Road To Zanzibar/Road To Morocco/Road To Singapore (Box Set)

Advantages: excellent drama very well acted
Disadvantages: no special features

..., a Nun with attitude. Anyone who has been taught by a Nun (I went to a Catholic school, had a few Nuns teaching there) will have met at least one like Sister Ulrica. Stubborn and gives the impression she could turn you into a pile of dust with just a single word Below is a brief summery of the plots for each series - without giving too much away for those who have not seen it. Series one: The story starts with a group of ex-pat Brits living in Singapore during the second world war. They all know the Japanese are closing in but none of them seriously believe that Singapore will fall. Esp Marion Jefferson, wife of a well respected Colonel. Unfortunately for them it does. As they try to escape their ship is hit and the few survivors are found by the Japanese. Men and women are separated and taken to different camps. The women's camp is run... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant Adaptation
Disadvantages: Shakespeare Language

...Jeremy Irons .... Antonio Joseph Fiennes .... Bassanio Lynn Collins .... Portia Zuleikha Robinson .... Jessica Kris Marshall .... Gratiano Charlie Cox .... Lorenzo Mackenzie Crook .... Launcelot Gobbo Heather Goldenhersh .... Nerissa John Sessions .... Salerio Gregor Fisher .... Solanio Ron Cook .... Old Gobbo Allan Corduner .... Tubal Anton Rodgers .... The Duke David Harewood .... Prince of Morocco The script was all Shakespearian language so at times difficult to understand, however a true Shakespeare fan would find this film brilliant!! I would definitely recommend seeing this film.... Read review

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Advantages: The complete film at last...
Disadvantages: Region 1 only

...to the picture quality the colours are sharper and the picture is clearer and the sound now barks out of the speakers making things like the gunfire and explosions sound more realistic and there is now a second disc of documentaries which includes a 10 year retrospective of the production and interviews with Jean Reno and Natalie Portman along with the cameraman and editor. Trivia, dialogue and added scenes… This film begins with a tracking shot of the reservoir located in Central park, New York. Jean Reno who plays the title part has appeared in 5 films made by Luc Besson “Subway”, “The last battle” “The Big Blue” “La Femme Nikita” and “Léon” he was born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1948, Reno is French because at the time of his birth Casablanca was a French protectorate and his... Read review

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