Michael Palin - New Europe
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Movie Reviews of Michael Palin - New Europe
Movie Review: This Series is a Remarkable Document
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this new series by Michael Palin to be remarkable.
As has been mentioned, he investigates and travels through parts of Europe not necessarily familiar to all people as they have not always been accesible for one reason or another (generally speaking, communism).
The fact of the matter is that many of these countries paid a remarkably high price to be the "free" Europe they are today.
Many of these countries are very small and offered both Nazi Germany and then Stalinist Russia a great deal of resistance and suffered accordingly. Michael Palin does not shy away from these facts and this approach makes this quite different from his other travelogues.
This particular series is imbued with a definite sense of melancholy and bittersweet feelings.
Rather than the lack of energy some reviewers seem to sense, I feel that Michael Palin has shown a remarkable degree of maturity and intelligence in his approach to this series.
This is a very good series and, I feel, a really good documentation of where these countries are today. The whole thing is approached with wit, wisdom, grace and respect.
I've been to Estonia, Finland and Hungary and you cannot leave these countries without an enormous amount of respect for these people for what they have accomplished in so little time as well as the resistance they offered their oppressors.
I am pretty certain I will be watching this series more than once and I do highly recommend it.
Movie Review: Another great Michael Palin travel show
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always been a big fan of Michael Palin. I missed this show when it was on BBC America so my husband was kind enough to get it for me for Christmas this year. In this series Michael Palin explores old Soviet Bloc countries including the former Yugoslavia, Romania, Hungary and the Ukraine amongst others. He makes a great tour guide because he's genuinely interested in meeting the people and understanding the traditions in each country. It's also beautifully shot and the scenery is amazing. Made me want to visit these places myself. Even my 17 year old son who never watches TV enjoyed this show. If you're a fan of Palin's other travel shows, this is definitely worth watching.Movie Review: Another fun travel adventure with Mr. Palin
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a big fan of Mr. Palin's travel documentaries for many years. This one did not dissappoint me. These documentaries take an interesting look at New Europe including Estonia, Hungary etc.. They always seem to interview interesting people and visit interesting sites. The choices are eccentric but almost always enlighting.
Do not expect a Monty Pythonesque humor here, this is a sincere look at his subject. Overall a fun and great learning experience.
Movie Review: MICHAEL PALIN'S BEST
Summary: 5 Stars
Michael Palin's New Europe is just brilliant. You will find yourself
into a brand new World even if you know some of the countries already.
My only comment is that I would have liked to see more of the cities i.e.
the interresting places like the Fisher Castle in Budapest.
Otherwise the DVD's are really good, and I liked the trainrides as well.
Movie Review: Informative, Entertaining, Insightful
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pleased to be informed of the cultures, histories and lifestyles of the previous communist countries, which were for so long locked in a cloak of secrecy. Michael Palin's warmth in his interaction with those he encountered and his acceptance of the various cultures was especially appealing.
I consider this set of DVDs to be a real treasure.