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First - The Official Film of the London 2012 Olympic Games [Blu-ray]

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I saw this film at a preview screening, and wasn't too sure what to expect. If anything, I expected to relive excerpts of the Olympic games, nicely edited with an appropriate soundtrack. But...
From the first scene I was gripped. Prepare yourself to discover the real story of 12 young athletes competing for the first time. This is not just about winning; it's also about losing, about their personal lives, family, hardship, self belief and extreme motivation. I felt connected to each and every one of the starring athletes as we follow them from their hometowns and accompany them through the Olympic journey. It is extremely inspiring and motivational, it very much spoke to me. The score was also perfect, it couldn't have been picked any better.

After having experienced such an important summer of sport, all of a sudden I felt like there wasn't so much to look forward to in that respect. This film allowed me to relive fantastic moments of the Olympic games and put me right back in the mood!

It's a feel good, emotion triggering count of 12 very inspiring athletes competing at the 2012 Olympics. I will buy the DVD not only for myself but also for a lot of friends/family who I know would be touched by the film.

I strongly recommend this film. To everyone.

I too was lucky enough to see this at a preview screening, it really gives a unique view of one of the greatest moments in recent British history. I felt it captured what it was like to be there as a fascinated fan in the stands
I was moved by the personal stories from the athletes and their families and I liked the fact it's not all about the medal winners, it really does capture the joy, elation and heartbreak as families and athletes work towards their 2012 Olympic dreams.
I loved the fact I could relive 2012 but in a new way!

If you want a Olympics highlights DVD this isn't it. If you want to re-feel the raw emotion of the games, understand what drives people to achieve greatness, First is for you. Caroline Rowland is a story teller with the fantastic ability to produce the most incredible emotional responses from her audience - she was part of the UK Olympic bid winning team and produced the video the arguably helped the UK win. First, gives you a taste of that Olympic winning spirit, directed by someone who knows how to win.

This documentary film grips you from the start, with excellent camera work and an engaging storyline. It features twelve amazingly talented athletes and follows their journeys to the London 2012 Olympics; the storyline gives you a real feel of the emotions and challenges faced by the athletes, thanks to superb director of this film. This story gives everyone something to remember about London 2012 and is a credit to everyone who organised the games, competed. Overall, a excellent documentary with a gripping storyline and brilliant camera work. A must watch for anyone interested in sports or the Olympics.

Wonderful stories told to bring alive the human side of the first time Olympians. Beautiful for the eye and the soul. A unique way to remember the wonderful Summer Games of 2012.

Not worth buying. No new insights. No coherent story. Really not worth sendings any money on it. Stay away as far as possible.

Well thought out documentary that understands that not every athlete ended up with gold. Great choice of music and superb cinema photography .

This is a great keepsake for any Olympic fan or anyone that was at the games. tells the story of first time olympic compediters some won some didnt but they are all winners to me.

It's an amazing movie. And it does not say in the product description, but the Blu-ray disc is *region-free* - that's important for the ones who live in South America!

For me, the joy of sport comes from its drama and the greatest theatre of sport is the Olympics. Before the Games there were numerous BBC programmes that showed the passion, the excitement, the nail biting tension of previous Olympics, even races or events where knew the outcome! I knew that Seb Coe won the gold but I was still chewing my nails watching him do it. Making me feel that way is down to the skill of the director.

Sadly, the same cannot be said of 'First'. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it. I love anything to do with London 2012 and it's shot beautifully, but I was left with a feeling that this could have been so much better. So slightly disappointing but still worth a look.