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Merchant, oh Merchant, where art thou Merchant

Advantages: Fantastic scenery and brilliant cast
Disadvantages: Can be slow and difficult to follow

...of Venice Film Review The Merchant of Venice is a film adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy directed by Michael Radford. It was written by Shakespeare in 1594 and this is when the film is set. The film itself was released into cinemas in late 2004. 1594 was a golden year for Shakespeare as 1594 was the same year that another popular work; Romeo and Juliet was published. The film adaptation follows this theme of golden work as the storyline is incredibly ...
...therefore he asks his friend, the merchant Antonio for money. As he is waiting for his ships to arrive from the rest of the world he asks a Jew, Shylock (Al Pacino) to borrow 3000 ducats. Antonio enters into a bond with Shylock that if he cannot pay back his debts, Shylock can take 1lb of Antonio's flesh. In the end, Antonio's ships all failed to return meaning he couldn't pay back the debt so Shylock sticks to his word and demands a lb of his flesh. ...

doosh1989 30.09.2005 · Read full review
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Review of The Merchant Of Venice (DVD)

Even non-Dicaprio fans will enjoy it

Advantages: Three great films for an amazing price
Disadvantages: No special features on Titanic and Romeo + Juliet

It is clear that anyone considering buying this has at least a slight admiration for Leonardo Dicaprio. I can therefore ay wholeheartedly that this box set is a must-have for Dicaprio fans, but also, the lesser enthusiatics. It is also appropriate for those who enjoy cinema, or at the very least a good movie night in. The Man In The Iron Mask is a film I had only seen partially before purchasing this box set. I can say that I think this is by far ...
...play two alter egos at the same time, and he does so convincingly. The supporting cast are memorable and outstanding> the same can be said for the most part for both Titanic and Romeo & Juliet. It is rare to find such a collection of movies in which not one is the 'filler' - that is to say, the weak link. I purchased this set for £9.99, which I consider to be well worth the money. It is rare to pay so little so see the huge variety of talent on ...

huntressofthenight 24.05.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Titanic/The Man In The Iron Mask/Romeo And Juliet (Box Set) (DVD)

What could Have Been

Advantages: good story and acting
Disadvantages: A bit predictable

...business man who is making the most of his single life and wealth which he has. He is working on Christmas eve when he gets a message from an ex girlfriend asking him to call him. He takes no notice of the message but he is reminded of the time he gave up their relationship to return from England to American leaving her and their relationship behind. That evening as Jack is on his way home he stops a robbery and soon finds he is with a very strange ...
...different bed and next to the ex girlfriend which he got the message from. He soon discovers that he married Kate and they bow have 2 children. Jack is shocked by all of this and goes back to new York to find out how this has happened but he soon realises this is no mistake and the man he met the night before is showing him how his life could have been. Will Jack be able to settle into this happy family be life and not crave his old life back and ...

sewbizzie 24.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Family Man (DVD)

Devdas DVD - AMAZING SETS, BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES AND A GREAT CAST

Advantages: good cast, great cinematography
Disadvantages: its a little too coey for the guys

...The love triangle of Paro, Devdas and Chandramukhi. Chanrumukhi is the most interesting character to me because she is perceived by society as a strong 'iron maiden' type figure who can stand up to anyone. However it is she who ultimately sacrifices more than Paro as she devotes her life to serve and love Devdas. In my view this film definitely leaves the viewer entertained from start to finish ...

meghna 24.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Devdas (DVD)

Twilight - Not Just For Teenagers!!!

Advantages: Quirky vampire -human - romance - fab music
Disadvantages: The main character Bella lacks depth - poor special effects

Twilight I have to admit that I avoided seeing this film, being vaguely aware that it was the new 'teen movie'. My daughter saw the dvd at a friends house and nagged me to rent it which I did. We sat down to watch it and I must admit I did not give it my full attention the first time round - I was on my laptop at the same time. Then slowly as the film came towards the end, I began to become interested. I decided to watch it properly alone and ...
...film is at heart a romance and yet even though it is about teenagers in love, it is a captivating story for all ages if you have any romantic bone in your body. The main protagonist is Bella who has gone to live with her father in Forks, which has constantly bad weather. Her mother has remarried and Bella decides to give the newly weds some alone. On arrival at Forks she is settling into her new school, when the family of The Cullens arrives at school, ...

LAURALILIA 23.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Twilight