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I can see my house from here....

Advantages: Shows lovely scenery
Disadvantages: Another niche market product

...Guard, and travels over the Isle of Man and discusses the impact the last Ice age had on sculpting the hills and the northern plains. It shows some very nice views, and in my opinion is just generally more interesting than Manx Moods. One example is the re-telling of the stories of Peel Castle and the small island it sits on just off the coast of the Peel itself, and lets you appreciate the history behind it. Everything in this DVD is filmed from ...
...around the coast of the Isle of Man, showing the settlements such as Ramsey, Douglas, Kirk Michael and Castletown as the helicopter shows the miles of beaches and coast. However, onto the bad bits - its not really an exciting program - its educational for the history and geography parts, but its definetly a niche market again. If you like geography/geology/celtic history, then you won't be disappointed, but anyone hoping for daredevil flying stunts ...

EHKodiak 31.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Isle Of Man From The Air (DVD)

"Do You Sell Bath Plugs?"

Advantages: Palin, interesting interviewees, more insight than 'Around the World'
Disadvantages: None if you yearn to travel and like Palin.

...ultimate new Olympic event - Full Circling." With this depth of content in mind and due to the fact that some episodes are more enjoyable than others, the following are brief synopses and assessments of each episode to give a taste of the dvd's offerings. I have been as selective as possible, as whilst on the one hand I find it helpful to know at least a skeleton outline when buying a documentary dvd, I do not want to make this review the length ...
...and to skimp anymore would be a disservice to the dvd. SYNOPSES AND OPINIONS .....Episode One - Alaska and Russia The grey skies over a bleak landscape of rock and sparse greenery of Little Diomede, Alaska, (Palin's departure point) somewhat reflect the slow and inauspicious start to this series. Palin takes a while to warm to his task though his good humour prevails as this programme slowly crunches its way into gear, just like the archaic modes ...

zyxwv 16.04.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Full Circle With Michael Palin (DVD)

Fancy a walk?

Advantages: Amazing scenery, facinating
Disadvantages: Is there any?

Himalaya - Michael Palin I am reviewing this 3 disc set on DVD, obviously, otherwise it wouldn't be a disc set. There are some extras on this DVD, they are: - Exclusive Pre-Trip Introduction on all three discs Extended Scenes Scene selection, There is over 90 minutes of Bonus Footage on this DVD It is rated 12, as there is moderate sexual detail. Running time approx 352 minutes. Also with subtitles, in English. Series producer & Director ...
...a fantastic view of the Himalaya mountains. Well as you can guess from the title it is about the journey of one man, Michael Palin, who at his age is remarkably fit, and needed to be to go on this amazing journey. Rather than list all the separate titles of each scene that are on the DVD, I will try to explain what is so amazing about this DVD. After watching this for the third time, I am still amazed at the sheer will power of Michael Palin, ...

gollum3273 18.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Himalaya With Michael Palin (DVD)

You definitely get a good workout!

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None so far

I've always been a bit skeptical with fitness DVD's. I never believed they'd really achieve anything and that they were more of a "soft touch" approach to exercising. I'll happily admit that when I started using this DVD I was proven wrong. It provided me with a really tough and demanding workout that over time would really provide good results. The DVD You have five sections: Engage Your Body Warm Up: A routine that gets your body warmed ...
...lies ahead! Fat Assault Aerobics: Here you do a range of different things including cardiovascular exercises, streches, improving your flexibility, coordination and agility amongst other things. This burns off loads of calories as your heart is pumping and you don't stop being active! Combat Manoeurves: A very, very intense alomst military style workout where you focus on routines based around kicks and punches. Target and Tone: The section that ...

Prettyscene09 02.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of 5 Step Fat Attack With Claire Richards From Steps (DVD)

Derren Brown - gets inside your mind!

Advantages: A jack of all trades
Disadvantages: Not his best work

***Why I watched Derren Brown: Inside your mind*** I have only recently come across the amazing Derren Brown since I have watched the recent tv shows 'The Events' and 'The Specials'. After watching these shows I have been looking for other programmes he has introduced and found 'Inside your mind' and I have also read his latest book 'On Deception'. ***Derren Brown*** Derren Brown was born in England and his talent has been been portrayed in a number ...
...a somewhat unappreciated painter. Following a law based education Brown was inspired to start work as a conjurer, leading into hypnosis and also to mind reading performances. These array of talents have led to the unusual variety of opinions people have when it comes to Brown and what he actually does. Brown is something of a rarity as he is unique and he can predict, suggest and control human behavior. However Brown has openly admitted that he is ...

clumsy221 01.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Derren Brown - Inside Your Mind (DVD)