A film which can be enjoyed by three generations simultaneously with amazing music and storyline to take you on a gripping adventure. Everyone will be saying "hakuna ma ta ta" by the end of the film!
Out of the two Torchwood series so far, this one is definitely the weaker. Some of the episodes are brilliant and funny (my favourite was the very first episode).
The DVD is a bit disappointing, as there are hardly any extras this time. The biggest letdown is the absence of audio commentaries, which were extremely entertaining for the first series boxset. There are some outtakes and deleted scenes and a Captain Jack documentary, but it just feels like there was less effort put into this one than series 1. Hopefully the BBC will change that again for future series!
Fast pace action packed series. Which has you wondering who the good guys are and who are the bad guys.
The series does not pick up right after the last series but two years later. Instead the first part of the series concentrates on the main character's lost memories. The viewer learns a lot about the previous two series. So new viewers can come straight into this series without watching the other two series. The second part of the series sees the main character learning she has a half sister she never knew about. The leading man having moved on after her death married a woman who was only out to use him.
All the people she knew from before had also moved on believing she was dead. However she does not find it hard to settle back into her old life of stopping the bad guys and saving everyone.
It sounds a little trite with good guys against bad guys but it is the action and unexpected surprises that keep you hooked all though the whold five seasons.
5 Star. 10 out of 10. Brilliant excellant and all that jazz.
The only fault I have with it is you can not just watch one episode. You have to watch each and everyone to understand what is happening. Otherwise you might miss an important clue to what is happening!
Action all the way. You can get lost in the plot. Esepcially if you're a first time watcher. Knowing who is on who's side is confusing.
An okay childrens programme for it time. It has the usual messages hidden within the stories. However like with most television shows, the company that has released this show has seen fit not to release the whole series, which sadly leaves you lacking of being able to build up an informative view of the show. So any bad or good comments will be one sided. The show went for over 70 episodes and barely 10% as been released on to dvd. Further to this only one of the two films has been released. You could buy the Japanese version off the internet but it is not in English language option. Although it has English subtitles but while you're reading those you're missing the action on the screen. They went to all the trouble of having the voices redubbed in English only to not release it on dvd. A waste if you ask me.
An excellant dvd but do not buy if you want to see how the series finishes.
Little Britain USA was fantastic!
Matt Lucas and David Walliams have done an extraordinary job in their first made for America series. The classic characters are back and better than ever ( Particularly Bubbles Devere and Vicky Pollard) and the new characters make a great addition. The acting is excellent, and the voice over by Tom Baker makes it even more enjoyable. If you liked Little Britain, you'll love Little Britain USA.
Only two words can describe this fantastic film from Walt Disney; charming and beautiful. This very underrated masterpiece from Disney is often overshadowed by other Princess films, which is such a shame considering it is arguably the most memorable.
'Sleeping Beauty' has been a childhood favourite of mine, and so the arrival of its Platinum Edition had me excited all year. The film itself is split between the colourful, serene world of the forests, the grand castle inhabited by the drunk witty Kings, and the dark and haunting castle in which evil queen Maleficent and her avengeful, halfwit partners in crime live. From its opening, gorgeous theme followed by the famous 'story book' opening, Sleeping Beauty has you spellbound. Its attractive, surprisingly funny and the magic lives on. Lets hope in yet another 50 years the film is still memorable.
The DVD itself has a fantastic transfer from the blurry special edition on VHS, to the stunning, clear picture on the Platinum DVD. No doubt the film will look even better on the Bluray. As usual, Disney have pulled it out of the bag by releasing a Bluray/DVD combo, created especially for those not quite ready for Bluray, but don't want to double dip later with those ridiculous prices over at eBay.
The extras (which are only available on Bluray with the Bluray/DVD edition) are Disney heaven. A fantastic orchestral piece which is played over beautiful shots of a canyon was originally played in front of the movie back in the 50's. It returns to the DVD release 50 years later. This extra alone is half an hour long, and while not necessary, is still fantastic! There is also the forty minute documentary/Disney film telling the story of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the man who created the musical piece for the original Sleeping Beauty ballet. Of course, there are the other extra's such as making of's and new material which are again, fantastic. The only down point of the extras is the infamous Disney Channel star murdering the Disney classic, just ignore this at all costs.
