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	(Region DVD) BEST PRICE FOR  (Region DVD) IS AT Amazon.co.uk RunningTime :  99 (minutes) Released on 31 March 2003 From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Trust Amazon.co.uk - processing thousands of transactions every day! The Worlds largest online retailer! Starring Gene Hackman Fernando Rey Roy Scheider Tony Lo Bianco Marcel Bozzuffi  Directed by William Friedkin  Format : Box set PAL Special Edition  Developed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD Primary Contributor : Gene Hackman Primary Contributor : Fernando Rey THIS AMAZON PRICE IS FOR A NEW ITEM LISTED UNDER AMAZON.CO.UK'S NEW AND USED SECTION!! Best Price at Amazon.co.uk £1.89
	BELIEVE THE HYPE .... EXCELLENT THRILLER - Scores 5/5 I knew this movie came with a BIG reputation as being one of the best to come out of the 70s movie era , so with that thought in mind - I sat down recently to watch it , I thought it was fasntastic & REALLY LIVED UP TO THE HYPE Made in the very early 70s it has a terrific real life feel to it with its documentary like style , terrific casting - SCHEIDER & HACKMAN make a great pair of believeable tough guy lawmen , HACKMAN in particular really shines as determined NY NARCOTICS cop POPEYE DOYLE , the rest of the cast also put in stellar performances in this suspence filled movie , I am not a big fan of car chase scenes in movies, infact when I hear that line - THERES A GREAT CAR CHASE - it usualy puts me of watching the movie in question , I think thats why its took me so long to see this movie , BUT this car chase really held my attention as it flicks back and fourth from car to train - its filled with some of the most suspenceful scenes in the film. FULL OF SUSPENCE ,GREAT STORY , GREAT ACTING , GREAT ENDING ......BUY IT & CHECK IT OUT REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS ON 10 JANUARY 2010
	FREIDKIN HAS LOST HIS MIND - Scores 1/5 Does he really think this is the best way to view this movie. Even the 27 year old Magnetic VHS copy i still have of this film is of better "quality". The director of photography was correct in saying this BLU-RAY is not the film he shot. This blu-ray version is fuzzy and dark and really hard on the eyes. Save your money and buy the DVD produced a few years ago, as its prefectly acceptable. REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS ON 23 NOVEMBER 2009
	THE FRENCH CONNECTION - SAYS IT ALL REALLY... - Scores 5/5 Timeless and significant pieces of cinema. An excellent price for an even heightened product of epic proportions. I love The French Connection which is a safe statement to make as it's a general certainty that the film will forever be etched in history as one of the greatest. However I love THE SEQUEL just a little bit more and feel it is the superior film - either way I can't go wrong and nor can any movie lover. REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS ON 13 NOVEMBER 2009
	SHARP AND STRONGLY REAL CRIME PICTURE - Scores 5/5 Detective Jimmy Doyle (Hackman) begins an investigation into the supposed dealings of a big drugs deal. Winner of 5 Oscars and officially the first picture with an 18/R certificate to win the coveted prize, the legendary The French Connection has sparked hefty conversations and still remains as strongly realistic and powerful almost 40 years on. Gene Hackman's Oscar winning leading role is as perfectly hard and edgy as you want for a tough nut cop who is out to prove his point. The bravado and swagger of the Bonnie and Clyde actor is a scene stealer that generates that great feeling of tension and action, complete male adrenaline that adds tension and spice to a well depicted plot. The plot centres on Doyle's suspicions about a couple of unusual looking guys behaving strangely. After debating this with his chief the real action starts as Popeye and Cloudy pursue the bad guys. The interesting aspect of this close observation is that it is built completely around speculation rather that hard core evidence and therein lies the deep meaning of this film, what is behind closed doors so to speak. The passion and drama denoted through the debates and speculation adds to the tension within the force and adds a spice to the drama amongst the heavy crime ideologies. As the tension and the forgettable bad beginning subside does the film settle down with a moderate stakeout and more conversational scenes but then the action picks up with the numerous inclusions of car chases, heavy deception and a finale to remember. The big car chase was one of the most renowned when filmed in the early 70's. Taking an apparent 5 weeks to get accurate, the chase sees Hackman taking a small wound from a sniper and following the assassin as the mystery man gets on a train and Hackman steals an unsuspecting guy's car, much like he does in Enemy of the state only with more passion and excitement. As the train flies overhead we see Popeye diverting the traffic and speeding through lights, past the oblivious road users in determination to get his first proper hold on the case. This chase is certainly remarkable as the close calls and shifting camera angles really add to the realism of the moment, in contrast to some of the obviously staged Bond chases. With as much action and intrigue as the Bourne chases, this is a highlight. Regarding the French mastermind there is a finely staged deception on the train station when the on and off hopping proves to be more than deceiving the other. It is a highly contested battle of minds and a wonderful wave to finish off the sharp war. The ending is sharp and so sudden you can't believe it. With an accidental shot and a montage of the after effects, the French connection rounds off in a sharp and realistic way, makes this a true crime with wonderful acting and charisma. 8.5/10 REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS ON 19 AUGUST 2009
	A TALE OF TWO TITLES - Scores 4/5 The French Connection is one of the all time classics. A fantastic film, with a great plot, great cast and above all gripping from start to finish. THe train chase is one of the all time greatest sequences in cinema history, and, well, it is a sin not to have seen it! BUT, 2; Wow - talk about making a hash of a sequel! THis is incredibly lacklustre, seemingly doing the opposite to everything that made the first film great. Now I am being harsh, the end is very intense, but the 2 hours beforehand are just dull - especially a certain prison related scene! SO - I would definately buy the first film, but only buy this double set if you are prepared for the bitter disappointment 2 will bring you!! (or it ends up being cheaper than the original alone, as was the case with me xD) REVIEW BY ANONYMOUS ON 10 JULY 2009
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