Flashdance was the aspirational feel-good movie of 1983, with its thudding Giorgio Moroder soundtrack, Fame-meets-An Officer and a Gentleman storyline and a doe-eyed but iron-willed heroine played by the promising Jennifer Beals. By day Alex (Beals) is a Pittsburgh welder. By night she dances self-choreographed pieces for beer swillers in a seedy nightclub. Then she goes home and dreams of entering the city's ballet school and a professional career. Adrian Lyne's film is full of compromises. It never really gets to grips with Alex's misfit status in a male-dominated world. And in the end, she is given the leg-up she needs by her boss (Michael Nouri) who won't take "no" for an answer. That's called stalking these days. But Flashdance also has some fascinating surreal moments. The infernal qualities of life on an industrial site are well described by good lighting and the dances take on a bizarre life of their own within the film. Beals is often in shadowy long shot for these scenes and, in fact, most of the actual dancing was done by a more qualified stand-in. On the DVD: Flashdance is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen with a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack. On disc the film still pulsates with that 1980s anything-is-possible energy. Apart from standard subtitle options and scene selections, there are no extras. --Piers Ford
With a core audience of gameboys and hot-rodders aged 25 and under, xXx 2 is the kind of action movie that requires literally no thought to enjoy. With Vin Diesel's original character just killed in Bora Bora (for details, see the uncensored unrated director's cut of xXx), Ice Cube steps in to play bad-ass, and the whole franchise takes on a hip-hop edge that's almost admirably absurd. The asinine plot is anarchy in Washington, D.C., as an insanely hawkish Secretary of State (Willem Dafoe) plots a Capitol coup just as the President (Peter Strauss, playing it straight) is giving his state-of-the-union address. All of this is prefaced by Cube's recruitment as a former Navy SEAL turned new-xXx, escaping from jail (Dafoe's character put him there), hooking up with an old flame who runs a chop-shop full of the world's hottest wheels, and reuniting with his old commander (Samuel L. Jackson) for a bullet-train climax that feels like Mission Impossible Lite. You could argue that Diesel's the smartest guy in the franchise for cashing out early, but xXx 2 gets the job done in passable fashion, with action veteran Lee Tamahori delivering the goods while he waits for a grown-up script to come along. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
Jack Black, two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett and Kyle MacLachlan star in The House with a Clock in its Walls. Based on the beloved children's classic written by John Bellairs, this magical adventure tells the story of 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creepy old house. But this town's sleepy façade jolts to life when Lewis discovers that the house has a mysterious tick-tocking sound coming from its walls. Determined to find the ticking, Lewis uncovers a secret world of warlocks and witches and accidentally awakens the dead - forcing Lewis, his Uncle Jonathan and their neighbour, Mrs Zimmerman into a race against time to save the world.
Samuel L. Jackson attempts to survive against hundreds of deadly snakes when they're released on a commercial airplane.
In Adrian Lyne's Flashdance a young woman Alex (Jennifer Beals) strives to achieve success as a classical dancer but economic forces require her to work as a welder by day and an exotic dancer by night. Standing in her way is an abundance of profound social obstacles not the least of which is her boss at the welding factory Nick (Michael Nouri) who is also her boyfriend. Alex strives to be accepted into a prestigious ballet academy and she is furious when she realizes t
Jack Black, two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett and Kyle MacLachlan star in The House with a Clock in its Walls. Based on the beloved children's classic written by John Bellairs, this magical adventure tells the story of 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creepy old house. But this town's sleepy façade jolts to life when Lewis discovers that the house has a mysterious tick-tocking sound coming from its walls. Determined to find the ticking, Lewis uncovers a secret world of warlocks and witches and accidentally awakens the dead - forcing Lewis, his Uncle Jonathan and their neighbour, Mrs Zimmerman into a race against time to save the world.
Samuel L. Jackson attempts to survive against hundreds of deadly snakes when they're released on a commercial airplane.
The hit movie that became a cultural sensation dazzles on 4K Ultra-HDâ¢, approved by director Adrian Lyne. Delivering an electrifying mix of music, drama and dance, Jennifer Beals stars as Alex, a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, she bravely pursues her dream and undertakes an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions. Featuring the Oscar®-winning* song Flashdance What a Feeling, performed and co-written by Irene Cara, and the iconic global hit Maniac. Product Features FILMMAKER FOCUS: Director Adrian Lyne on Flashdance The Look of Flashdance Releasing the Flashdance Phenomenon
The Care Bears Movie was essentially a 75-minute commercial to introduce a new toy range, the Care Bear Cousins, disguised as a smarmy story about sharing feelings. The film ushered in a spate of cheap animated films created solely to sell merchandise to children. The plot interweaves the stories of Kim and Jason, two lonely orphans who have given up caring, and of Nicholas, a friendless magician's assistant who is seduced by an evil spirit. The Care Bears resolve everyone's problems, naturally. Years later, the Care Bears' popularity has waned and the film stands as a reminder of one of the less admirable uses of animation. The stars, hearts, rainbows and saccharine songs can't disguise the barefaced commercialism behind the threadbare story. --Charles Solomon
In LION, five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train travelling away from his home and family. Frightened and bewildered, he ends up thousands of miles away, in chaotic Kolkata. Somehow he survives living on the streets, escaping all sorts of terrors and close calls in the process, before ending up in an orphanage that is itself not exactly a safe haven. Eventually Saroo is adopted by an Australian couple, and finds love and security as he grows up in Hobart. Not wanting to hurt his adoptive parents feelings, he suppresses his past, his emotional need for reunification, and his hope of ever finding his lost mother and brother. But a chance meeting with some fellow Indians reawakens his buried yearning. With just a small store of memories, and the help of a new technology called Google Earth, Saroo embarks on one of the greatest needle-in-a-haystack quests of modern times.
