Critical Reception
Matt Smith's portrayal of the Doctor was met with positive reviews. Doctor Who Magazine voted Matt Smith to be the best Doctor. Martin Anderson of Shadowlocked claimed Matt Smith to be the best Doctor since "Tom Baker practically redefined the character in the 1970s". Smith's performance in "Flesh and Stone" was acclaimed by fans and critics. In his review for The Daily Telegraph, Gavin Fuller noted that "Matt Smith's 'quick-paced delivery' is 'a major facet' of the success of the current series." In his review of "The Big Bang", Fuller once again praised Smith's acting. "Matt Smith was superb in his scenes where the Doctor sacrifices himself in the Pandorica to rescue the multiverse".
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