(One of my very favorite WHO quotes): "The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things or make them unimportant. And we definitely added to his pile of good things".
The invisible monster = depression. Only vincent can see it. His friends can try to help, but ultimately it comes down to him to defeat it. Depression is a monster born of fear and hurt just like this creature was blinded and abandoned. "Doctor, my friend, we have fought monsters together and we have won. On my own, I fear I may not do as well." One of the best doctor who episodes ever, imo.
Sad fact... You will only know what this Monster is, when YOU can see it yourself. 98% of the audience think that this was a cheesy monster and weak "Doctor vs Monster" The truth is, let them talk this way, and let them think it was weak...because they are lucky, for never seen the monster themself.
@@thomasnieswandt8805 Yeah. Really hurts to be someone who recognizes what it's meant to be immediately haha. Hurts even more when I watch reactions that go, "The episode was great! But I don't really get the monster... it wasn't scary and didn't look great, kind of a weak antagonist don't get why it was necessary." And I'm like '...yeah we probably wouldn't get along' LOL
This portrayal of Vincent is brilliant, and the scenes at the end hit so hard. Obviously the bit in the gallery with Vincent is amazing. But I also love the bit afterward where the Doctor is talking about how life is a pile of good things and bad things, I try and remember that when I'm feeling particularly down.
I've lost count of the number of times I've re-watched this episode. And despite knowing exactly what's going to happen, I cry at the final museum scene. Every. Time. This episode is absolutely brilliant.
A few yrs ago I went to Amsterdam and made it a mission to see the Van Gogh exhibit……I cried like a baby seeing his whole life story in front of me…. I climbed to the top balcony and observed all the people that came to admire his work and cried even more. Realizing that he did ALL this and he effected so many people yet never got any of the glory 💔💔💔
This episode is the best depiction of depression I’ve ever seen. Not just in Vincent but the idea of the monster only you can see. And how it takes over your life. It’s a beautiful story and the way they did it was perfect. Probably my favorite episode of all time.
Agreed I saw this episode when I was extremely suicidal and I got the best reminder that I needed. To always see the beauty in life and to stay alive so that I can find that beauty within myself. 😊🌌
This episode is about depression. An invisible monster only vincent can see is an obvious but excellent metaphor for it. It's one of the best episodes and only gets better the more you rewatch it.
This one is a tear jerker. The battle with the invisible monster of depression. The quotes Vincent says are actuall things he is attributed to have said.
This episode was written by Richard curtis who also wrote "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill". I hope he comes back to write another at some point.
This and Blink are the two episodes of this that I just need to take a moment after the episode and think about the amazing content I just watched from Doctor Who
I'm always quite partial to Who episodes featuring historical figures of arts and literary. This episode has stood the test of time as one of my favourite standalone stories. Just the museum visit scene alone is 10 out of 10. Absolutely brilliant acting, perfect casting, and gorgeous location and set dressing. I can't gush about this episode enough.
One of the best dramatic explorations of depression and mental illness ever - and so beautifully moving and written. I love this episode with all my heart.
I don't know why, but that 'For Amy' is always the moment that gets me the most. Especially after what the Doc says about good things and bad things. I cry without fail. An amazing, amazing episode. Brilliance plain and simple
It’s believe that Van Gogh was bipolar, nicely portrayed here. Many believe he may have also had synesthesia. It’s when the senses sorta get crosses, a person might see music or hear colors. Towards the end when they’re lying in a circle and he’s describing what he sees, he does well portraying a manic episode but also explaining it in a way that sounds like synesthesia. But I might be reading into it.
A perennial fan favorite. The monster seeable only by Vincent is a great allegory for mental illness - just wish they hadn’t made it look like a silly giant chicken. But who is this Rory person you mentioned in the opening?
It's a stunning piece of TV which speaks to the soul. Doctor Who occasionally does that and when it does that it is beautiful. It is the oldest TV science fiction franchise. It is often just plain silly but it sometimes expresses the profound just because it's Doctor Who and it can try.
Please do a search for the Vincent Van Gogh painting Titled “Sunset at Montmajour,”, up in the top left corner you will see a..............TARDIS, yeah I know, but you have to see it for yourself, it is a true painting by Vincent, enjoy.
I met Tony Curran who plays Vincent here at the movies once and he was really lovely, we were both going to see a Bill Nighy movie and he made a little joke about it because I'd mentioned loving this episode
Most viewers consider this episode to be one of the greatest ever, I cry every time I watch it 😢.. also the song ‘ Vincent’ by ( I think) Don McLean … please listen to it 😍🇬🇧
Best reaction to this episode I’ve ever seen! Such a good one, so emotional, I cry every time I watch the episode. I’ve also been enjoying your OUAT reactions! Thanks for all the hard work 😌
Well, I learned to not listen to Jay react to anything at work. Keep in mind I was just listening. Between laughing and crying, my colleagues are sure I've lost my mind. I'm not sure they're wrong. Wonderful as always, Jay.
