The Musicals Collection - West Side Story/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Fiddler On The Roof/Man Of La Mancha/Guys And Dolls (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: Great film great acting
Disadvantages: none

.... The king and queen do not like children so when Caractus, Truly and the children get to the town the toy-maker hides them in his cellar. When the children are left on their own they are fooled by the child snatcher pretending to be giving away sweets so he can snatch them and take them to the castle. Truly and Caractus see this and try and work out how they are going to rescue the children and Caractus father. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a great film. If you have children it would be a great film for them to watch and the acting from the children is really superb.... 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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