Foyle's War: Set 5 | 
| Actor: Foyle's War
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 150
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 277
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.9
MPN: 8108
UPC: 054961810895
EAN: 0054961810895
ASIN: B001A33ZHG
Theatrical Release Date: February 2, 2003
Release Date: August 5, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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No one was unhappy when World War II ended, but the demise of Foyle's War is something else entirely. For fans of this first-rate British murder mystery series, set against the backdrop of that epic conflict, Set 5 represents something of a reprieve; although Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) retired at the end of Set 4, circumstances force him to return to action in "Plan of Attack," the first of three 90-minute episodes (each on its own disc) offered here. But by the end of this set, the war is over and Foyle has eased back into retirement. That's lamentable. Smartly conceived and often quite masterfully executed, this show will certainly be missed. "History meets mystery" has been the concept from the beginning, as the low-key (like Peter Falk's Columbo, he knows much more than he lets on), unfailingly decent Foyle and his assistants, Sgt. Paul Milner (Anthony Howell) and driver Samantha "Sam" Stewart (Honeysuckle Weeks), solve murders and various other crimes in and around bucolic Hastings, England, while WWII rages on at home and abroad. But this time out, the war provides much more than context, as the murders tend to be directly related to it. What's more, Set 5 affectingly deals with combat's heavy emotional psychological toll. It's a burden we see carried by the cartographer who can't bear knowing that his work is helping to kill innocent German civilians (in "Plan of Attack"); by the maimed former POW struggling to readjust to life at home, the teenager whose job it is to deliver bad news telegrams to soldiers' families, and the Jewish doctor, a refugee from Poland, whose survivor's guilt leads him down a very dark path (all three in "Broken Souls"); and even by Foyle's own son (Julian Ovenden, in "All Clear"). OK, so the mysteries may not be all that mysterious--perceptive viewers will have little difficulty identifying the culprits. But with its multi-layered storytelling (the scripts were written by creator Anthony Horowitz) and fine production values (the cinematography, editing, and music are all excellent), Foyle's War is a whodunit that's both a prime example of its genre and thoroughly successful on its own unique terms. Bonus features include a brief "making of" featurette and cast filmographies. --Sam Graham
Description
Combining uncompromising historical accuracy with compelling mysteries, this acclaimed PBS series continues with three feature-length episodes. Michael Kitchen (Out of Africa) stars as DCS Christopher Foyle, investigating wartime crimes in an English coastal town. With the end of World War II slowly but inevitably approaching, Foyle and his fellow citizens learn the price of victory and face a peace that will transform their lives in unexpected ways. Also starring Anthony Howell and Honeysuckle Weeks, and featuring Nicholas Day, Malcolm Sinclair, Nicholas Woodeson, Duncan Bell, Julian Ovenden, Mark Bazeley, Julian Wadham, and Phyllida Law. THE MYSTERIES: PLAN OF ATTACK—With the Hastings police force suffering attrition and low morale, Foyle comes out of retirement to probe the mysterious death of a cartographer from the Air Ministry office. BROKEN SOULS—The murder of an ambitious young doctor at the local psychiatric clinic produces no shortage of suspects among the staff and patients, many of whom still experience the war's horrors. ALL CLEAR—With final victory expected any day, Hastings looks ahead to a radically different post-war life. But the end comes too soon for two men—one a murder victim, the other an apparent suicide. DVD SEPCIAL FEATURES INCLUDE making-of documentary, cast member reflections, notes on a real-life Foyle, and cast filmographies.
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History/MysteryNut August 29, 2008
This is by far one of the most enjoyable series produced for the enjoyment of all, whether you are a mystery or history buff. I'm sorry the series has to come to an end; but since I own the entire collection, I can enjoy seeing these wonderful characters many times over. It is a very appropriate ending to the wartime drama and should be seen by all who do not appreciate the sacrifices the British people endured during the war years in their country.
Drama at its best August 29, 2008
Great characters who've developed over time, played by accomplished actors, even in minor roles - Michael Kitchen is stellar in the lead. It's nice but not necessary to have seen earlier episodes. Terrific plotlines - plausible, emotive and engaging, with subtleties that reward repeat viewing. Marvelous period atmosphere, tinged with the hope, fears and melancholy of that time in British history. Immerse yourself and enjoy.
Excellent August 29, 2008
These are the last 3 installments of one of the finest productions of all time. No frantic car chases, no explosions of note, no hyped special effects or hip-hop soundtrack; just outstanding story telling, characters and above all, acting. These actors convey more with subtle facial expressions than all the Hollywood-types say in an entire career.
A final season that should never be August 27, 2008
The new management at the BBC killed this program and that is sad. He is no gone and perhaps they will find a way to let Foyle to continue after the war. The final three episodes were good, the first one was a little slow putting thing back together, but once they were back they they were the great team of old.
I waited so long for these episodes on first viewing I was a little disappointed. But it was the anticipation not the quality of the show. These are three great episodes, not to be confused with most of the junk put out on American TV.
First-rate Finale August 21, 2008
Foyle's War has always been a classy, thoughtful series, but in Set Four, the stories began to flag although the performances remained top-notch. The series finale - three episodes in Set Five - climbs back to the heights of intelligence, plotting and insight that the series was originally known for. Fans will be more than a little sad to say good-bye to Foyle, Sam and Milner.
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