Escape To Athena (DVD)

Advantages: Escapism, cheap, not to be taken too seriously.
Disadvantages: Slightly dated, not that believable.

...In this review, the plot will not be given away, you may read every word without fear of it being spoilt. (I may regret this) Escape to Athena, a very good war film, actually released on the 6th of June (D day) but in 1974. The cast consists of :- Anthony Valentine Claudia Cardinale David Niven Elliott Gould Roger Moore Stefanie Powers Telly Savalas There are of course many other actors in this film, plus the obligatory extras without whom productions like this would not be possible. The film carries a PG rating, which was probably right for the sevebties, but of course times move on, and I tend to think there is nothing in this movie, that would concern a parent. All the filming was carried out in Greece, (island of Rhodes actually) which is the actual location the film is supposed to be in, unlike the "spaghetti... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent tense storytelling, Eastwood at his best
Disadvantages: Lack of action sequences

...notch up a quick Wikipedia search and read the entire story, but why waste a fantastic two hours of entertainment in favour of a brief article on the net? If DVD features are your thing, get ready to marvel over the wonderfully remastered audio and uh, not much else. There are no extras and it seems as if they've taken the VHS, slapped it back in to production and churned a new batch out in DVD form. A big disappointment since an audio commentary would have been fantastic over the long scenes without dialogue. The movie itself is worth it's place in your collection. If you're a prison escape fan like myself, you'll love this. Highly recommended stuff.... Read review

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Advantages: A healthy life and a relaxing pace to go with it
Disadvantages: We can't all live the dream

...it first appeared on T.V, because i love the country and i would love this kind of lifestyle, but the thought of somebody like Hugh- aaaah!!!. I expected him to die when he picked up the first garden tool, but it didn't take long to win me over and several years later, when the DVD's appeared, i started to collect them (sad i know). Don't write these DVD's off without giving them a go, i know a lot of people that love River Cottage, when you wouldn't think that they personally would be interested. Part of the reason for the success of these series and the ongoing and ever expanding project is obviously the urge to escape from the rat race and the ever increasing demands on our time, the other part is down to Hugh who turns out to be quite an amiable chappy. His adventures and misadventures along with the friends that he makes... Read review

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