Asterix - The Collected Adventures Of Asterix (Box Set) (DVD)

Advantages: You can get there by public transport
Disadvantages: The queues

...I went to Paris for the week end and on Sunday we weren't sure whether to go to Versailles or the Parc Asterix, in the end we chose what we thought would be a day of fun. But first let me tell you: **** How to get there: You can go by car; it's about 30 km north of Paris (Autoroute A1). We don't have a car so we took the RER first (RER B) which takes you to Roissy Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 and then a bus to the Parc Asterix. From central Paris (gare de Lyon) it took us about 30 mn to go to the airport and then about 20mn to the Parc. In theory, there should be a bus every 30mn, we had to wait for one hour before a bus came and when we complained to the driver he told us that we probably didn't see the other bus! **** How much is it? We paid for out tickets at the station as they do a deal: train+ticket will cost you 38... Read review

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Advantages: An aesthetically pleasing collection
Disadvantages: Some rather poor inclusions

...A selection of classic Hammer films from the very good to...not so good. An aesthetically pleasing set for fans of the studio, or those wanting at least half of the titles. Features star favourites Peter Cushing, Raquel Welch, Ursula Andress and Christopher Lee (about whom there is an interesting documentary with 'Scars of Dracula'). The extra features vary greatly, the biggest ommission, in my opinion, is the total absence of subtitles for the hearing impaired. For those who are interested all films are anamorphic, some for the first time, and completely uncut. My personal favourite was the inclusion of the 1965 film 'The Nanny' which stars a very chilling Bette Davis in a well scripted, and often overlooked role. Probably a tad overpriced for most, but new DVD versions of individual films are also available, so take... Read review

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Advantages: Very Funny
Disadvantages: Not very PC at times.

...The Will Hay box set Collection. = Included are nine DVDs showing will at his best and to be honest in 2 films not really his best. Anyhow, what follows is a nine disc synopsis and my views on each movie. The box contains a huge unfolding DVD holder into which all 9 DVDs are held. Enjoy Greg. 1. Ask a Policeman 2. Boys Will Be Boys 3. Oh, Mr Porter 4. Convict 99 5. Old Bones of the River 6. Where There's a Will 7. Good Morning Boys 8. Hey! Hey! USA! 9. Windbag the Sailor **************************************************** 1. Ask a Policeman. = This film stars will Hay, Moore Marriott and graham Moffatt. All 3 together making this a cracking film. In the sleepy hamlet of turnround bottom is the old watch tower which is now the headquarters of the local... Read review

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