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Top Gear - The Great Adventures (Polar Special US Special) [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Chris Donovan Actors: Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell, Quentin Willson, Chris Goffey, William Woollard Studio: BBC Category: DVD List Price: ~~£22.99~~ Buy New: £4.98 as of 23/11/2009 19:09 GMT details You Save: £18.01 (78%) New (16) Used (3) from £4.98 Seller: encorerecords Rating: 18 reviews Sales Rank: 647 Format: PAL Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Exempt Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 110 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.3 EAN: 5014503263522 ASIN: B001110H1E Release Date: March 3, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next » The best episodes are finally released! March 24, 2008 R. Wood 10 out of 11 found this review helpful Top Gear, frankly, is one of those things that has made me feel excited about television again. For a long time, I only really used my TV to watch a DVD/play a game. There was little to nothing for me to watch in terms of original broadcasting. Then my cousin recommended watching Top Gear...and everything changed for me. br / br /The whole premise of the show is just genius. Three big kids, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, loving cars and getting into all kinds of adventures and mishaps is just brilliant. In their own special way, they're all intelligent, entertaining, quick-witted and produce some hilarious, hair-raising and truly unforgettable viewing together. For me, Top Gear is the best thing on television today, hands-down. br / br /Having developed a love for Top Gear (and subsequent DVD releases) in virtually no time at all, The Great Adventures is doubtless something to be really pleased to own. The reason why this box set is such a mandatory purchase is because it features the two most memorable specials ever in the programme's history. br / br /Scratch that. BEST EPISODES EVER in the programme's history. br / br /Starting with the Polar Special, you have Jeremy Clarkson and James May driving an extensively modified Toyota Hilux pick-up truck, competing against Richard Hammond and a dog team...in a 450 mile race to the North Pole. Those who watched this when it was first broadcast will remember it being not only an epic race, but also a tremendous test of survival, very real danger, incredible discovery and a true sense of accomplishment. br / br /For the TV version of that amazing challenge to finally be released on DVD is special in itself, but the thing here is that this version of the Polar Special is actually the Director's Cut. And this is not a cheap plug with only a few measly seconds of insignificant footage included. This is the real deal. The Director's Cut is ten minutes longer than the hour-long version that was originally broadcast. The extra footage is absolutely amazing and enlightens the viewer more on what the lads went through in preparation for the adventure, the stress and dangers they endured, and what other astonishing discoveries they made. br / br /The other special included is the U.S. one. This was the first ever episode of Top Gear I watched, so naturally it has such a special place in my heart. Here Jezza, Hamster and Captain Slow have purchased $1000 wrecks to embark on the ultimate American road trip over 700 miles to their destination of New Orleans, encountering all kinds of memorable challenges along the way. These consist of lap races, breaking before alligator-infested waters, preparing a road-kill feast and baiting the people of Alabama and surviving. br / br /The U.S. special is just as excellent as I remember it. The lads' quest for purchasing American cars on such a low budget, the hilarity of the lads' road-kill feast, the frightening realism of their dangerous antagonising trek through Alabama are the highlights. And the charitable acts of the presenters to the people of New Orleans merits such respect and admiration, making it the perfect ending to a fantastic adventure. br / br /However, I was very surprised that the lads' frightening drive through a fierce storm on the highway was cut from this home release of U.S. special. It didn't deter me from it anyway, but it is a tad on the disappointing side. What's really disappointing, though, is the music edits that had to be made due to contractual reasons. This is very noticeable during the Polar Special Director's Cut. A lot of the soundtrack music used here instead of that on the original broadcast really doesn't have the same quality impact on the presentation. In fact, the substitute soundtrack feels somewhat out of place and like it doesn`t really belong here. br / br /There's no extras either, which is a shame. Some outtakes and deleted scenes would've been really nice. Along with audio commentaries from Clarkson, Hammond and May regarding their own personal reflections of their amazing adventures. br / br /But at such a bargain price, and with such a beautiful DVD transfer, I shouldn't complain, really. Top Gear: The Great Adventures is a box set that every fan has been waiting for. These two expeditions are events that best showcase why these three guys have every right to be proud of what they do, what an amazing life they lead and why Top Gear is the best thing on television right now. The best DVD release of the show so far? I'd definitely say so. The Best TopGear DVD yet! March 15, 2008 Craig Taylor (Scuthorpe, UK) 7 out of 12 found this review helpful I must say that this is one of the better Topgear releases as you get two of the best episodes from the series! br /Reading many of the other reviews on this page, you may notice that the DVD has been slated mainly because of the editing on the US Special episode. To be honest I didn't think the editing made much different, the only bits that are missing are the opening credits and a scene where they go to a hotel. (those are the only bits I've noticed missing). The elements of the episode fit perfectly together, with the episode running smoothly from start to finish with all of the funny moments included. I didn't even notice the fact that the music had changed as I believed it fitted nicely. br /The US special is a must see! br /The Polar episode is better still as it includes the directors cut edition, with 10minutes of never before seen footage and I must say the whole episode is great. br /This is a great DVD to add to your DVD collection, it is fantastic entertainment! Do you want a cow and some gin out on the road? August 17, 2009 J. Dale (UK) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Don't be put off by the title as this double DVD pack explains about the cow in the American Special (casued by Jeremy Clarkson) and the criticism of drinking gin and tonic while on the road by Jeremy Clarkson and James May, but what road in the Polar Special? br / br /This double pack contains the Polar Special Director's Cut, which sees Jeremy and James race in a modified Toyota Hilux agasint Richard Hammond on the traditional transport in the Artic on a Dog Sled. This was done to be the first to drive a motor vehicle to the 1996 location of the Magnetic North Pole. This is excellent viewing and will make you laugh silly as the trio attempt to brave such conditions... br / br /The US Special is on a bit of a down-note due to the fact that some pieces have been cut and music soundtracks were changed due to contractual reasons. However don't be put off by it as it's still just as funny as the first special. The trio attempted to see if it was better to buy a car for exploring the southern part of the United States for two weeks rather than renting one. Now this being Top Gear, there was a lot of mucking around with a cow on top off Jeremy's Camaro, the introduction of The Stig's American Cousin and of course the lethal decorating off cars and its consequences... br / br /All in all, this is a great pack and has all the fun and laughter one will get when viewing both specials as it shows the Top Gear at its best on this adventure. br / br / br / Top Gear At Its Best!! March 16, 2008 George Smith (Glasgow Scotland) 3 out of 6 found this review helpful Both Episodes are amazing!! I Love them both if you love Top Gear this is a must have for any Top Gear Fan! american road adventure with humor November 14, 2008 kaurriuk 1 out of 3 found this review helpful Jonathan Ross, would be funny compared with this dvd content of humor. Should the details be provided, hell no (American accent). Adrenaline pimp my ride roadie... full of unexpected turns. Showing reviews 1-5 of 18 1 2 3 4 Next »

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