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SWALLOWS & AMAZONS was the first novel in Arthur Ransome’s much-loved series following the adventures of four children and their sailing boat Swallow. In this film of the first installment, Roger, Titty, Susan and John are taken on holiday by their mother to the Norfolk Broads, where they are allowed to sail their boat to a nearby island and set up camp. However they soon discover another boat: the Amazon, manned by potential rivals for dominion of the island. Evoking an England and way of life long forgotten, SWALLOWS & AMAZONS turns an enduring model of idyllic and innocent childhood into a lyrical and beautifully realized film.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Six young children experience a holiday in the Lake District during the peaceful summer of 1929.... ...Swallows and Amazons ( Swallows & Amazons )
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I purchased this for my three children as we have just finished reading the book and was quite prepared for the film to stop abruptly having read the other reviews. However all these problems appear to have been solved as I have a perfect copy "swallows and amazons forever" is on there, as are all the closing credits. This is a truly fantastic film for all the family - exactly as I remember it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Despite the acknowledged packaging flaws this is a charming telling of the orginal swallows adventure. More than a simple nostalgia fest for pre-war playtimes, the movie shows the power of Ransome's work which continues with the rest of the series of books. I am surprised that a smart BBC researcher has not spotted the potential for a quality series from these works - perhaps the thinking man's Seven.
78 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is one of the all time best 'book to film' transformations, being so faithfull to the source material. Clarity of both picture and audio cannot be faulted. This film is presented in 4:3 format, but was framed for a widescreen release so press zoom on your TV remote, you wont miss any action.Sadly, this DVD release is badly let down by the mistaken lack of end credits, and 'Swallows and Amazons Forever' logo as the film finishes.(to get a clean print a prefinished neg may have been used). This simple mistake is unforgivable as it is difficult to believe it will be correctly released for many years, and how difficult would it have been to include the BBC reunion of key cast members shown recently? To sum up, great childrens film, very poor effort at a DVD release.
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DVD Swallows and Amazons
Product in excellent condition. No faults.
Content delightful classic chidren's story acted well. Good script and sense of period and place well chosen
Content delightful classic chidren's story acted well. Good script and sense of period and place well chosen
Published 26 days ago by Sheena
Childhood days
This Excellent DVD brought back fond memoreis of reading the books when I was child . I visit the lakes regularly and still visulise the explotes of the children in the book.
Published 4 months ago by Mary
Boatie Dad
Previous reviews I read paled away when I saw this movie, made when folks actually cared that the movie was like the book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by GPB
Unexpectedly adorable
Swallows and Amazons isn't my favourite Arthur Ransome book by a long way; and I normally can't stand child actors. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. Kirby
A story of thiries children
This film stays to the book as far as possible and gives an idea of the freedoms which children in the 1930's could enjoy.A well made film well worth watching again.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. K. Baker
Just Wonderful
I originally bought this for my husband, as he has been a big fan of Swallows and Amazons sincea child, and had never seen the film. Read more
Published 11 months ago by irishali
Classic kids film
Classic kids film - just watch it with a group from 4 years to 11 and they all loved it.
Published 11 months ago by Mike
great film for children
we were extremely pleased to find this on dvd after our daughter, aged 5, is loving reading through the books together. it is a very imformative & sweet adventure tale. Read more
Published 12 months ago by ktp
Still as good as I remember!!
The dvd arrived within 2 days in great condition. I have watched with my girls and they both love this as much as I did and still do!!! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Angel
Swallows & Amazons A Ransom
Excellent DVD for children 5 and upwards . My grandchildren greatly enjoyed it as I enjoyed the books when I was a youngster.
Published 15 months ago by John
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