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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A great value bumper pack featuring four classic Carry On films, dating from the series' creative high point (all these films were released between 1964 and 1966). All four of the movies featured here spoof specific movie genres (and in one case, a single movie in particular), and all four rank amongst the series' very best efforts. Carry On Spying, released just as `Bondmania' was starting to grip the cinema-going public, relies on both Ian Fleming's creation and the movie The Third Man for its inspiration, and includes one of Kenneth Williams' best and most unusual Carry On turns, as the `snide' secret agent Desmond Simpkins; Carry On Cleo, famously made on the opulent sets built for the Elizabeth Taylor epic Cleopatra, probably ranks behind only Carry On Up The Khyber as the series most creative and confident film; Carry On Cowboy is probably the weakest of the four, but it is still an accurate and witty western parody; and Carry On Screaming, my favourite film in the series, is a hilarious Hammer-style horror spoof with a wonderful guest star in the form of the late, great Harry H. Corbett (it was also the final movie produced for Anglo Amalgamated, before the series moved over to new home Rank).
Taken together, these four films come off like a Carry On `greatest hits' compendium, with classic moments in abundance. These include Bernard Cribbins and Jim Dale exchanging an absurd series of secret passwords in Carry On Spying (`I've only got filter-tipped bootlaces...'), whilst Charles Hawtrey explains his code number, 000 (`They just looked at me and said "uh-oh; ooh..."'). Sidney James' cockney geezer-style Mark Antony in Carry On Cleo (`Blimus!'), Peter Butterworth's inept policeman driving Corbett to distraction in Carry On Screaming (`The one that looked like that man, Doris...'), and most of all, the nostril-flaring brilliance of the immortal Williams, who is on top form throughout each of these four movies. An absolutely unmissable collection.
Taken together, these four films come off like a Carry On `greatest hits' compendium, with classic moments in abundance. These include Bernard Cribbins and Jim Dale exchanging an absurd series of secret passwords in Carry On Spying (`I've only got filter-tipped bootlaces...'), whilst Charles Hawtrey explains his code number, 000 (`They just looked at me and said "uh-oh; ooh..."'). Sidney James' cockney geezer-style Mark Antony in Carry On Cleo (`Blimus!'), Peter Butterworth's inept policeman driving Corbett to distraction in Carry On Screaming (`The one that looked like that man, Doris...'), and most of all, the nostril-flaring brilliance of the immortal Williams, who is on top form throughout each of these four movies. An absolutely unmissable collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I always loved the Carry On films and I personally think this is the best volume. Saying that, if I could afford it, I would buy the 30 disc boxset on DVD! They're great for lifting your mood and can be enjoyed by all ages.
The cast are brilliant and always have a hilarious chemistry that is well renowned to continue off-screen as well as on. If you have never seen a Carry On movie, I suggest this be your first purchase.
These films never age. Don't even think about it; under eight pounds for FOUR amazing films? Buy and enjoy! I know I did :o).
The cast are brilliant and always have a hilarious chemistry that is well renowned to continue off-screen as well as on. If you have never seen a Carry On movie, I suggest this be your first purchase.
These films never age. Don't even think about it; under eight pounds for FOUR amazing films? Buy and enjoy! I know I did :o).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I was disappointed when I received this set to see that there is nothing on the wrapper about subtitles, but when I came to play them they do have English subtitles (hooray!)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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This was my first experience with Carry On. The best one was Carry on Screaming, which really had some great moments. Lets give it 4 stars. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Markku Ojanen
3 out of 4 ain't bad
I love this collection so much it has all the classic Carry On's from a period in which the Carry On's were at it's highest. Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. Reel
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Of these new 'Collection' range of Carry Ons we have 4 of the best.
Screaming: Brilliant retelling of every Hammer Horror from Dracula to mainly Frankenstein this film... Read more
Screaming: Brilliant retelling of every Hammer Horror from Dracula to mainly Frankenstein this film... Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Academate
Carry on Vol.3
This has my 2 favourite Carry On films, Cleo & Screaming.There are some great characters with classic lines. Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by Mrs. J. Green
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