First - The Official Film of the London 2012 Olympic Games [DVD]

This documentary film grips you from the start, with excellent camera work and an engaging storyline. It features twelve amazingly talented athletes and follows their journeys to the London 2012 Olympics; the storyline gives you a real feel of the emotions and challenges faced by the athletes, thanks to superb director of this film. This story gives everyone something to remember about London 2012 and is a credit to everyone who organised the games, competed. Overall, a excellent documentary with a gripping storyline and brilliant camera work. A must watch for anyone interested in sports or the Olympics.

If you want a Olympics highlights DVD this isn't it. If you want to re-feel the raw emotion of the games, understand what drives people to achieve greatness, First is for you. Caroline Rowland is a story teller with the fantastic ability to produce the most incredible emotional responses from her audience - she was part of the UK Olympic bid winning team and produced the video the arguably helped the UK win. First, gives you a taste of that Olympic winning spirit, directed by someone who knows how to win.

Not quite what I was expecting, but an enjoyable film. Profiles some of the athletes who went on to compete in the games. Interesting to look back at where they started out. Be aware that this is not the DVD with the opening & closing ceremonies on, and does not contain the day-by-day footage. There are no extras.

After having read some of the reviews, I was looking forward to seeing this film. Unfortunately, there are no subtitles and I knew this when I purchased it but bought it anyway thinking it wouldn't be a problem. I just thought about how great the Olympics were to watch on TV and how it would be good to see segments about certain individuals. Well, without the subtitles it was difficult to follow a few of the competitors segments due to not being able to understand their English very well. I just don't understand how in this day and age that someone produces films or documentaries without subtitles! There are many individuals with diminished hearing capacity, myself included, and require or appreciate having the subtitles. Is it so costly or difficult to include subtitles?!

A MUST HAVE DVD SINCE ALL ABOUT LONDON 12!!! Over The Moon with this item since it is of excellent quality and has a lot of meaning since it is of my beloved Olympics and Team GB. TOP SELLER!!! I am an avid collector of London 12 items so will treasure this item...Buy with confidence...Highly recommended THX :-D

This is a top quality production - you can tell it was made by a "proper" film director. It is beautifully shot and very creative, giving a different perspective on the games - less obvious than the BBC highlights package. It really captures the spirit, excitement & atmosphere of the games. Well worth watching.

I was of the opinion it was the opening ceremony, it was not.

Another gift picked from one of my goddaughter's wish lists. I ahve not seen the DVD and only gave it to her recently so not sure what it is like but she was over the moon with her gift. Very quick delivery too.

Very interesting documentary that shows some footage of the 2012 Olympics and the athletes that I hadn't seen before. I'm a huge Olympics buff so this was must see for me. I would definitely recommend watching.

Awesome footage and coverage

Good documentary of the whole Olympic Games in London 2012.

I didn't like this DVD, it was not what I expected.

Not much of the actual Olympic games. I wish I had not bought it.