Edison/Revolver/The Hunted (Action Thriller Collection)(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: 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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Advantages: Dario argento movie
Disadvantages: Giallo

...for me argento is the best horror director i have all the movies of him because oyou can not find the atmosphere of his films in another movie .when we look at the boexed set included movies : the bird with a christal plummage is one of the best movies of the director, 'The Cat O'Nine Tails' and 'Phenomena'. these are also perfect movies of the director this boxed set is awesome for the fans the genre: GİALLO i am strongly recommend you guys this set. it has a well chosen movies inside it .'The Cat O'Nine Tails' : is a murder mystery thriller that strays far closer to classic Hitchcock and Agatha Christie than to Argento's own later works which focused heavily on extreme violence and/or the supernatural.Phenomena: is based on supernatural powers of a girl.... Read review

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