Star Trek The Next Generation - Jean-Luc Picard Collection

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Good collection.......2007-08-29

This collection of episodes from Star Trek: TNG that focus on the 2nd best Captain in Starfleet history ( Kirk casts a long shadow not even Picard can escape) is nice a nice collection that showcases the best of Jean Luc Picard. Every Trek fan should have it in thier collection.

Arguable choices. Still a very good collection........2007-01-02

Clearly a Picard-focused retrospective should include some Borg action. Given that a special collection of Borg episodes was envisioned, I understand the decision to stick with no Borg content on this DVD. Even so, a switch of some content for the masterful "Best of Both Worlds" would have made this a five-star collection for me. At least Q made an appearance.

Not all of the episodes resonate with me. It's a diverse set, from straight bottle shows ("Drumhead") to alien worlds ("Darmok") to the holodeck ("Big Goodbye") and even Earth ("Family").

"The Inner Light" easily stands above the rest as one of the finest shows of any Star Trek series.

As a Q fan, I enjoyed "Tapestry", with Q as guardian angel Clarence to Picard's George Bailey. Not exactly, of course, since it was the alternate path not taken vs. never been born.

Jimmy Stewart appeared again in "Drumhead", where Picard sounded like "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with his passionate remarks and standing up for rights. This show is decent, if a bit heavy-handed.

Count me in the minority for not praising "Darmok" as highly as others. This one could have been expanded into a fine two-part episode that developed the interesting core idea more. As it was, the story seemed rushed and a bit derivative, even though the two never came to blows "Arena"-style.

"The Big Goodbye" was TNG's "Piece of the Action". What a difference between Kirk and Picard in those two shows! I also liked the inkling of a potential relationship between Picard and Beverly here, from early in the series. Very stylish costumes, too.

"Sarek" nicely brings Spock's father around for another turn, with a good take on what might happen to an aging Vulcan's mind, particularly when it involves the loss of control.

"Family" doesn't stand that well out of context and was rather predictable. I may have trimmed the Worf thread and spent more minutes on Picard and his brother.

I would gladly have traded the bonus documentary, which has nothing really to do with Picard or TNG other than Stewart narrates, for another episode.

Kudos to Paramount for making a solid collection at an affordable price.

Excellent Episode Choices but Where is BoBW?.......2006-11-29

I think Jean Luc Picard is one of the best characters ever developed for television. I, personally, feel he's the best of all Trek Captains (Kirk fans, please set phasers to stun, I like him too, but Picard to me is the better of the two). This set picks some excellent episodes that highlight the outstanding acting of Mister Patrick Stewart. However - where is the excellent "Best of Both Worlds (parts 1 and 2)". A Picards set without them, that doesn't seem right.

Jean Luc Picard Collection.......2006-08-10

Its really great, but I would have chosen Attached over Drumhead as one of the episodes along with Darmok and Inner Lightwhich are fantastic. I think it would have assured a 5 star rating to the collection. Nevertheless, it's well worth the buy.

The Drumhead is the best Star Trek Episode in this set.......2006-01-18

Don't let the others fool you. I think the Drumhead is the best episode in this set and one of the top 5 best TNG episodes of all time. I rate it better than even 'The Measure of a Man' and Darmok etc. The final scene where Picard talks with Worf is perhaps the best TNG dramatic scene of all time. Personally I think this is better than even the over sentimental 'The Inner Light'.

The Cliff Richard Collection (The Young Ones / Summer Holiday / Wonderful Life)

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The Cliff Richard Collection (The Young Ones / Summer Holiday / Wonderful Life)
Starring: Cliff Richard , Robert Morley , Carole Gray , Hank B. Marvin , and Tony Meehan
Director: Sidney J. Furie , and Peter Yates
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B00005UW7T
Release Date: 2002-05-21

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The three nostalgic British musicals in the Cliff Richard Collection are a good reminder that, thanks to a few short years in the 1960s, Sir Cliff can legitimately include "film star" on his already exceptional show business résumé. The Young Ones (1961), Summer Holiday (1963), and Wonderful Life (1964) would make tame fare for a teen audience today, but they retain a polished and honest charm that might surprise the sharpest of cynics.

First and foremost, of course, they were Cliff Richard vehicles: designed to showcase his all-around talents and capitalize on his first, heady wave of pop chart success. They are also unashamed homages to the heyday of the MGM B-musical with familiar themes: let's put on a show/save the youth club/make a film. But with up-and-coming directors Sidney Furie and Peter Yates making imaginative and sophisticated use of wide-angle camerawork and fresh, snappy choreography by Herbert Ross and Gillian Lynne, they also have plenty of assets other than Richard's wholesome appeal. There are some fine set pieces and surreal flashes, notably the history of cinema in Wonderful Life and the extraordinary mime sequence in Summer Holiday. They also tap into the very British energy of a group of young actors and dancers including Una Stubbs, Susan Hampshire, Melvyn Hayes, and Richard O'Sullivan, as well as Richard's band at the time, the Shadows. For sheer verve, the films deserve to be seen on their own merits. --Piers Ford

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And About the Picture Quality.......2007-04-06

I bought this collection because I'm a big Cliff Richard fan, and these musicals are a lot of fun. I was expecting an OK picture transfer onto DVD, because these are pretty old and I figured no one would really care.

What a pleasant surprise!

I had just bought a new HD-DVD player, and even though these aren't in HD, the picture quality is just stunning. All three are fine transfers, with good sound too.

Like the other comments say, "Summer Holiday" is the best of the lot, but all three are good nostalgic fun.

If you like 1960's era musicals, you can't go wrong with this set.

A Great Find.......2007-01-11

I was very happy to see this item on Amazon. I had watched all these movies as a child growing up in the UK and wanted my kids to see them. They were in great condition and the movies ran without any problems.
I am very happy with this purchase

Interesting.......2006-03-11

I really enjoy these three films!!! It's quite dificult to look in stores, but I found it here.

Silly gone on that Cliff Richard.......2004-04-29

As handsome as his marionette Cliff Richard Jr. in the 60's british movie Thunderbirds Are Go, Sir Cliff Richard shows as the brightest star in the universe through three delightful movies. I was just glad to have found the collection after listening to Richard's songs on karaoke. My favorite is Summer Holiday, but I recommend watching it last out of the three movies. They are all brimming with laughs, love, and heart melting vocals. You're in for a real treat!

all cliff richard films.......2003-06-17

lively- original - vibrating - good voice - catchy and beautifully sung songs + film locations ..what a singer- did not know - janeeta,shyama and savdas and cuddle -please ply more songs on radio/show movies on tv - much better/safer and good humour - best i have seen

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