NFL - The Greatest
starring: Harry Kalas
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This tribute to the best players in NFL history is intelligentlyorganized, and its use of brilliant game footage shot by NFL Films, as well aseven older archival sources, makes it a very enjoyable viewing experience.Organized in thematic chapters with such titles as "Pioneers," "Intimidators,"and "Big Gamers," each feature provides a look at the players who exemplifiedcrucial skills of the game. The "Resumé Play" feature showcases particular playsfor which someone will always be remembered, and participants in these historicplays appear to offer their memories of the event. Comments by great players ofthe past punctuate the production, such as legendary tight end John Mackey'ssumming up his philosophy by noting, "I'd catch the ball and just be ready tohurt someone." As we've come to expect from NFL Films, The Greateststrikes an appropriate tone, mixing laudatory commentary with just the rightamount of irony and humor. --Robert J. McNamara
This tribute to the best players in NFL history is intelligentlyorganized, and its use of brilliant game footage shot by NFL Films, as well aseven older archival sources, makes it a very enjoyable viewing experience.Organized in thematic chapters with such titles as "Pioneers," "Intimidators,"and "Big Gamers," each feature provides a look at the players who exemplifiedcrucial skills of the game. The "Resumé Play" feature showcases particular playsfor which someone will always be remembered, and participants in these historicplays appear to offer their memories of the event. Comments by great players ofthe past punctuate the production, such as legendary tight end John Mackey'ssumming up his philosophy by noting, "I'd catch the ball and just be ready tohurt someone." As we've come to expect from NFL Films, The Greateststrikes an appropriate tone, mixing laudatory commentary with just the rightamount of irony and humor. --Robert J. McNamara
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- Who determines who's the greatest?
As a former US soldier now civil service employee stationed overseas, I was excited to purchase this video on a visit to the States. The local economy nor the Exchange sell such an item, so that added to my thrill. Well once I viewed the video I was surprised to find no footage of O J Simpson, just career stats. Contrary to 1994 and all the media hype surrounding his ex-wife's grusome death, O J was the measuring stick that all running backs were measured. I think the person or persons who put this ... Read More
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- If you love football, you'll love this DVD
This is a pretty good documentary of football. It shows the intimidators, the underdogs and the best plays of the NFL. I think that there aren't enough hits on this DVD. It talks alot about the history of the game which is great if you like that stuff. If you have an all time favorite player, then he is on this DVD. Basically you will like this DVD if you are a fan of football. If you are looking for big hits then look somewhere else though.
NOTE:This DVD is the worst organized DVD I have ... Read More
- Who determines who's the greatest?As a former US soldier now civil service employee stationed overseas, I was excited to purchase this video on a visit to the States. The local economy nor the Exchange sell such an item, so that added to my thrill. Well once I viewed the video I was surprised to find no footage of O J Simpson, just career stats. Contrary to 1994 and all the media hype surrounding his ex-wife's grusome death, O J was the measuring stick that all running backs were measured. I think the person or persons who put this ... Read More
- If you love football, you'll love this DVDThis is a pretty good documentary of football. It shows the intimidators, the underdogs and the best plays of the NFL. I think that there aren't enough hits on this DVD. It talks alot about the history of the game which is great if you like that stuff. If you have an all time favorite player, then he is on this DVD. Basically you will like this DVD if you are a fan of football. If you are looking for big hits then look somewhere else though.
NOTE:This DVD is the worst organized DVD I have ... Read More
