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• Going Overboard | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £7.23   |  Saving you £-3.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Get ready for big laughs on the high seas as Adam Sandler plays Shecky Moskowitz a cruise ship waiter who has his eyes on becoming the ship's comedian. Shecky notices that the ship's comedian Dickie Diamond always gets the stunningly gorgeous beauty queens on board by being the funny man. Dickie doesn't want any competition and refuses to give Shecky a chance to perform on the ship as his warm up act. As fate would have it Dickie hat is blown overboard and he gets locked in the bathroom. With the comedian presumed lost at sea and the ship in need of a comedy act Shecky is given his big break at stand up. The big question is will he sink or swim? Shecky's antics rock the boat in this hilarious sea adventure that's jam packed with hysterical comic sketches and sexy fantasy sequences.

• Joe Pass - Jazz Lines | DVD | (01/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

• Muhammad Ali - The Greatest | DVD | (11/02/2002) from £4.98   |  Saving you £13.00 (653.27%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This programme is the definitive biography of Muhammad Ali the true story of his ups and downs both in and out of the ring. With the backdrop of racial segregation find out how a young loud overconfident boy from Southern USA started on his long journey to success. Defeating Sonny Liston Ali (born Clay) would carry on the legacy left by the likes of Johnson and Louis. But Ali's life is as peppered with lows as it is with highs. His refusal to be drafted for service in Vietnam an

• Grateful Dawg | DVD | (09/06/2003) from £6.73   |  Saving you £13.26 (66.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  At its best, Grateful Dawg celebrates the easy friendship and truly inspired musicianship of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman through grainy home-movie footage with surprisingly crisp sound. Garcia was famous as the visionary behind the Grateful Dead, but his musical tastes were broad and he found a rewarding partnership with mandolinist Grisman, whose distinctive "Dawg" style fused jazz with bluegrass. As one of the film's commentators says, Grisman made Garcia tighter as a musician, while Garcia made Grisman looser, and where they met they created an infectious, rootsy style they called Grateful Dawg. The film's many highlights include instrumental versions of "Dawg Waltz", "Shady Grove" and "Arabia", as well as splendid footage from Garcia and Grisman's days in Old & In The Way. The talking heads inserted ham-fistedly between and over performances become repetitious and finally downright annoying. But Garcia and Grisman fans will still enjoy the glimpse of a rare musical alchemy. --Anne Hurley

• Joe Pass - Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux | DVD | (01/12/2008) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-3.57 (-32.50%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Continuing our series of releases from the Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux concerts we have celebrated jazz guitarist Joe Pass filmed at three different appearances in 1975 and 1977. This series is highly regarded by jazz aficionados who have always held Norman Granz in high esteem.

• The Matrix | Blu Ray | (03/08/2015) from £24.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Wachowski Brothers' The Matrix took the well-worn science fiction idea of virtual reality, added supercharged Hollywood gloss and a striking visual style and stole The Phantom Menace's thunder as the must-see movie of the summer of 1999. Laced with Star Wars-like Eastern mysticism, and featuring thrilling martial arts action choreographed by Hong Kong action director Yuen Woo Ping (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), The Matrix restored Keanu Reeves to genre stardom following virtual reality dud Johnny Mnemonic (1995), and made a star of Carrie-Anne Moss, who followed this with the challenging perception twister Memento (2000). Helping the film stand out from rivals Dark City (1998) and The Thirteenth Floor (1999) was the introduction of the celebrated "bullet time" visual effects, though otherwise the war-against-the-machines story, hard-hitting style and kinetic set-pieces such as the corporate lobby shoot-out lean heavily on Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Elsewhere the influence of John Woo, from the ultra-cool near real-world SF of Face/Off (1997) to the raincoats and sunglasses look of bullet-ballet A Better Tomorrow, is clearly in evidence. The set-up isn't without its absurdities, though--quite why super-intelligent machines bother to use humans as batteries instead of something more docile like cows, for example, is never explained, nor is how they expect these living batteries to produce more energy than it takes to maintain them. The Matrix is nevertheless exhilarating high-octane entertainment, although as the first part of a trilogy it perhaps inevitably doesn't have a proper ending. On the DVD: the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image is virtually flawless, exhibiting only the grain present in the theatrical print, while the Dolby Digital 5.1 sound is demonstration quality, showing off the high-impact sound effects and Don Davis' fine score to great effect. Special features are "data files" on the main stars, producer and director and "Follow the White Rabbit", which if selected while viewing the movie offers behind the scenes footage. This is interesting, but gimmicky, requires switching back from widescreen to 4:3 each time, and would be better if it could be accessed directly from one menu. There is also a standard 25-minute TV promo film which is as superficial as these things usually are. --Gary S Dalkin

