Martin wrote: > Ron Jones wrote... >> "This collection explores the lives of those who worked, lived and >> socialised on the canals and includes three titles: Working On The >> Canals, Living On The Canals and Holidaying On The Canals." >> >> No idea how good it is (or isn't) >> > I've just replied to you about this in uk.rec.w but I will post my > answer again here for the benefit of those who do not indulge in that > forum.... > > Read the reviews on Amazon. > http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000B7KXFE/ > for the set of three. > "...Each disc used the same images with different narration again and > again which very quickly became irritating. The narration was not > related to the images and detail that most people are looking for was > absent." > "The titles are deceptive of the content and leave you feeling > robbed." "It's a really relaxing watch and made me want to book up > for a canal holiday straight away!" > "They're not too specific in it's detail but it makes fascinating > viewing nevertheless!" > "these DVD's soon get tiresome. The pictures choosen to illustrate the > narration was rarely related, and occasionally misleading" > "There were a handful of interesting historic stills, but no old > film." > > The DVDs have been around as separate items for a while and there are > some individual reviews one of them: > Narrowboats - Living On The Canals > http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BK6GA2/ > "...all we get here are shots of narrowboats coming from the > left....then coming from the right... coming towards the camera and > then away..." > "the commentary does seem to be aimed at the under ten market, or to > those with comprehension problems..." > "...no interviews with people who have first hand experiance of canal > living"
Ah well, one to cross off the Xmas list.... Ron Jones Process Safety & Development Specialist Don't repeat history, unreported chemical lab/plant near missesa at http://www.crhf.org.uk Only two things are certain: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe. ~ Albert Einstein Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
