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Mar 03, 2008
Humphrey Bogart Signature Collection Vol. 2 - GREAT!
2 of 2 found this helpful I usually stay away from "sets" in favor of buying only those movies I want, because so many sets have inferior "filler" material that you often never want to see again. So, I was simply going to buy the new collector 3-disk issue of "The Maltese Falcon," which for any Bogart fan is a MUST BUY. But for just a few dollars more (thanks Ebay!), I opted for this set, which has an additional four movies. After all, it's Bogie we're talking about! The four other films are vintage WWII themes, in which Bogart is teamed again with many of the superb "usual suspects," including Syndey Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Conrad Veidt, Mary Astor, and Claude Rains.
"Action in the North Atlantic" (1943) is one of Warner Brother's best wartime action/adventure films. "Across the Pacific" (1942) is a really enjoyable comedy/drama espionage film directed by John Huston (who also directed "Falcon"). "Passage to Marseille" (1944) was WB's attempt after the huge success of "Casablanca" to give Bogie a similar role; it's a good movie even if not the caliber of the former. "All Through the Night" (1942) is a wonderful comedy; it's fun, even if outrageous.
The point is, ALL of these movies are rewarding to watch and the bonus features are a nice, too. Since you're going to get "Falcon" anyway (every film collection should have "Falcon" and "Casablanca"), go ahead and spring the extra dollars and get this set. It's well worth it. The transfers are excellent; you'll watch them again and again.
Apr 03, 2008
Not a great movie, but LOTS of FUN!
1 of 1 found this helpful Of course it's not a great movie! Sure it would be easy to criticize it - and many have. But it's still lots of fun to watch, so chill out! Actually, the story is quite touching. Set in the Italian countryside, it's also quite beautiful as is the music. It is a romantic comedy. In between making you chuckle (oh come on, loosen up and laugh out loud, will ya?), there are parts that will make your heart flutter and maybe your eyes teary - if you're a romantic at heart! It's more of an romantic-fantasy opera script anyway (and a polite spoof of the famous Three Tenors' popularity). I think Lupo is one of Rodney Dangerfield's best roles. Plus, there's the beautiful Anita De Simone as Rosa. There are moments of gentle magic here. The music is hummable. I confess that the movie even inspired me to the kitchen to indulge in some spur-of-the-moment Italian cooking, with me singing all through the process ... and I DON'T SING! My daughters thought I was crazy, my wife knows I am, but we all had fun nonetheless! All because of this little movie? Sure, why not! Follow up with the very romantic Don Juan deMarco, with Johnny Depp and Brando. You and your true love will be humming Spanish tunes and lighting candles for sure. It's magic!
Aug 14, 2016
One of the best cartoon collections ever published!
3 of 3 found this helpful Beautiful in every way, these HEAVY books (hardbound and slipcased) are top quality and showcase one of the best cartoon collections ever published. If you’re a Calvin and Hobbes fan, don’t hesitate ... buy it! You’ll treasure this collection.