Manchester United - Cantona (Box Set)

Advantages: AMAZING TEAM PLAY!
Disadvantages: NONE!

...: At just 25 years old (I think) he’s one of the greatest players the world has ever seen, and deserves to where the famous number 7 shirt in my view, and he’s definitely as influential as the incredibly talented, yet similarly highly talked about, Eric Cantona. The press may go on about him 24/7, and he may where his wife’s clothes from time to time, and he may even talk in a strange voice, but there’s no denying it – David Beckham is the greatest English player, and is likely to be voted the world’s greatest player within a couple of seasons. Respect! Teddy Sheringham: Over 30, and still he’s the best Man United striker! Unbelievably quick and has great awareness, on and off the ball, Sheringham has got to be the best bargain signing for Manchester United, and would easily be in the England team if I... Read review

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...of England. Cate Blanchett puts in a superior performance as Elizabeth, exhibiting a true air of nobility and poise, and delivering her lines with regal grace. Geoffrey Rush also delights with a truly menacing, understated performance as the cunning and ruthless Walsingham. Cameo performances are made by the likes of French football star Eric Cantona (ex-Manchester United) and Angus Deyton (from satirical news quiz ‘Have I Got News For You’ amongst others) which although not good performances compared to the stars of the cast, are adequate and even add a certain amusement to the proceedings. In all this is an excellent historical drama, with some excellent performances by the leads and a generally talented supporting cast. An enthralling account of one of England’s most fascinating women and her fight for survival set against... Read review

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Advantages: Great costume drama, well acted
Disadvantages: Not historically accurate, alas...

...-film debut, albeit in a role as a Frenchman. It is rumoured that he was included at the request of other stars who were Manchester United fans. In the end, 'Elizabeth' is a victorious movie. ----------------- Cast ----------------- Cate Blanchett.... Elizabeth I Geoffrey Rush.... Sir Francis Walsingham Joseph Fiennes.... Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester Christopher Eccleston.... Duke of Norfolk Richard Attenborough.... Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley Fanny Ardant.... Mary of Guise Vincent Cassel.... Duc d'Anjou Kathy Burke.... Queen Mary Tudor Terence Rigby.... Bishop Gardiner Eric Cantona.... Monsieur de Foix Sir John Gielgud.... The Pope Shekhar Kapur (the director).... Man who stabs bishop (uncredited)... Read review

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