The Michael Caine Collection [DVD]

The Michael Caine Collection is a boxset of five films - and at under a tenner, represents great value for money. Here's a brief description of what is on each DVD:The Ipcress File (1965) Michael Caine's first starring role. Unlike Bond, this film not only shows the excitement of being a secret agent, but also the tedium - such as filling out paperwork and shopping at the supermarket. It's a great film, with an iconic performance from Caine. A film that stands up to repeated viewings. There are no interesting extras on this disc, only the original trailer.The Eagle Has Landed (1976) Here Caine play a Nazi who brings a small team of Germans to England to kidnap Winston Churchill. This film features many famous actors, including Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland (with a poor Irish accent), the very lovely Jenny Agutter, and Donald Pleasence doing a portrayal of Heinrich Himmler which I doubt anyone will ever top. There are no extras on this disc.Educating Rita (1983) One of Caine's best ever performances. Julie Walters is fantastic too as student Rita. This was mainly filmed at the beautiful Trinity College (well worth a visit if you're in Dublin). The only extras here are the original UK and US trailers.The Forth Protocol (1987) Here KGB agent Pierce Brosnan arrives in England with orders to blow up an airforce base - it's up to British agent Caine to stop him. Like The Ipcress File, this film also shows the unglamorous side of being a secret agent - we see Caine travelling on the London Underground and flying a model aeroplane with his son. This is not one of Caine's best films, but enjoyable nonetheless. Extras on the disc are a trailer and an interesting 28 minute "making of" documentary.Without A Clue (1988) This is a Holmesian adventure with a difference, Michael Caine plays Sherlock Holmes and Ben Kingsley is Dr Watson, but here it is Watson who is the genius. This film is somewhat underrated - possibly because it was released at a time when Granada TV were making superb Sherlock Holmes adaptations. But viewed now, one can see that it's actually a very good film. The period detail is excellent. The performances are top notch too (there's a cameo from comedy legend Peter Cook). There are no extras on this disc.The picture and sound quality is very good on all films, except The Ipcress File which has a slightly grainy picture (but wont hinder your enjoyment of the film). All films have English subtitles. The boxset I received has slightly different packaging to the one pictured above. The five discs are housed in a single DVD case, which is just under 2.5cm wide - so wont take up much space on your shelf and should fit easily through your letterbox when delivered.If you're a fan of Michael Caine, and you don't already own these films on DVD, then I highly recommend this collection.

Micheal Caine at his best, The Fourth Protocol with Brosnan,and The Eagle has Landed with a great cast, adventure and excitement all the way, The Ipcress File the same but showing it's age. Without a Clue, with Ben Kingsly, more than a laugh a minute, they must have enjoyed making it. Educating Rita well they can be forgiven one "make weight" in a set,Well worth the money.

The Ipcress File is the real stand out film in this box-set, closely followed by Educating Rita. The rest of them are fairly average, there are many much better Caine films that could have been pooled together. However chances are most Caine fans will already own most of his classics are are looking through his back catalogue for some of his forgotten roles. This collection is more aimed at them.Overall entertaining enough but you'd better have a good reason for getting this box-set over this one  Michael Caine Collection (Sleuth/The Italian Job/Alfie/Zulu/Funeral in Berlin) [DVD] [1978 ]

Michael Caine stands out from the crowd - as usual.Whatever character he plays seems real, and in this entertaining bunch of old movies you get full value for your money, and much more.Old, yes, but well made and timeless.

Michael Caine is the best and these are just some of the good films that he starred in. There are plenty more films out there so I expect more collections to come.

All DVDs in this collection were unplayable, skipping, refusing to play, stalling etc..

brings back happy memories.

A great actor and enjoyable films

Great!!

Wrong DVD system (PAL). Returned and waiting for refund.