That is one the best all time episodes! Love it. Later- I’ll be spoiler free there is a Van Gogh painting of an exploding Tardis. I have it framed in my living room.
I love how Bill Nighy properly says [goɣ] and all the others, including the "artist" himself, say something close to [goθ]. No comments as such, just a phonetics-geek observation.
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Ah yes. Finally one of the best stand alone episodes of the entire show.
One of? How about *the...*
(One of my very favorite WHO quotes):
"The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things or make them unimportant. And we definitely added to his pile of good things".
No matter how many times I watch this episode, I end up in tears
Same here!!
Me too 😢
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Fun fact Bill Nighy heard they were filming a Vincent episode and asked to be apart as he is a massive fan of Van Goghs art
I can think of few actors who could have done that speech as good or better. The amount of emotion Bill poured into every word. Dayum.
I think Nighy was being considered for the Eleventh Doctor, because Moffat wanted an older actor. This of course was before Matt Smith turned up.
They couldn't afford him either, but he is such a fan of Van Gogh that he did it for free, man is gold at that.
The invisible monster = depression. Only vincent can see it. His friends can try to help, but ultimately it comes down to him to defeat it. Depression is a monster born of fear and hurt just like this creature was blinded and abandoned.
"Doctor, my friend, we have fought monsters together and we have won. On my own, I fear I may not do as well."
One of the best doctor who episodes ever, imo.
Astute
Well heck, I've never seen it that way before, but you're absolutely right!
Sad fact... You will only know what this Monster is, when YOU can see it yourself.
98% of the audience think that this was a cheesy monster and weak "Doctor vs Monster" The truth is, let them talk this way, and let them think it was weak...because they are lucky, for never seen the monster themself.
@@thomasnieswandt8805 Yeah. Really hurts to be someone who recognizes what it's meant to be immediately haha. Hurts even more when I watch reactions that go, "The episode was great! But I don't really get the monster... it wasn't scary and didn't look great, kind of a weak antagonist don't get why it was necessary." And I'm like '...yeah we probably wouldn't get along' LOL
This portrayal of Vincent is brilliant, and the scenes at the end hit so hard. Obviously the bit in the gallery with Vincent is amazing. But I also love the bit afterward where the Doctor is talking about how life is a pile of good things and bad things, I try and remember that when I'm feeling particularly down.
I've lost count of the number of times I've re-watched this episode. And despite knowing exactly what's going to happen, I cry at the final museum scene. Every. Time. This episode is absolutely brilliant.
When this aired, the BBC showed the phone number of the national suicide prevention hotline after the episode.
A few yrs ago I went to Amsterdam and made it a mission to see the Van Gogh exhibit……I cried like a baby seeing his whole life story in front of me…. I climbed to the top balcony and observed all the people that came to admire his work and cried even more. Realizing that he did ALL this and he effected so many people yet never got any of the glory 💔💔💔
THIS is how you make a historical Doctor Who episode! 🌻🎨🖌️
This episode is the best depiction of depression I’ve ever seen. Not just in Vincent but the idea of the monster only you can see. And how it takes over your life. It’s a beautiful story and the way they did it was perfect. Probably my favorite episode of all time.
Agreed I saw this episode when I was extremely suicidal and I got the best reminder that I needed. To always see the beauty in life and to stay alive so that I can find that beauty within myself. 😊🌌
This episode is about depression. An invisible monster only vincent can see is an obvious but excellent metaphor for it. It's one of the best episodes and only gets better the more you rewatch it.
This one is a tear jerker. The battle with the invisible monster of depression. The quotes Vincent says are actuall things he is attributed to have said.
I can remember being moved by many eps. of Doctor Who, but can't remember another ep. that made me cry like this one did.
From the stand alone episodes, if i want to get scared of every statue in my city, I'll watch Blink. If I want to cry, I watch this one
This episode was written by Richard curtis who also wrote "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill". I hope he comes back to write another at some point.
This and Blink are the two episodes of this that I just need to take a moment after the episode and think about the amazing content I just watched from Doctor Who
One of the best episodes of not only doctor who but any TV show. Thanks jay
The good and bad piles speech is brilliant 😢😊
I'm always quite partial to Who episodes featuring historical figures of arts and literary. This episode has stood the test of time as one of my favourite standalone stories. Just the museum visit scene alone is 10 out of 10. Absolutely brilliant acting, perfect casting, and gorgeous location and set dressing. I can't gush about this episode enough.
The Museum scenes were filmed in the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff.
One of the best dramatic explorations of depression and mental illness ever - and so beautifully moving and written. I love this episode with all my heart.
It’s such a joy getting to watch you experience this for the first time
Glad you enjoyed!!! Really was a special episode!!
This is one of my absolute favorite episodes. It makes me so emotional every time i watch it
I always cry my eyes out on this episode
Cried watching & then while editing so I’m 2/2
One of my favorite one off Doctor Who episodes, it always makes me cry.
