Rossini: Moïse et Pharaon

Advantages: It's a beautiful, wonderful film
Disadvantages: In french- don't be put off!

...The Film It's hard to put your finger on what exactly it is that makes "Être et Avoir" (To Be and To Have) such a magical, heartwarming and compelling film. First released in 2002, and newly released on DVD with English subtitles in June 2009, the film has enjoyed critical acclaim and international success, in my mind for good reason. On the face of it the subject matter doesn't seem that promising, a documentary maker, one Nicolas Philibert, followed the progress of a class in a primary school in France for six months. This, however, is no reality TV special - somehow the director has managed in this film to capture something special and even the subtitles don't detract from what is a beautifully shot insight into the lives of the children and their teacher. Apparently Philibert visited over 100 schools before he settled... Read review

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Advantages: Looks
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I've owned my ET4 Vespa since March 02. My first taste of real freedom and it was exhilarating. Knowing the bike was out there ready to take me anywhere I wished. Riding it so often I have many things to talk about and have pretty much exhausted it's offering. It was simple to get used to, the twist and go throttle lets you concentrate on things going on around you instead of tying up your mind deliberating with clutch and gears. Once the bike is warmed up it provides ample oomph with a flick of the wrist to get off the lights faster than most cars. 0-30mph is relatively rapid, 30-50mph needs more time, 50-70mph how long have you got? It can tackle big A-roads and motorways... I've tried, but the windblast will get you aching pretty quickly, it's forte is in the city. The speedy acceleration is welcomed and the front disc brake does... Read review

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Advantages: A very playable toy can do lots of things
Disadvantages: Can get a little annoying

...When I was a child, I loved this film, it always made me cry. Now being an adult, i had to have one of these interactive toys. My mother bought me one for Christmas, and i am still playing with it, as much as i was, when i first got it. About E.T E.T for those that do not know, stands for Extra-Terrestrial. This toy, looks just the same, as the one in the film. Very realistic. E.T satnds 8 inches high, and he wears a red, zip up sweater, with a red hood. He has: *A light sensor, on his chest. *A sound sensor, on his right side. *An extendable neck. *Moving eyes and mouth. *A light up finger tip. *A touch sensor on his head, and both hands. E.T is battery operated. He requires 4 aa batteries. Instalation is easy. On the underneath of E.T, you will find a panel, being held down, with one screw. Loosen this screw... Read review

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