or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 

Wallander- Collected Films 8-13 [DVD]

Krister Henrikkson , Fredrik Gunnarson , Stephen Apelgren    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
Price: £24.50 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Only 11 left in stock (more on the way).
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. Gift-wrap available.
Want delivery by Monday, 20 May? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
Learn about LOVEFiLM
Amazon’s film and TV subscription service with unlimited access to thousands of titles to watch instantly, many in HD at no extra cost. Go to LOVEFiLM for title availability. Enjoy a 30-day free trial and watch across many devices including the Kindle Fire. Learn more at LOVEFiLM.com

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Find all the best television shows from the other side of the pond in our US TV store and catch the latest shows in our 2013's Hottest TV page.


Frequently Bought Together

Wallander- Collected Films 8-13 [DVD] + Wallander - Collected Films 14-20 [DVD] + Wallander - Collected Films 1-7 [DVD]
Price For All Three: £75.00

Buy the selected items together

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Product details

  • Actors: Krister Henrikkson, Fredrik Gunnarson, Mats Bergman, Johanna Sallstrom
  • Directors: Stephen Apelgren
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: Swedish
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Arrow
  • DVD Release Date: 25 July 2011
  • Run Time: 620 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004ZCY1TA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,735 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

Reviews

Product Description

Based on the books by best-selling author Henning Mankell, detective Kurt Wallander,is an intense and headstrong maverick, who is prone to eating poorly, sleeping irregularly and drinking too much. With unorthodox methods of working and his blunt approach, Wallander relies on instinct and experience and doesn t shy away from using illegal means to solve crimes. Episode listing: 1. The Photographer 2. The Container Lorry 3. The Castle Ruins 4. The Black King 5. The Joker 6. The Secret


Customer Reviews

3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
88 of 88 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Descent Continues 22 Jun 2011
By Mr. David C. Halliday TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Made between 2005-2006 you would be forgiven for expecting the second half of a series to be the same as the first.
However everything about episodes 8 -13 of this first series is darker, sadder & tougher. The storylines for a start, a container full of dead immigrants, a child witnessing the murder of her mother & an 11 year old boy being murdered give a little indication of a grim turn for the worse that the cases take.
So too the characters begin a spiral downwards in their personal lives, Kurt continues to make a mess of his relationship with his daughter who herself see's her relationship with Stefan end messily & unhappily. Linda herself gets caught up in one case and we see a rare moment of Kurt actually showing affection.
Ystad continues to be a bleak backdrop and the surrounding countryside is made to look even more dark and menacing than before.
The more miserable things become though the more gripping Wallander becomes. This isn't just car crash television this is multiple car pile up telly in slow motion. These people are just so dysfunctional & yet trying so hard to be normal & just to survive. Even Linda's boyfriend Stefan, who is a prize git, is difficult to hate.
This forcing the viewer to invest in the characters is a combination of excellent scripting & believable acting. It's just impossible not to like them.
The stories are also a huge draw. The blurb on the box states this is a film collection but in truth only one episode, `The Secret', was released in cinemas. Yet the film length is what allows so much space for development & details that add to the depth & atmosphere.
This collection see's the final appearances by Johanna Sallstrom and really marks the end of this style of Wallander. Although Henrikkson returned in 2008 to do another series it was very different in style and many of the stock characters from this 1st series went. For me there is no doubt that the 1st 13 episodes are easily the best and the whole franchise took on a very sombre and at times almost surreal tone afterwards. Although still excellent the chemistry & that certain something that made the first series so great went missing once Hallstrom was lost.
The only subtitles would appear to be English & the set-up seems to be the same as before in a no thrills package.
For fans this is undoubtedly a must have but I have to say I feel that when you put the cost of the whole 2 set 1st series package together at over sixty pounds that the fans are being a little stung. Considering the entire 2 series can be bought for less than that on download this is a bit steep.
It would be nice to see the original Rolf Lassgard Wallander given a release too. His was a totally different take & is well worth a watch if you can find it anywhere.
This whole franchise seems to lend itself happily to all sorts of interpretations and still come out looking good. Henrikkson remains my favourite and series one the best of the lot.
Fans will already have pre-ordered & if your just interested then start at the beginning. If you've a taste for depth & insight with your detectives then you can't go wrong. I would also happily recommend the brain twisting thrill ride that is 'The Killing' too.
The Scandinavian police invasion is well & truly in full flow and continues to deliver some top class entertainment. Long may it continue!
Was this review helpful to you?
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT Entertainment. 3 Sep 2011
By Dean Allison VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If only we had more of this quality entertainment to watch either on TV or available on DVD.

I became interested in Wallander after watching series two on BBC3 having previously watched the equally excellent Danish series the Killing and the French series Spiral.

Wallander is excellent and as good as the killing but for different reasons, each episode is self-contained and each character has a distinctive role in the storey.

It is so refreshing to watch a programme which reflects reality unlike American TV programmes which all have to comply with the politically correct cast make up of at least one of the following groups Men, Women, Ethnic minority and increasingly some one with a disability in every episode, a trend British TV is following to its detriment.

Don't get me wrong, each of the above groups is portrayed in specific episodes when there is relevance for the inclusion and it is this approach, which gives value and depth to the characters and story.

The stories being portrayed are well written and plausible, the acting is top drawer and the Swedish back ground (warts and all) is engrossing.

Highly recommended 1st class entertainment for those with the intelligence to look beyond big bangs, super heroes and guns.
Was this review helpful to you?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars good quality police series 25 Oct 2011
Format:DVD
Good quality police stories with good actors. The last episode seems a bit far-fetched, though. But this is probably the result of the necessity (?) of getting rid of a character to free an actor???
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff
Another great Swedish series. I prefer this to the Kenneth Branagh series in English. The Swedish Wallander is a more sympathetic and likeable character
Published 1 hour ago by rosemarie stubbs
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - as good as episodes 1 - 7
An engaging series of Nordic Noir and a very distinct alternative to our home grown crime thrillers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by NGSpeaking
5.0 out of 5 stars Wallander - collected films 8-13 DVD
This collection is on offer free on my BT Vision box. However, the picture quality is poor so I bought this box set to add to my purchase of 1-7. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Delacruz
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fab DVD
Just love all the Swedish mannerisms, like the way they seem to take an intake of breath at the ends of some sentences, the slight melancholic attitudes, and the sometimes strange... Read more
Published 1 month ago by David W
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Scripts and acting are superb! A nice departure from the books that I've read of Mankell's.
I like the updating of the current new officers in Ysad.
Published 2 months ago by Paul Albert
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Brilliant season with a tear filled ending that was shocking and moving at the same time. All the cast provide excellent performances.
Published 2 months ago by faerievampyr
5.0 out of 5 stars EVEN BETTER
Maybe even better than the 1st series but who cares,you need all the ones featuring Krister Henriksson,period,you can forget the others.
Published 3 months ago by Vlad the emailer
4.0 out of 5 stars Wallender set
This was a present and was much appreciated by the recipients who love this kind of thing. Unlike The Killing, The bridge etc each episode is self contained though there is an... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ann Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge fan of Kurt
Loved these collection of films. Krister Henrikkson is our favourite Wallander and these films don't disappoint.
Recommend for Kurt fans
Published 4 months ago by Dr. M. H. Kemp
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
This is a super series best seen in original Swedish with subtitles, close to the books and fantastic atmosphere maintained.
Published 10 months ago by Anne Park-Smith
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
Subs too fast? 0 16 Apr 2013
See all discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Amazon.co.uk Privacy Statement Amazon.co.uk Delivery Information Amazon.co.uk Returns & Exchanges