Stewart Granger Collection - Adam And Evelyne/Blanche Fury/Caeser And Cleopatra/Captain Boycott/Fanny By Gaslight/Lamp Still Burns/Love Story/Madonna Of The Seven Moons/Magic Bow/Waterloo Road/Woman Hater/Caravan (Box Set) (DVD)

Advantages: An aesthetically pleasing collection
Disadvantages: Some rather poor inclusions

...A selection of classic Hammer films from the very good to...not so good. An aesthetically pleasing set for fans of the studio, or those wanting at least half of the titles. Features star favourites Peter Cushing, Raquel Welch, Ursula Andress and Christopher Lee (about whom there is an interesting documentary with 'Scars of Dracula'). The extra features vary greatly, the biggest ommission, in my opinion, is the total absence of subtitles for the hearing impaired. For those who are interested all films are anamorphic, some for the first time, and completely uncut. My personal favourite was the inclusion of the 1965 film 'The Nanny' which stars a very chilling Bette Davis in a well scripted, and often overlooked role. Probably a tad overpriced for most, but new DVD versions of individual films are also available, so take... Read review

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Advantages: He presents a man of quiet sincerity
Disadvantages: He plays himself in all roles

...This collection featuring the actor James Stewart showcases all that is sincere in his body of work. Vertigo ( an alfred hitchcock vehicle) is a money that signposts the maincharacters inadequecies but it gets turned around to his advantage. James Stewart played great men such as Glen Miller in the Glen Miller Story or as flyer in the Spirit in St. Louis. He was an accredited pilot who signed up for world war 2. His forays into the classic western still stand as in Shenendoah where he tries to hold a family together while being pursued by both sides during the American civil war. He can do light and sweet as in - Harvey, the classic well-known- It's a wonderful life. His style is one quiet sincerity.... Read review

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Advantages: Very Funny
Disadvantages: Not very PC at times.

...The Will Hay box set Collection. = Included are nine DVDs showing will at his best and to be honest in 2 films not really his best. Anyhow, what follows is a nine disc synopsis and my views on each movie. The box contains a huge unfolding DVD holder into which all 9 DVDs are held. Enjoy Greg. 1. Ask a Policeman 2. Boys Will Be Boys 3. Oh, Mr Porter 4. Convict 99 5. Old Bones of the River 6. Where There's a Will 7. Good Morning Boys 8. Hey! Hey! USA! 9. Windbag the Sailor **************************************************** 1. Ask a Policeman. = This film stars will Hay, Moore Marriott and graham Moffatt. All 3 together making this a cracking film. In the sleepy hamlet of turnround bottom is the old watch tower which is now the headquarters of the local... Read review

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