Encyclopaedia Britannica's Fairy Tale Collection (Animated) (Box Set)

Advantages: A perfect gift for classic disney collectors
Disadvantages: none

...How great it is to have three of Disneys most original classics in a presentable box set. These are three of Disneys older and more original classics where the animations are nowhere near as advanced as the likes of Pixar or other computer generated images. No, these are the original pen, ink and true serious magic that only Disney can capture in children and adults alike. The boxset is available in all good film retailers such as Silverscreen. At the moment the prices in supermarkets (Tesco) range from £24.99 to £26.99 but that is still a lot cheaper than the main film retailers. (Most recently they have been withdrawn from ASDA because it is part of Disney tradition to release a set for limited time only - The box is still available on Ebay or the Disney website) (My friend kindly lent me her box set for me to see the differences... Read review

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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: Two great episodes
Disadvantages: None

...Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty has been put into a deep sleep for over 100 years, along with the rest of the castle, by an evil fairy godmother. Now it's up to a "prince charming" to wake her with the kiss of love. But something's wrong. The prince can't be found anywhere. Now it's up to the Fairy Tale Police Department to find the Prince and put the fairy tale back on track. A fun filled episode suitable for the whole family. RATING: 5/5 I really enjoyed this episode. I got it for my little cousin but I liked it so much I got another one for myself. Cinderella Cindrella has been kidnapped! After the ball someone took her. The prince doesn't know this and is still looking for cinderella using the glass slipper. However, he has but one day to find her lest he should be destined to marry Cinderella's ugly (and greedy) step sister... Read review

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