The adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies have given Disney their biggest hits of the decade. And while neither of the two sequels have come close to matching the first, theres plenty for the family to enjoy across the trilogy of films here. The first film is a belter. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse Of The Black Pearl introduces us to Sparrow for the first time (earning Johnny Depp an Oscar nomination in the process), as well as the talented cast of supporting characters. The fun though, is when either Depp or Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa are on the screen. Throw in lots of witty banter, some superb action sequences and a running time that doesnt outstay its welcome, and you have a modern day blockbuster classic. The sequels are far flabbier. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest does boast some outstanding effects work, and does introduce Bill Nighy as Davy Jones, but it also meanders around a lot, and tests the patience of its audience more than it should. Not as much as Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End though, which does compensate by having the best high definition transfer of the lot, and a stunning battle sequence near the end, but does ask that you stick with it through choppy waters. With a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie setting sail in the summer of 2011 though, its going to be a joy to see the further adventure of Depps simply superb Captain Jack. And if you want to enjoy his work to date on the franchise, and enjoy one of the best blockbuster movies of the last decade, then this is a very good box set to get. Its a terrific high definition treat, too --Simon Brew
Cate Blanchett returns as the Virgin Queen in this lavish sequel to 1998 smash "Elizabeth".
Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann set out on a quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow and save the Pirate way of life.
The adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies have given Disney their biggest hits of the decade. And while neither of the two sequels have come close to matching the first, theres plenty for the family to enjoy across the trilogy of films here. The first film is a belter. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse Of The Black Pearl introduces us to Sparrow for the first time (earning Johnny Depp an Oscar nomination in the process), as well as the talented cast of supporting characters. The fun though, is when either Depp or Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa are on the screen. Throw in lots of witty banter, some superb action sequences and a running time that doesnt outstay its welcome, and you have a modern day blockbuster classic. The sequels are far flabbier. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest does boast some outstanding effects work, and does introduce Bill Nighy as Davy Jones, but it also meanders around a lot, and tests the patience of its audience more than it should. Not as much as Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End though, which does compensate by having the best high definition transfer of the lot, and a stunning battle sequence near the end, but does ask that you stick with it through choppy waters. With a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie setting sail in the summer of 2011 though, its going to be a joy to see the further adventure of Depps simply superb Captain Jack. And if you want to enjoy his work to date on the franchise, and enjoy one of the best blockbuster movies of the last decade, then this is a very good box set to get. Its a terrific high definition treat, too --Simon Brew
Pushed to the brink by his father and teachers, Australian piano prodigy David Helfgott (Alex Rafalowicz) has a breakdown during a performance of a Rachmaninoff concerto. Years later, David (now played by Geoffrey Rush on Oscar-winning form) builds himself back up. Shine, which has been newly restored with director Scott Hick's supervision, is a moving tale about the power of the human spirit. Product Features Drawing the Audience In Featurette Sculpting the Movie Featurette The Imp, The Spirit, The Hero Featurette Theatrical Trailer
AnonymousPrepare yourself for action and intrigue in this tense thriller from Roland Emmerich (2012, The Day After Tomorrow). Set in the tumultuous political snake-pit of the Elizabethan court, where greedy nobles vie for power and illicit romance goes hand in hand with cloak-and-dagger diplomacy, a secret of historic proportions is about to be revealed. Against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the question of whether Shakespeare wrote his plays will rock England to its very core. The drama has played out but the battle has only just begun... Shakespeare In LoveYoung Will Shakespeare has been disastrously struck by the bane of the writer's life - writer's block. His comedy Romeo and Ethel the Pirate's Daughter is not going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse, but the path of true love doesn't run smooth. His love, Lady Viola, is engaged to be married to the insufferable Lord Wessex. The joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a moving, witty and spellbinding tale.
Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon star as two former rock groupies from the 60s reunited in the present day. One is a waitress, nostalgic for the old days, and the other is a prominent socialite eager to forget her past.
Young William Shakespeare is the up and coming playwright of the time but he has been disastrously struck with the bane of the writer's life - writer's block. His comedy Romeo & Ethel The Pirate's Daughter is not going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse - and she appears in the form of the beautiful (and betrothed) Lady Viola. Shakespeare In Love is a brilliantly funny warm and fast moving romance from acclaimed director John Madden.
