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  • The Aviator [DVD]The Aviator | DVD | (30/05/2011) from £5.44   |  Saving you £14.55 (267.46%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the eccentric industrialist and Hollywood film mogul Howard Hughes in this glamorous biopic from Martin Scorsese.

  • The Great Gatsby (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray) [2016]The Great Gatsby (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray) | 4K UHD | (24/10/2016) from £44.99   |  Saving you £-25.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

    From the uniquely imaginative mind of writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann comes the new big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. The filmmaker created his own distinctive visual interpretation of the classic story, bringing the period to life in a way that has never been seen before, in a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The Great Gatsby follows would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without of the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

  • The Beach [Blu-ray] [2000]The Beach | Blu Ray | (31/12/2014) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-7.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Leonardo DiCaprio is electrifying in this adrenaline drenched, tantalizingly seductive thriller from the director of Trainspotting. Richard (DiCaprio) a young American backpacker, is willing to risk his life for just one thing: that mind-blowing rush you can only get from braving the ultimate adventure. But on a secret, deceptively perfect beach, he'll soon discover that, as the level of intensity rises and the stakes climb higher, desire grows stronger... and danger grows deeper. Co-starring gorgeous Virginie Ledoyen, this journey to the unexpected, full of surprises, twists and turns, love and romance, lust and desire, explores the hidden perils and dark places that lurk just beyond the shores of paradise...

  • J. Edgar [Blu-ray] [2012] [Region Free]J. Edgar | Blu Ray | (11/06/2012) from £9.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (150.15%)   |  RRP £24.99

    The complicated life of J. Edgar Hoover is thoughtfully and quietly distilled into a feature film by director Clint Eastwood. J. Edgar is a movie, therefore, that’s free of fuss. Told mainly through an older Hoover reciting back his life story, it’s a conventional structure that allows Eastwood to cherry-pick some of the most interesting moments from the contrversial life of the man who was the first director of the modern day FBI. J. Edgar, as a movie, is sometimes a little too cautious for its own good, sidestepping one or two areas of its subject’s life. But in the title role, Leonardo DiCaprio is in excellent form. Sometimes weighed down by ageing make-up, but always able to hold the screen, it’s his central performance that’s the compelling reason to watch the movie. Judi Dench has less to work with as his mother, although Armie Hammer fares better as Clyde Tolson, the man who may or may not have been Hoover’s lover. The disc release does dig into Hoover a little bit more, with a feature exploring the complexity of the man. At the very least, it serves as a starting point to find out more about one of the most fascinating people in modern American history. The film and disc certainly scratch the surface on him, and there’s plenty here to like and admire. They do leave you with a lot more to discover, though… --Jon Foster

  • Christopher Nolan Director's Collection [Blu-ray][Region Free]Christopher Nolan Director's Collection | Blu Ray | (03/12/2012) from £21.99   |  Saving you £12.55 (57.07%)   |  RRP £34.54

