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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
This is a worthy addition to anyone's Hancock collection. Two mostly-forgotten movies by one of Britain's greatest comedic geniuses. While much of film and TV comedy by others may age poorly anything by Hancock has lost none of its edge, being just as relevant as ever and putting it among a very small elite at the absolute top of British comedy.
Intending purchasers should note the cover incorrectly describes "The Rebel" as being "black and white" film but, thankfully, this is slightly incorrect as its actually in COLOUR, plus some infrequent minor blemishes, but still a good clean picture quality. Likewise, picture quality of "The Punch and Judy Man" is very good.
Intending purchasers should note the cover incorrectly describes "The Rebel" as being "black and white" film but, thankfully, this is slightly incorrect as its actually in COLOUR, plus some infrequent minor blemishes, but still a good clean picture quality. Likewise, picture quality of "The Punch and Judy Man" is very good.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
An excellent presentation. Picture quality is first class throughout and the 'special feature' commentary on 'The Rebel' from Ray Galton and Alan Simpson as they talk to Paul Merton is fascinating. For viewers wanting both of Hancock's films in one package, I would certainly recommend this one.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Two stars is for the very poor presentation of these films which I feel I must alert potential buyers to. Basically, although both films were originally made in widescreen (and have been shown on TV in such before now) they are presented here in scanned and cropped 4:3 versions. Why this is so in this day and age is beyond me. I guess they just put some old 4:3 prints on to disc rather than re sourcing them as it was cheaper?
Another major fault is that in 'The Punch and Judy Man' at least one scene is cut from the film; where Walter Pinner rams the flowers up the pigs nether regions. This is an important scene showing the characters frustrations with his life and when the Mayoress notices the pig in the shop later on it is not explained how the flowers got where they are.
On the positive side the commentary on 'The Rebel' is very good and it is great to see Hancock in colour. There is also some excellent dialogue in 'The Rebel' as you'd expect from Galton and Simpson.
Certainly without the commentary and the reasonable price I would have returned the films for a refund. Let's hope any future Blu-Ray release is in the correct format. Some more extras would be nice too, even if it's just the films trailers and photo galleries.
Another major fault is that in 'The Punch and Judy Man' at least one scene is cut from the film; where Walter Pinner rams the flowers up the pigs nether regions. This is an important scene showing the characters frustrations with his life and when the Mayoress notices the pig in the shop later on it is not explained how the flowers got where they are.
On the positive side the commentary on 'The Rebel' is very good and it is great to see Hancock in colour. There is also some excellent dialogue in 'The Rebel' as you'd expect from Galton and Simpson.
Certainly without the commentary and the reasonable price I would have returned the films for a refund. Let's hope any future Blu-Ray release is in the correct format. Some more extras would be nice too, even if it's just the films trailers and photo galleries.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Tony Hancock Collection: The Rebel/The Punch and Judy Man.
Got to be honest: my main reason for buying this set was to have a copy of The Rebel. The other film is a little bleaker - but The Rebel is one of the smartest and funniest British... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steve M
British gems
I bought this twofer to replace an old VHS of The Punch and Judy Man. I had taped it from TV because my Uncle Arthur and Auntie Kitty appear in it, being pestered by Mario Fabrizi... Read more
Published 8 months ago by PeeGee
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Published 10 months ago by Pupsterdad
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Published 10 months ago by The Collector
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Published 20 months ago by Mr. R. Howard
HA HA HANCOCK! PUNCH JUDY MAN. REBEL.
PUNCH JUDY MAN. Yes not the funniest ever, but any chance to see Hancock in action rates 5 stars with me. Also a chance to see a seaside resort from before time was invented. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by Wjcox
Caveat Emptor!
I should have known! If only I'd read the cautionary warning given in "Product Details," which says that these discs "may not play outside of Region 2"--and I live in Region 1. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Alan Duckworth
Old but good
These movies are England in the early 1960 ... pre-beatles, when old guys still ruled. Tony isn't as funny as I remember ... but who is? Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2009 by Michael Mullord
Shamefully not the right ratio
It is really shameful that the two films of one of Britains most famous and popular comedians have been released in the wrong screen ratio. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Mrs. Susan E. A. Andrews
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