• Deceit | DVD | (15/09/2008) from £2.09   |  Saving you £13.90 (665.07%)   |  RRP £15.99

  After his father's sudden death Dave Ford returns home with his girlfriend to attend the funeral. There he reunites with former best friends Emily and Brian Nicholson now married and very wealthy. They offer to help Dave fix up his father's house and their friendship is instantly rekindled. But when Emily and Brian's unstable relationship turns violent Emily runs to Dave for protection. Despite warnings from an old friend that Emily may not be who she appears to be Dave can no longer resist his feelings for her. But the truth unravels friendships are destroyed and jealousy explodes as Dave finds himself tangled up in a deadly game with no way out. Deceit is a psychological thriller that tells a story of money lies and obsession.

• Calle 54 | DVD | (26/12/2011) from £13.07   |  Saving you £1.92 (12.80%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A love letter to Cuban and Latin jazz from the acclaimed director of the Oscar-winning Belle Epoque and the recent animated hit Chico & Rita. A long-time fan of Latin jazz, Trueba records some of the best musicians in the business in atmospheric settings, showing of the vitality and range of the music. It has been a hit with audiences and critics, with the New York Times' critic Elvis Mitchell commenting 'the film is such a pure expression of the director's love for the music, a love so infectious it should leave you elated'.

• Deadly Impact | DVD | (27/09/2010) from £5.49   |  Saving you £10.50 (191.26%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Deadly Impact - the white-knuckle action-thriller starring Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints franchise) and Joe Pantoliano (The Matrix franchise TV's The Sopranos). Hard-nosed cop Thomas Armstrong's life was shattered when he became the helpless target of a mastermind assassin. Now the killer has returned to terrorise the city with an explosive game of cat and mouse. In a thrilling race against time Armstrong must stay one step ahead to capture the madman and save innocent lives.

• Looking For Miracles | DVD | (29/09/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Set in 1935 this is the story of sixteen year old Ryan Delaney who takes a job as a camp counsellor. He is surprised to learn that he will be responsible for his younger brother Sullivan who has spent most of his life living away with relatives. Together the brothers discover the meaning of 'family'.

• X-Men / X-Men 2 / Daredevil - The Director's Cut / Elektra | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £10.88   |  Saving you £17.11 (157.26%)   |  RRP £27.99

  Marvel comics fans rejoice! X-Men (Dir. Bryan Singer 2000): Born into a world filled with prejudice are children who possess extraordinary and dangerous powers - the result of unique genetic mutations. Cyclops unleashes bolts of energy from his eyes. Storm can manipulate the weather at will. Rogue absorbs the life force of anyone she touches. But under the tutelage of Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) these and other outcasts learn to harness their powers for the good of mankind. Now they must protect those who fear them as the nefarious Magneto (Ian McKellen) who believes humans and mutants can never co-exist unveils his sinister plan for the future... X-Men 2 (Dir. Bryan Singer 2003): Mutants continue their struggle against a society that fears and distrusts them. Their cause becomes even more desperate following an incredible attack in The White House by an as yet undetermined assailant possessing extraordinary abilities. The shocking attack renews the political and public outcry for a Mutant Registration Act and an anti-mutant movement now led by William Stryker (Brian Cox) a wealthy former Army commander who is rumored to have experimented on mutants. Stryker's mutant work is somehow tied to Logan's mysterious and forgotten past. As Wolverine searches for clues to his origin Stryker puts into motion his anti-mutant program - launching an attack on Xavier's mansion. Magneto newly escaped from his plastic prison proposes a partnership with the X-Men to combat their common and formidable enemy: Stryker. With the fates of Xavier mankind - and mutantkind - in their hands the X-Men face their most dangerous mission ever! Daredevil: Director's Cut (Dir. Mark Steven Johnson 2003): When justice is blind it knows no fear. 30 minutes of never before seen footage seamlessly edited back into the film creating a whole new sub-plot featuring a brand new character! Ben Affleck is Matt Murdock a.k.a Daredevil. As a young boy he lost his sight in a chemical accident which left him with his other senses superhumanly enhanced (and some incredible acrobatic skills). Flash forward and Matt is working by day as a pro bono lawyer (with partner Jon Favreau) and by night as a righteous avenger. The plot sees New York supercriminal Kingpin (Michael Clarke Duncan) calling on Irish assassin Bullseye (Colin Farrell) to take care of some business involving the father of Jennifer Garner's Elektra (with whom Matt falls head over heels in love). Daredevil is a shadowy comic book fantasy that provides plenty of fast-paced high-kicking action. Elektra (Dir. Rob Bowman 2005): Looks can kill. From the pages of Marvel Comics creator of 'X-Men' and 'Spider-Man' comes 'Elektra'. In the ultimate battle between good and evil stands a warrior who makes the choice that tips the balance... Elektra (Garner) is a strong mysterious and sexy action heroine; a lethal synthesis of grace and power. Not long after recovering from seemingly mortal wounds Elektra has severed all ties with the world living only for her next assignment. But in an unexpected turn of events she is forced to make a decision that can take her life in a new direction or destroy her...

