Doctor Zhivago (DVD 2001)

David Lean demonstrates again why he's a peerless filmaker of substance and scale, directing Boris Pasternak's tumultuous tale of Russia divided by war and hearts torn by love.

Epic images abound: revolution in the streets, an infantry charge into No Man's Land, the train ride to the Urals, an icebound dacha.

Golden Globe Best Actor Award winner Omar Sharif plays the title role, in love with Lara (Julie Christie) and caught up in the tidal wave of history.

Hauntingly scored ny Maurice Jarre and full of indelible performances, Doctor Zhivago is a moviemaking wonder.

I haven't watched this film for years but I bought it just to own it, because I know what an excellent film it is. Time doesn't matter, it's an ageless classic and a wonderful bittersweet story.

A must see classic, in fact it is well worth seeing a few times to really appreciate the film. It must be in the top ten of any film made. Remember that the second half is on the reverse side of the DVD as it is too long to fit onto one DVD.

I love that film. I wanted to keep a cope as a collection. If you watch this in widescreen format, it really does the battle scene great justice; coupled with surround sound, you'll be gripped by the amazing cinematography. I would recommend the director's cut that includes scenes about the relationship between the lead character and his estranged wife and helps you to understand the motivation behind his decision. The run time is 183 minutes for the directors cut and 120 minutes for the cinema version. I was, however, disappointed by the lack of extras, which any fan of this classic would expect to be included. There's only a 20-minute interview with the director and other shot "making-of" vignettes.

Received in excellent condition and in quick time. A superb film. The item was as advertised and we shall certainly shop with this person again.