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1.A Bridge Too Far/The Great Escape/Battle Of Britain starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Christopher Plummer, Michael Caine, Edward Fox directed by: Richard Attenborough, Guy Hamilton, John Sturges October 16, 2006
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There is nothing I can add to the reviews for each of the individual films which rate as classics in the war film genre. I'm of that generation that can remember it being a really big event especially at Christmas when the Great Escape was on the telly and like many people can remember it scene by scene but still feel its better than most modern films relying on computer generated effects. Myself an ex RAF man its always thrilling to see the aerial scenes of the Battle of Britain made ironically with the help of the then fascist Spanish air force who where still flying Heinkels, Dorniers and Meschershmits a left over from Franco's friendship with Hitler. A bridge too far made in 1977 came later but is true to Corneleus Ryans book being historically ... Read More:

2.Gandhi (2 Disc Special Edition) [1982] starring: Ben Kingsley, John Gielgud, Martin Sheen, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox directed by: Richard Attenborough February 12, 2007
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This film was delicately acted with care and thought in a very effecctive way. Ben Kingsly's performance was flawless! The other supporting roles were done in such a way that they complimented Ben Kingsly beautifully. By the end of this movie you feel you have made a new friend. Some of the photography of India is breath-taking! A very enjoyable film which moved me at several points but also made me smile. I came away from it not feeling depressed but feeling that I could make a difference both globally and in my own life. A great film, one to have on the shelf!

3.Day Of The Jackal [1973] starring: Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton directed by: Fred Zinnemann August 11, 2003
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At my English prep school in the mid-80s the Day of the Jackal was approved viewing for the boys, despite its adult themes, because it offered up a role model of how an English gentleman should behave. Edward Fox is perfect in the lead role: impossibly dapper and handsome, emotionally cold, well organised, hates the French and travels in style. The Day of the Jackal is a beautifully shot film, full of glossy mid-70s Europe, summer, good clothes, cigarettes and hotels. It tells of a cat and mouse game between an assassin and the French security services out to get that assassin, but with little information to go on. I have found this to be one of few films that reward repeated viewing. Enjoy.

4.Battle of Britain - Definitive Edition [1969] starring: Laurence Olivier, Trevor Howard, Michael Caine, Edward Fox, Ralph Richardson directed by: Guy Hamilton April 23, 2007
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This film is a winner on three counts. It brings together most of the best actors of a generation, it uses the real aircraft which took part and it was overseen from a historical perspective by pilots who flew in the battle, (Stanford Tuck, Douglas Bader and Adolph Galland amongst them). It tells the story of the summer of 1940 with peerless aerial photography (no naff pearl habor CGI) and superbly well staged ground action such as the London Blitz and the airfield attack. I found all of the central characters thoroughly believable with the performances of Sir Larry as 'Stuffy' Dowding and Robert Shaw's Squadron leader being outstanding. This is a film I can drag out and watch every 18 months or so and it never fails to enthrall and move me. There should have ... Read More:

5.A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] starring: Dirk Bogarde, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O'Neal, Maximilian Schell, Liv Ullmann directed by: Richard Attenborough, Sidney Hayers May 24, 2004
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This is almost a classic war movie, with A Cecil B DeMille "cast of thousands", including a multiplicity of stars as noted by other reviewers. At the time of release (1977), it was critiqued as "an hour too long" by some reviewers, which is too harsh a verdict for such a detailed overview of one of the much-analysed battles of World War 2. The film has both narrative and action which capture the viewer and character performances which are finally toned, remembering that many of the key participants were still alive at the time of release. The battle scenes are well done, albeit with very obvious use of 1970s artillery pieces and tanks in certain scenes. The major flaw in the movie is its obligation to the 1970s Zeitgeist of the "all war is evil" movement. ... Read More:

6.The Importance Of Being Earnest [2002] starring: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor (II), Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench directed by: Oliver Parker July 21, 2003
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A nice change from the usual heaviness of period drama's, I really enjoyed this. Very light-hearted and some laugh out loud moments. Colin Firth and Rupert Everett work well together and form a funny double act. I was surprised that I actually liked Reece Witherspoon in this as I usually find her a bit irritating. Another great performance from Judi Dench, what period drama is complete without her! Definately worth a watch.

7.The Go-Between [1970] starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave, Dominic Guard directed by: Joseph Losey January 22, 2007
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Yes, it is a pity that the movie is not presented in its intended theatrical aspect ratio 1.85. But to make it clear it is not presented in "butchered 1.33 to fit conventional TV screens" or a "TV-friendly crop of the original wide-screen movie" either. The movie is presented in its original open matte format, which means it was shot in conventional 1.33 to fit TV screens. For theatrical release the picture was then cropped at the top and the bottom, a common practice since the Fifties. So the picture is nothing missing here as the other reviewers suggest. Instead, it shows more information at the top and the bottom than the theatrical release. Just for the record.

8.The Shooting Party (Collectors Edition) [1985] starring: Edward Fox, Dorothy Tutin, James Mason, John Gielgud, Robert Hardy directed by: Alan Bridges October 09, 2006
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England 1913.Over a long weekend Lord Nettleby(James Mason)entertains various members of the aristocracy at his country home where the men indulge in the shooting competition and the women gently gossip about marriages ,potential marriages and debt. Exquisite rendering of Isobel Colegate's dazzling book has memorable performances(James Mason and Dorothy Tutin in particular), a beautifully judged script from Julien Bond which allows so many characters(from the peasantry to the gentry)to be fully developed thus allowing themes such as the seriousness of the disintegration of rural life and concerns about a forthcoming" conflict" to be interwoven into the narrative from multiple perspectives. Wonderful period detail and John Scott's subtle score add finesse to this lovely film.Only an ... Read More:

9.Shaka Zulu [1986] starring: Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton, Christopher Lee directed by: William C. Faure June 28, 2004
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A true must see mini series! I remember seeing this when it first come out and seeing it now is truly a blast from the past. Henry Cele is excellent as Shaka and I was most dissapointed when I recieved the box set to see that all the pictures on the back are only of the white actors. Even Christopher Lee, who truly has a minor role, gets his picture on the back but Henry Cele, who only plays the leading character in the series, only gets his name on the back and it's about 5 in line!! Credit needs to be given where crdit is due! Disgracefull indeed but don't let this example of film industry racism put you off from seeing a truly remarkable story.

10.Never Say Never Again [1983] starring: Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Kim Basinger directed by: Irvin Kershner April 23, 2001
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For many Bond fans, the return of Sean Connery in this "unofficial" Bond entry, was an exciting opportunity to experience the Connery magic and charisma before the earlier pre-Roger Moore years. Released in 1983, the film competed head-to-head against Moore's entry, "Octopussy" which, to some critics of note, one of the better Roger Moore efforts. Obviously, this production had a more engaging cast, an entertaining story, and some good actors: Maude Adams and Lois Jourdan as Bond's nemesis than "Never Say Never Again." While it's good to have Connery back, looking actually fitter than he did in "Diamond Are Forever" in 1971, and wearing a faultless toupee, the film manages to fall short on a number of levels. Viewers should note, it is a different film; for instance, no gun barrel logo in the pre-credits ... Read More:

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