The Young Victoria:The Young Victoria is a lavish costume drama that focuses on the early life of Queen Victoria (Emily Blunt, My Summer Of Love, The Devil Wears Prada), one of the most venerated monarchs in British history. Born into nobility, her ascent to the throne was assured. Politically however, Victoria's inexperience meant that she relied heavily upon advisers to guide her. None more so than her cousin Prince Albert (Rupert Friend, Pride And Prejudice), who, at the tender age of 21 she married and went on to have nine children with.Produced by Sarah Ferguson--herself no stranger to the trials and tribulations that befall young royalty--and directed by Jean-Marc Vallee (C.R.A.Z.Y), The Young Victoria is a visually-stunning film that gives candid insight into the challenges faced by those growing up in the public eye.Kings Speech:The untimely death of King George V (Michael Gambon) means that his son will be crowned as King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), however due to his desire to marry a woman whom the church do not approve of, Edward has to step down.Bertie (Colin Firth) is appointed as leader of the country and named King George VI. Unfortunately Bertie has suffered from a speech problem for the majority of his life and can barely speak in private, let alone public. At a time when the country is at war and desperately needing a leader they can trust, King George VI is not the ideal candidate. His wife Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) is forced to take it upon herself to fix the problem and hire an eccentric and unconventional speech therapist; Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush).A conflict immediately ensues between the teaching style Logue uses and the King. However, after an unorthodox course of treatment the two become good friends and eventually cure the problem, leaving the King to lead his country to victory.Based on the true story of King George VI, The King’s Speech tells the story of the royal and his battle with his stammer. Nominated for 12 Oscars including Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Supporting Actress (Helena Bonham Carter) and Best Supporting Actor (Geoffrey Rush)The Queen:Following the death of Diana the 'People's Princess', the Queen (Helen Mirren) and her family remain hidden behind tradition and the closed doors of Balmoral Castle. whilst the heartbroken public becomes disillusioned with their Queen's absence, an increasingly popular Prime Minister, Tony Blair, must battle to convince the monarchy that its desire for privacy could lead to its ultimate downfall.With an outstanding performance from Helen Mirren, the Queen is Director Stephen Frears' engrossing, intimate and intelligently witty portrait of our monarchy's darkest days in the week following one of the nation's greatest tragedies.
Cate Blanchett returns as the Virgin Queen in this lavish sequel to 1998 smash "Elizabeth".
Fabulously successful LA divorce attorney Miles Massey is missing something from life when he meets much-divorced Marilyn Rexroth. Cue the mother of all battles of the sexes as the two square off, personally and professionally.
The award winning tale of the last days of the Marquis de Sade, imprisoned in an asylum in Paris 1807.
Geoffrey Rush plays the famous actor and founding member of The Goons in this brave and unusual biopic.
Australia, 1880s. After a brutal childhood at the hands of the police and the death of his father, 16 year old Ned Kelly is imprisoned on the trumped up charge of stealing a horse.
The inspirational life story of Australian swimmer, Tony Fingleton.
The world's greatest swordsman abandons his warrior clan to start a new life in the American Badlands in The Warrior's Way a visually dazzling modern martial arts adventure with stunningly choreographed fight sequences and gravity-defying stunts. In an original gorgeously realised journey into a mythical past writer and director Sngmoo Lee seamlessly marries the cinematic traditions of East and West. Korean superstar Jang Dong Gun Kate Bosworth Danny Huston and Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush star in this epic story of revenge and redemption. Yang (Jang Dong Gun) must betray his clan to save his final enemy - a young baby girl. He travels from Asia to a dying gold rush town in the American West where he goes into hiding by working as a lowly laundryman. Yang attempts to put his past behind him while befriending the local eccentrics of the once-thriving town the fiery tempered knife-thrower Lynne (Bosworth) and Ron (Rush) the town drunk with a secret past. When Lynne is threatened by a gang led by a Colonel (Danny Huston) Yang comes out of hiding to protect her and the town with his sword skills and finds himself forced to face the past he was hoping to put behind him.
The true life story of artist Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), her marriage to Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina),her illicit and controversial affair with Leon Trotsky, and her provocative and romantic entanglements with women.
A woman disappears. Four marriages are drawn into a tangled web of love, deceit, sex and death. Not all of them will survive.
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