Man From U.N.C.L.E., The: 8 Movies Collection (4 Disc) [DVD]

Although I was a big fan of the UNCLE TV series, I did not realize there were eight films from 1965-68 which I have never seen. Maybe I was so involved with being drafted into the US Army, I missed them. Though some of the story plots may be corny today, viewing the vehicles, aircraft, and actors of the time appearing in these movies transports the viewer into the turbulent 1960s. For the individuals that did not appreciate these times this American film culture provides a view into it. It seems these films have much "gun play" and people dying of gunshot events. Oddly, there are some outstanding actors that appear in these films even though most of the films lost money. The eight films play very well in the Blu-ray player with color of the 60's genre. Unfortunately, there are no extras featurettes with this collection. To people that experience this time, these are wonderful. To the remained, they are comical.

Most, if not ALL of these episodes, are included in the complete series. So, no, I would not buy it again, as I already own the series. As for the Man From U.N.C.L.E. series, the stories are well written compared to many other series of that generation. Loads of great guest stars. Plots that make sense. Fun collection.

Now my UNCLE video collection is complete. I just wish there was subtitled for the hearing challenged to read.

This is fun for Man from UNCLE fans. It is better as a follow up to watching the series but not as an introduction to Man from UNCLE. For that, check out the series.

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I primarily bought this DVD set so I could see the very first U.N.C.L.E. movie "To Trap a Spy" 1964 which has Luciana Palluzi in a role very similiar to her later (not much later) James Bond "Thunderball" 1965 Spectre Agent role. Also this first movie has all of the first Pilot colour footage and more, some of which wasn't used in the first 1 hour Pilot "Solo" (later to be re-edited into the B&W Episode "The Vulcan Affair"). For some reason up until now this first movie had not been released on DVD; the other ones have on a rental DVD (which had the rest of them). Hence this first movie is very unique as it's basically the reworked Pilot "Solo" where they have utilised absolutely all colour footage. In effect for many overseas countries yet to see the TV show this "opened" the series and acted as a "Pilot". The scenes with Luciana Paluzzi were re-utilised into the 1st Season B&W Episode "The Four Steps Affair". So if you are really into "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." (e.g. I also have all the episodes as well as "The Girl From U.N.C.L.E." DVD's) and if you really appreciate the early days/Season 1 you'll love this. To see all the other U.N.C.L.E. movies (except the first one "To Trap a Spy") you don't need to buy this; as the 2nd U.N.C.L.E. movie ("The Spy With My Face" made during Season 1) onward are readily available through rental DVD.

I haven't seen these since they were first aired in the 1960's so I wasn't sure what I would feel when I watched them again almost 50 years later. Unfortunately for me the feeling was not what I first felt but instead bordered on boredom. This is not to knock the series which I enjoyed immensely when I was young but I guess I grew up and my tastes changed. The Transfers are all of very good quality and the packaging is good. I think part of my problem is I keep seeing Robert Vaughn as the corrupt politician in Bullitt or the demon haunted gunslinger in the Magnificent 7. Also it seemed that Vaughn and McCallum get their butts kicked far too often in the movies to qualify as the kind of spies I have come to expect from James Bond and Jason Bourne. The problem with the series was it couldn't decide if it was serious or a spy spoof like Matt Helm or Our man Flint.

It takes me back to my youth, when things were more optimistic and less mean spirited than they are now. I thoroughly enjoyed the Man from U.N.C.L.E. then and (it seems) still do now :) It might seem a little hokie, but it has a charm you don't see on the (yes, it's real this time) wasteland that passes for television now. I far preferred the more serious efforts in U.N.C.L.E. than the silly ones that came later (what idiot management thought that was a good idea?), but still - thoroughly enjoyable - and re:watchable. Thumbs Up!

まだ若い時見たナポレオンソロが楽しく見られて良いですテレビ版を映画版に編集した映画です

Arguably, the eight films included here represent the best of the "Man From UNCLE". Created from two-part episodes, with extra footage added, they were intended for theatrical showing in some countries and were certainly a TV staple in the UK long after the series proper had ended. The quality varies, of course, and there's no escaping that some of the films are lazy ("The Karate Killers") or simply tired ("How to Steal the World") efforts. On the other hand, there are also some wonderfully entertaining yarns such as "One Spy Too Many" and "The Helicopter Spies". Overall, the quality is very high, with more hits than misses. So don't miss the chance to see how spying used to be done, and "Open Channel D" for this neatly packaged set of pure nostalgia!

Para los fanáticos de CIPOL están estas 8 películas en color excelentes, lo único es que esta versión que hicieron de aniversario no viene doblada o subtitulada al Español, pero de igual forma se disfruta. Llego muy bien empacada y protegida y a tiempo.

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