Lukas Moodysson Presents (4 Disc Box Set) [DVD]

My dropping of a star is purely and solely down the last film in the set 'A Hole in My Heart', which along with all 3 other films, I have reviewed here, on Amazon, under their separate titles and why I'm not going to go into each one here individually. I'm going to concentrate on the box set itself, instead.The reason why I say that it's a good set to own as it's a neat and convenient way of buying all his (up to 2004) feature films, as 'Show Me Love' and 'A Hole in my Heart' are either difficult to find, especially as region 2, or are expensive. If you can get a decent secondhand set, like I did, for the price I paid - and still is (£20 apprx), then that's £5 a movie, of course.'Lilya4 Ever' and 'Together' are both quite commonly available and that may be a more cost effective way of getting two of the best ones. In hindsight, I wouldn't have wanted to bother with A Hole in.... but that's the way it is. For whatever I said about this film, I'm glad I at least tried to watch it....The outer box itself is nicely made, with substantial enough card all round but what is really great are all the montaged photo stills from the films, providing a colourful tapestry. There's a separate disc holder inside the folding main part for each DVD, with yet more stills as a background.Extras: I almost never try these out, but here, as listed (not tried) are: Show Me Love - talk by the director. Together - trailer, filmography, text interview. Lilya4 Ever - Guardian interview with the director, director's trailer reel, UNICEF film 'More Precious than Gold' and an Amnesty International appeal video. A Hole in My Heart - the making of, director's Master Class and a trailer.Hopefully, this will steer those who know that they want Moodysson in their lives and on their TVs and how best to buy his largely excellent films.

got what i paid for

Disc 1 = "Show Me Love"(86 mins)+ Bonus short film "Talk"A love story of the highest class. A rather awkward friendship between two girls matures to one of the most uplifting climaxes on film (excuse the use of language ... bears no connection to this film!).I think the beauty in this piece has a great deal to do with the innocence held throughout.I recommend this film to anyone with a sensitive bone in their body.A wonderful film and an incredible debut.Rating: ****1/2Disc 2 = "Together"(102 mins)A very popular film.A comedy in some sense of the word.Based on a commune of hippies that live free and share everything such as political views, life ideals and boyfriend or girlfriend!!The sister of one of the "hippies" (for want of a better word!) has an argument with her husband and moves into this hippy house and social ideas come with her.This is indeed a special film, very humorous in places, wonderfully acted (as in all of Mr. Moodysson's films) and has an array of questions and ideas to be picked apart.In my humble opinion this is the worst of Lukas Moodysson's films as, for me, I failed to be grasped by the issues raised.But I most certainly will not dispute that it is indeed a great film and probably the only true "family viewing" film in this box set.Rating: ****Disc 3 = "Lilya 4 Ever"(105 mins)I really don't want to say too much about this film as I myself watched it without any idea what it was about and was totally blown away.The filming is wonderful and typically intimate for Mr. Moodysson. The acting is absolutely superb, considering the subject matter I do believe this film should have been thrust in front of my face by the world. But either way I'm very happy I found it.It's a long way away from his first two films which leave you with some great feelings of understanding, joy and general "heartshine". This film with move you, disturb you and possibly leave you feeling like you have to try and change the world (it did for me!).This, in my opinion, is one of the greatest films ever made and I highly recommend it for all hardcore film boffs like me! It is not, repeat NOT a family film!!... which brings me nicely on to the final film ...Rating: *****Disc 4 = "A Hole in My Heart"(93 mins)I have recently written a full review on the "A Hole in My Heart" (DVD) link. So for a review please go there.I gave it a 5-star in the page, mainly to bring up the overall rating for the film. When looking at it in comparison to the other films the rating drops slightly, but my opinion does not so please do go there and read that for a fair and critical review ... it'll be the one in-between all the ones that describe it using 4 letter words!!Rating: ****

Classic classic swedish movies. Tough storylines, emotive dynamic and challenging at the same time as joyous to watch. Make a space on your DVD shelf for it.

I have seen Together and it is one of my favourite films, so I can't wait to see the others. It is absolutely like watching a documentary of someone's life. Little trivial moments become the key focus of an emotion, as with real life. Sensitive, beautiful and very amusing...

Compared to the other three, "Together" is a masterpiece. Standing alone, at best it's somewhat interesting and worth one viewing. The other three movies are total rubbish with no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Buyer beware!

I had watched Show Me Love and loved it, so i decided to get this boxset when i saw it. I have since watched Show Me Love again and Lilya 4 Ever, both of which i enjoyed.I have still to watch Together and A Hole In My Heart, but i look forward to watching them.