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Buster Reviews

1987

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from 1384 members

Based on the true story of a two-bit burglar who pulls off the heist of a lifetime and then, along with his wife, flees England and the police. Soundtrack features Collins' 'Two Hearts' and 'Groovy Kind of Love'. Read more

Starring	Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry Lamb, Martin Jarvis
Director	David Green, David Gree
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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  I am amazed that Phil ...
  
  I am amazed that Phil Collins hasn't taken any more acting parts since making this film, as he is a natural. The film very cleverly takes you back to the 60... read more »
  
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  - Magicmanx#1
  - BROADSTONE
  - 11 Dec 2003 at 13:25
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  Its a Classic
  
  Seen this film before but rented it for my teenage son to watch, he too loved it. Phil Collins is amazing in this film they couldnt of picked anyone better for ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 08 Dec 2011 at 12:11
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  loved it
  
  i rember this film as a kid and it was great but as i watched it agin i still think its fantastic, i lke the actors and the story lines. phil collins did well ... read more »
  
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- - tigerbarb43
  - 87 reviews
  - Portsmouth
  - 27 Nov 2009 at 00:30
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  Buster
  
  Buster is an old film but still has appeal, it is an interesting and funny story about a gang of thieves who rob a train.
  
  A bit dated but still a ... read more »
  
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- - simes
  - 212 reviews
  - near Gloucester
  - 12 Sep 2009 at 17:44
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  Buster
  
  Good light-hearted, very watchable film based around the 'Great Train Robbery' - behind the scenes and the lives of those involved. Full of famous ... read more »
  
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  - Shrewsbury
  - 11 May 2009 at 09:14
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  buster
  
  Entertaining, but far fetched version of the Great Train Robbery, Collins played a great role, love him or hate him
  
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- - thecheese
  - 48 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 08 Aug 2008 at 02:47
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  Decent film, but lacks real narratives.
  
  Phil Collins and Julie Walters excel in this romantic biopic of the Great Train robber, Buster Evans. The film provides a romantic account of the period after ... read more »
  
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- - paulgarbett
  - 3 reviews
  - Congleton
  - 13 Feb 2008 at 19:57
- - 1
  - 0
  Good Old Fashioned Film
  
  Good film - great music!
  
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  - England
  - 28 Sep 2007 at 15:02
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  Buster
  
  The story is based on Buster Edwards, one of The Great Train Robbers. I really enjoyed this film, great acting, singing and cathy songs from Phil Collins. ... read more »
  
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- - Cornetto
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  - Lancaster
  - 18 Apr 2007 at 20:10
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  good
  
  brilliant film loved it 4 out of 5 for me
  
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  - england
  - 25 May 2005 at 18:02
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  Excellent
  
  I cannot fault this film EXCELLENT. Phil Collins fitted this role perfectly. Watch it!
  
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  - UK
  - 10 Jan 2005 at 17:27
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- - 3
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  I am amazed that Phil ...
  
  I am amazed that Phil Collins hasn't taken any more acting parts since making this film, as he is a natural. The film very cleverly takes you back to the 60... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 26119
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  - Magicmanx#1
  - BROADSTONE
  - 11 Dec 2003 at 13:25
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  Good Old Fashioned Film
  
  Good film - great music!
  
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  - England
  - 28 Sep 2007 at 15:02
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  Based on the true ...
  
  Based on the true story of a two-bit burglar who pulls off the heist of a lifetime and then, along with his wife, flees England and the police. Soundtrack ... read more »
  
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  - MANCHESTER
  - 05 Oct 2004 at 19:40
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  I have seen it before ...
  
  I have seen it before and loved it then its a great film well acted Phil Collins play's Buster very well and Julie Waters is also a superb actress. Watch ... read more »
  
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  - BEDFORD
  - 12 Nov 2004 at 14:15
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  Excellent
  
  I cannot fault this film EXCELLENT. Phil Collins fitted this role perfectly. Watch it!
  
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  - UK
  - 10 Jan 2005 at 17:27
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  good
  
  brilliant film loved it 4 out of 5 for me
  
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  - england
  - 25 May 2005 at 18:02
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  Enjoyable, but not nostalgic
  
  I remember really enjoying this at the cinema, so I was quite excited when the DVD plopped through my door (the floor was damp, having just suffered a radiator ... read more »
  
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- - DeadMeatGF
  - 11 reviews
  - Derby
  - 10 Aug 2004 at 18:23
- - 0
  - 0
  Buster
  
  The story is based on Buster Edwards, one of The Great Train Robbers. I really enjoyed this film, great acting, singing and cathy songs from Phil Collins. ... read more »
  
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- 431320
- - Cornetto
  - 959 reviews
  - Lancaster
  - 18 Apr 2007 at 20:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Decent film, but lacks real narratives.
  
  Phil Collins and Julie Walters excel in this romantic biopic of the Great Train robber, Buster Evans. The film provides a romantic account of the period after ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 526047
- - paulgarbett
  - 3 reviews
  - Congleton
  - 13 Feb 2008 at 19:57
- - 0
  - 0
  buster
  
  Entertaining, but far fetched version of the Great Train Robbery, Collins played a great role, love him or hate him
  
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- 610232
- - thecheese
  - 48 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 08 Aug 2008 at 02:47

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