I really liked inception, i liked the feel and the mood about it Especially the interpretation of the Dream world, the acting was overall Nice had to rewind it a couple of time to understand it Oo. Over all its a nice movie and a definitive Buy
Brilliant comedy series including smiles tears and laughter. Possibly better than friends. Cast are amazing, gags are wonderful and dialogue is superb! Well worth the buy!
this DVD is perfect for at home or car journey's for my 2 year old daughter, she loves Peppa Pig...
By far the most talked about and consistently high performing movie of the year, Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' brings something truly unique and exciting to the table. In amongst the familiar faces of another 'Twilight' sequel, and revisiting old friends in 'Toy Story 3,' this movie gained momentum through word of mouth, one rave review after another, and a cast and crew to die for.
Following a movie as well-received as 'The Dark Knight' in 2008 would be a hard task for any writer/director, but Nolan thrives on a challenge. He's no stranger to creating a new and enthralling idea, as seen in previous movies such as 'Memento' and 'The Prestige,' but in comparison they almost seem like film school productions when lined up next to 'Inception.' It's one of those movies where the trailer gives away everything and nothing all at once - trust me when I say no matter what you THINK 'Inception' may be about, you have no idea what it is until you experience it. And that's almost the key word to describe the movie - an 'experience' both visually and aurally. If you love having your mind blown before your very eyes, then this movie was made for you.
Perhaps the toughest thing about 'Inception' is reviewing it. You almost want every single person to have the opportunity to go in blind and breathe in every last moment without it being spoiled. It may sound like hyperbole, but in all my years as a movie fan I've only ever been wowed on this level a few times - the first time I saw 'Lord of the Rings' on the big screen, or when I watched a little known movie called 'Donnie Darko,' and I suppose the closest comparison would be the first use of 'bullet time' in 'The Matrix' back in 1999. 'Inception' for me is one of those movies that simply proves to be the reason why Hollywood is still valid today, and why 'moving pictures' are still successful after all these years. It's worth suffering through the bottomless pit of sequels, spoofs and remakes simply to take in a moment such as the first time you see 'Inception.'
The cast reads like a list of youthful successes of recent times - Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page and Cillian Murphy alongside up and coming talents in Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hardy. Throw in a veteran in Michael Caine, and a score by the ever creative Hans Zimmer, and 'Inception' has a lot of promise to live up to. Somehow it manages to deliver far beyond that though. DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb, an extractor who delves deep into peoples' minds and dreams as a business. Along with Arthur (Gordon-Levitt), his mission begins within the mind of Saito (Ken Watanabe), a high profile businessman. Of course, all is not what it seems, and soon they are brought together for a another job beyond their wildest dreams - that of inception itself, and being able to control someone's ideas.
Murphy's character Robert Fischer is the unknowing target, manipulated by Cobb's team including Yusuf (Dileep Rao), Ariadne (Page), and Eames (Hardy) alongside Saito who offers Cobb the chance of a lifetime - if he completes the mission, he will help him overcome all obstacles standing in the way of him seeing his children. This gives Cobb a very humane element for the audience to relate to, and manages to keep the movie grounded even when the characters are surrounded by such wonder and awe. In fact, even though 'Inception' is a genuine visual masterpiece, it only works so well because you care about the characters. Ariadne has fresh eyes on the world, and her flaws seep through with exuberance and enthusiasm, while Cobb comes across as someone who has been through so much and simply wishes to settle down eventually. Eames has an angry soul that he fights to keep under control, while Arthur seems to have the brains of the bunch. The group itself is talented individually, and collectively comes together so well.
It is genuinely difficult to put the story into words, as there are so many layers you delve into that it never truly makes sense - even when you watch it, you'll wonder where you are, but it's a ride you'll be glad you went on. Just don't expect everything to be resolved. Nolan has a knack of leaving you hanging, and allowing you to interpret what you see. There is no right or wrong, and just like any normal dream you would have, 'Inception' proves to be unnerving, confusing and wondrous in equal parts. DiCaprio gives the performance of a lifetime, surprisingly confident in an genre mostly unknown to him, and both Hardy and Gordon-Levitt show that they are talents you can't keep your eyes off for the next few years. Some would say this is Nolan's movie - his vision is so clear from start to finish, it's hard to imagine anyone else being able to make this - but without the flawless performances from the cast, 'Inception' could have easily ended up as a nightmare.
Any bona fide film fan NEEDS to see 'Inception' and it should be on anyone's Christmas list. This is DiCaprio and Nolan at their absolute best. Hans Zimmer delivers an incomparable score with a twist on Édith Piaf's well-known 'Non, je ne regrette rien' and only serves to enhance the story that unfolds. 'Inception' is not an easy movie to digest by a long shot, but if you're willing to give up a couple of hours of your life and devote your full attention to this masterpiece, you won't be disappointed. Whether you see it on DVD or Blu-ray, 'Inception' deserves all the plaudits and more. Perfection on screen? This is the closest you'll ever get.
