Carry On Cruising DVD

Advantages: entertaining, well acted
Disadvantages: some of the regulars are missing

...Carry On Cruising was made in 1962 & was the last one to be written by Norman Hudis & the first one in colour ! This one is set - you might have guessed ! - on a boat, captained by Sid James. Kenneth Williams & Kenneth Connor form part of his crew, but many of the other regulars - Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims, Charles Hawtrey - are absent for this one. Instead we have Lance Percival as the chef, fitting in well with the rest of the cast, with the glamour aspect fulfilled by Liz Fraser (her second Carry On) & Dilys Laye. For me, the friendship & rivalry between these two women is the core of the film & they both play their roles excellently. Esma Cannon again has a captivating & memorable role, this time as Bridget Madderley. The film is entertaining & well worth watching.... Read review

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Advantages: Light hearted film
Disadvantages: Some of the top cast members are missing

...Carry On Cruising is the 6th film in this series and the first one in colour. It was released in 1962. The cast includes Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Liz Frazer, Dilys Laye, Esma Cannon and Lance Percival. As the title suggests this film is set on a ship. Sid James plays the Captain on the luxury cruise liner S.S. Happy Wanderer who tries in vain to keep control on his passengers and staff alike. Carry On Cruising sees the smooth running of the ship disrupted and eventually destroyed by the many comic situations and misadventures. One of my favourite parts of the film is where Kenneth Willaims tries in a desperate attempt to impress the Captain, by playing a game of table tennis with the delightful Esma Cannon. Esma quickly takes to the game and gives Williams a run for his money. Williams decides to put in more effort in order to try... Read review

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Advantages: Carry on in Colour, finally!!
Disadvantages: Similar to the first five

...This film represents the first major watershed in the Carry on series. Last one written by Norman Hudis, the introduction of some new, familiar faces, and the brand spanking effects of colour! First Impression ------------------------ The ultimate low budget film series shelling out on a cruise? Don't bet on it! The producers do credit P&O with their help in the film, but the fact most of the on board deck scenes are around the same area (Swimming pool and walkways around) can tell you something! The Cast -------------- Already by the sixth film, established names were Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Sidney James and Liz Fraser. Newer faces in this film include Lance Percival and Dilys Laye. Note that there is no Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims or Hattie Jacques in this one. Also look out for a fresh faced Anton Rodgers who makes... Read review

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Advantages: entertaining, well acted
Disadvantages: some of the regulars are missing

...Carry On Cruising was made in 1962 & was the last one to be written by Norman Hudis & the first one in colour ! This one is set - you might have guessed ! - on a boat, captained by Sid James. Kenneth Williams & Kenneth Connor form part of his crew, but many of the other regulars - Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims, Charles Hawtrey - are absent for this one. Instead we have Lance Percival as the chef, fitting in well with the rest of the cast, with the glamour aspect fulfilled by Liz Fraser (her second Carry On) & Dilys Laye. For me, the friendship & rivalry between these two women is the core of the film & they both play their roles excellently. Esma Cannon again has a captivating & memorable role, this time as Bridget Madderley. The film is entertaining & well worth watching.... Read review

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Advantages: Light hearted film
Disadvantages: Some of the top cast members are missing

...Carry On Cruising is the 6th film in this series and the first one in colour. It was released in 1962. The cast includes Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Liz Frazer, Dilys Laye, Esma Cannon and Lance Percival. As the title suggests this film is set on a ship. Sid James plays the Captain on the luxury cruise liner S.S. Happy Wanderer who tries in vain to keep control on his passengers and staff alike. Carry On Cruising sees the smooth running of the ship disrupted and eventually destroyed by the many comic situations and misadventures. One of my favourite parts of the film is where Kenneth Willaims tries in a desperate attempt to impress the Captain, by playing a game of table tennis with the delightful Esma Cannon. Esma quickly takes to the game and gives Williams a run for his money. Williams decides to put in more effort in order to try... Read review

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Advantages: great action, engrousing plot
Disadvantages: Maybe a lttile to complex for some

...Tom Cruise stars with John Voight in this well made and thoroughly entertaining film. If there is any film I have ever seen that is worth buying on video its this one as it takes a few watches to fully understand whats going on. Tom Cruise plays Ethen Hunt and Voight is in control of the missions. But then one goes terrible wrong and the whole team are killed. Ethen then goes in search to find out who the mole was, also carrying out another mission along the way. The film may be complex but it is well executed and as soon as it starts you will be completely engrossed in the plot. The film has some great action especially the the finale on the train were Voight and Cruise battle it. The film also has some real moments of tension especislly the part which most people have seen were Cruise is hanging from the seeling trying not to make... Read review

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