    Inception Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in this sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is the best there is at extraction: stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a coveted player in industrial espionage but also has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly. Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible: inception, planting an idea rather than stealing one. If they succeed, Cobb and his team could pull off the perfect crime. But no planning or expertise can prepare them for a dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy only Cobb could have seen coming. Special Features: Extraction mode - Infiltrate the movie's imaginative landscape to learn how Christopher Nolan, Leonardo DiCaprio and the cast and crew designed and achieved the films signature moments Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious - Can the dream world be a fully functional parallel reality? Joseph Gordan-Levitt and leading scientists take you to the cutting edge of dream research Inception: The Cobol Job - Comic prologue in full animation and motion: See the events that led to the beginning of the movie 5.1 soundtrack selections from Hans Zimmer's versatile score Memento Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) remembers everything up to the night his wife was brutally raped and murdered. But since that tragedy, he has suffered from short-term memory loss and cannot recall any event, the places he has visited or anyone he has met just minutes before. Determined to find out why his wife was killed, the only way he can store evidence is on scraps of paper, by taking Polaroid photos and tattooing vital clues on his body. Throughout his investigation, he appears to have the help of both bartender Natalie (Carrie-Ann Moss), who may have her own secret agenda and police officer Teddy (Joe Pantoliano) whose friendship is always suspect. The Prestige Is there a secret you would kill to know? In this electrifying, suspense-packed thriller from director Christopher Nolan (Batman Begins, Memento), Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play magicians whose cutthroat attempts to better each other plunge them into deadly deceptions. Scarlett Johansson also stars as the stage assistant who's both a pawn and player in their rivalry. A brilliant supporting cast (including Michael Caine and David Bowie). An ingenious story. An astonishing payoff. Once you see The Prestige, you'll want to see it again. Watch closely. Special Features: Director's Notebook: The Prestige - The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan: 5 Making-Of Featurettes The Art of The Prestige: Production Photos, Costumes/Sets, Behind-the-Scenes Photos and Poster Art Galleries Theatrical Trailer Batman Begins Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. Special Features: The Dark Knight IMAX Prologue Tankman Begins Batman: The Journey Begins Shaping Mind and Body Gotham City Rises Cape and Cowl Batman: The Tumbler Path to Discovery Saving Gotham City Genesis of the Bat Reflections on Writing Batman Begins Digital Batman Batman Begins Stunts The Dark Knight Christian Bale once again embodies the man behind the mask in The Dark Knight. The film reunites Bale with Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan and takes Batman across the world in his quest to fight a growing criminal threat. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman has been making headway against local crime - until a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker (the late Heath Ledger in his Oscar-winning role) unleashes a fresh reign of chaos across Gotham City. To stop this devious new menace - Batman's most personal and vicious enemy yet - he will have to use every high-tech weapon in his arsenal and confront everything he believes. Special Features: Gotham Uncovered Batman Tech Batman Unmasked Gotham Tonight The Galleries The Dark Knight Rises It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

  • Dune [Blu-ray]Dune | Blu Ray | (05/10/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  • Diary Of A Sex Addict [DVD]Diary Of A Sex Addict | DVD | (29/06/2009) from £4.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

    Based on the controversial and bestselling novel, (Insatiable) by Valerie Tasso, comes the tale of a women's sexual adventures in the modern world.

  • Titanic [1997]Titanic | DVD | (07/11/2005) from £27.99   |  Saving you £-3.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

    Re-released, James Cameron's Titanic is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built.

  • The Wolf of Wall Street Blu-ray [Limited Edition]The Wolf of Wall Street Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (07/11/2022) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    More Is Never Enough.Few filmmakers depict greed and amorality on screen like Martin Scorsese. Thrilling, glamourous, seductive: his unflinching eye sees all and refuses to look away. Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, The Wolf of Wall Street is a monstrous masterpiece, equal parts hilarious and horrifying.Leonardo DiCaprio is on dazzling form in the frenetic true life tale of New York stock-broker Jordan Belfort and his rise from boiler room brokerage firm to a decadent life of obscene wealth, stratospheric drug-use, and rampant corruption. Spiralling out of control as government investigators close in, Belfort's fall is as spectacular as his meteoric rise.Arrow Video is proud to present a director-approved 4K transfer (making its UK premiere) of this extraordinary ode to American excess, in a special edition as sleek and sharp as the Wolf himself.Product FeaturesFully illustrated 60-page collectors book containing new writing by film critics Sean Hogan, Will Menaker, and Jourdain SearlesLimited Edition packaging featuring The Wolf of Wall Street luxury 'wallet', American Excess Credit Card, Business Card, and Stratton Oakmont BanknoteReversible sleeve featuring two choices of artworkDisc One: Feature & Extras (Blu-ray)High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of a director-approved 4K transferOriginal 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingBrand new audio commentary by film critics Glenn Kenny and Nick PinkertonBrand new introduction by film historian Ian Christie, editor of Scorsese on ScorseseTheatrical trailerDisc Two: Extras (Blu-ray)Brand new interview with screenwriter Terence WinterBrand new interview with production designer Bob ShawWall Street After Hours, a brand new visual essay by film critic Simon Ward on the dark humour of Martin ScorsesePlanet Hollywolf, a brand new visual essay by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain on Jordan Belfort's lesser known career as a low budget movie producerThe Wolf Pack, an archival featurette exploring Martin Scorsese's take on the story and the characters involvedRunning Wild, an archival featurette taking a closer look at the filmmaking process and key creative teamThe Wolf of Wall Street Roundtable, an archival featurette with director Martin Scorsese, writer Terence Winter and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in conversationBehind the Scenes, documentary footage shot during filmingTV spotsImage gallery