A blond arrives in Asia, and is first, jumped, then beaten up, by thugs. She asks a fighter girl to train her - but really, she wants to take part in a tournament. Plenty of girls, of all races, fighting action.
The hit movie that became a cultural sensation, Flashdance delivers an electrifying mix of music, drama and dance that dazzles the senses as it touches the heart; now remastered from a 4K film transfer supervised by director Adrian Lyne. Jennifer Beals stars as Alex, a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream: to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer. Alex bravely pursues her dream, undertaking an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions. Featuring the Oscar®winning* song Flashdance What a Feeling. Product Features New Feature FILMMAKER FOCUS: Director Adrian Lyne discusses Flashdance Original Special Features The Look of Flashdance Releasing the Flashdance Phenomenon Theatrical Trailer
The unhinged action masterpiece from the legendary martial-arts director Yuen Woo-ping Eureka Entertainment to release, IN THE LINE OF DUTY IV, the fourth instalment in the action film series, starring action superstar Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan. Available as part of Eureka Classics range in its UK debut on Blu-ray presented from a brand new 2K restoration. Available from 20 March 2023, the first print-run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase and Collector's Booklet. Action superstar Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan team up with legendary martial-arts director Yuen Woo-ping in this fan-favourite fourth entry in the In the Line of Duty film series. Yen and Khan play a pair of no-nonsense cops on the case of a major drug trafficking operation. When an immigrant dock worker is targeted by the criminals, the officers must protect this innocent man from an international crime syndicate. Death-defying stunts, insane action set-pieces, and some of the best martial-arts choreography ever captured on film In the Line of Duty IV is an unhinged Hong Kong action masterpiece and Eureka Classics is proud to present it in its UK debut on Blu-ray. Product Features Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [First Print Run of 2000 copies] 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration 1080p HD presentation of the original export version from a brand new 2K restoration Cantonese and English audio options (both in their original mono presentations) Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema Archival commentary by Hong Kong expert Stefan Hammond and lead actor Michael Wong Archival interview with Donnie Yen New interviews with cast and crew Archival Donnie Yen Action featurette Trailers Reversible sleeve design PLUS: A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver and extracts from A Different Brilliance The D & B Story [First Print Run of 2000 copies] *All extras subject to change
Featuring both the big-budget high-octane action-thrillers in the XXX series. XXX(Triple X): A new brand of secret agent: this 'Xtreme' edition features an addtional 8 minutes of new content not seen in theatrical version! This amped action drama stars Vin Diesel as Xander (aka Triple X) a rebellious extreme sports star with a mission to defy authority and create anarchy. In the dramatic opening scene of the movie Xander pulls an outrageous series of stunts with the help
A high school senior branded uncool gets himself expelled so he changes his image to the cool new kid at the town's other high school.
A Pittsburgh woman with two jobs as a welder and an exotic dancer wants to get into ballet school.
The first volume of four animated adventures with the Care Bears with a bonus episode on this DVD! Welcome to the wonderful world of Care-a-Lot and its magical inhabitants the Care Bears! These adorable furry friends each have their own individual caring mission. With a bright-coloured logo adorning each of their tummies these friendly little guys share their own uniquely special gift of caring with all who need their help. Episodes Comprise: 1.Care-A-Lot's Birthday 2.Gr
Come help the care bears save the kingdom of caring! In a peaceful summer camp evil Dark Heart makes a bargain with an unhappy little girl to trap the Care Bears and destroy goodness. But when she learns the cost of her decision she realizes that she must race to save them before it is too late! Featuring beautiful animation and songs by Stephen Bishop and Debbie Allen this is a heart-warming adventure for the whole family!
Jack Black, two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett and Kyle MacLachlan star in The House with a Clock in its Walls. Based on the beloved children's classic written by John Bellairs, this magical adventure tells the story of 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creepy old house. But this town's sleepy façade jolts to life when Lewis discovers that the house has a mysterious tick-tocking sound coming from its walls. Determined to find the ticking, Lewis uncovers a secret world of warlocks and witches and accidentally awakens the dead - forcing Lewis, his Uncle Jonathan and their neighbour, Mrs Zimmerman into a race against time to save the world.
Written and directed by Jonah Hill , Mid 90's follows Stevie, a 13 year-old in '90's LA who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a group of new friends that he meets at a Motor Avenue skate shop. This movie follows a teenager named Stevie growing up in Los Angeles. He's struggling with his family, including his co-dependent single mom and his abusive older brother, and at school, where his richer friends seem to overlook him. When Stevie befriends a crew of skateboarders, he learns some tough lessons about class, race, and privilege
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