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by robintg
23 Jan, 2019Most favourable review
The present title sums up the background to the film - but a sub-title referring to the 1914-18 war might be helpful.
The way the cine films ( one hundred years old!) of the First World War are brought to life is amazing. The scratches are removed as if by magic, colour is added and lip sync dialogue seems extraordinary. I watched an interview with the maker of the film that added lots of useful background information. If you watch it on DVD have a look at this extra feature FIRST, then see the film itself.
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by dibble49
19 Aug, 2022Most critical review
Good, but was done better by the BBC in the the 1960's
Firstly, I would say that the colourising of the old black and white film was impressive and that the subject is one that will always be worthy of time spent in reflection and giving respect to those who went to France and Belgium and had to experience the war there first hand. I have to say however, that I think the BBC did a slightly better job in 1966, in terms of a series they produced then on the same subject, the crucial difference being that back then when the old soldiers and gave their recollections, they were actually shown on film, which I thought was much more powerful than what Jackson did in just having the audio of the voices in the background of other film. I also felt after about an hour of seeing wounded, injured and/or dead soldiers. I had enough.............it was at that point I turned it off!
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by clerk18
09 Dec, 2019
World War One in 100 minutes.
It shows just how horrible the first World War was and the carnage is vividly shown due to the excellent colorization of the old black and white film. The story is told by recordings of the men voices, well matched with their moving lips in the film. Two things that stand out are the song Mademoiselle from Armentieres with its 30 odd verses and the last mans voice on the DVD which said that when he returned to his old place of employment, the man at stores hatch when he went for some tools, said "Where have you been - On nights?!"
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by dusty123george
27 Feb, 2019
Very entertaining.
I bought this film for a 90 year old friend of mine who fought in the first world war, I myself saw it on tv so i told him about it. He liked the film and also it brought back lots of memories. There are some gory scenes but otherwise entertaining. And it is very well made from old footage.
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by chelkarway1
20 Feb, 2019
Absolutely excellent- very moving
I went to watch this at the cinema the best film I have seen in years extremely poignant & emotional this should be shown to the younger generation to remind them of the sacrifices made by our servicemen & service animals during the war. Highly recommended
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by bluerock419
27 Mar, 2019
Great DVD by Peter Jackson
Excellent DVD .Colour and sound give more life to the characters and make the misery they went through in WW1 more real than the usual grainy black and white. Well worth buying. Well done Peter Jackson
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by jowillett_6
18 Jan, 2019
They shall not grow old
Excellent film brought the whole war to life and makes you feel there with them brave men, would recommend this DVD to everyone young and old it's a must watch
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by dmant2729
29 Jun, 2022
VERY SIGNIFICANT.
A remarkable production. The use of colour and sound affects are very good. For someone with an interest in the first war it is highly recommended.
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by fson430
23 Jan, 2019
A must to buy
A must after the war came the black and white film now with new technology we can see it in colour but the best part about this film is it shows a different story not the just the British being killed battle after battle but it give the Germans side and the losses they to suffered. It also gives the day to day life in the trenches and the jolly atmosphere and hope among the solders.
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by bertndoris55
11 Nov, 2020
They Shall Not Grow Old Dvd
Second hand dvd but excellent product. Very interesting and thought provoking.
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The present title sums up the background to the film - but a sub-title referring to the 1914-18 war might be helpful.

Good, but was done better by the BBC in the the 1960's

World War One in 100 minutes.

Very entertaining.

Absolutely excellent- very moving

Great DVD by Peter Jackson

They shall not grow old

VERY SIGNIFICANT.

A must to buy

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