  • Dune--Special TV Edition [1984]Dune--Special TV Edition | DVD | (23/10/2000) from £15.05   |  Saving you £4.94 (32.82%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Dune: Special TV Edition is an extended US network television version prepared in 1988 from David Lynch's 1984 film of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel, Dune. The original cinema release of this complex tale of interplanetary intrigue was heavily shortened and this 176-minute TV edition should not to be confused with Lynch's still unreleased three-hour-plus "Director's Cut". In fact Lynch disowned this TV version, replacing his director's credit with the infamous pseudonym Alan Smithee and his screenplay credit with the name Judas Booth (a combination of two notorious traitors). What the network did was add 35 minutes, about 15 minutes in the first two thirds, which in the cinema cut is in any case superbly paced, and around 20 into the final 40. This latter material does help balance the frenetic rush of the cinema cut, restoring important scenes such as Paul Atreides' fight with Jamis, a Fremen funeral and Jessica Atreides' taking the "Water of Life". What primarily alienated Lynch was the imposition of a folksy, sometimes laughable narration, as well as the replacement of the original prologue with a far longer sequence explaining the Dune universe via pre-production paintings. This TV edit is a travesty of what, in the "Director's Cut" at least, is probably a great film, and is really only worth seeing to get a glimpse of the material Lynch was forced to remove. The unconnected mini-series, Frank Herbert's Dune (2000) does a far better job of telling a more complete version of the story. On the DVD: There is a fold-out colour booklet which contains a wealth of stills, a reproduction of the original cinema poster and a worthwhile essay on the original film that avoids any discussion of the TV version it accompanies. On the disc there is only the original theatrical trailer. The superb cinematography is ruined by the panned and scanned 4:3 image, which is grainy and has poor colour fidelity. It is also soft, lacking detail and washed-out, probably a result of being converted from American NTSC TV format video rather than coming directly from an original film print. Certainly the DVD of the cinema version looks far better. The audio is thin mono, completely failing to do justice to how fantastic a post-Star Wars 40-million-dollar science fiction epic should sound. --Gary S Dalkin

  • Wandering Heart [DVD]Wandering Heart | DVD | (27/02/2023) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  • The Wolf of Wall Street - Limited Edition Steelbook [Blu-ray + UV Copy] [2013]The Wolf of Wall Street - Limited Edition Steelbook | Blu Ray | (19/05/2014) from £29.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

    Revered filmmaker Martin Scorsese directs the true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). From the American dream to corporate greed Belfort goes from penny stocks and righteousness to IPOs and a life of corruption in the late 80s. Excess success and affluence in his early twenties as founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont warranted Belfort the title - 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' Money. Power. Women. Drugs. Temptations were for the taking and the threat of authority was irrelevant. For Jordan and his wolf pack modesty was quickly deemed overrated and more was never enough. Special Featurers: The Wolf Pack: This is a Behind-the-Scenes / Making of Piece Running Wild: The Process of Getting the Film Made; Subject Matter The Wolf of Wall Street Round Table: Marty Leo Jonas Terrence Discussing the Film in NY  

  • What's Eating Gilbert Grape? [Blu-ray]What's Eating Gilbert Grape? | Blu Ray | (28/04/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

    Gilbert Grape feels trapped - with no father present and an eccentric family to care for he is struggling to cope. His extremely overweight mother cannot leave the house and his developmentally challenged younger brother Alfie is running riot with his stubborn antics. As much as Gilbert adores Alfie and shares a unique fatherly bond he can be difficult to care for. The only way Gilbert can escape from the confines of his demanding role as head of the house is to run into the arms of an older married woman whom he is having a secret affair - but the relationship is struggling as his mind is always elsewhere. With their home falling apart at the very seams and Gilbert struggling to cope with all the demands his life puts upon him can the enigmatic new girl in town rescue Gilbert Grape and bring some happiness back in to his life? Brilliantly directed by Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules Dear John Salmon Fishing in the Yemen) this quirky whimsical and touching drama stars heartthrobs Johnny Depp (Edward Scissorhands Pirates of the Carribean) and Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street The Great Gatsby) in one of their best loved roles with DiCaprio receiving a best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for a film that made him a star.

