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The Last Enemy [DVD]

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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: None
  • Dubbed: None
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: None
  • Audio Description: None
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal/Playback
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Mar 2008
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000YGHBZW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,904 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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BBC thriller about a man whose search for the truth about his brother's death catapults him into an international conspiracy, and a passionate love affair. When the reclusive Stephen Ezard (Benedict Cumberbatch) returns to London for the funeral of his brother Michael (Max Beesley), an aid worker killed by a landmine, he feels like a stranger in his own country. Britain has been transformed into a security state after a major terrorist attack, ID cards are strictly enforced and every citizen's movement is watched so the government can catch the terrorists before they strike again. After four years abroad, Stephen is confused and vulnerable and doesn't know who he can trust. A pawn in a mysterious conspiracy, he discovers to his cost just how far the country will go to protect its people.

Synopsis

After four years abroad, Stephen Ezard (Benedict Cumberbatch, Atonement) returns to London for his brother Michael's (Max Beesley, Hotel Babylon) funeral. Following a major terrorist attack, Britain has become a security state and U.K. citizens have their movements tracked by the government. Stephen finds himself in the midst of a conspiracy as he sets out to discover what really happened to his brother.

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49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A thought-provoking updating of 1984 13 Dec 2009
By Sophie Masson VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
The first two or three episodes of this series are fantastic, exceptionally gripping, mysterious and well-acted. The picture of a near-future Britain dominated by ID cards, CCTV etc is well-evoked and quite believable, mostly, as an extrapolation of present trends. And the central love triangle is very well-done, it packs a good deal of emotional power, as does the growth of Stephen Ezard from remote ivory-tower mathematician to passionate lover and rebel. The wholer thing feels like an updating of 1984, not only because of the obvious 'big Brother' theme but also because the central character Stephen has a similar trajectory to Winston in 1984--he only becomes a rebel, he only begins to realise the monstrous nature of the system, when he falls in love. It is human emotion not high-flown ideals that drive him.
But as things go on, though the action stays good and the characters are just as good as before, the storyline starts to get more and more preposterous and by the end it just feels like the whole thing had got away from the creators a bit. Ends are not properly tied up, people do things randomly, and there are some truly unbelievable moments, which is rather disappointing, which is why I'm giving it four instead of five stars.
However the end is also very similar to 1984 as it offers really very little hope that you can in fact escape the clutches of Big Brother.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars The Last Enemy - the complete mini-series 8 Jan 2010
Format:DVD
Although this mini-series had its moments, I found it mostly incomprehensible and struggled to interpret what was going on. However, this could be attributed to one of my many shortcomings. In my opinion it was too long but it painted a picture of "Big Brother" Britain which, if not completely true at the moment, could perhaps become reality in the future. Although Robert Carlisle's character was more or less convincing, I found the other characters to be less so. I amazed myself by actually getting to the end of this series.
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103 of 118 people found the following review helpful
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This movie has a relevant message. It is a great story with a significant conclusion and well worth watching. It covers many issues but the most significant are the intrusion into individuals' privacy and the abuse of the data of them, and a sub-theme of the power of an agency that can cut off an individual's access to the `network', e.g. ATM, etc. It makes a compelling argument against the concept of all embracing ID cards and the underlying linking of databases. This is a really significant movie with a thoughtful and thought inducing ending.
However, the story and its message is one thing; the way the film was produced is another. It is a serious theme with social relevance. However, the producers obviously thought it would be better as an action comic book programme for the lowest common denominator. The acting is a good but bit wooden and extreme. So rather than being in the mode of "Smiley's People" or even "State of Play", it is more like "Batman" it seems to use contemporary production techniques where the audience is treated as idiots with a retention span of about 30 seconds. Whilst some films need to be made like that to pander to those that need rap music in every scene, it is inappropriate with this story. It is the BBC desperately trying to make significant programme accessible to everyone, which it never does because the more cerebral people are not content to watch trivial films or at least those that use these techniques to supposedly keep your attention. I doubt if those for whom these techniques are geared would sit through the five episodes of this programme anyway.
The programme seems to have been made for the soundtrack rather than the other way around. Even scene is dominated by excessive and inappropriate noises: wailing woman, bells, Jewish type music (in a scene in Afghanistan!), the ubiquitous drums to denote a chase (even when there was not one), violins, etc. etc. It is a bit like a school play with everyone making noises in the background for effect - banging tambourines, playing violins in the poignant bit, etc. In this case it is the sound technicians with their synthesisers and database of sounds. However, modern movie making and good acting need none of this unless, of course, the acting or story line is poor - neither was true here.
That particular aspect of this movie really stopped me enjoying it (or sometimes even following the story line). The BBC seemed to have used these techniques a lot recently, for instance in "The Grid" or `The Enemy Within", but they add nothing and, in my personal opinion, actually detract from the story. An example, the main character uses a retinal scanner (boom - a drum crash - why?), a character walks into a pub (another drum crash), a character runs up to a flat (drum music), a woman dies is bed (wailing woman, bells, and the kitchen sink!) in fact any time something happens there is (An apparently compulsory) noise of some type - why? The background noises (not really music) seem to be there because the producers appear to think loud noise is required in almost every scene. This really cheapens the programme - it treats the viewer as an idiot. Maybe it is the `Age of Noise' but it is killing classy film making - not every film needs to be made for 13 year olds.
Nevertheless, it was interesting, if annoying, to watch. But BBC please change your formula for this genre - you do them quite well except for the sound effects. The one benefit of all the jarring noise is that I could not watch more than one episode without a break, and when a rare scene did not have any background noise, the serene quiet made the programme easy and pleasurable to watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the last enemy
Excellent and gripping drama.A little predictable in places but a thought provoking story,very well acted by all involved. Read more
Published 1 month ago by atwick
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good
Got this because of a bit of a crush on the lovely Mr Cumberbatch - and was surprised that it was actually quite a good series! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hez2408
5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Enemy -- great plot
I ordered not knowing what to expect, but found the plot to be well-conceived. It is a sci-fi mystery for thinking persons who like to consider social issues. Well acted. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sharon Wegman
3.0 out of 5 stars the last enemy dvd review.
Was surprised when it arrived to find it was episodes rather then a film but it was a good interesting series to follow and a good plot to watch develop. a good dvd. Read more
Published 4 months ago by amanda mckinlay
4.0 out of 5 stars THE LAST ENEMY
A GOOD MIX OF ACTORS FOUR STARS OUT OF FIVE BUT I ENJOYED WATCHING THE SERIES
NOT A BAD STORYLINE AND PLENTY OF TWISTS AND TURNS.
Published 4 months ago by iain
1.0 out of 5 stars What a waste of time!
I kept thinking it would get better - I kept telling myself that Benedict Cumberbatch, David Harewood & Robert Carlyle wouldn't have chosen to act in nonsensical rubbish - but I... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kelly A19
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
A brilliant thriller set in the not too distant future. Excellent performances bring the production to life. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Cat person
4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
I watched the first episode because of Benedict Cumberbatch (I've been a fan since "Sherlock") but was soon caught up in the storyline. Read more
Published 12 months ago by sloehand
5.0 out of 5 stars Frightening
Only heard about this by researching Benedict Cumberbatch but it should be compulsory viewing for the whole electorate. Read more
Published 13 months ago by AV maestro
3.0 out of 5 stars The Last Enemy
Typical BBC production, not the best quality but keeps you watching to see what happens. Acting good for a basic series. Well worth a look.
Published 14 months ago by froofroo
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