exciting episode that I say 'Well Done' to everyone involved!

I managed to wait until the following Monday after this episode aired, so I could watch it in a movie theater in 3-D. And it was definitely worth the wait!I had very high expectations, especially given that it was both the 50th anniversary episode AND was promoted as including the 10th Doctor; David Tennant. It delivered! Boy did it! The beginning minutes were just okay, nothing especially memorable; then from out of nowhere, I was staring at the screen like an awestruck child...and it continued until the closing credits.Steven Moffat wrote not only a very engaging story, he also managed to deliver a powerful and action loaded finale that fit perfectly! I am a very analytically person, especially when it comes to writers trying to pull a fast one on a show's mythology; However, Moffat actually wove an intricate story that did not betray 50 years of established stories. I was especially impressed with how he honored those 50 years; it was pure genius! Granted, some people who have not been a fan of Doctor Who since the 70's, as I am, might miss some of the more subtle nods he gives to the show's past stories; I still feel it will please newer "Whovians."The climatic "showdown" of the episode was, for me, the best part of it all! I truly can not think of a better way to do it for Doctor Who's 50th anniversary than how it was done.And while I am a man of late 40's, I squealed like a schoolgirl during a scene in the museum near the end (If you've seen the episode, you can probably guess why)The only complaint that I have is...hmmm....actually, I have NONE!Allons-y!

As a proud Whovian and a dedicated fan of the programme, the build up to The Day of The Doctor was one of the most exciting times of my life; there was the guarantee of my favourite Doctor returning, the Tenth Doctor played by David Tennant as well as the return of companion Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper. These two characters are still my favourites and marked an important part of my childhood. The Day of The Doctor definitely did not disappoint! Written by Steven Moffat, there was some hesitancy over the story itself as I am more of a fan of Russell T Davies' writing for the show. Despite this, I loved every second of the special 50th anniversary episode, which may just be because I am a loyal fan to Doctor Who anyway but nonetheless it impressed in every aspect. The casting was outstanding for the 75 minute long episode: John Hurt playing the Timelord tired of war and heartache was on point, right down to Ingrid Oliver playing an exaggerated fangirl called Osgood. There was no limit to the level of special effects and CGI which is so typical of the longest running sci-fi programme and why it is so popular. Overall, I loved the whole episode from start to end and would highly recommend it, along with the series that build up to such an event!