Drama Collection - 1492 - Conquest Of Paradise/Grey Owl/Flight Of The Phoenix (Box Set)

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: Three great plays in one set
Disadvantages: No extras

...Alan Ayckbourn is probably one of the greatest comedic playwrights of his generation. His plays are extremely well-executed looks at the frailties and foibles of everyday life and of "ordinary" people. The Norman Conquests (staring Tom Conti as Norman) was made by Thames Television. It is a series of individual plays that cover the weekend of a weekend at a house in the country. The play are entitled Table Manners, Living Together, and Round and Round the Table. The audience is allowed to eavesdrop on a series of happenings and events that all involve the characters who are living at or staying at the house over the weekend. The events start at about 5.30 on the Saturday afternoon and continue through until a little after 9 on Monday morning. Each play is complete of itself, but you would miss the joy of watching everything... Read review

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Advantages: All 20 movies from the start to end of brosnan
Disadvantages: none

...Since i was a child i have been introduced to the well known character of James Bond. From Sean Connery through Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and the most recent being Daniel Craig. This collection was a must for me as it has all films up to current except the most recent Casino Royale. This collection consists of 20 ultimate edition films which have been digitally restored from their original quality also including a bonus disc. The box set starts with: Dr No.(Sean Connery)1962 James Bond goes investigating looking for the killer of a double 0, but on his trail to Jamaica he uncovers something even bigger. With the help of Felix Leiter and Honey Rider they embark to stop the evil scientist genius who is using energy waves to affect US space launches. From Russia With Love(Sean Connery)1963 Bond is sent... Read review

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