Christmas Invasion opinions

David Tennant’s opening story is often regarded as the best of the Christmas specials (not that this is saying much at all) and a reasonable introduction to Tennant’s Doctor, but what does the forum think of it? I’ve never liked it at all, quite honestly, though I will update my thoughts after a later re-watch. It’s appallingly directed, the script isn’t up to much at all (and is populated by usual popularist references “Sorry- that’s the Lion King”), and there’s a bizarre lethargy to it that brings it down considerably. It could just be down to how lousy the direction often is (a staple of series 2- the cinematography is often very stilted and lazy, perhaps a result of the series’ budget increase encouraging the production team to avoid being arsed, though I suppose this is an issue with series 1 as well).

I wasn't big on this at the time, finding it very unWho in style and execution, and it's aged appallingly.
Unwatchable, to be honest.

So bad it even sent the Doctor to sleep!

Haven't seen this in ages, but I seem to remember thinking it wasn't bad until the Doctor wakes up.