A multi-layered visual masterpiece.
Maxine Peake was unfairly overlooked, in my opinion, by BAFTA in their TV nominations for her performance in Criminal Justice last year. Her central role in the second series of the courtroom drama was Oscar-worthy; so much pain and untold suffering conveyed in a movement of the eyes - it was a masterclass in restrained, pitch-perfect acting.
Hopefully, come next summer when the BAFTA TV awards celebrate 2010's television highlights, they will not make the same mistake again, and reward Peake for her talents by at least giving her a nod in the nominations for best leading actress for this superb BBC film. She plays Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist. She owned a lot of land, was an unashamed lesbian, and wrote the private details of her life in her journals. We are told at the end of the film that it was 150 years after her death before her words were fully realised, as she used a code to protect those she wrote about. "I love and only love the fairer sex" she tells us, and proceeds to have sex in the forest with long-time lover Mariana.
But Mariana becomes engaged. To a man. Clearly, this is tough for Anne, as she has harboured the (perhaps delusional) wish that her friend become her future wife. Of course, this wouldn't have been practical or even possible in the England of this time. Although lesbianism was not illegal, and didn't carry social dangers of the same magnitude as gay-male relationships, it was far from the life her gentle aunt and uncle had in mind for her. They seem to turn a blind eye to her activities with other females, but the rest of society proves not quite so forgiving.
It's an excellently made film, and the West Yorkshire moors look gorgeous in high definition. Peake's acting is second to none, but there is also a memorable turn from Gemma Jones as her kind Aunt. Jane English's script doesn't rush to tell us all Anne's secrets, and decides to end on a bittersweet moment in Anne's life which is tinged with both regret and hope for the future, instead of depicting her death of fever at the young age of 49.
Rik Mayall plays an imaginary childhood friend called fred who likes nothing more than causing chaos tagged along by a young child who happens to be his friend elizabeth. years have passed and therefore she's forgoten about him until the day she is reminded by another friend who she hasn't seen since a child who then reminds her how much mischief she use to get up to with her imaginary friend, she makes her way back to her house after being fired from her job and ends up moving back in with her mother who happens to be twisted as in she can be weak minded and does everything she is told to do.
elizabeth comes across an old toy which is a jack in the box that has been taped up, moments later it decides to play a tune which she is curious as to why it played so it is opened resulting in a something shooting out and bouncing around her room it lands under the bed as she looks under it nothing is there, whilst turning around she is shocked to find fred sneakely hiding behind her. from there the chaos kicks off again which happens to be some of the best humor ever filmed, rik mayall delivers when it comes to playing the role of a maniac which he does really well in this truly hilarious film. Even though it was released in 1991 it can still make people crack up with laughter which will give modern comedy's a run for there money. If you liked bottom then you should like this if not more, it's a must have.
DROP Dead Fred - starring Rik Mayall who plays an imaginary character called fred who's idea of fun is to cause pandemonium.
An enjoyable, if somewhat over familiar, spy thriller with Angelina Jolie on fine form as CIA agent Evelyn Salt; who goes on the run from U.S. authorities after she's accused of being a Russian double agent. Salt is also suspected of fronting a Kremlin sponsored sleeper cell dubbed 'Day X' and must now uncover the sinister truth behind this convoluted conspiracy whilst evading capture and navigating her way through the murky world of international espionage.
Australian director Phillip Noyce, a dab had at the old cloak & dagger routine, having helmed run-of-the-mill potboilers like 'Clear And Present Danger' and 'Patriot Games', manages to combine his eye for action with the ability and restraint required to craft an engaging story. As demonstrated in his most critically acclaimed films to date; 'The Quiet American' and 'Rabbit Proof Fence'.
Angelina Jolie, who first worked with Phillip Noyce over ten years ago in so-so serial killer flick 'The Bone Collector', makes for a believable and charismatic lead; giving it her all from beginning to end. And turning what could've been a soulless maguffin into an engaging, three-dimensional character: In a part originally written for a man (Tom Cruise was once set to star), it's a testament to Jolie's ability as an artist that she manages to retain and exude dignified femininity and calculated brutality in a manner that's neither contrived or clichéd. Angelina invests a lot in the character and around the 40-minute mark you simply can't imagine anyone else in the role. We care about Salt and believe in her mission; for she's violent, vulnerable and above all human. Co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Liev Schreiber also deliver strong performances as Salt's CIA colleagues turned would-be captors, August Diehl crops up as Salt's husband whilst veteran actor Daniel Olbrychski appears as shadowy Russian spymaster Vassily Orlov.
