Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2020. Clancy does eventually show, accompanied by Jim, whom Harrison finally allows to join the hunt. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2020. When Jim Craig and his father Henry are discussing their finances, a herd of wild horses called the Brumby mob passes by, and Henry wants to shoot the black stallion leader, but Jim convinces his father to capture and sell them. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020. Stunningly beautiful movie, terrible Blu-ray reproduction quality. Kirk Douglas delivers an outstanding performance in this legendary western adventure set in the great Australian outback. It was very disappointing on Christmas day when I put this on for my husband to watch and it didn't work, I have been unable to find these films in the UK so was really excited to bring him a present that was quite tricky to get a hold of, my husband is still missing a Christmas gift as I've been unable to get anything else to replace them. The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian Western drama film based on the Banjo Paterson poem "The Man from Snowy River". The film was selected for preservation as part of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's Kodak/Atlab Cinema Collection Restoration Project. I am quite sure you'll have seen the movie elsewhere, before you consider buying it on Blu Ray. Later, Harrison learns of Jim's actions and tells Jessica that Jim will be fired and that she will be sent to a women's college. This is a review of the standard 2013 Region 2 DVD from Screenbound/Odeon Entertainment. Please try again. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The men who challenge him. That is a very close second favorite scene for me to the chase. And the girl who helps him become a man. Great movie, Blu Ray rendering is almost there. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Impulsively, she rides off into the mountains where she is caught in a storm. [16] Jack Thompson who played Clancy in the film has released recordings of a number of Banjo Paterson poems, including Clancy of the Overflow and The Man from Snowy River on the album The Bush Poems of A.B. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2018, Loved this the first time years ago so had to buy it. [15], As indicated by its box-office takings, The Man from Snowy River gained a very large audience, popularising the story and Banjo Paterson's poem. The story. His earlier poem was first made into a film in 1920, and both a TV series and a spectacular musical have also been inspired by it. I posted these at New Year to a UK address so can't imagine they haven't been received by now! You truly get an idea of the scale of both the Snowy Mountains and Harrison's spread. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This my all-time favourite movie, I own it on VHS, DVD and now BLU-RAY, the picture quality of the BLU-RAY is astonishing, I see details now that I have not seen all those years whenever I watched the movie. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Paterson went on to write Australia’s unofficial anthem, ‘Waltzing Matilda’ (1895). Spur went looking for gold, while Harrison bet his life savings on a horse race. 3 - The Man From Snowy River DVD Movie - Jack Thompson - FREE POST! Spur, meanwhile, finally strikes a large gold deposit. RSS, Bruce Rowland - The Man From Snowy River and Other Themes for Piano (cd), The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses - Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson (paperback), The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses - Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson (hardcover), The Man From Snowy River and Other Verses, Australian poetry - Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson (e-book), The Man From Snowy River And Other Verses - Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson (paperback). And now I have the DVD. Turns out I didn't have to, it arrived early, which was a lovely surprise. [9], Sandra Hall in The Bulletin said, "the horses are fine. But that is a minor nit with what is unquestionably my favorite movie. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Please review Amazon’s return policy, which usually offers free returns within 30 days of receipt. Other moments in the film such as when Jim is thrown over the fence into the path of the brumbies were performed by professional stunt men. Unable to add item to Wish List. The film was not shot in the actual Snowy Mountains but in the Victorian High Country near Mansfield, Victoria, where Burrowes' wife's family had lived for several generations, which was logistically easier. I bought this along with the sequel and it wouldn't play in our player despite being multi region and having other NTSC movies that we can watch, I returned the 2 dvds to the seller who assured me on receipt of the parcel they would issue my refund, I have not had any communication from the seller since and not had a refund. It's older so is slow moving but ... Bought for my husband who is Australian and knows the poem- The man from Snowy River. We will collect the Import Fees Deposit at the time of your purchase and use it to cover applicable taxes and duties on import.Learn more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2014. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. The CD of the music for the Sydney Olympics includes the Bruce Rowland's special Olympic version of the main title. This is a review of the standard 2013 Region 2 DVD from Screenbound/Odeon Entertainment. The quality is very good. Thank you for the prompt delivery and good packaging of the DVD "The Man From Snowy River". Als je The Man from Snowy River wil kopen op dvd dan kan dat via onderstaande linkjes naar bol.com. Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020. Very unenjoyable to watch. On the other hand, it is wonderful at the close-up facial shots, too. But even the cynical by the end of that day's ride would probably have to admit that he has thoroughly earned it. I bought this along with the sequel and it wouldn't play in our player despite being multi region and having other NTSC movies that we can watch, I returned the 2 dvds to the seller who assured me on receipt of the parcel they would issue my refund, I have not had any communication from the seller since and not had a refund. [citation needed]. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. [1][6] Burt Lancaster and Robert Mitchum were considered for the dual role of Harrison and Spur before Kirk Douglas was cast in the roles. It is the most perfect movie ever made. [8] One reviewer commented: "The Australian film industry has been responsible for many decent films for decades (and some utter crap, of course), but the percentage with international appeal is quite small. As for the story line, this is classic poor boy-rich girl encounter, yet it has enough twists to keep it original and not formulaic. A Bible passage from Genesis 30:27, which talks about cattle, goats, and sheep is read aloud in a scene in the middle of the film. Ce DVD [Import USA,Zone1] "The Man from Snowy River/L'homme de la rivière d'argent", est livré en anglais mais aussi en français. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Inspired by Banjo Paterson's famous poem, The Man from Snowy River, this series is about cattle rancher Matt McGregor, his family, and their neighbours in the township of Paterson's Ridge in Australia's Snowy Mountains. Contact / Over ons | Man From Snowy River [Blu-ray] by 20th Century Fox, Return to Snowy River by Walt Disney Home Video by Geoff Burrowes, Lonesome Dove - 4 Miniseries Collection (Lonesome Dove/Return to Lonesome Dove/Streets of Laredo/Dead Man's Walk), Old Yeller 2-Movie Collection (Old Yeller/Savage Sam). Clancy's theme is a derivative of the convict ballad Moreton Bay. The music is remarkable, stirring, and even incorporates a bit of "Waltzing Matilda" into the original score. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Both Burlinson and Thornton l… It arrrived quickly and, luckily, the quality of the print on the DVD is better than the quality of the photograph on the box. She is also confused when Spur mistakes her for her dead mother and refuses to tell her anything about his past. He really enjoyed it! I plan to through it in the trash but haven't done so yet in the hope that Amazon will ask to see it before they come down on whoever supplied this disk to them. As the production notes say, the problem in making Banjo Paterson’s poem into a film was that while he provided a wonderful climax, he didn’t leave much in the way of exposition. Please try again. I posted these at New Year to a UK address so can't imagine they haven't been received by now! Clancy joins them and informs them of the colt, but Jim refuses to retrieve the animal. Having said this . It is amazing! GamesMeter.nl | Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2020. The Red Violin (Special Edition) (Bilingual), Xena: Warrior Princess - The Complete Series TV, James Stewart: 6-Movie Western Collection, Lonesome Dove the Series: The Complete Season One [Import], Man From Snowy River [DVD] [1983] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC], Seabiscuit (Widescreen) (Sous-titres français).