All in all, Sleeping Beauty is a 'must own' dvd for Disney fans and just avid movie fans alike. Its charming, attractive and downright unique. Well Done Disney, you've done another great job.
After newborn princess Aurora, is cursed with death on her 16th birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel, three humble fairies take her away from reality and make her live her life in the forest, far away from any human contact.
A inspiring movie. You watch these 2 guys living life to the full because they are dying, when the rest of us could be doing it for the simple fact that we're not. Am buying it for the parents for Xmas!
A very good film, you are going to be very anxious, and scared with this amazing film in high definition with this bargain price of 17.99 pounds you can't possibly miss it.
You, the Living is a very strange film. But with its undeniable strangeness comes a surreal sense of comedy that"s both uplifting and depressing at the same time. Watching Roy Andersson"s episodic narrative is like changing worlds for 90 minutes, and you find yourself looking back at your own world in a completely different way. One thing must be mentioned though, if anyone is to start to understand what it feels like to watch this film: Humour. The depressive and startling on-going sketches and subplots that continue through this film are often funny and, on occasion, hilarious. From the rather miserable but determined efforts of a brass band through to an Arab hairdresser who suffers racial abuse every day, Andersson manages to create comedy in the most bleak and grotesque situations. Most notably is a scene (which has echoes of genius) which shows a man being led to the electric chair, as is told consolingly, to try to "think of something else". You cannot comprehend what it feels like to watch this film by reading a review. I have attempted to describe it, but only by viewing it can Andersson"s desired effect be realised. Some will hate it; some will cherish it as brilliance. All I can promise is that whoever watches it, will never forget it.
New tricks is the most original police series for years. It is brilliantly acted by great actors who are sadly under-rated.
I was at first sceptical about this season of Smallville as i didn't enjoy season 6 but it came back on top form. The acting was excellent and the plot lines took the show to a whole new level! I cannot wait for season 8! I won't say anything about the plot but there are twists and turns that even the most devoted fan may not have spotted! All credit to the writers who have pulled this show out of the ashes and made it a huge successs once again!
Probably my favourite season out of all four. It's amazing, especially episode 14 - the rainy day women.
If you've enjoyed the first season, you'll love this one even more. New loves are introduced!
Amazing box set !
Can't wait to get the second, it's constant drama, and keeps you wanting more constantly.
Amazing fantasy action-adventure about the war-torn planet called Eternia and the Castle of Greyskull which is coming under threat from the evil Skeletor who wants to take over the planet.
IS THEIR A BETTER WAY TO START A FILM!!!!
If you're thinking about buying this film you're not going to get the latest sci-fi flick. This film is camp and over the top - just right for its 80s era.
But if you love everything he-man, you are gonna love this film!
A film based on the popular cartoon kids show about a prince turned warrior named He-Man battling evil Skeletor to save the earth.
The ban on John Celand's infamous Fanny Hill was only lifted in 1973. With this reasonably faithful, but a little hurried, adaptation by book-to-screen extraordinaire Andrew Davies the sexual adventures of Fanny were broadcast wide of an audience on BBC FOUR in 2007 (and then near Christmas on BBC TWO). Rebecca Night is infectiously likeable as the country girl turned prostitute, who falls on hard times when her parents die and her fiance is whisked away by his wicked father (in the form of Philip Jackson). Hopping between brothels and board houses she attempts to survive with just her good spirit and no money. Fanny's journey from innocence into pleasure expert is perhaps handled slightly too quickly, though not sacrificed in favour for explicit sex scenes (which are frequent). Instead the quickness of pace, which is to be fair pleasantly refreshing, comes more from being limited to just two parts. So much more of the story could have been enjoyed with perhaps four episodes (like the recent Tess of the D'Urbervilles), including some of the longer periods of narrative that get to flourish in the novel, but are fleetingly shown onscreen. The fourth-wall breaking direct-to-camera narration doesn't jolt at all, which is a technique that does not usually bode well with me, and the sweetly acted (but, oh yes, hurried) ending is surprisingly, but effectively simple.
