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• Indiana Jones: The Complete Collection | DVD | (10/11/2008) from £16.98   |  Saving you £-1.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark It's said that the original is the greatest, and there can be no more vivid proof than Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first and indisputably best of the initial three Indiana Jones adventures cooked up by the dream team of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Expectations were high for this 1981 collaboration between the two men, who essentially invented the box office blockbuster with `70s efforts like Jaws and Star Wars, and Spielberg (who directed) and Lucas (who co-wrote the story and executive produced) didn't disappoint. This wildly entertaining film has it all: non-stop action, exotic locations, grand spectacle, a hero for the ages, despicable villains, a beautiful love interest, humour, horror… not to mention lots of snakes. And along with all the bits that are so familiar by now--Indy (Harrison Ford) running from the giant boulder in a cave, using his pistol instead of his trusty whip to take out a scimitar-wielding bad guy, facing off with a hissing cobra, and on and on--there's real resonance in a potent storyline that brings together a profound religious-archaeological icon (the Ark of the Covenant, nothing less than "a radio for speaking to God") and the 20th century's most infamous criminals (the Nazis). Now that's entertainment. --Sam Graham Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom It's hard to imagine that a film with worldwide box office receipts topping US$300 million worldwide could be labeled a disappointment, but some moviegoers considered Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the second installment in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' 1980s adventure trilogy, to be just that. That doesn't mean it's a bad effort; any collaboration between these two cinema giants (Spielberg directed, while Lucas provided the story and was executive producer) is bound to have more than its share of terrific moments, and Temple of Doom is no exception. But in exchanging the very real threat of Nazi Germany for the cartoonish Thuggee cult, it loses some of the heft of its predecessor (Raiders of the Lost Ark); on the other hand, it's also the darkest and most disturbing of the three films, what with multiple scenes of children enslaved, a heart pulled out of a man's chest, and the immolation of a sacrificial victim, which makes it less fun than either Raiders or The Last Crusade, notwithstanding a couple of riotous chase scenes and impressively grand sets. Many fans were also less than thrilled with the new love interest, a spoiled, querulous nightclub singer portrayed by Kate Capshaw, but a cute kid sidekick ("Short Round," played by Ke Huy Quan) and, of course, the ever-reliable Harrison Ford as the cynical-but-swashbuckling hero more than make up for that character's shortcomings. --Sam Graham Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade The third episode in Steven Spielberg's rousing Indiana Jones saga, this film recaptures the best elements of Raiders of the Lost Ark while exploring new territory with wonderfully satisfying results. Indy is back battling the Nazis, who have launched an expedition to uncover the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. And it's not just Indy this time--his father (played with great acerbic wit by Sean Connery, the perfect choice) is also involved in the hunt. Spielberg excels at the kind of extended action sequences that top themselves with virtually every frame; the best one here involves Indy trying to stop a Nazi tank from the outside while his father is being held within. For good measure, Spielberg reveals (among other things) how Indy got his hat, the scar on his chin, and his nickname (in a prologue that features River Phoenix as the young Indiana). --Marshall Fine Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Nearly 20 years after riding his last Crusade, Harrison Ford makes a welcome return as archaeologist/relic hunter Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, an action-packed fourth installment that's, in a nutshell, less memorable than the first three but great nostalgia for fans of the series. Producer George Lucas and screenwriter David Koepp (War of the Worlds) set the film during the cold war, as the Soviets--replacing Nazis as Indy's villains of choice and led by a sword-wielding Cate Blanchett with black bob and sunglasses--are in pursuit of a crystal skull, which has mystical powers related to a city of gold. After escaping from them in a spectacular opening action sequence, Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young greaser (Shia LaBeouf) whose friend--and Indy's colleague--Professor Oxley (John Hurt) has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts. Whatever secrets the skull holds are tertiary; its reveal is the weakest part of the movie, as the CGI effects that inevitably accompany it feel jarring next to the boulder-rolling world of Indy audiences knew and loved. There's plenty of comedy, delightful stunts--ants play a deadly role here--and the return of Raiders love interest Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, once shrill but now softened, giving her ex-love bemused glances and eye-rolls as he huffs his way to save the day. Which brings us to Ford: bullwhip still in hand, he's a little creakier, a lot grayer, but still twice the action hero of anyone in film today. With all the anticipation and hype leading up to the film's release, perhaps no reunion is sweeter than that of Ford with the role that fits him as snugly as that fedora hat. --Ellen A. Kim

• Utopia: Series 1 And 2 | DVD | (18/08/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. But when a small group of previously unconnected people find themselves in possession of an original manuscript their lives suddenly and brutally implode. Targeted swiftly and relentlessly by a murderous organisation known as The Network the terrified gang are left with only one option if they want to survive: they have to run. But just as they think their ordeal is over their fragile normality comes crashing down once again. The Network far from being finished are setting their destructive plans into motion. The gang now face a race against time to prevent global annihilation.

