Foyle's War: Set 2
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Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Starring: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell, Julian Ovenden
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781569387139
Format: Anamorphic
ISBN: 1569387133
Label: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Acorn Media
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-07-20
Running Time: 400
Studio: Acorn Media
Theatrical Release Date: 2003-02-02
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Summary: Just as good as the first season, and improves on it immensely....
Comment: The 2nd season of this series has turned out to be just as good as the first. There are only four episodes per season, but they all run roughly around 100 minutes, and feel like feature films more than a television programme. The stories are fresh, interesting, unpredictable, and in this season, rather sad and depressing at times. The first episode, Fifty Ships, and the final episode, The Funk Hole (a British expression used during WWII to describe houses in the country that housed rich people who could afford to leave London during the bombing raids), are very sad, yet very true, and this delicate balance of trying to keep a veneer of civilization in a time of war makes this series endlessly fascinating and a priveledge to watch. The Funk Hole is especially depressing and surprising, and has an ending that is believable and comes totally out of nowhere. Fifty Ships ends on a rather bitter note, and even though Foyle attempts to put a decent face on it, you're still left with the bitterness of war.
The performances are first rate as usual, the period detail is quite amazing, and while there are a few too many reaction shots for my tastes, this is a very minor quip that hardly detracts at all from the overall majesty of the series.
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Summary: Excellent series
Comment: This is an excellent series. It has everything--drama, suspense, and great acting. It is the story of a local British law officer and his experiences during the war. I've watched it on PBS several times.
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Summary: From Lend Lease to the bloody heart of it all!!
Comment: Foyle continues to investigate the true facts of people who want to take advantage of the War to benefit themselves. In September, 1940 Foyle's son Andrew is trained as a pilot and flies sorties over Germany. In the mean time Sam goes covert to expose an illicit fuel racket and Foyle solves the case. In "War Games" Foyle links certain deaths to corporate greed.
The discovery of cowardice, greed and deceit describes the episode of "The Funk Hole" in Hastings England in October, 1940. In 50 ships Foyle secures the assets of the Lend Lease Act.
Simply said this second series continues the story of the English home front during World War II. Well done!! Splendid series!! The only slip in this historically accurate depiction is the fact that there were no filter cigarettes during the 1940's. They were all unfiltered.
In the end 5 Stars! Rightttt!
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Summary: Police business amidst war (World War II)
Comment: This series is one of the best of the British mystery genre. It takes place during WWII, relating stories of a small police department trying to maintain law and order in a British southern seacoast. It is a well-done, thoughtful series, providing both murder mystery as well as a glimpse into WWII Britain during a very dark period. The characters are good, very realistic, and quite likeable. Excellent
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Summary: Movie Buff
Comment: Almost a five but they cut all their stories to exactly 100 minutes and sometimes leave the story short.
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Summary: Just as good as the first season, and improves on it immensely....
Comment: The 2nd season of this series has turned out to be just as good as the first. There are only four episodes per season, but they all run roughly around 100 minutes, and feel like feature films more than a television programme. The stories are fresh, interesting, unpredictable, and in this season, rather sad and depressing at times. The first episode, Fifty Ships, and the final episode, The Funk Hole (a British expression used during WWII to describe houses in the country that housed rich people who could afford to leave London during the bombing raids), are very sad, yet very true, and this delicate balance of trying to keep a veneer of civilization in a time of war makes this series endlessly fascinating and a priveledge to watch. The Funk Hole is especially depressing and surprising, and has an ending that is believable and comes totally out of nowhere. Fifty Ships ends on a rather bitter note, and even though Foyle attempts to put a decent face on it, you're still left with the bitterness of war.
The performances are first rate as usual, the period detail is quite amazing, and while there are a few too many reaction shots for my tastes, this is a very minor quip that hardly detracts at all from the overall majesty of the series.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent series
Comment: This is an excellent series. It has everything--drama, suspense, and great acting. It is the story of a local British law officer and his experiences during the war. I've watched it on PBS several times.
Customer Rating:
Summary: From Lend Lease to the bloody heart of it all!!
Comment: Foyle continues to investigate the true facts of people who want to take advantage of the War to benefit themselves. In September, 1940 Foyle's son Andrew is trained as a pilot and flies sorties over Germany. In the mean time Sam goes covert to expose an illicit fuel racket and Foyle solves the case. In "War Games" Foyle links certain deaths to corporate greed.
The discovery of cowardice, greed and deceit describes the episode of "The Funk Hole" in Hastings England in October, 1940. In 50 ships Foyle secures the assets of the Lend Lease Act.
Simply said this second series continues the story of the English home front during World War II. Well done!! Splendid series!! The only slip in this historically accurate depiction is the fact that there were no filter cigarettes during the 1940's. They were all unfiltered.
In the end 5 Stars! Rightttt!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Police business amidst war (World War II)
Comment: This series is one of the best of the British mystery genre. It takes place during WWII, relating stories of a small police department trying to maintain law and order in a British southern seacoast. It is a well-done, thoughtful series, providing both murder mystery as well as a glimpse into WWII Britain during a very dark period. The characters are good, very realistic, and quite likeable. Excellent
Customer Rating:
Summary: Movie Buff
Comment: Almost a five but they cut all their stories to exactly 100 minutes and sometimes leave the story short.
The critically acclaimed PBS series that weaves mystery with real historical events returns with four stories set in September and October 1940. Winner of the Audience Award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 2003, the series stars Michael Kitchen (Proof of Life) as quietly enigmatic detective Christopher Foyle whose territory on the south coast of England is rocked by the chaos and danger of World War II. Also starring Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks, Julian Ovenden, and featuring Nicholas Farrell, Alan Howard, Corin Redgrave, and Amanda Root.
The Mysteries:
Fifty Ships--Foyle's determined investigation of a body on a deserted beach puts at risk the donation of American Aid and the crucial start of Lend-Lease in the war.
Among the Few--Pilots and their girlfriends live fast and die young in a story of greed and passion where Foyle finds appearances are deceptive.
War Games--Divided loyalties lead to revenge and murder when a businessman puts profits before principles in a secret pact with the Nazis.
The Funk Hole--Foyle finds himself accused of a serious offense, which complicates his hunt for a ruthless murderer at a sinister hotel. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE an exclusive interview with Anthony Howell and Honeysuckle Weeks, production notes, cast filmographies, and photo gallery.
"Brilliantly explores the moral gray areas of war"—San Francisco Chronicle
"For mystery fans, Foyle is a must-see" —The Houston Chronicle
"A series to be relished" —Radio Times
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