• Jane Doe | DVD | (27/01/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  She's mysterious she's exciting and she's turning his life upside down. Straight from the mean streets of New York the waif-like Jane (Calista Flockhart - TV's Ally McBeal) works her way into the life and heart of a cynical young writer. The spark that ignites between them sends them on a drug fuelled rollercoaster ride through the underbelly of New York City and Atlantic City. Jane's inner demons begin to haunt their relationship. The ride gets wilder until the stakes are lif

• Bad Boys | UMD | (01/09/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  A cheerfully over-the-top action film, Bad Boys is notable chiefly for the rapport between its two stars, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, as two Miami cops on the trail of a drug kingpin as they try to protect a witness (Tea Leoni). Smith is the swinging bachelor and Lawrence the family man, and both must juggle their personal lives as they baby-sit the one chance they have to recover a stolen drug shipment, save their jobs, and take down the drug dealer. While the film is almost always implausible and its story is something seen many times before, director Michael Bay (The Rock) keeps things moving stylishly and at a feverish pace, as Smith and Lawrence prove themselves a terrific comic pairing. Their odd couple banter flies at a faster clip than the bullets and explosions, and becomes the best reason to see this hyperbolic but entertaining action flick. --Robert Lane

• Ghoul School | DVD | (20/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Where the uneducated meet the undead... Two thugs in search of hidden treasure mistakenly unleash a chemical into the school's water supply causing everyone it comes into contact with to become flesh-eating ghouls. Now it's up to a couple of geeks and a bad heavy metal band to escape the mayhem before the students consume everyone in sight!

• Legends Of Jazz Guitar - Vol. 2 | DVD | (12/12/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

• Empire Of The Sun (2 Disc Special Edition) | DVD | (07/08/2006) from £30.78   |  Saving you £-13.79 (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Nominated for six Academy Awards and winner of three BAFTAs Steven Spielberg's tale of a youngster's harrowing and remarkable experiences in World War II-era China stars: Christian Bale John Malkovich Miranda Richardson Nigel Havers Joe Pantoliano Ben Stiller and Leslie Phillips. Empire of the Sun is an inspiring action-packed epic of a small boy in a great war. That boy is Jim Graham a young Briton whose unconquerable spirit soars high and free above the harsh confines of a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Through his eyes we see the fascination and horror of war. And we see a child's hold onto childhood weaken as his struggle to survive grows fiercer. Based on J.G.Ballard's memorable best seller this first major Hollywood studio production ever to shoot in the People 's Republic of China earned 1987 National Board of Review awards for Best Picture and Director as well as a special citation for Outstanding Juvenile Performance for Christian Bale as Jim.

• Joe Pasquale - Sapling Holiday Video | DVD | (19/12/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  He's the quirky comedian whose hilarious squeaky voice has been compared to a demented helium balloon! Who else could it be but the one-and-only Joe Pasquale - and here are two comic treasures from his crazy slapstick world: Joe Pasquale's Holiday Video in which Joe subjects the seaside to all manner of loony jokes and excruciating puns and Sapling an enchanting children's story about the world's only 'real' Christmas tree which Joe narrates in his inimitable style.

• The Clash - Rude Boy | DVD | (06/05/2002) from £13.25   |  Saving you £-7.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Rude Boy traces the steps of Ray Grange who quits his dead end job as a shop clerk to become a roadie for legendary punk band The Clash. Set against a backdrop of the Brixton race riots and counter neo-nazi demonstrations Ray Grande's narrative of a man with no future makes compelling viewing. Intermixed with Ray's story is excellent concert footage of the band on the verge of stardom in America. Featured tracks include 'I Fought The Law' 'White Riot' 'Safe European Home' 'Garageland' 'London's Burning' and 'Complete Control'.

• Frankenstein's Cat | DVD | (23/10/2009) from £2.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (234.11%)   |  RRP £9.99

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• Taxman | DVD | (11/08/2003) from £6.98   |  Saving you £-0.99 (-16.50%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Al Benjamin is a New York tax investigator who is on the hunt for millions of dollars in tax fraud. He goes undercover into the world of the Russian Mafia joined by Romero an NYPD patrolman.