• Utopia - Series 1 | DVD | (11/03/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Utopia is a cult graphic novel rumoured to have predicted the worst disasters of the late twentieth century. Dismissed as the fevered imaginings of a madman by most, and idolised by a handful, only one thing seems certain about Utopia: come into contact with it and you won't be safe for long. When a small group of normal people, including survivalist geek Wilson Wilson, Ian an IT consultant, Becky, a post grad student and Grant, an 11 year old boy, find themselves in possession of the manuscript of Utopia, they realise they are at the centre of a nightmarish conspiracy turned real. Targeted by the silent but deadly Arby working for a shadowy organisation known only as The Network, they are left with one option if they want to stay alive: they have to run, avoiding even being caught even on CCTV. The Network is everywhere: in government, in business, in charge. A secret organisation constrained neither by borders nor common morality. Nobody knows what their plan is, just that they will stop at nothing to find the original manuscript of Utopia. And there's one question on everyone's lips...Who is Jessica Hyde? Utopia asks what if the conspiracy nuts are right? What if people are trying to control our lives, doctor our food, experiment upon us, kill us? Fast, terrifying, funny and brutal, you'll be on the edge of your seat wondering if can really trust anyone...?

• Harry Palmer: The Ipcress File | DVD | (18/04/2022) from £11.04   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.

• Complicity | DVD | (10/07/2000) from £17.29   |  Saving you £2.70 (15.62%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on the Iain Banks novel this gripping thriller is set in Scotland with a strong cast including the brilliant Johnny Lee Miller. Cameron Colley is a journalist who writes articles that takes the underdog's viewpoint. His motives are shared by a serial killer who commits murder on behalf of the underdog. The two stories then begin to fuse together...

• The Trench | DVD | (15/05/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Set in the 48 hours leading up to the catastrophic battle of the Somme this is the intense story of young men at war as seen through the eyes of 17-year old Billy Macfarlane (Nicholls). As the boys wait for the attack alternately excited and terrified this group of nave soldiers is forced to confront the reality of the enemy as the suspense reaches breaking point. When Billy's platoon is ordered to go with the first wave of attackers the awful truth of what they're about to un

• Christmas Triple 2011 - Fred Claus / National Lampoons Christmas Vacation / Jack Frost | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £11.50   |  Saving you £6.49 (56.43%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Griswolds are trying to have nice old-fashioned Christmas-even though all in-laws are dropping in including Clark's redneck cousin Eddie & his clan. It's going to be holly-jolly holiday. A hilarious and heartwarming comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti about Santa's brother and complete opposite Fred Claus. A heartwarming story for the whole family! Following the death of his father a young boy is befriended by a magical snowman who turns out to be his reincarnated father.

• Utopia - Series 1 | Blu Ray | (11/03/2013) from £11.98   |  Saving you £15.00 (150.15%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Utopia is a cult graphic novel rumoured to have predicted the worst disasters of the late twentieth century. Dismissed as the fevered imaginings of a madman by most, and idolised by a handful, only one thing seems certain about Utopia: come into contact with it and you won't be safe for long. When a small group of normal people, including survivalist geek Wilson Wilson, Ian an IT consultant, Becky, a post grad student and Grant, an 11 year old boy, find themselves in possession of the manuscript of Utopia, they realise they are at the centre of a nightmarish conspiracy turned real. Targeted by the silent but deadly Arby working for a shadowy organisation known only as The Network, they are left with one option if they want to stay alive: they have to run, avoiding even being caught even on CCTV. The Network is everywhere: in government, in business, in charge. A secret organisation constrained neither by borders nor common morality. Nobody knows what their plan is, just that they will stop at nothing to find the original manuscript of Utopia. And there's one question on everyone's lips...Who is Jessica Hyde? Utopia asks what if the conspiracy nuts are right? What if people are trying to control our lives, doctor our food, experiment upon us, kill us? Fast, terrifying, funny and brutal, you'll be on the edge of your seat wondering if can really trust anyone...?

• Utopia: Series 2 | DVD | (18/08/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  It has been 3 months since the destruction of the Utopia manuscript and things have been quiet for Ian Becky and co. Believing the Network to be finished they each try to get back to some semblance of normality. Ian is back working in IT and to add insult to injury now has Grant as a flatmate. Becky is alone and with her Deels symptoms rapidly getting worse she’s considering drastic action. But far from being over the Network are only just beginning… Finding their lives in danger again the gang must join forces once more to fight the all-powerful Network. With Arby having seemingly turned over a new leaf old loyalties have been turned on their heads and who to trust becomes a matter of life and death.