Award winning Author Sarah Walters" novel about Victorian England, Fingersmith was adapted into a BBC mini-series by Sally Head Productions in 2005. As Sarah Walters is an author I have much respect for, and as I missed the TV series at the time I sought after the DVD. The DVD combines the two parts into a three hour film (I"m not too sure for the reasoning behind this, as the two parts of the story work well separately) and has a stellar cast of Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance and Imelda Staunton. Sally Hawkins plays Sue Trinder, a young woman who lives in a Fagin-esque den of petty thieves and homeless criminals. Raised by the seemingly kind Mrs Sucksby (Imelda Staunton) from a baby, she doesn"t think her life has much capability of changing. That is until young man Rivers enters her life with a very tempting proposition; to deceive a young women out of her enormous fortune by befriending her and engineering a marriage between her and Rivers. This plan doesn"t go well. Definitely not well for her, and in a stunningly staged twist we find out the true nature of her assignment. This is a good quality period drama, and, with an array of marvellous actors such as these, the acting is faultlessly believable. Sally Hawkins is, and always has been, a gem to cherish. If there is any justice in the world she should be looking at an Oscar nomination some time soon. And whatever the role she gets it for, I can bet she does it brilliantly.
Beirut is a city currently more associated with car bombs than hair salons. However, all that could change (in the movie world at least) with Caramel, a film drama that"s colourful, charming and as sweet as its title. But the caramel here is not the stuff found in the centre of chocolate bars. It"s the sticky substance used to remove hair on women"s legs at the cheerful beauty salon that"s the working and meeting place for a group of Lebanese women. Layale, Rima and Nisrine all work in the salon. Layale is feeling trapped and, if her sighs and vacant eyes are anything to go bye, slightly bored in her current relationship with a married man. Rima is a lesbian and works hard day in day out. Nisrine has quite a big issue. She"s unmarried and has lost her virginity, and in an Arab lifestyle this isn"t a brush-aside problem. The film is delightful without being overly sentimental, and it is refreshing to see a film that doesn"t portray Lebanon as a war-torn hell. Occasionally you wonder if the plot will offer up something a little more substantial, but as a study of believable women characters with real problems this is excellent.
I decided to watch The Prestige as I had recently seen it in Empire film magazine"s top 500 greatest movies of all time. While watching Christopher Nolan"s pre-Dark Knight period piece, you can"t help feeling you are part of a bigger event than just watching a movie. In the film two rival magicians attempt to threaten each other, sleep with each other"s lovers and steal each other"s tricks. The two leads are played by Australian actor Hugh Jackman (playing an American) and Welsh actor Christian Bale of Batman fame (playing a cockney). If these accents weren"t enough Scarlett Johansson is dragged in, demonstrating a rather poorly handled English accent, diving between the Queen"s English and stretched cockney vowels. However, the problems of Miss Johansson aside, this Victorian drama is brilliantly staged, with the plot switching time and location so that, in the end, all the pieces of the story fit perfectly. Michael Caine (another actor in the cast also seen in Nolan"s Batman films) is blinding as the brains behind the spectacles, but an even bigger, if more understated, guest-star is David Bowie as an eerie scientist who is commissioned by Jackman"s magician to make a duplicating machine. When the duplication business occurs the film does start to have a hint of fantasy silliness about it (and gets too far fetched for words) but the stylish production values never fail to entertain. The twist at the end is slightly unsatisfactory (more explaining would have been nice) but a gasp realization moment is what it delivers, and, to be fair, it delivers it stunningly.
Apart from grappling with difficult but topical themes (President Bush mainly, and the war on terror) Michael Moore"s controversial documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 underwent a series of industrial changes in way of marketing and distribution leading up to its time of release. Originally planned to be released and financed by Mel Gibson"s Icon Productions, it was abruptly dropped by the company. Then Miramax stepped in, The Walt Disney Company (Miramax"s parent company) but even though all seemed to be going well, Disney then demanded Miramax drop the film. So, after the rights of the film were acquired by Bob and Harvey Weinstein the major rights reverted to Lions Gate Films. There"s almost a possible movie in the distribution story alone. The reason for this "to me - to you" passing of a film such as this is open to speculation.
Michael Moore"s entertaining style of quick cutting, smart filming techniques and heartbreakingly effective 9/11 scenes (we don"t see the Twin Towers attack, we just hear it with a black screen) makes for a terrifically rounded documentary. Marinated in Moore"s intelligent sarcasm and irony, he makes Fahrenheit 9/11 astonishing and eye-opening.
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