Advantages: architectural wonder Disadvantages: cost many human lives to build
The Canal du Midi, is a man dug canal, situated in the south of France, and joins the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean sea, via the Canal Garonne. The water sources which allow the canal to be constantly navigable, come from the Montagne Noire, (situated in the south west of the Massif Central, near Mazamet, in the Tarn area), by three lakes, and the Saint Ferréol dam. This technical challenge, first imagined in 1539, stayed a project on paper for almost a century, until 1636.
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It was Paul Riquet, an ingenious engineer, born in Béziers in 1604, who started the first portion of the Canal in 1636, under the reign of Louis XIV. The Saint Ferréol dam was built in 1667, and in 1680, the locks at Béziers, called "Les écluses de Fonseranne" were built. Pierre Paul Riquet died that year, and the very first navigation ...
Well another film review and another one with Dustin Hoffman and another one that won an academy award. Im reviewing the 1988 hit drama "Rain Man" starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Hoffman's role for this film won him an academy award for best actor and it certainly deserved. Like most films that were made before my time I grew up watching them at a young age, my mum worked for a film marketing company and therefore I was always given a chance to watch all the new films, and some of the old one's. My brother who has seen Rain Man in the cinema, told me that's its one of those films that is an instant classic, it's just something that you would love. I like most mid teenagers, thought it was another one of those drama films with no concept what so ever, I didn't even like it the first time round. It took me at least another 6 ...
jaygami1986 12.02.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rain Man (DVD)
Advantages: Great story, feel good factor, lot's of actions, light hearted, easy to follow Disadvantages: None that I can think of
someone else has their eyes on Don, jealous and egotistical Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen). Lina wants Don all to herself and won't settle for anything less. Singin In The Rain gets very interesting in a pyramid love romance. Who will end up with the one they love?
What pursues makes an interesting story that is light hearted, entertaining and funny all at once. Singin In The Rain is the type of film that will never age. It appeals to all kinds of people and all age groups. There is no particular person that will like Singin In The Rain although a few people might have some complaints. All kinds of films cannot please everyone. Singin In The Rain has recieved praise for many years from all types of people. It is not just the story but, the music, dancing and cast of actors that is fantastic. The very mixture ...
