In 1987, Buster was as much an experiment in film as its subject matter was in robbery. Could audiences ignore the rock singer status of Phil Collins in the lead role? Would audiences still be interested in a 25-year-old cash grab that had been considerably devalued by a currency gone metric? By and large the answer to both was "yes", helped considerably by a high budget (for a British film) it perfectly remade the 1960s experience. Collins as Buster Edwards is only one of a gang who all seem doomed to be captured after their £2.5 million train heist. The caper is over within 30 minutes. However, the film is really about the love story between Buster and his doting yet long-suffering wife June (an excellent Julie Walters). When the action switches to sun-drenched Mexico, you just know her loyalty is going to be tested to extremes because that's when Collins' award-winning songs kick in! "Two Hearts" and "Groovy Kind of Love" may not be 60s-styled, but the message is that love always conquers time and place.On the DVD: The transfer is rather average, as are the talent profiles of Collins, Walters, Ralph Brown (the legendary Ronnie Biggs), and director David Green. Making up for them is a 50-minute "Making of" featurette that interviews everyone involved, including the real-life Buster. There's lots of on-set tomfoolery, and some first attempts at the hit songs that hardly flatter Collins' live singing voice! --Paul Tonks
Wallow in the nostalgia of the 1950s as Britain's best loved family are back in this celebration of love family life and romance in the idyllic British countryside. Loveable rogue Pop Larkin (David Jason) Ma (Pam Ferris) and their six children including the stunning Mariette (Catherine Zeta Jones) radiate happiness with hardly a care in the world! Whilst Pop's unconventional money making schemes bubble along Ma nurturers and the family from the warmth of her busy kitchen and life continues in a paradise of sunshine and happiness. Episodes Comprise: Series 1: 1. The Darling Buds Of May 2. When The Green Woods Laugh 3. A Breath Of Fresh Air 4. Christmas Is Coming Series 2: 5. Oh! To Be In England 6. Stranger At The Gates 7. A Season Of Heavenly Gifts Series 3: 8. The Happiest Days Of Your Life 9. Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine 10. Climb The Greasy Pole 11. Le Grand Weekend
Wallow in nostalgia of the 1950's as Britain's best loved family are back in this celebration of love family life and romance in the idyllic British countryside. Loveable rogue Pop Larkin ample-bosomed Ma and their six children radiate happiness and hardly have a care in the world. Whilst Pop's unconventional moneymaking schemes bubble along Ma nurtures the family from the fragrant warmth of her busy kitchen and the children blossom; Home Farm is a paradise of animals sunshine and happiness. Episodes comprise: The Darling Buds Of May When The Green Woods Laugh A Breath Of French Air Oh! To Be In England A Stranger At The Gates A Season Of Heavenly Gifts The Happiest Days Of Your Life Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine Climb The Greasy Pole Christmas Is Coming Le Grand Weekend.
Handsome and fatally seductive Anthony (Matt Leblanc) is a sexy and irresistible Italian-American wise guy who shares a flat with his secretive Uncle Vinny and the two couldn't be more different. Vinny's a former Mafia 'soldier' who lived and almost died by the gun and is now trying to carry out a new anonymous life for himself while burying a dark and deadly secret from his past. But Anthony's charm and life-of-the-party nature make him an ace seducer all bulging muscles and leather trousers which is where he seems to keep his conscience and his brain! And that's how the trouble begins. Disgusted by the violence and killings he committed while living the life with the Mob Vinny is terrified his wild cocksure nephew is going the same way. And when a vicious and bloody drive-by results in the death of two of Anthony's closest friends Vinny's worst fears look set to come true.
Box set containing the following films: Buster: Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop he flees to Mexico but finds that he must choose between his family and his freedom. Five Seconds To Spare: A young musician travels to London in pursuit of his dreams but winds up the sole witness to a bizarre murder. Christy Malry's Own Double Entry: Nick Moran uses the principles of double-entry bo
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