Foyle's War: Set Four
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Movie Reviews of Foyle's War: Set Four
Movie Review: Have We Been Foyled for the Last Time???
Summary: 5 Stars
Upon watching the last thrilling episode, in which Foyle confronts the insurmountable stumbling blocks of wartime necessity headlong by tendering his resignation----After all, the Ruhr dams must be busted!----I had to go online to make sure that a new season was coming up. I have become addicted to this low-key but absorbing, instructive, and endlessly entertaining mystery series. And there are still about three years of World War II to go.
As this series continues, the leading characters, Chief Inspector Foyle (Michael Kitchen) and Samantha (Honeysuckle Weeks), become ever more engaging. The settings of Hastings and the Sussex countryside become ever more picturesque. Moreover, as the mysteries become ever more intriguing, the narrative of Britain during the Blitz----the people's hardships, their gallantry, and in many cases their victimization by unscrupulous profiteers----becomes indelibly compelling. The series would make an excellent teaching tool in a history class, since it not only presents a fascinating account of the war but it also gives a realistic depiction of the toll that war takes on the civilian population. This splendid BBC series puts a human face both on casualties and survivors, whom the modern media tend to dismiss with the callous and meaningless catchphrase, "collateral damage."
Whew! I can now rest easy. There will indeed be another season of "Foyle's War" in 2008.
Movie Review: Beyond Excellent - if that's possible
Summary: 5 Stars
This is outstanding. This is not to be missed by anyone who appreciates excellent acting, superb writing, perfect period settings and clothes. Michael Kitchen is easily one of the best of the British actors working now - which means one of the best in the world. His subtle, nuanced work is completely believable - never misses a beat. The supporting cast is easily equal. Honeysuckle is adorable - one of the most unique women on the air - and we think she might be the most attractive on either side of the Atlantic. We also like the entire casting set up - people look like PEOPLE - not anorexic 22 year olds who we are supposed to believe are department heads and bosses. The guys in charge are middle aged - this, despite Hollywood's fond delusions - is really how it is.
The Foyle's War series has a more serious intent as well as mystery and entertainment - although it more than fulfills this goal. It also examines different aspects of the war as it was lived by the English. Not glamorized, or shined up, but the way it was. Again, the people look like people look, so you aren't trying to overcome disbelief from the getgo - so you are pulled right into the time and place and situations. Absolutely top notch. I wish I could give it 10 stars out of a possible 5!
Movie Review: History meets Mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
I recommend that those who love historic based novels purchase not just this set - but the entire set (sets 1 through 5). You may piece-meal it in as we have done or purchase the whole set here on Amazon. The entire story takes you from the dark days in 39 through VE day in Britain. Each set contains four stories revolving around a mystery with WWII on the British home front as often the cause as not the cause of the mystery. Foyle is a man of principal, who does not think any injustice is insignificant. Sometimes he wins, sometimes he must accept to outcome, and sometimes it is a delayed victory.
Michael Kitchen has the starring role as Christopher Foyle, a detective chief superintendent in the English town of Hastings. Michael Kitchen always portrays Christopher Foyle with a reserved wit. The story's setting is true to the era. In spite of Foyle's strong desire to join the war as a combatant, he is chosen to squelch conflict, prejudice, malice, and greed the war brings to this small English community.
Regulars include Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks, and Julian Ovenden as Foyle's son Andrew (who joins the war as a British fighter pilot) - they exceed in doing an excellent job of support - and help to make the story cohesive.
Movie Review: AGAIN IT'S SUPERB
Summary: 5 Stars
I really can't think of any additional superlatives to add to the ones that I have previously lavished on seasons one through three of this series. (I think I've exhausted my allotment). This four disc (each running about 100 minutes) set of season four certainly continues the fine tradition set by the previous seasons--great programs that are superbly directed and acted wonderfully recreating a by-gone era! As always, Michael Kitchen is great as the understated detective investigating some dastardly deeds. Honeysuckle Weeks, as Sam Stewart, Foley's driver, is great too. In this season she's facing some `life-changing" dilemmas (i.e., sickness, lost love, marriage, etc) Anthony Howell as Foley's right-hand man Sgt. Milner is wonderful too giving some marvelously understated performances.
I do think there is another season "in the can" and I am so very glad because this series is truly television at its very very best!
(By the way the episode entitled "Bad Blood" is really good with people coming down with strange health problems and cows and sheep dieing all over the place. The episode "Casualties of War" is also great with a mute kid and a strange lady complicating Foley's life as well as a--I hope-- a "Cliff Hanger".)
Movie Review: The Yanks are coming!
Summary: 5 Stars
In the whole oeuvre of Foyle's War, I believe that Series 4 was the best of them all.
The accurate depiction of the coming of the Americans to English soil is historically correct. You must remember England had been in this fray for more than 3 years, when all of a sudden here appears these Yanks in all their cockiness.
In the first episode "Invasion" American GI's build an airbase near Hastings. A murder occurs and this causes tense relations with these upshot Yanks. Foyle calmly goes about his business to solve the crime.
In "Bad Blood" we find out about the efforts of biological warfare. Foyle has to contend with a life threatening sickness to his driver Sam. Foyle seems to manage and life goes on.
In "Bleak Midwinter" the death of a munitions worker and the murder of Paul Milner's wife are linked and Foyle moves in to seek the truth.
In the last episode of Season 4 we see the human compassionate side of Christopher Foyle. He strives to help his Goddaughter to help her severely traumatized son.
As always the props and adherence to period realism are great. Only one mistake! Fort Benning is in Georgia and not Virginia as stated in "Invasion".
Good take! Five Stars! Riightt!