• Utopia - Staffel 1 (2 Discs) | Blu Ray | (27/03/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Couple In A Hole | DVD | (25/07/2016) from £3.98   |  Saving you £14.00 (703.52%)   |  RRP £15.99

  After their isolated house is destroyed by a wildfire, John (Paul Higgins) and Karen (Kate Dickie) take refuge in the nearby forest and eke out a feral existence, staying away from the villagers in the valley below. As the couple's backstory unfolds, the reasons for their self-imposed isolation and their deep grief become apparent. When an overly concerned local farmer Andre (Jérôme Kircher) tries to help them, the couple's relationship becomes ever more fragile and unstable leading to a violent and emotional climax. Click Images to Enlarge

• The Bill - The Trial Of Eddie Santini | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  This special collector's edition starring one of The Bill's most popular characters is a one off action packed video following one of the most gripping storyline The Bill has ever seen the story of Eddie Santini a recent recuit to CID who believes breaking the rules gets the job done but rapidly finds himself up on a charge of murder...

• Stargate Atlantis - Season 1 - Vol. 2 | DVD | (11/04/2005) from £5.49   |  Saving you £14.50 (72.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Suspicion: After another dangerous encounter with the Wraith the Earth team begin to suspect they have a traitor in their midst. Suspicion falls on the Athosians and Teyla finds herself caught in the middle. Childhood's End:The team crash-land on a planet where the locals in fear of the Wraith practice ritual suicide when they reach the age of twenty-five. Poisoning The Well: The team investigate a drug that has the potential to repel the Wraith's feeding on humans. Home The Atlantis team plan to use a planet's unique atmospheric fog to acquire the power they need to gate back to Earth. However once they step through the gate they can sense that something is not quite right...

• Stargate Atlantis - Season 1 - Vol. 3 | DVD | (16/05/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  A new Stargate team embarks on an incredible journey to the lost city of Atlantis. The team must battle to defeat a gruesome powerful new enemy known as the Wraiths quickly forge new alliances... and simply survive. Their success will dictate whether they live long enough to gather the resources needed to return home from the intergalactic adventure of a lifetime.... Episodes comprise: Underground: Gating to the planet Genii to trade for food the team discover what appears to be a simple farming population. But they are preparing a deadly weapon to attack the Wraith and when Sheppard and McKay are interrogated it appears the Genii may not make the best of allies. The Storm: With a monstrous storm that occurs only once every 20 or 30 years bearing down on Atlantis Sheppard requests temporary refuge for the Atlantians on Manara. Meanwhile as McKay and Zalenka hatch a plan to use the electricity from the storm to raise Atlantis' protective force-field and Teyla Ford and Beckett become stranded on the Athosian mainland! The Eye: Betrayed by the Manarians Sheppard plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse with soldiers who have seized control of Atlantis and taken Weir and McKay hostage. With Atlantis under the control of the Genii and the team scattered Sheppard must save the remaining members of the Stargate team as the city faces imminent destruction. The Defiant One: Sheppard's team investigates a downed Wraith ship and find themselves stuck on a planet with a lone Wraith survivor.

• Stargate Atlantis - Season 1 - Vol. 5 | DVD | (12/07/2005) from £5.38   |  Saving you £14.61 (271.56%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Letter From Pegasus: With a brief opportunity to send a data transmission to Earth members of the Atlantis expedition compose video messages home to their loved ones. The Gift: Plagued by terrifying nightmares Teyla begins to recall a time when she and her father were captured by the Wraith and subjected to disturbing experiments. The Siege (1): With a group of Wraith hive ships on the way to Atlantis the team searches for a place to flee and a way to destroy the city. McKay leads a team to try and activate the Ancients' orbital weapons platform. The Siege (2): A new military contingent from Earth is sent to take command of Atlantis and defend it from the impending Wraith attack.

• Stargate Atlantis - Season 1 - Vol. 4 | DVD | (13/06/2005) from £6.98   |  Saving you £7.01 (100.43%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Sanctuary: The Atlantis team encounter a pre-technological world untouched by the Wraith and hope to negotiate with the local population to provide a home for the refugees of Wraith attacks currently living in Atlantis. Hot Zone: Several residents of Atlantis are infected with a deadly nanite virus forcing a lockdown of the city. Before I Sleep: A woman is found in suspended animation in Atlantis and the team is shocked to see that it is Dr. Weir herself who tells them of her trip 10 000 years into the city's past. The Brotherhood: The planet Dagan may be home to a vitally important zero-point module capable of restoring Atlantis' shield and protect the city from the Wraith but a mysterious 'Brotherhood' on the planet - and knowledge of the Genii - suggest that the planet may not be what it seems.

• Couple In A Hole | Blu Ray | (11/07/2016) from £26.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After their isolated house is destroyed by a wildfire, John (Paul Higgins) and Karen (Kate Dickie) take refuge in the nearby forest and eke out a feral existence, staying away from the villagers in the valley below. As the couple's backstory unfolds, the reasons for their self-imposed isolation and their deep grief become apparent. When an overly concerned local farmer Andre (Jérôme Kircher) tries to help them, the couple's relationship becomes ever more fragile and unstable leading to a violent and emotional climax. Click Images to Enlarge