I don't know why, but that 'For Amy' is always the moment that gets me the most. Especially after what the Doc says about good things and bad things. I cry without fail. An amazing, amazing episode. Brilliance plain and simple
It’s believe that Van Gogh was bipolar, nicely portrayed here. Many believe he may have also had synesthesia. It’s when the senses sorta get crosses, a person might see music or hear colors. Towards the end when they’re lying in a circle and he’s describing what he sees, he does well portraying a manic episode but also explaining it in a way that sounds like synesthesia. But I might be reading into it.
A perennial fan favorite. The monster seeable only by Vincent is a great allegory for mental illness - just wish they hadn’t made it look like a silly giant chicken.
But who is this Rory person you mentioned in the opening?
The Graface was also a representation of his depression which was highly aggressive and debilitating
Absolutely one of my favorite episodes of all time. It gets me every time I watch it. Especially the scene with the curator.
This is one of the best episodes of the smith era
It's a stunning piece of TV which speaks to the soul. Doctor Who occasionally does that and when it does that it is beautiful. It is the oldest TV science fiction franchise. It is often just plain silly but it sometimes expresses the profound just because it's Doctor Who and it can try.
my absolutely favourite episode of all times! forget about the alien / monster - Vincent is awesome!
I always sob like a baby at the end of this episode.
Definitely one of the most memorable episode among ALL shows created.
Please do a search for the Vincent Van Gogh painting Titled “Sunset at Montmajour,”, up in the top left corner you will see a..............TARDIS, yeah I know, but you have to see it for yourself, it is a true painting by Vincent, enjoy.
hehehe I like it!
This ep *wrecks* me no matter how many times I watch it.
One of my Favs for sure.
Tony Curran is just amazing. Should have got an award.
100% the best episode. Most of my favorite episodes are set in "the real world" or historical settings. This one is outstanding.
I met Tony Curran who plays Vincent here at the movies once and he was really lovely, we were both going to see a Bill Nighy movie and he made a little joke about it because I'd mentioned loving this episode
So much ❤️ for this episode!!!
Lovely to see you enjoyed this episode. Wasn't Tony Curran amazing as Van Gough? Such a happy sad episode.
great reaction. this show really knows how to make us cry.
Please take care of yourself and your health. :)
Probably my most favorite episode of Doctor Who. So beautiful.
If you saw Underworld, Victor ans Marcus reunited :)
The museum scene is easily my favourite dr who scene Ever. Ever
Most viewers consider this episode to be one of the greatest ever, I cry every time I watch it 😢.. also the song ‘ Vincent’ by ( I think) Don McLean … please listen to it 😍🇬🇧
I always cry in this episode...
Best reaction to this episode I’ve ever seen! Such a good one, so emotional, I cry every time I watch the episode. I’ve also been enjoying your OUAT reactions! Thanks for all the hard work 😌
One of the best written of all time
Legendary heartfelt episode 🎉
This is probably my favorite episode of all time. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
To this day this episode makes me cry.
I've seen this episode so many times that I like to think the real Vincent Van Gogh got his looks from the actor in this 😂❤️
This is a stunning episode
One of the best episodes
Beautiful episode.
Loved your reaction..One of the best episodes ever! Gets me every time... In my top 3.
I cry every single time I see this episode.
Who's this 'Rory' you keep mentioning?
It’s short for Roranicus
i think this is the only standalone episode where 99% of the fanbase agrees that its amazing
This one kills me every time 😢❤❤❤ The best!
This is one of THE best Doctor Who ever!
this is my favorite episode of doctor who its just so adorable❤❤❤❤
love this episode so much. Great reaction
Five mins into this video and he should be looking for a tissue box. He will need it.
Not van Gogh not being able to pronounce his own friggin name correctly..
I empathize with Vincent completely.
Best episodes ever!🥰
Well, I learned to not listen to Jay react to anything at work. Keep in mind I was just listening. Between laughing and crying, my colleagues are sure I've lost my mind. I'm not sure they're wrong. Wonderful as always, Jay.
I LOVE THAT 😂😭
Oneof the best ❤
This is the episode that decides if I subscribe.
I don’t know if you subscribed but I hope you enjoyed the reaction!!! 😆
Told ya! One of the best.😂
No lies detected 😄
Yeah. Crack is whack, man. Meanwhile, Vincent really is one of the great ones. The greatest of the Matt Smith era.
come on episode 12. :D
That is one the best all time episodes!
Love it.
Later- I’ll be spoiler free there is a Van Gogh painting of an exploding Tardis. I have it framed in my living room.
That’s EPIC!!
Awww, yeah this one is a little fucked up
🤎 it
Promo`SM
On QI. ask did Van Gogh sell any paintings when alive, the answer yes because he work in a Art dealing firm so other peoples paintings
I love how Bill Nighy properly says [goɣ] and all the others, including the "artist" himself, say something close to [goθ]. No comments as such, just a phonetics-geek observation.
I empathize with Vincent completely.