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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
First off,Ii am simply AMAZED that no one has reviewed this yet.
Secondly..it's so incredibly hard to even BEGIN how to appraise this incredible box set.
ESPN has put together 30 films by 30 film makers that dig below the skin of what seems like a routine sports story and uncovers social impacts,personal impacts and goodness knows what other impacts on people seemingly disconnected form the event! I have not yet seen all 30 films, but the ones I have seen have left me completely and utterly immersed in the story. I watched the Reggie Miller V The New York Knicks film and was so absorbed in it, i literally didn't flinch for the entire movie. There is some amazing archive footage to go in each and every film, some of it not relating to sports at all, but adds an incredible amount of depth to each documentary.
Who would this series of film appeal to?
It would be incredibly shallow to say that this set of films would hold most appeal for sports fans, because whilst sports is the subject, the human elements in each movie go so far beyond sports, it's greater appeal could stimulate anyone , even people who have zero interest in sports.
These films are as much about life and humanity as they are about sports. as much about impact and emotion as they are about winning and losing, and more importantly, all of them are about evoking in each and every single viewer a level of stimulation rarely provided by a bundle of documentaries in a pretty box.
If you are a lover of film/documentary/human interest at any level, this series of films will simply NOT disappoint you.
All of them are aired on ESPN sports. I live in the UK and subscribe to ESPN, and although they frequently advertise this series, they very rarely ever show an episode, only if there is an error in scheduling will you likely to be able to see one. Fed up with this nonsensical tease, i took the drastic measure of getting the series sent from an overseas seller on Amazon.
If you are in the UK, accept the material fact that any thing remotely of quality in the states will never ever be available here. Worth buying a region-free DVD player for alone.
get it, watch it, share it with your friends and debate it. You will free your mind as well as fill it.
I simply cannot recommend this box set enough but to say it is an extremely important and essential purchase.
Secondly..it's so incredibly hard to even BEGIN how to appraise this incredible box set.
ESPN has put together 30 films by 30 film makers that dig below the skin of what seems like a routine sports story and uncovers social impacts,personal impacts and goodness knows what other impacts on people seemingly disconnected form the event! I have not yet seen all 30 films, but the ones I have seen have left me completely and utterly immersed in the story. I watched the Reggie Miller V The New York Knicks film and was so absorbed in it, i literally didn't flinch for the entire movie. There is some amazing archive footage to go in each and every film, some of it not relating to sports at all, but adds an incredible amount of depth to each documentary.
Who would this series of film appeal to?
It would be incredibly shallow to say that this set of films would hold most appeal for sports fans, because whilst sports is the subject, the human elements in each movie go so far beyond sports, it's greater appeal could stimulate anyone , even people who have zero interest in sports.
These films are as much about life and humanity as they are about sports. as much about impact and emotion as they are about winning and losing, and more importantly, all of them are about evoking in each and every single viewer a level of stimulation rarely provided by a bundle of documentaries in a pretty box.
If you are a lover of film/documentary/human interest at any level, this series of films will simply NOT disappoint you.
All of them are aired on ESPN sports. I live in the UK and subscribe to ESPN, and although they frequently advertise this series, they very rarely ever show an episode, only if there is an error in scheduling will you likely to be able to see one. Fed up with this nonsensical tease, i took the drastic measure of getting the series sent from an overseas seller on Amazon.
If you are in the UK, accept the material fact that any thing remotely of quality in the states will never ever be available here. Worth buying a region-free DVD player for alone.
get it, watch it, share it with your friends and debate it. You will free your mind as well as fill it.
I simply cannot recommend this box set enough but to say it is an extremely important and essential purchase.
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78 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Good Documentaries - Nice Packaging
16 Dec 2010
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been waiting for the 30 for 30 set on DVD since they started running the documentaries. I've only been able to catch bits and pieces of them when aired, but I knew it was only a matter of time before the DVDs hit.