  • Dune -- Two-disc Special Edition [1984]Dune -- Two-disc Special Edition | DVD | (04/07/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    This two-disc special edition release of David Lynch's 1984 film Dune presents the same cut as originally shown theatrically, but with an improved transfer compared to the previous DVD edition and with the addition of new and archive documentary material. In case of confusion, it should be noted that this is not any of the following versions: the re-edited TV movie adaptation of Lynch's film, the long-sought-after extended version Lynch screened for cast and crew in January 1984, a new Director's Cut, or the Sci-Fi Channel mini series. The first disc contains a new anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 transfer taken from a High Definition archive copy of the 1984 film, further restored to remove dirt and scratches, and a Dolby Digital 5.1 remix as well as the original stereo soundtrack. The film looks superb and sounds almost as good, though a DTS soundtrack would have been welcome. The main extras are a well illustrated 32-page booklet written by Paul Sammon, author of the excellent Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner and The Making of Starship Troopers and a new 38-minute anamorphic widescreen documentary, Impressions of Dune. This is much superior to the average making-of, featuring significant new contributions from Kyle MacLachlan, producer Raffaella De Laurentiis, cinematographer Freddie Francis and others--though David Lynch is conspicuous by his absence. Destination Dune is a six-minute promotional featurette made by Sammon at the time of the film's release and the 4:3 image is fairly poor quality. An 83-second BBC interview with Frank Herbert is too short to be of more than passing interest, though the original trailer is a fine example of the 1980's way of selling movies. The set is completed with routine cast and crew profiles. Even with no involvement from Lynch and no commentaries, this is still the best Dune on DVD. --Gary S. Dalkin

  • Revolutionary Road [Blu-ray] [2008]Revolutionary Road | Blu Ray | (29/06/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

    Based on the celebrated novel by Richard Yates, director Sam Mendes' "Revolutionary Road" is the story of a young couple ("Titanic" stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) trying to find fulfilment in an age of conformity.

  • The Wolf of Wall Street UHD [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray] [Region Free]The Wolf of Wall Street UHD | Blu Ray | (07/11/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    More Is Never Enough.Few filmmakers depict greed and amorality on screen like Martin Scorsese. Thrilling, glamourous, seductive: his unflinching eye sees all and refuses to look away. Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, The Wolf of Wall Street is a monstrous masterpiece, equal parts hilarious and horrifying.Leonardo DiCaprio is on dazzling form in the frenetic true life tale of New York stock-broker Jordan Belfort and his rise from boiler room brokerage firm to a decadent life of obscene wealth, stratospheric drug-use, and rampant corruption. Spiralling out of control as government investigators close in, Belfort's fall is as spectacular as his meteoric rise.Arrow Video is proud to present a director-approved 4K transfer (making its UK premiere) of this extraordinary ode to American excess, in a special edition as sleek and sharp as the Wolf himself.Product FeaturesFully illustrated 60-page collectors book containing new writing by film critics Sean Hogan, Will Menaker, and Jourdain SearlesLimited Edition packaging featuring The Wolf of Wall Street luxury 'wallet', American Excess Credit Card, Business Card, and Stratton Oakmont BanknoteReversible sleeve featuring two choices of artworkDisc One: Feature & Extras (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray)4K (2160p) UHD Blu-Ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of a director-approved 4K transferOriginal 5.1 DTS-HD Master AudioOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingBrand new audio commentary by film critics Glenn Kenny and Nick PinkertonBrand new introduction by film historian Ian Christie, editor of Scorsese on ScorseseTheatrical trailerDisc Two: Extras (Blu-ray)Brand new interview with screenwriter Terence WinterBrand new interview with production designer Bob ShawWall Street After Hours, a brand new visual essay by film critic Simon Ward on the dark humour of Martin ScorsesePlanet Hollywolf, a brand new visual essay by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain on Jordan Belfort's lesser known career as a low budget movie producerThe Wolf Pack, an archival featurette exploring Martin Scorsese's take on the story and the characters involvedRunning Wild, an archival featurette taking a closer look at the filmmaking process and key creative teamThe Wolf of Wall Street Roundtable, an archival featurette with director Martin Scorsese, writer Terence Winter and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in conversationBehind the Scenes, documentary footage shot during filmingTV spotsImage gallery

  • The Baz Luhrmann Collection [Blu-ray]The Baz Luhrmann Collection | Blu Ray | (01/10/2012) from £18.49   |  Saving you £16.50 (89.24%)   |  RRP £34.99

