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| ![Ashes to Ashes: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510PN0LW-oL._SL500_.jpg)
| Actors: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lombard
Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
Category: DVD
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 125
Format: Closed-captioned, Pal, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 480 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1
EAN: 5030305620561
ASIN: B001265O6G
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: May 5, 2008
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 GENE HUNT IT BACK TO CATCH THE 'CRIMINAL SCUM' February 12, 2008
NEO (orpington kent)
17 out of 23 found this review helpful
Ashes to Ashes the follow up the the equally brilliant Life On Mars is set in 1981. DI Alex Drake played by the very sexy Keely Hawes steps into John Simm's shoes to step back in time when she is shot. Rough and Tough DCI Gene Hunt played by Phil Glenister returns with a red Audi Quattro. He has been tamed a little but even in the early 80's he's still very much the Sheriff of his new beat in London. Drake a criminal Phycologist for the met is whisked back in time to meet Gene after she. Had been treating Sam Tyler before his death some (7 years) according to Gene from 1973. The whole idea of a shared delusion really gets the mind working overtime on the possiblities for us all in a way. So it would seem that this is Drake and Tyler's Heaven or Hell which I have no idea ?. However Drake's Mother and Father were killed in 1981 thus the link to her 'travelling'. But Gene is the real star no matter what but there is talk that he will be killed off during the series. I hope a second series will be made to find the truth behind this whole shared delusion and the creepy 'clown' haunting Drake. The retro side is also here in spades from the 80's 'Blitz' club in london were the New Romantic movement started. To the cars , though other than Hunt's Quattro we don't see many other than a battered MK5 Ford Cortina Police car. The retroness and accuracy is a little off but this is all in Alex's mind so that can be forgiven.
what can i say February 9, 2008
Allison Baker (east yorkshire uk)
13 out of 25 found this review helpful
I loved life on mars ( i was only a little girl in the 70`s)but Ashes to Ashes Has to be the best programe on Tv at the moment,I felt like i my self had been transformed back to 1981, I love the 1980`s it was the best time of my life. The scrips, the costumes, have had some reserch, I cannot fault the show at all(this may be a little early to comment) but i dont think it will fail me. br / br / br /
A cracking start February 8, 2008
Richard
27 out of 40 found this review helpful
It maybe a bit premature to review this, seeing as only one episode has been aired so far (at the time of writing), but I couldn't help myself, especially as I loved both series's of 'Life On Mars' and was brought up on early 80's New Romantic Synth Pop. There is no point going into the concept of this spin off series, nor the narrative of the first episode - as everyone has got the gist, other than to say that this is set in 1981 with DCI Gene Hunt's gang being transferred to the Met in London. br / br /The important thing is, does this still work? Yes, the charm, wit, freshness and energy are all still present and correct, plus now with an added touch of style and glamour - what with the change of decade, landscape and soundscape, but still retaining its grit. And talking about soundscape, isn't the music great. So far we've had 'Ashes To Ashes' - David Bowie (obviously), 'Vienna' - Ultravox, 'Careless Memory' - Duran Duran, 'Are Friends Electric' - Gary Numan And Tubeway Army, 'I Fought The Law' - The Clash, 'No More Heroes' - The Stranglers, 'In Love With A German Film Star' - The Passions and 'The Same Old Scene' - Roxy Music, plus even a send up sing-a-long to 'Shut Uppa Your Face' by Joe Dulchy (not sure of spelling). And that's only in the first episode. So when they compile the soundtrack, they will be spoilt for choice. br / br /Philip Glenister's character has had a few rough edges shaved off - which is understandable, as this is now set in 1981, but it still retains the essence of Gene Hunt. And Keeley Hawes has really made her part work as Police Psychotherapist DI Alex Drake, which is no mean feat when you're following on from the great John Simm's portrayal of Sam Tyler. Also, there is a sexual chemistry between the two leading roles, which will no doubt be explored more as the series progresses. Plus, Chris has found himself a girlfriend in the Met - how touching, and Ray is just - well Ray. br / br /I just loved Hunt's red Audi Quattro speeding through the tunnel blaring out to the sound of 'I Fought The Law', plus the 'Miami Vice' pastiche with the drug deal, the sub-machine guns and the speedboat on the Thames etc. Plus not forgetting George and Zippy off 'Rainbow' and the sinister clown from the 'Ashes To Ashes' video. br / br /Overall, I was impressed with the opening episode. So let us just hope that the rest of the series is this good, if not better. br / br / br / br / br /
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