Advantages: unbelievable visuals, stunning high definition, best wildlife series by far Disadvantages: only one - last disc isn't HD
Excellent value for money now you can pick this up for less than £25, I got mine from Play.com but you can find it on most online shops now, Amazon, eBay, etc. Stunning visuals and filmography coupled with David Attenborough's classic and informative narration, all add up to this unbelievably well made and engaging series, possibly the greatest wildlife/nature series ever made. Make sure you have a HDTV to watch this on for the best experience, as ... ...Unfortunately, disc 5 is only a standard definition DVD, which is the only thing stopping this fantastic series getting 5 stars from me. However, don't let this put you off, as disc 5 is only the making of, and similar featurettes, meaning all nature footage is in HD on Blu Ray disc. As a side note, you will obviously need a Blu Ray player (PS3 or standalone) to watch this, whereas an HDTV is not required, though strongly recommended to get the most ...
Advantages: Fantastic pooling of archive footage, interviews with eyewitnesses and no sensationalism Disadvantages: Occasionally, Laurence Olivier's excellent commentary can be a little hard to hear
The World at War was first broadcast in 1973 and ever since then has stood as the benchmark for Second World War documentaries. Composed of archive footage (mostly black and white) and interviews with some of the eyewitnesses from both sides of the conflict, it avoids the annoying modern trend in documentaries of repetition and pointless and/or endless reconstructions that cannot capture meaning or emotion. It will never be bettered in the sense ... ...It is also narrated by the excellent Oscar-winning Laurence Olivier, whose sparse narration has just the right level of sombre gravitas to provide a fitting frame for the events the documentary relates.
It's a very thorough, comprehensive series. There are twenty-six original episodes and this box set also includes eight special presentations and a three hour 30th Anniversary disc with includes previously unseen interviews and retrospective interviews ...
...'A History of Britain' is a 15 part overview of British history, that was first shown on BBC 1 from September 2000. These come in a 6 DVD set, with 3 episodes per DVD, plus a final disc with additional features. These come in a nice, stiff, glossy cardboard wallet, and cardboard sleeve, with the signature image on both - three wooden beams on a beach, with Schama walking in the background. In the title sequence to each episode, these beams are lit, ... ...history in a wide-ranging, but by no means comprehensive series of essays. His style is that of a lecture for television. He tells history as a ripping yarn, set in the relevant location, talking to camera as he walks around the site. The range of locations is stunning, and his pieces to camera are inter-cut with pictures of manuscripts, props and the occasional reconstruction of the events being described. Sometimes these can be surprisingly effective, ...
Advantages: Value for money Disadvantages: Is it real??
...behind the scenes show and Most Haunted live:Access all areas, all these extra features make this a very good value for money buy.
It is rated a 15 due to some strong language and paranormal horror.
Inside it contains three DVD cases with 2 discs each.
They will investigate place such as Dudley castle, Dover castle and the witchfinder general.
Good for a spooky night in. ...
Advantages: Interesting and entertaining, Great interview with Tony Benn Disadvantages: Some subjects are arguably exploited, Does not consider disadvantages of socialised healthcare
"Sicko" (2007) - FILM ONLY REVIEW Writer: Michael Moore Director: Michael Moore Running Time: 123 minutes Certificate: 12A (UK) / PG (Ireland) / PG13 (USA) It has become something of a cliché to describe Michael Moore as a controversial, polarising character. To some, he is the White Knight of the left whose regular-guy approach to discussing uncomfortable subjects should be applauded, while to others he is a man who has exploited vulnerable interview ... ...picture he wants to make his attention-grabbing documentaries a success. An entire industry has grown up attempting to discredit Moore's work and has given his reputation something of a battering over recent years, but while some of the criticism he has received has I think been justified, this has not prevented him producing his highly entertaining 2007 documentary "Sicko" about the American medical industry. In many ways, this has proved to be ...
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