    Titles Comprise:Australia: Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman join forces with visionary director Baz Lurhman in Australia, an epic and romantic action adventure set on the brink of World War II. When an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) travels to this faraway continent, she meets rough-hewn cattle drives (Hugh Jackman) and an enchanting Aboriginal child (Brandon Walters). This unlikely trio joins forces and embarks on a transforming journey, driving a herd of cattle across hundreds of miles of the world's most beautiful, yet unforgiving terrain. When their world is torn apart by powerful enemies, they must try to find each other amidst the bombing of the city of Darwin by the Japanese forces that attached Pearl Harbour. Moulin Rouge: Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent and John Leguizamo head an internationally renowned cast in this musical extravaganza. Baz Luhrmann's sensual reinvention of the movie musical was Nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Set in a Paris nightclub that caters to society's decadent elite, the exhilaration Moulin Rouge follows the story of the ill-fated love affair between a stunning courtesan (Kidman) and a struggling you writer (McGregor). Romeo and Juliet: Baz Luhrmann's modern classic unfolds with its heart on its sleeve and guns ablaze. In this dazzling adaption of Shakespeare's classic love story Oscar Nominee Leonardo DiCaprio stars opposite Claire Danes. They Light up the screen as the original star-crossed lovers against a thumping soundtrack and boldly imagined modern-day setting. Strictly Ballroom: From Baz Luhrmann - the director of the award-winning hits Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge! - comes Strictly Ballroom... the hilariously funny romantic comedy that's sure to leave you laughing, cheering and feeling great. It's the magical story of a championship ballroom dancer who's breaking all the rules, and his ugly duckling dancing partner. Together they make their dreams come true.

  • Inception [Blu-ray + UV Copy] [2010] [Region Free]Inception | Blu Ray | (15/04/2013) from £12.98   |  Saving you £7.01 (54.01%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in this sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is the best there is at extraction: stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a coveted player in industrial espionage but has also made him a fugitive and cost him dearly. Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible: inception planting an idea rather than stealing one. If they succeed Cobb and his team could pull off the perfect crime. But no planning or expertise can prepare them for a dangerous enemy who seems to predict their every move. An enemy only Cobb could have seen coming.

  • Celebrity [DVD]Celebrity | DVD | (07/07/2014) from £7.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (87.61%)   |  RRP £14.99

    Woody Allen's Celebrity--a portrait of the celebrity life as seen through the eyes of a newly divorced couple--is a black-and-white, New York-style La Dolce Vita that's a chillier flip side to Allen's earlier New York valentine, Manhattan. Despite a few missteps, though, it's an admirable (if dark) and worthy addition to the Allen pantheon. Kenneth Branagh and Judy Davis (both boasting American accents) star as the ex-couple, each struggling to build new, separate lives in a media-saturated, celebrity-driven world. Branagh tries his hand at celebrity profiles (while peddling a screenplay to any star that will listen) and falls into the lap of a bosomy starlet (Melanie Griffith), the first in a long line of briefly attainable women. Davis runs into a producer (Joe Mantegna) who offers her a job as a TV personality as well as a loving relationship. This seemingly simple double plot is punctuated with twists and turns in the form of flashbacks and innumerable side trips, all ravishingly photographed in black and white by the legendary Sven Nykvist, and populated by one of Allen's largest casts ever; if you blink you'll miss countless cameos by Isaac Mizrahi, Donald Trump, Hank Azaria, Leonardo DiCaprio and a host of others. While Davis is splendid as usual (aside from the requisite nervous breakdown scene she's done one too many times), somebody should have told Branagh to put a kibosh on his Woody Allen imitation. His failure in the role, however, isn't entirely his fault, as it's another in a long line of unlikable male protagonists which Allen has created, as if daring audiences to hate his main characters after loving them in such movies as Manhattan and Annie Hall. Far more enjoyable misadventures with Branagh include Charlise Theron in the film's best performance as a libidinous supermodel with a penchant for Echinacea; a stunning Famke Janssen as a successful book editor; and Winona Ryder, acting like an adult for the first time, as an aspiring actress. But they all manage to slip through Branagh's fingers by the end of the film. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com

  • Ernesto [DVD]Ernesto | DVD | (31/03/2021) from £8.37   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    Alice de Luca and Giacomo Raffaelli co-write and direct this Italian gay-themed drama that follows the life of an adolescent in Rome. The film follows Ernesto (Federico Russo) as he wanders the city's streets in search of meaningful connections while also exploring his own identity.

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