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A Must See That You Will Want To Watch Again

Advantages: Good attention to detail, superb cast and acting
Disadvantages: Hard to keep track of everyone and there names

A superb series that should take pride of place in anyones war collection. The attention to detail and the acting of a fine cast make this a must see. We follow the missions from training to the end of the Second World War of Easy Company of the 506th, 101st Airbourne. Some of the episodes concentrate on specific men and how they cope and deal with the challenges and horrors of the war. Very little is left to the imagination, some of the episodes ...
...the Bulge but one must remember that there is nothing delightful about war and this series shows not just death and awful injuries but also the emotional scars that are left. If schools were allowed to show this for educational purposes it would serve as a good yet tragic reminder of just how devastating war can be. ...

helena39 03.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Band Of Brothers (Tin) (DVD)

You might very well think that...

Advantages: Great political drama
Disadvantages: A bit dated, but still great

House of Cards, a BBC production done at the time of Margaret Thatcher's downfall, is one of the best modern political intrigue/satires done. The cast, the story, and the exacting attention to detail make this a piece worth watching and re-watching, to see what details escaped notice the first time. The Plot As the story opens, Thatcher has just resigned. There is a brief glimpse of an inner-party election for a new leader, and the moderate, middle ...
...from the roof of the House of Commons. But, there was a tape recorder running, setting the stage for the sequel... The Cast Ian Richardson is masterful as Urqhart, the scheming blackheart Chief Whip/Prime Minister. His voice, his subtle inflections and tones are perfect for the subtext in the words he speaks. His sidewise glances and knowing expressions to camera as the action plays out is worth far more than any words. He is a perfect snobbish, ...

frkurt 23.12.2005 · Read full review
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Review of House Of Cards Trilogy (DVD)

Gone with the wind

Advantages: lavish dated drama with endless detail, finery and spectcle
Disadvantages: too long, over done , too many tricks for the viewer

This epic is big in every sense of the word. It is a blockbuster to end all blockbusters. The light and shade of the intense colour sometimes overwhelms the speeches in each scene. Can you spot where Clark Gable isnt dancing? Can you spot the civil war scene where humans werent used? The film has various effects and tricks to keep you going through the extended viewing time. It is a marathon of eye candy and with every part polished to shine ...

vancouver12 06.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Gone With The Wind (Special Edition Box Set) (DVD)

The Wire - Best Cop Drama in Long Time!

Advantages: Gripping storyline, fantastic editing
Disadvantages: Storyline can be complicated!

...on HBO, definitely one of the most significant and iconic US dramas of this decade. The porgramme has been whipped into a frenzy as must-see TV, and has been publicised very well. I hope to prove to those curious about the show, and what the raving is all about, is how great this show really is. The Plot Set in Baltimore, the city is in a terrible state with illegal activity and crime at high levels. following a team of special investigators who ...
...on the city. The investigators domain is the lowly basement, from which they make their next big moves. The character development is convincing, however, the show cosies down into a tremendously realistic world, where those who give to the community, and those who take from it, aren't painted in the same old shades of light and darkness. There are mental struggles on each side, and nobody's perfect. I like how i see more sympathetic sides to the ...

Putley 25.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Wire - Series 1 - Complete (DVD)

One of d best movies I watched in recent times

Advantages: Love Story, Vampire Story
Disadvantages: Slow

...is just awesome........ :) Twilight is the ultimate vampire love story. Director Catherine Harwicke has a done an amazing job of remaking Stephanie Meyer's cult book into something special. Robert Pattinson stars as Edward Cullen, a vampire who's family don't make a habit of dining on human blood. He falls in love with 17-year-old Bella Swan (Stewart) who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father. The two are drawn to each ...

vikasmalik22 12.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Twilight