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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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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By N. Parker
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Approached this film with some reservations - child actors and made in the 70s didn't bode well. But my son is an avid Swallows and Amazons enthusiast so there was nothing for it... To my great surprise it is beautifully made, retains the spirit of the book, and somehow the director coaxed a degree of naturalness out of the children that is nothing short of miraculous. Of course there are elements that seem a little slow these days, but overall it's a moving portrayal of childhood happiness and fun on a lake. And my son (aged 11) thinks it's fantastic.
82 of 87 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.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By S. Prados
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.
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Excellent children's story. All Ransome's tales are popular with children and this is no exception. Bought as a present, very well received.
Published 28 days ago by E. Redgrave
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Again my grandson aged 5 just loved this film. Old it may be but as the saying goes, the old ones are the best.
Published 1 month ago by Gran
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Great for kiddies
My girls are still young 2 and 4, but they love this film. Hubby thinks its great for stirring up their sense of adventure and the fact that it was done in the beautiful Lake... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jenny MacKenna
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swallows and amazons
Great film and delivery. Altogether delighted. An excellent film and ideal to encourage young children to read and to experience the great outdoors.
Published 1 month ago by Mr M C Tegg
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Good film but book is better
We enjoyed the book very much andthe film was very good but it finished early and missed out the big storm. Read more
Published 2 months ago by WendyH
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Brought back happy memories.
Very enjoyable. I hope it will inspire grandchidren to read the books and continue with the rest of the sories.
Published 2 months ago by Maggiemay
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Swallows an Amazons
Great little DVD. A little dated... but who cares. I'll always be on the Swallow's side! Just got to find an uncle to walk the plank....
Published 2 months ago by Jo
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All of the adventure and innocence of a bygone age
This is a faithful adaptation of the original book which I read in my bygone youth. It was this book which impelled me to want to visit the Lake District. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John R.
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Swallows and Amazons dvd
This is a very accurate film, following the book of the same name almost to the letter. I loved watching it and indeed I have watched it more than once.For young and old.
Published 8 months ago by Kath Morris
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A really lovely DVD
My 8 year old daughter loves famous five style adventure books so hoped she might enjoy the Swallows and Amazons DVD. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Smudge
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