Few would put up too much of a convincing argument that Cars is Pixars best film. But when merchandising is brought into the equation, its easily its most lucrative, and it certainly has a legion of fans. With good reason too. If you can forgive the very flabby second act, the story of Lightning McQueen as he attempts to race his way to glory is really good fun, complete with some very clever characterisations of the cars themselves. Its also a stunning looking film, and thats where the Blu-ray disc comes in. For even if youre one of those who believes that Cars is the weakest Pixar movie, theres little doubting just how wonderful it looks in high definition. Take the race sequence at the start. Its a scene that could sell a thousand 1080p television sets on the spot, so amazing does it look. Its matched by a cinema-standard surround sound mix that rewards every penny invested in home cinema hardware. And, to be fair, the film itself is still pretty good. Cars is too long, certainly, and its lacking some of the charms of Pixars other movies. But its rollicking good fun, and perhaps has been harshly treated by some reviewers simply by comparison to other Pixar features. For compared with much of what everyone else is putting out, Cars is both superior family entertainment, and one of the best looking Blu-ray discs on the market. Its hard to grumble too much about that. --Jon Foster
When a Japanese car company buys an American plant the American liason (Keaton) must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labour...
Four young army men are forced to confront their prejudicial feelings shortly before being sent to Vietnam.
Jaunt back to a time where a group of gifted youngsters were planet Earth's only protection against a legion of evil villains and intergalactic terrors. This DVD features the complete sixth series.
What secrets have been passed down to each United States president? History uncovers the fascinating truths behind some of the most confidential secrets in American history in The President's Book of Secrets. Interviews with former intelligence operatives, renowned historians and archivists show how classified information is treated in the highest circles of political power, how it's preserved throughout history, and who ensures continuity when a new leader is elected.
When two cops convince the kids of the street to settle their differences in teh ring the leader of the local crime syndicate begins to gun down police and civilians.
An evil gang takes over an amusement park only to be foiled by three Ninja-trained brothers and a TV action star in 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain, a smartly-paced, if by-the-numbers, kiddie action flick. Medusa (Loni Anderson) and Lothar (Jim Varney) head up the gang with ransom money and mayhem on their minds. But they don't count on the young trio, taught by their Asian grandfather, and Dave Dragon (Hulk Hogan), making a live appearance at the park. What follows is campy humour, lots of Karate-style action and plenty of Home Alone-type boy vs foolish bad-guy high jinks. And girls aren't left out: the brothers' neighbour, a brainy techno girl, is on hand to hack into the computer and override the gang's murderous plans, while also providing 007-style gadgets for hand-to-hand combat. While there is plenty of gunplay in the 90-minute film, no one is killed or even significantly hurt, making it appropriate for ages five and up. --Kimberly Heinrichs, Amazon.com
Sean Bean stars as maverick British rifleman Richard Sharpe in this romantic adventure set during the bloody conflicts of 19th Century Napoleonic Spain.Ordered to lay siege to the French stronghold - the walled city of Badajos - Sharpe is torn between overcoming the enemy and rescuing his lover - the beautiful guerrilla fighter Teresa (Assumpta Serna) - now trapped in the city on a secret mission spying for the British.There is one thing Sharpe hasn't counted on the evil presence of his old enemy Hakeswill who is determined to stop him at all costs.
Season 3: Having really hit its comedic stride, the third season did the smart thing and showed a more serious side to the Friends' frivolous nature. There was fun introducing the chick and the duck, poking ""Ugly Naked Guy" with a stick and "T.O.W. The Princess Leia Fantasy" (for which George Lucas sent a "thank you" note). Then after establishing a few cracks in their otherwise fairy-tale union, "T.O.W. Ross and Rachel Take a Break" offered admirable contrast. From here on in, the awkward catchphrase "we were on a break" became a hard-hitting reminder that love hurts. The other s' relationships were naturally no less complicated. "T.O.W. Monica and Richard are Just Friends" teased a now moustache-free Tom Selleck into thinking he might be "the one". Then Pete (Jon Favreau) tried his hand before insanely wanting to become "The Ultimate Fighting Champion". This episode pulled off an incredible double guest surprise from Billy Crystal and Robin Williams, proving just how popular the show had become. To that list were added cameos from Ben Stiller as "The Screamer", Sherilyn Fenn as one of Joey's exs and Isabella Rossellini, who taught Ross to never fantasise on laminated plastic. The cast were fitting in film roles where possible. Cox appeared in Scream, then brought David Arquette back with her for a cameo, which kept their off-screen chemistry alive. The final surprise was Teri Garr as Phoebe, Sr in "T.O. At the Beach", where it was hinted that something might be salvaged between Ross and Rachel after all. --Paul Tonks
The third series of Sam comes to DVD this release features part two of the series. In series two Sam went to Germany in search of his father. When he returned to Skellerton many things had changed. His grandmother had died and he moved in with his grandfather. Despite moving on his mind Sam continued to be drawn back to his childhood and the day his father left.
This DVD is based solely on Wing Chun as a self-defence art. The training is centred on real life application and day-to-day situations that can arise. In its original form Wing Chun is already an outstanding self-defence art but by drawing on his own extensive knowledge Master Wong has created this Wing Chun hybrid to speed learning and make the techniques available and most importantly practical for all. Making use of a partner for much of the training you will learn how to apply
The conclusion to the terrifying story of the Delambre family in which three descendants of the original teleportation scientist (the son and two grandsons) continue the experiments in an effort to perfect the machine...
Dr. Lila Colletti (Gershon) is a dedicated psychiatrist who helps dangerous criminals find their way back into society. But when a patient crosses the borderline between fact and fantasy Lila becomes the object of his erotic obsession. Now he'll do anything to win her love and he won't take no for an answer...
