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Taxi (1998)
Never be put off a film because it has subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Taxi has many attributes,it is very,very funny,it has some great car chases,and a great sound track.I stumbled upon this film by accident after a friend left it on the back seat of my car,i came home one night and when getting the shopping off the back seat,i noticed "TAXI" on the seat and took it into the house.It sat next to the TV for a couple of days,and one night when i was bored,i thought i would see if it was any good...... It was better than good,it was absolutely fantastic.The film is directed by Luc Beeson,who was involved in gems such as Leon and Nikita.The story evolves around Daniel,a pizza delivery guy who aspires to be a cab driver in his souped up Peugeot 406.After taking a fare on a top speed ride,he discovers that he is a cop and he gets nicked.To save any more grief,he ends up working with the copper on a case that involves apprehending a gang of German bank robbers called The Mercedes gang.I would hate to ruin the plot and story line for any one who has not seen it,so if you get the chance to see it,then do,it will be one of those films that you will want to watch again and again.It also stars the very highly desirable Emma Sjoberg,who is not that well known in the UK,but should be,she is a great actress.There are 2 further films that accompany "TAXI",there is "TAXI 2" and "TAXI 3",but unhappily Taxi 3 is not available to buy in the UK,but can be got on Ebay or specialist DVD providers.Happy Viewing,Cheers Nick.
Bodyguards (1996)
Yet another Carlton production that deserves to be released on DVD
Without doubt a great all round show that if shown today would attract a huge following.Bodyguards was only 6 episodes and a trailer,but deserved a few more series to really bring it up-to speed.With outstanding performances from the highly talented and versatile Sean Pertwee and the dynamic Louise Lombard,it really did put it up with the likes of the Proffesionals,The Sweeney and Thief Takers.The story lines are based on the Diplomatic Protection Services and with great filming and story lines and scene locations,it stood out from some of the junk that gets churned by other TV production companies.I do not think that it has been shown on terrestrial TV either,such as Sky or Freeview,witch is a shame as if it were to be shown nowadays,i am sure it would get a large viewing audience.So i hope one day the guys at Carlton TV decide to release it on DVD,cheers,Nick.
Thief Takers (1995)
Thief Takers - True Great British Television At Its Best
I watched it when it was on TV the first time and thought it was OK,but nothing to write home about.....But after picking up the pilot episode on video in a second hand shop it left me dying to watch all 3 series of this wonderful programme.I scoured second hand video shops and boot fairs with no joy,then i started searching Ebay,and i was lucky to get series 1,2 & 3,ok,it cost me £100 to buy all of them,but money well spent to be able to see the whole lot.The characters in it all have decent roles and it not only is about bank raids,robberies and general policing,but gave an insight into the characters lives and this made it just that little bit more interesting.I would rate this as good as the Sweeney and other programmes of that type.I just hope that one day it is released on DVD,and then i am sure it would become more well known.If you get the chance to watch it,then do,you will not be disappointed.Cheers Nick.