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Classic desert drama and one of the best films MIlls ever made

Advantages: Lots of action, great performances
Disadvantages: Made on a low budget, a little dated

...beer commercial. Fact is that Ice Cold In Alex is one of the best war films ever made. "Ice Cold" is the beer and "Alex" is Alexandria, the Egyptian city where Desert Rats hung out during World War Two. The film was made in 1958 and Mills was 50-odd at the time which is probably why he was cast as an ambulance driver fleeing the batle of Tobruk rather than a young blade. The film caused great controversy at the time as his romantic interest was a ...
...as they say, a ripping yarn with John Mills excellent as usual But it's very much an ensemble piece and deserves its classic status. In an age where special effects and gadgetry take precedence over narrative and emotional depth, Ice Cold In Alex stands the test of time. ...

bookaddict 18.07.2009 · Read full review
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British War Films Collection

Advantages: An excellent selection of vintage war films, perfect for an avid fan of war films, such as myself. Also ideal for anyone who wants to get a taste of this genre.
Disadvantages: May have been better to replace 'The Cruel Sea' with a more classic film such 'The Great Escape' or 'The Guns of Navorone'.

This collection is an excellent selection of vintage war films. Perfect for anyone who enjoys this genre. The Dambuster and The Colditz story are of particular interest to me as they are true stories. Which are portrayed very well in the respective films. The good thing about this being the 'British' war film collection is that there is the absence of the 'american touch'. By this I mean the story hasn't been adapted from the truth in order to satisfy ...
...your a watching as you know what is being showed actually happened. The Cruel Sea is a collaboration of many different seamens experinces during WW2, and shows an excellent portrayal of what these brave men had to endure. However I am a sucker for true stories, so although this story is not unrealistic, i would have preffered a true story such as maybe The Great Escape or The Bridge on The River Kwai. Ice Cold in Alex is of course a classic war film ...

kozy_uk 21.11.2005 · Read full review
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Something For The Weekend

Advantages: Fabulously Entertaining, You HAVE To See What Happens Next! Classic
Disadvantages: None that I can say

...have you reaching for an ice cold lager - it'll also have you with trembling lip and wishing they made more films like this. Grit, determination and strong character shine through. This is a film totally devoid of gratuitous sex and violence - I think the strongest piece of language you'll hear is something like an innocuous "damn" or maybe a "bloody"....it certainly gets no stronger than that! I haven't described much of the action of this film....that's ...

RSH123 05.08.2006 · Read full review
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Inglorious Tarantino Nonesense?

Advantages: Tarantino making grown up films
Disadvantages: Still not back to his best

If ever a director has suffered a steep decline from the very summit of Hollywood its Quentin Tarantino. How did we get from Pulp Fiction to Death Proof?? He didn't even have time to plant his flag pole he slid down the other side that fast. What on Earth was that self parody Kill Bill nonsense all about! The geeky ex video store worker who dreamed of becoming an actor but burdened with a face for radio (even Morse code) astounded the independent ...
...uber cool Reservoir Dogs and became the darling of the European film circuit with Pulp Fiction. But since then I have struggled with nearly everything he's done, dare I say it I'm almost bored with the film genius of the reported owner of a 151 I.Q, his Muppet Show yapping mouth going on about the nuance of film somewhat irritating now. With Inglorious Basterds I think he too knows his best days may have passed and this is an attempt to woo back ...

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One of the best films ever, must buy!

Advantages: Great story, amazing acting, superb film
Disadvantages: None

Ever since seeing this film i have been dying to own this film and its finally on dvd. A modern classic of a film and such a typical Tarintino film. From the opening scene this movie has you engrossed and the two and a half hours it lasts for fly past. The acting is superb from some little known actors and having only one big name like Brad Pitt sets it off brilliantly. Very rarely do you see a somewhat pro jewish war film, most are just protraying ...

euanw1989 21.12.2009 · Read full review
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