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| Commando - On The Front Line [2007] | ![Commando - On The Front Line [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R5ubX0opL._SL160_.jpg)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1600
Category: DVD
Director: Chris Terrill
Publisher: ITV DVD
Studio: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
Label: ITV DVD
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 213 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5037115273932
ASIN: B0010Y9XZI
Release Date: January 21, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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The best of the lot March 22, 2008
There are a few of these type of documentaries available at the moment, however this has to be the best because you get to see the recruits from start to finish (no matter how they end up) from bumbling idiots to Royal Marines for a few of them and on the first train home after a few days for the chaps who were out of their depth. I liked the fact that the camera is in the new recruits faces as they step off of the train onto the platform.
The best part of this dvd is the extras, (well extra). This is where the film maker decides to get stuck in and do the training himself and at 55 years of age what he achieves is truly remarkable.
Me and my mate found ourselves shouting at the television for the old guy to kick it in the guts and get his arse over those monkey bars!
a brilliant insight into being a Commando February 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved the series. As a person planning to go to Sandhurst, I found the show very informative on the situation in Afghanistan better than any news article I read. The DVD helps paint a picture of the problems faced by frontline soldiers. My only criticism of the show is that ITV didn't commission longer episodes (22mins for all but the first episode), but I can live with that. A top rate series and the bonus documentary were inspiring.
Excellent February 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the most accurate and well made footage ever made about the Royal Marines. It shows the problems, the rewards and interviews with the guys. It will probably not show all though. I'm going for the Marines in a few years, and i know that it can be a hell of lot worse.
Actually my favorite feature is the extra "the 55 year old commando" about Chris Terrill becoming one himself, living on site and insisting that he shares most of the training, completes the four commando tests and travels to Afghanistan with them. He is an inspiration to all Royal Marines and wannabe Marines in my view.
His book goes through in more detail, but i think this is the better buy, because his real strength lies in his film making skills.
Brilliant!
Royal Marine Commando : From Intake to 1st Deployment February 4, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is an absolutely fantastic DVD. Approximately 5 hours of terrific footage. It starts with 50 recruits of 924 Troop and follows them all the way through their 32 weeks of basic training. It's a very accurate portrayal of life. Obviously theyy don't show you everything such as 'administrative punishment' and some of the harsher beastings but it's pretty thorough. I would definately commend the film to anyone thinking of going into the forces as it's not so different. (This comes from experience) The main difference with Marines is fitness levels and determination. This is shown by several candidates who were unable to pass physical atttributes beng accepted into other branches such as 'Sappers'. Of the 50 who start out only 5 originals make it. However 21 of the 50 pass. Meaning that 16 of those that were back-trooped also made it in the end. That's not a bad pass rate at all considering this is supposed to be a very elite regiment. You also need to remember out of all those failures most of them are PVR's (I'm not sure what it's called now but when I was in it stood for Pre-Volunary Release) Meaning that most of those who don't make it quit. Only a few are asked to leave and that's usually because of a medical discharge or attitude.
The 2 DVD's finish up by showing 2 of the 5 who passed out going to Afghanistan immediately to join a platoon who the film maker had been following as well as the trainee's. In that time the platoon suffer a fatality and wounded marines. It's a really really good look at Military life and it's done without any glamour and certainly brought back a lot of memories.
5* recommndation.
Intresting story about special forces and training for actual combat January 29, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
For the first time you get inside informatation about special forces training, real training and no fiction or stories. You see how a group ocf young men are transformed to soldiers capabel to take combat action in Afganistan. Ten points to Chris Terrill, a 55 years old film maker that went through all four commando tests, the bonus material about this is intrestning. I think this movie is a must for all of you intrested in military training and combat situations. Terrill takes the wiewer to Afganistan in the last parts of the serie. And I will asure you that you almost feel the combat adrealine in the pictures... Greetings from an Special Forces fan in Finland!
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