If you have anybody on your holiday gift list that likes sports and is hard to buy for, try this. Just about everything in the sports world from Gretzky to Reggie Miller to the USFL is touched on, so any general knowledge sports fan, like myself, would be thrilled.
I have not watched all 15 (remember, this is volume 1) of the films, probably 5 or 6 so far, and they are all pretty good. Some are more interesting than others, but that will come down to personal preference.
The packaging is great. Inside the slide out box are six slim cases that have the films split across six discs. I bet they could have got it down to four, but then they couldn't charge as much! Some people may hate the "raffle" ticket type design that is on the packaging and the menus, but I really like it.
My only complaint thus far is that the menus seem slow. It's possible that it's my PS3, so I will not deduct for it, but just wanted to mention it.
All in all, a great collection for sports fans.
If you have anybody on your holiday gift list that likes sports and is hard to buy for, try this. Just about everything in the sports world from Gretzky to Reggie Miller to the USFL is touched on, so any general knowledge sports fan, like myself, would be thrilled.
I have not watched all 15 (remember, this is volume 1) of the films, probably 5 or 6 so far, and they are all pretty good. Some are more interesting than others, but that will come down to personal preference.
The packaging is great. Inside the slide out box are six slim cases that have the films split across six discs. I bet they could have got it down to four, but then they couldn't charge as much! Some people may hate the "raffle" ticket type design that is on the packaging and the menus, but I really like it.
My only complaint thus far is that the menus seem slow. It's possible that it's my PS3, so I will not deduct for it, but just wanted to mention it.
All in all, a great collection for sports fans.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant
2 Jan 2011
Format:DVD
My brother got me this for Christmas, and it is fantastic! I am a fairly casual sports fan so I didn't know what my level of interest in all different documentaries would be (I have never watched hockey or rugby, and I am not wild about basketball), but to my amazement, I was absolutely captivated by all 15 segments. My initial impression was that it would be more geared to the avid sports fan using a lot of dry statistics and specialized knowledge of the games (which couldn't be more boring to me), but instead it encompasses everything that makes sports so fascinating. It is about the struggle of communities versus corporations (That Band That Wouldn't Die), goodness versus glamour (King's Ransom, Run Ricky Run), aging legends (Muhammad and Larry), and microwave dynasties (The U). This is a brilliant dvd collection that isn't just about sports, but everything that is wonderful (and terrible for that matter) about sports. It is history, it is culture, it is humanity. It is tears of triumph and tears of defeat, and these are the stories that, in a lot of ways, bring people together and tear people apart. Sports, like art and literature, is a reflection of culture and this collection brilliantly marries the two. This is a must own for any sports fan, history fan, film-maker, or cultural analist. Highly recommended.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A must own for sports & American history
16 Feb 2011
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Correction: this is a 16:9 format, not a 4:3 as is stated on Amazon. While it is not currently available on Blu-ray format, much of the file footage is pre-HD sourced. Similar for those familiar with the documentary "Tyson," the DVD format is suitable for most. Upscaling via most Blu-ray players and a HDMI cable will please the majority of viewers.
As this is an ESPN production vs. HBO Sports, the language is toned down, yet still tells the story. I enjoy the personal connection that each film maker has with each piece. The depth of candid interviews (some better than others) is on par with Frontline - making me wonder "how did they get this individual to go on camera?!"
For those considering buying a single release of their "favorite," 30 for 30, I highly recommend paying just a little more to receive almost 24 hours of content!
Many of the stories transcend sports, and dig into the core of American society.
As this is an ESPN production vs. HBO Sports, the language is toned down, yet still tells the story. I enjoy the personal connection that each film maker has with each piece. The depth of candid interviews (some better than others) is on par with Frontline - making me wonder "how did they get this individual to go on camera?!"
For those considering buying a single release of their "favorite," 30 for 30, I highly recommend paying just a little more to receive almost 24 hours of content!
Many of the stories transcend sports, and dig into the core of American society.
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