The Real Nativity DVD

Advantages: Faye Wray obviously
Disadvantages: Kong

...Made in 1933, King Kong is the granddaddy of them all in more ways than one as it re-tells the tale of beauty and the beast with Faye Wray as the beauty and a twelve inches tall model gorilla as the beast, except that on screen Kong is much larger than life. Brought to life by stop/go motion photography by Mel Berns where the beast is photographed frame by frame with small adjustments to give the illusion of motion. Carl Denham played by Robert Armstrong is a film director/producer that specialises in jungle action movies and to this end he and a crew set sail and come across an uncharted island. Encountering natives on the island engaged in one of their rituals the crew speculate as to the purpose of a huge log wall that divides the native’s habitat from the rest of the island. Spotted by the natives, a minor skirmish ensues when... Read review

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Advantages: Enthralling Plot, fantastic action
Disadvantages: Not long enough!

...I'd been looking forward to this film ever since I saw it advertised, and I was totally impressed with this film when I actually got to see it. Fantastic acting, fantastic scenery, and of historical importance too. I actually went on some websites looking for information on the real 'Five Points' in New York and learnt some fascinating facts. I would never have believed this sort of thing ever took place in America. It starts with the story of thousands of Irish Immigrants to New York (15,000 a day!), the gangs that are formed and the reaction to them from the native New Yorkers. It's well worth spending your money on, and believe me - once you start watching, you won't want it to end. Quite bloodthirsty in places!... Read review

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Advantages: Visually Stunning, Strong Characters, Excellent Sountrack
Disadvantages: Beginning Drawn Out

...to undertake his voyage to create a quicker trade route to India by sailing west. He encounters skepticism and the very real danger of being labeled a heretic. These are the days of the Inquisition and even the smallest thing could get you burned alive. Columbus is a charismatic person and uses it to his advantage with Queen Isobel, played by Sigourney Weaver (previously seen in Scott's Alien) whom he befriends. This makes him enemies in the Spanish court. Eventually, he sets out in three ships west into the unknown. He needs to use all his charms to prevent mutiny as the crew become increasingly restless as the chance of finding land before supplies runs out becomes ever smaller. The remainder of the film charts the trails and tribulations they find on the island they come across, especially with the natives. The treatment of the natives... Read review

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