In an interview with Live Magazine, Matt Smith discussed the criticisms of the character Amy Pond's skimpy outfits in the programme, explaining his onscreen assistant is part of the appeal for older viewers.
In the interview he said: 'What do people want Karen to dress in – a floor-length skirt, a pair of jeans and a hoodie? I mean, she’s a beautiful woman. Amy Pond is a sexy character, by her very nature. No one’s quite like Amy.
'God, I just think all of that is brilliant, because it is fun. I think it’s clever, too. Have you ever watched The Simpsons with your son and laughed at different things?
'Isn’t that one of the virtues of a show like this, when you can see something and look over and go, 'Know what? In a few years, you’ll get that one.' I think that’s what Steven [Moffat, executive producer] does. Don’t tell me that the dads at home don’t go, 'Ah, cool – Karen’s on…' '
Matt also believes the show should have 'dark' and 'scary' elements, despite criticisms that it has become less family-friendly, as well as a 'sexy' side similar to its values in the 1970s.
Asked if he thinks the programme has become too dark, scary and sexy, he replied: 'No! I think it’s ridiculous to say so. I think it should be all of those things. I think it should be dark, I think it should be scary.
'And sexy? I mean, for God’s sake, look at the companions of Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker [the third and fourth Doctors] in their tiny, Tarzanian tops…'
What do you think? Are Amy Pond's outfits too revealing or do you thinking all this is a load of drama over nothing?
7 comments :
She's an attractive girl alright, and she's worn a couple of short skirts but she's not "Sexy" like Leela was. other Companions have had plenty of sex appeal (Female and Male).
I have to admit to watching the Doctor Who for Peri though... well it distracted the eye from Colin Bakers shocking costume.
Too scary? Not scary enough I think. People have fond memories of being terrified by Doctor Who when they were younger, why not let this generation have those memories later in their lives?
karen is ok, shes nothing special though, id thought she appeals more to a teenager!
It's obviously both ways as well. Look at John Barrowman and tell me he wasn't chosen in part to for his glorious sex appeal, especially when he's naked and flirting with everything in sight!
Sexy and dark have always been pretty much standard for Doctor Who. How else can you explain Nyssa running around in lingerie?
I know alot of people who started watching because of Karen Gillan.
Sci- Fi should be sexy and Karen ticks that box :P
On the contrary, her outfits are not revealing enough! :D
We want more Pondage :)
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