Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006] | ![Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518MNSJFC5L._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Ashley Pharoah, Bharat Nalluri, Claire Parker (iv)
Studio: Contender Home Entertainment Group
Category: DVD
List Price: £39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 62
Format: Box Set, Pal
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 472
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 1.1
EAN: 5030305103651
ASIN: B000E9X0A4
Theatrical Release Date: May 15, 2006
Release Date: May 15, 2006
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Amazon.co.uk Review
How would the modern face of policing cope in the land of The Sweeney? That's the question posed by Life on Mars, as DI Sam Tyler (John Simm) a modern cop transported back to 1973 after a nasty car accident. There, he finds himself dealing with the significantly rougher attitudes and behaviours of "old-school" British policing, as exemplified by his new boss, DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister). It's a fish-out-of-water story, as Tyler attempts to teach his new colleagues some very modern methods, while attempting to get used to sheepskin jackets, wide lapels and man-made fibres. This first series of the hugely successful BBC programme sets the scene and introduces the characters that make up Tyler's new world, but stumbles a bit by trying too hard to explain exactly how he got there (the "coma" subplot just gets in the way). Life on Mars is at its best when Glenister is on screen--he's bigoted, chauvinistic and aggressive, and goes through each episode alternately bellowing or scowling. But he's a product of his times, and in his heart, all he wants is to catch the bad guys. For Tyler, it's all about the means, while for Hunt it's all about the ends. They may not like each other much, but their on-screen chemistry is undeniable, and just one of the things that make this excellent series so watchable. --Ted Kord
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THE ABSOLUTE BEST MINI-SERIES EVER. May 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The title says it all.Anyone who,at the end of the series,does not want it to go on and on does not appreciate brilliant drama.If only the rest of the world could get within miles of the Poms when it comes to television drama.I forgive you for borrowing the Ashes in 2005 and putting up such a pathetic fight for them in 2006-2007.But then again,may you forever keep on giving us such brilliant dramatic films,and awful cricket teams.
darwinian April 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One of the best new shows I have seen in many, many years. As someone who joined a law enforcement agency in 1974 it brought back many old memories of the days before mobile phones, computers and the other rubbish we're loaded with these days.
Great script, great acting and the music is a peach. Only thing missing of my memories of England in the 70's is - not enough muck. Everything looked too clean - probably too hard to re-create.
Word of Warning March 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Arrange for this to be delivered on a day where you have nothing planned: you will watch all eight episodes back to back. It is addictive. Brilliant acting throughout from all. Great script. Crazy concept that somehow works. Politically incorrect. Addictive.
I bought the second series after watching this.
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BRILLIANT, NOT TO BE MISSED March 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
BRILLIANT
One of the best tv series of the past number of years. Fantastic writing and acting - gripping stuff. Everything of the 70's was spot on - I remember them well and the casting for Gene Hunt and Sam Tyler was spot on - buy it and watch it - you will not be disappointed. FANTASTIC STUFF
Fantastic March 13, 2008
Absolutely fantastic series. Gripping story, intelligently written and with some wonderful dry humour. Can't think of anything bad. Well done to everyone involved.
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