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An intriguing story

Advantages: Exciting, keeps you on your toes, meaningful & uplifting
Disadvantages: None I know of!

In Egyptian mythology, the Phoenix was a bird destroyed in the ashes, which then miraculously rose again. This well known story is reflected in Flight of the Phoenix as recovery from disaster against all odds - in terms of perseverence & determination - when all hope is extinguished the human spirit may still be reborn. I really liked this film, because it gave me a lot to think about. They always say the most important thing about a good film is ...
...an intelligent film, so not the sort to sit back & watch without much thought. It does have some good humour and some dramatic scenes. There is not too much gore, but its fair share of violent scenes, although at times little is actually visible of what is going on or the scene changes too quickly to take in the image. The Story A plane carrying returning redundent workers crashes in the middle of a scorching desert in Mongolia. One man falls from ...

Ayesha- 24.07.2006 · Read full review
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Review of The Flight Of The Phoenix (DVD)

Thunderous Balls!

Advantages: Great Bond film
Disadvantages: Behind the scenes tension apparent in the film

...performances. My Opinion Thunderball was originally the film that Bond producer Cubby Broccoli wanted to film first. The team were not so interested in going in chronological order as they already did not have the rights to the very first of Ian Fleming's Bond books, Casino Royale. I am personally glad that they have gone with the option of chronology with the Bond films, because it means that each film learns from the last, and I am not sure if ...
...had Bond not already made a 3-film impact. As it is, there is tension in the film that does not seem due to the plot itself, and is maybe a measure of the ongoing rights dispute to the story, with Ian Fleming and writers Kevin McClory and Jack Whittingham contesting who actually conceived the idea. In the heart of the Cold War, tensions running high regarding nuclear and ballistic missiles mean that this film was very topical at the time, and Young ...

pmcds 16.05.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Thunderball (DVD)

Great film well worth a watch

Advantages: Lots of Special Features
Disadvantages: none

Thunderball is the Ultimate James Bond film. It is the 4th film from the Bonds Series which is thankfully still going to date. In this film James Bond battling a powerful organisation named S.P.E.C.T.R.E, which has threatened to destroy Miami with an atomic weapon unless a huge ransom is paid. I First watched this film when i was young and did enjoy it, as i have gotten older i have enjoyed the film even more first having it on video i taped myself ...
...have just got it on DVD purchased from Play.com at the great price of £11.99 Run Time: 125 minutes Number of discs: 2 Classification: PG Studio: Mgm Home Ent. (Europe) Ltd Actors: Sean Connery,Bernard Lee, Claudine Auger,Lois Maxwell, Adolfo Celi Region: Region 2 The Dvd contains lots of Special Features including The Making Of Thunderball Original TV Trailers Of Thunderball Photo Gallery and even 'A Child's Guide To Blowing Up A Motor ...

Bagot 19.08.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Thunderball (Ultimate Edition) (DVD)

From 007 to H20

Advantages: Sean Connery as Bond
Disadvantages: Really dark in the underwater scenes

...fourth in the Bond series, Thunderball is a unique film experience, due to advanced techniques of filming it used. Filmed in 1965 it used state of the art technology to film it's numerous under water sequences, which took months to create. Much of the brilliance of the under water filming can be attributed to the knowledge and expertise of veteran film maker Lamar Boren, who worked on the 1951-1961 TV series 'Sea Hunt' and so clearly had a lot of ...
...original story by Ian Fleming, and immaculate direction by Terrance Young (a man famous for his Bond direction) adds up to an unforgettable film. CAST Connery again plays Bond, to the delight of the fans. For many Bond fans Sean Connery is the original and the best. I am still yet to be convinced. I have seen all the Bond films at one time or another and I feel like at times Connery's acting can be a little bit lazy, as if he really can't be bothered! ...

lizawithaz 06.06.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Thunderball (DVD)

The Bigger the hit, the faster the rush, the Sweeter the revenge!

Advantages: Great action packed film, Great actors, Good storyline
Disadvantages: You may not be able to get into the story-line!

...WHSmith. ***CRANK 2*** Crank 2: High Voltage was released this year and contains Jason Statham again. Chelio’s tears through the town in search for the Chinese criminal who has possession of his heart. Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakham, and Efren Ramirez revisit their roles from the original film. ***OVERALL OPINION*** I think Jason Statham is a fantastic actor anyway and I have to say that I loved this film. It was full of action and also has some funny ...
...I wouldn’t hesitate to watch Crank 2. My dad did how-ever borrow the DVD and after 30mins he switched it off as he couldn’t quite get into the film. If you like Jason as an actor and if you like his other films I think you with thoroughly enjoy this film. I would recommend it to anyone who like’s action packed films. (review als on dooyoo) ...

kiss_me2070 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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