The 1994 movie Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted celebrating their Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. Since neither Kurt Russell nor James Spader would be able to commit, it gave the producers licence to tinker with the cast and the universe they'd explore. Replacing the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill and Dr Daniel Jackson respectively are Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and guilt-stricken former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the teacher's pet primary unit SG-1 With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" Pharaonic Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian Gods who are none too chummy after the events of the original film. The welcome notion of a continued plot thread sees offshoots that follow the reincarnation of Daniel's wife; Sam's father literally joining a renegade faction of the Goa'uld; and Jack in an unending quest to out-sarcasm everyone. There's something of The Time Tunnel to the show's premise, but amid a dearth of derivative look-a-likes, Stargate has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi. On the DVD: To resolve the Season Two cliffhanger "Out Of Mind", General Hammond rounds up every conceivable ally to rescue the SG-1 team from Hathor's clutches and gets a much-needed field trip in the process. "Into the Fire " is actually a weak opening for the new year, but does boast some impressive visuals as Hammond and Brat'ac pilot a shuttle through an open Stargate (euphemistically called "threading the needle"). In the next episode, the team are troublingly advised that the ancient God of Evil--"Seth"--has been hiding on Earth for thousands of years. Daniel miraculously tracks him down in about five minutes through a quick surf on the Web! In "Fair Game" O'Neill is "beamed up" to his chum the Asgard Thor in the middle of Carter's promotion to Major. Thor warns him that the Goa'uld System Lords are miffed about his team thwarting Hathor in "Out of Mind". All manner of underhand trickery and subterfuge then follows at a treaty meeting between three representatives and the hapless Jack. "Legacy" on the other hand is a strange connection back to Season Two's "Holiday" when Daniel suffers a mental breakdown courtesy of scientist Ma'chello. Some unnerving imagery (slugs in the ear akin to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) makes this one of the series' darker instalments. --Paul Tonks
This powerful 10 story collection features the dramatic tales of Foyle's War recounting Foyle's encounters with crime at home from 1942 to 1945. Michael Kitchen stars as the thoughtful and enigmatic Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle. With the Second World War at its height the social fabric of this once quiet coastal community finds itself equally under attack. Foyle becomes immersed in investigations which explore the violence and opportunism that the conflict has fostered on the home front. Episodes Comprise: Series 4 Invasion Bad Blood Bleak Midwinter Casualties of War Series 5 Plan of Attack Broken Souls All Clear Series 6 The Russian House Killing Time The Hide Special Features: The Making of Foyle's War Behind the Scenes documentary Production Notes Picture Galleries
When Mia a successful psychologist takes on Tammy a sultry and mysterious new patient she has no idea how her life is about to be transformed. In an ironic role reversal Tammy takes control of their sessions and puts Mia's own life under the microscope. Desperately yearning to regain a life of passion Mia follows Tammy's persistent advice and enters a forbidden underworld of sex - whereupon she encounters a dark and mysterious stranger. Abandoned by love and blinded by passion
Season 3: Having really hit its comedic stride, the third season did the smart thing and showed a more serious side to the Friends' frivolous nature. There was fun introducing the chick and the duck, poking ""Ugly Naked Guy" with a stick and "T.O.W. The Princess Leia Fantasy" (for which George Lucas sent a "thank you" note). Then after establishing a few cracks in their otherwise fairy-tale union, "T.O.W. Ross and Rachel Take a Break" offered admirable contrast. From here on in, the awkward catchphrase "we were on a break" became a hard-hitting reminder that love hurts. The other s' relationships were naturally no less complicated. "T.O.W. Monica and Richard are Just Friends" teased a now moustache-free Tom Selleck into thinking he might be "the one". Then Pete (Jon Favreau) tried his hand before insanely wanting to become "The Ultimate Fighting Champion". This episode pulled off an incredible double guest surprise from Billy Crystal and Robin Williams, proving just how popular the show had become. To that list were added cameos from Ben Stiller as "The Screamer", Sherilyn Fenn as one of Joey's exs and Isabella Rossellini, who taught Ross to never fantasise on laminated plastic. The cast were fitting in film roles where possible. Cox appeared in Scream, then brought David Arquette back with her for a cameo, which kept their off-screen chemistry alive. The final surprise was Teri Garr as Phoebe, Sr in "T.O. At the Beach", where it was hinted that something might be salvaged between Ross and Rachel after all. --Paul Tonks
Revisions: Six thousand light years away O'Neill and his crew discover a devastated universe where the inhabitants must live in a protective dome. They survive through an all controlling computer system called the 'Link'. But is it truly their savior... or their curse? Lifeboat: Answering a distress beacon on an uninhabited planet SG-1 finds a crashed spaceship containing hundreds of people in a cryonic sleep. Stunned by an unseen weapon the team is struck unconcious and upon wakening discovers that several of the frozen personalities now inhabit Daniel's body! Enemy Mine: An SGC Naquadah mining operation on a distant planet is attacked by a native tribe of Unas. SG-1 is sent to protect the miners and discovers that the Unas are guarding land they believe is sacred. Instead of eradicating the Unas as ordered Daniel races to negotiate with them before the Pentagion demands their complete destruction. Space Race: The Serakkin Warrick whom SG-1 rescued on a previous mission proposes to share his planet's technology with Earth in exchange for Carter helping him win a space race. Carter eagerly agrees and copilots the craft through a perilous course.... only to discover that the race isn't without risks and could be more than she bargained for!
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow between science and superstition and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call...The Twilight Zone! All the episodes from Season 5!
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