Whistle Stopper - Great Streets - The Champs Elysees with Halle Berry

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Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0794054835830 Format: NTSC Label: Pbs (Direct) Manufacturer: Pbs (Direct) Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Pbs (Direct) Release Date: 2001-01-23 Studio: Pbs (Direct)
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Quelle disappointment! Comment: If you want to watch a pre-Oscar Halle stomp mannishly up one of the world's most famous boulevards oo-ing and ah-ing like an oafish American tourist and mangling every French term she is forced to utter by an incredibly banal script, then this is the travelogue for you. No super photography. Minimal history. I thought it might trigger fond memories of my visit to Paris and teach me a little something. No such luck. I think I'll donate this tape to my local library and declare it as a charitable donation on next year's taxes. Customer Rating: Summary: The Champs Comment: I loved this video. It reminded me of the fun I had when I visited Paris, twice. The Champs, as the true Parisiennes call it, was one of my favorite places to shop, sightsee, and people watch. This video allows me to relive my visit to Paris and the Champs Elysees over and over again. It's a great video for anyone who plans to travel to Paris. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: World travelers and armchair adventurers alike will love the fresh taste of Paris available in Great Streets: The Champs Elysées with Halle Berry. It's the lovely actress' first time in the City of Light and her enthusiasm is unbounded--from cafés, clubs, and shops to the glorious architecture, she finds it all wonderfully overwhelming. The Champs itself, site of the iconic Arc de Triomphe, has a rich history that Berry dips into as she moves from one location to the next down its length. The Guerlain perfumerie is an essential stop, and though the viewer can't experience the scents directly, Berry's rapture is captured by the camera. The Lido nightclub, Fouquet's bistro, and the imposing Obelisk all add to the excitement of the package--and whets the viewer's appetite for springtime in Paris. --Rob Lightner