RiffTrax: Dr. Who and the Daleks is a 2010 science fiction movie that is part of the RiffTrax series. The movie is a comedic commentary on the 1965 film, Dr. Who and the Daleks, which was itself based on the popular British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. RiffTrax: Dr. Who and the Daleks is directed by Michael J. Nelson and stars Kevin Murphy alongside him.
The movie follows the adventures of Dr. Who, his granddaughters Barbara and Susan, and their friend Ian as they travel through time and space in his amazing TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimensions In Space). Their journey takes them to a distant world, Skaro, where they encounter the Daleks, a race of mutant beings housed inside mechanical shells created by their inventor, Davros.
The RiffTrax commentary is provided by Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett. The trio provides entertaining and witty commentary on the film, adding jokes, puns, and insults to what is an already cheesy and outrageous movie. The commentary adds a whole new level of entertainment to the film, making it funnier and more enjoyable to watch.
The movie itself is a mix of science fiction and adventure, with a lot of action and some thrilling set pieces. The Daleks are terrifying and their mechanical shells are impressive in design. The TARDIS is also a standout, with its impressive interior and ability to travel through time and space.
The cast is also impressive, with Peter Cushing playing the role of Dr. Who. He gives a strong and charismatic performance, bringing a lot of charm and wit to the character. Ray Brooks and Roberta Tovey also provide strong supporting roles as Ian and Susan respectively.
The movie's special effects are somewhat outdated by today's standards, but they are impressive for their time and still hold up fairly well today. The sets are also well designed, with Skaro and the Dalek city looking particularly impressive.
Overall, RiffTrax: Dr. Who and the Daleks is a fun and entertaining movie, made even better by the RiffTrax commentary. The movie is an enjoyable mix of science fiction, adventure, and comedy, and is sure to appeal to fans of Doctor Who and RiffTrax alike. If you're looking for a movie to watch with friends that's both entertaining and funny, then RiffTrax: Dr. Who and the Daleks is definitely worth checking out.
RiffTrax: Dr. Who and the Daleks is a 1970 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.