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Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 (8 Disc Box Set) [2006] [DVD]

John Simm    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: John Simm
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 8
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Sep 2007
  • Run Time: 960 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000LPQDBO
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,082 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

This Boxset contains Series 1 & 2 of Life On Mars, the smash-hit cop show starring John Simm as a detective who is involved in a car accident and wakes to find himself transported back to 1973 a world dominated by Ford Cortina's, sheep-skin jackets and very hard coppers.

About the Actor

John Simm was born on 10th July 1970 in Leeds, West Yorkshire and grew up in Nelson, Lancashire. He attended Edge End High School, Nelson, Lancs followed by Blackpool Drama College at 16 and the Drama Centre, London at 18. He lives with his long term partner, actress, Kate Magowan and his son Ryan (born 13th August 2001). Simm won the best actor award at the Valencia Film Festival for his film debut in Boston Kickout (1996).


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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Life On Mars - Where do I buy my ticket? 29 July 2011
Format:DVD
I was hooked from the very beginning to this excellent and classic series that introduced us to the now legendary Gene Hunt and the long suffering and completely confused Sam Tyler. Other previous reviewers will have probably covered the salient points: 21st Century police officer knocked down in random road accident whilst investigating the kidnapping of his colleague and girlfriend wakes up to find himself in 1973. How did he get there? Sam was there the first time round - but he was 4 years old. Now he must try and work out why he's back, who the hell are these strange people he must interact with, why he's doomed to wear cuban heeled boots and why oh why is he stuck with the worst boss in the world ever, DCI Gene 'Genie' Hunt, in order to return to the life he unwilling left 35 years in the future. Its a drama, a homage to the police procedural, with moments of humour, pathos, drunken revelry, fist fights, a pretty cool soundtrack, fashion that makes you shudder, Berni Inns, chain smoking, and a marvellously just underplayed romance for our hapless time travelling cop that helps him find some stability in a situation he can't control and seems to have no way of understanding.
Excellent performances from the leads, Phillip Glenister and John Simm, but the rest of the cast more than do their own bits to make this watchable time and time again.
Oh, and of course, possibly the *most* satisfying conclusion to a tv series *ever* :)
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51 of 55 people found the following review helpful
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What a programme! Without doubt one of the best shows to grace our screens in a long while, and unusually, fairly original. No spoilers from me (although you'll probably know the outcome), this serial is to my mind, quite unique that it is set in the past (1973) and at no point decentds into a nostalia trip. Quite the opposite, it highlights how we have progressed on many social issues. The stories are all, without fail, excellent, not one single duffer. And the series wraps itself up before it starts repeating and going over old ground.

John Simms is, as always, excellent in the lead role, and particular praise to Phil Gennister who has, in the role of Gene Hunt, being given continuously frankly superb dialogue and made it even better by his acting skills.

This is a series to cherish and revisit on a regular basis. Comparisons have been made to The Sweeney, but that is quite a myopic point of view; this is so much more, and will have you guessing how it concludes. Indeed, it's conclusion is an interesting talking point, one to discuss with those in the know for years to come. 10/10!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Favorite 16 Jun 2010
Format:DVD
I heard that US networks were doing their version of this program and that it was quite a hit in England. The premise was so interesting that I thought I would give the original a try before the US version came out.

I am so glad I did - Life on Mars now has a position in my top 20 series of all time. Each episode was full of mystery, action and irreverent fun! Just thinking about the series makes me laugh.

John Sim and Phillip Glenister were the BEST - they developed such memorable one of a kind characters that will stand the test of time.

The ending was one of the best in TV!!

Although the US version had some really first class actors, the remake for our market just missed the mark and I am so glad I decided to 'catch' the original.

I recommend that everyone have a copy in their DVD library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Planets Have a North!
This series is a work of genius, its multilayered narrative weaves together such a complex story that watching this rivals and even surpasses reading a great work of literature. Read more
Published 13 days ago by FYI
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Absolutley great tv series and great actors....I recommend the series sequel Ashes to Ashes aswell. Such a great period drama!
Published 16 days ago by Annabel
5.0 out of 5 stars just brilliant
never saw life on mars when it was originaly on tv, but watched ashes to ashes & thought that was excellent,decided i needed to go back in time myself & see how it all evolved,how... Read more
Published 24 days ago by welsh lady
4.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Documentary
Its about time BBC done a real Police documentary. Well done captured true realism of the time; the Gene genie lives on in the squad room
Published 27 days ago by cm
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Missed the series the first time round.Takes me back to my youth, especially the music. Interesting twist on the usual cop show. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Kayak
4.0 out of 5 stars Was a present
It was purchased as a present for my daughter, she is a fan of the series, me? I could take it or leave it. delivery very good.
Published 1 month ago by Mr William Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars nice series
the product has been sent in time, it arrived ok. It kept the whole family busy for several nights. It is catching the viewer, very good series.
Published 1 month ago by mm
5.0 out of 5 stars FAB
What a great series - captures the time with its fashion, politics and music. The characters are great - even the lovable rogue Gene. Highly recommened!
Published 1 month ago by GDP
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
One of the best written series for many years whilst the political un correctness of Gene Hunt adds a realism that has sadly now been written out of many historical drama. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam Armstrong
4.0 out of 5 stars Good products
Excellent products performed up to expected requirements, sorry I don`t have another thirteen words to say on the subject, sorry.
Published 2 months ago by John Robaszek
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