Columbo: Mystery Movie Collection 1991-2003 [DVD]

Great shows

Very entertaining movies. I enjoyed all 6. Very well put together. They followed the traditional format, in which the murder is shown, and the real fun is watching how Columbo investigates. I particularly like that no small detail escapes him, no matter how absurd the detail is, if it bothers him, he'll make it count! I also enjoy how he meticulously questions and practically tortures the suspects into confessing. Some of them even congratulate him for sending them to jail! Also enjoyed the cameos (especially the Little Richard's). Very refreshing. This whole set is worth getting. Very entertaining. I recommend it.

This was an excellent selection of the Columbo series. Glad I got it. It was a good deal. Two thumbs up for any Columbo fan.

Anyone who has watched Columbo back in the day when it was a weekly regular on televisions knows that it was a superbly produced program that had excellent writers. I can think of no better actor to play the role of Columbo other that Peter Falk. Somehow, Peter Falk is the perfect fit for what seems like a bumbling detective when, indeed, he is far from the impression he makes. It takes great acting to pull off the role. "Columbo" as a mystery who-done-it television show truly maintains ones interest for each of the one and a half hours episodes. Columbo always allows the one suspected of a crime to ultimate incriminate themselves as they seek to weave a story of "innocence" that actually contains the elements needed to confirm gulit. I have many episodes and they are all equally good watching so I will not review each one individually. Enjoy.

In this boxset, we can see Columbo being a master detective. In my personal view, killers in these episodes seem not as "educated" as 1990 boxset, instead they seem to get back to 70s tricks depending on newer technology. George Hamilton's character makes the same & old mistake, the broken watch trick, and the poisining through a bottle cork as you can see. In my personal opinion, as most "Columbo Mania" would agree, the cork poisoning trick done by the famous attorney is way too stupid compared to the same trick done by a food critique back in 70s and you know who. Why didn't he abondon poisoning cork and bottle somewhere else? All through these episodes, Columbo seems moving and acting quicker than before though he's getting older. We can estimate that must be based on his accumulated experience, which include all of his "tying up loose ends", "report to my boss", etc along with his signature dogged persistence and observation done by his own old style. All of these make new technology and gimicks no match at all to him. "No Time to Die" is the very first episode that we are not told the criminal in the beginning instead Columbo and we chase who the criminal is. Also for the first time for us, we can see when Columbo really leads his fellow LAPDs and what he does in the headquater. Only one my personal disappointment in these episodes is that I don't see Columbo eating chili!! Yet, I amm compromised because he still cracks hardboiled eggs and also he invented peanuts butter & raisin sandwiches!! So it seems like really "just one more thing" in terms of DVD release. I will be one of many many many "Columbo mania" who will order it when released.

I have been waiting for this DVD set for some time. I have all the other Columbo DVD's. In a quick summary I can say this set is excellent - you wont be disappointed. Normally when a series gets this old it it can 'run out of steam'. The writting gets stale and the acting can be plodding. This is not the case here - in fact I enjoyed this set even more than some of the previous DVD's. The stories seemed 'fresh' and entertaining. Hopefully there is one more set to come. Please make it soon!

All the Columbo movies are good--and I own most of them. These are among my favorites. The thing about Columbo is, it's good for relieving stress. It's nostalgic, for one thing--the cameos by all those old actors are a kick. And it's also a hoot to see how technology looked not that many years ago. But mostly, I love the films because Peter Falk is just plain terrific in them. It's very easy to see why he won multiple Emmys for this role--seemingly created just for him. Now and then, there's a role that fits an actor so well that you cannot imagine anyone else playing it. That's the case here. Peter Falk isn't just playing Columbo--he IS Columbo. And even though it's very amusing to watch each new challenger plot the so-called perfect murder (all the while trying to spot what he or she is doing wrong), the show really takes off when the old Peugeot shows up, and the man in the raincoat steps out and lights his cigar.

I'd been anticipating this latest installment of the Columbo series to add to my collection. I wasn't disappointed! "Murder Can Be Hazardous To Your Health" guest-starring George Hamilton, making his second appearance as a murderer in a Columbo episode, is very good. "Death Hits The Jackpot" is one of my favorites (a chimpanzee helps solve the case, what's not to like?) and Tyne Daly gives a great performance in "A Bird In The Hand". I was a little disappointed with "It's All In The Game" (although I know many would disagree with me). The murderer's method and alibi are nearly identical to a season one episode "Suitable For Framing". Also, the flirtation between Faye Dunaway's character and Columbo is a little off-putting for those who consider Columbo's adoration and dedication to the mysterious Mrs. Columbo a core part of his character. All in all this is a great collection. Already looking forward to the last installment including "Butterfly In Shades Of Grey" with William Shatner and "Ashes to Ashes" with frequent Columbo guest star Patrick McGoohan.

Buen producto Pero faltan 11 capítulos para completar todas las temporadas

Excellent dvd product thanks

ik zou er blij mee zijn, mits het niet een regio 1 disc is en dus niet bruikbaar in nederland. Heel fout dat je daar geen waarschuwing voor krijgt al je het koopt.

Il tenente Colombo è diventato uno di famiglia. Da anni ci tiene compagnia e non ci si annoia mai! Lo rivedo sempre volentieri, almeno un episodio a settimana!

このDVDに収められている It's all in the game はピーターフォークが自ら書いたストーリーで、犯人役をフェイ・ダナウェイが演じています。他の作品とはかなり違っていていますが、私としては７０年代の傑作と比べてもそん色がないと思うほどに、好きな作品です。ちなみに彼自身の個人的な好みでこういう展開にしたんじゃないかと思っています。 ８０年代以降の作品の中にもなかなかいい作品があるので、コロンボファンには是非見てもらいたいです。 ・・・And one more thing. コロンボの「One more thing」というフレーズですが、スティーブジョブスもよく使っていたそうです。世代から考えて多分コロンボのファンだったんじゃないでしょうか。