Now as with most movies of this genre, the less you know about the plot the better, though seasoned spy film fans ought to see most of the twists coming a mile off. Nonetheless, 'Salt' still makes for a well-paced, consistently entertaining and often thrilling A-salt on the senses. And the director manages to achieve with 'Salt' what he set out to do with 'The Saint' back in the mid 90s' so a job well done all round. I'd probably watch this movie again at some point, and its definitely a must see for Angelina fans, not that keen on the sequel set up but in a world big enough for three 'Bourne' movies (including one without Jason Bourne in it!) I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Evelyn Salt.
This is one of those films where if you haven't seen it, then you haven't lived. It's funny and moving all in one. Phoebe Cates, previously from the Gremlin films, is great as shy and awkward Elizabeth. Rik Mayall puts in a hilarious performance as Drop Dead Fred, Elizabeths crazy and sometimes reckless imaginary friend.
There are some brilliant laugh out loud moments revolving around Fred and his ability to ruin Elizabeths life while thinking he is helping her.
If you want some light hearted childish fun then this is definately the film for you!
Drop Dead Fred centres around Elizabeth (Phoebe Cates) and her childhood imaginary friend Drop Dead Fred (Rik Mayall). After losing her job, husband and car all in one day, Elizabeth finds herself back in the company of Fred who comes back to help her get her life back on track with hilarious consequences.
Right lets start by telling you what this film is not. Its not prince of thieves, theres no Alan rickman threatening to cut peoples hearts out with spoons and no mullet hair styles. Its not like any Errol flynn version of the Robin Hood, no sight of fabric tights or cheesey smiles.
You know this film will be interesting the moment the main character answers a question honestly and ends up in the stocks. And this is where this film shines it illustrates the hiarachy of the peasants and common folk in comparison to the lords, knights and king of England during this period. The main character is called Robin Longstride yes locksley makes a apperance but not a particularly long one. The story is fantastic and illustartes a more historical view point rather than the cheesey versions of the past that have graced the screens.
The acting is top notch as is the casting, costumes settings and the whole film screams class and a love of fine detail. I honestly didnt expect the enjoy the film, i'd seen it on the shelves at tesco and had avoided it. Watched it recently round a friends and was absolutely hooked there are scenes which are truely fantastic coupled with a stunning cast and in total you have a fantastic film.
The story of Robin hood.
I saw this show live and it was absolutely brilliant. A well structured performance from this gregarious welshman, with lots of anecdotes about the crazy things we tolerate in life, delivered with bucket loads of audience engagement, and with a clear plot that is revealed by the end of the show. We laughed continuously from start to finish.
The Golden Era of Indian cinema began in 1946 with Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and Chetan Anand's neo-realist classic 'Neecha Nagar', continued with Guru Dutt's seminal 'Kagaz Ke Phool', K. Asif's lauded historical epic 'Mughal-E-Azam' and came to an end circa 1970. With the advent of an increasingly derivative, arguably lowbrow, deluge of romantic-action movies, which put spectacle over story and alienated a swathe of discerning viewers in the process.
In 2001, method actor and art house aficionado Amir Khan produced and starred in the excellent 'Laagan' (a true story about Cricket, colonialism and how a rag tag band of Indian townsfolk learnt, played and beat the British occupiers at their own game). A significant departure from the kitschy fluff that tends to roll off the Bollywood conveyer belt, 'Laagan' proved to be a critical and commercial success.
Four years later, Khan follows up with 'The Rising: Ballad Of Mangal Pandey'. An impressive, visually arresting and well acted epic about 'The First Indian War Of Independence' against 'The British Empire'. The year is 1857: When the Brits begin lining biteable bullet cartridges with pig fat, it offends the religious sensibilities of both the Muslim and Hindu soldiers and proves an unlikely catalyst that flares up underlying tensions between master and slave. Amir Khan stars as Mangel Pandey, rank & file rifleman in the imperial regiment who instigates a populist revolt, in a bid to liberate India from British rule.
'The Rising' is, as its subtitle suggests, an unashamedly poetic and larger-than-life opus; one painted on a canvas broad enough to encapsulate diverse themes like the spirit of rebellion, culture, romance, defiance, patriotism and self-respect. It's a movie that makes no bones about its intent to lionize and bathe its subject in a positive light, which borders on divine. For Mangal Pandey was one of many heroic freedom fighters that shaped the course of history, and director Ketan Metha, despite some flaws, does his story justice.
Not as good as Manoj Kumar's Bhagat Singh biopic 'Shaeed' (1965) nor as perceptive an indictment of colonial rule as 'The Sword Of Tipu Sultan' (1989) or Satyajit Ray's 'The Chess Players' (1979). 'The Rising' is still a bold, vibrant and captivating historical drama; one which succeeds in recreating a period rarely depicted on film. Metha's mis-en-scene is awash with colour and cultural authenticity but the film's many musical numbers, albeit featuring the talented Rani Mukerjee, tend to distract from the serious subject matter at hand.
I'd recommend reading Amaresh Misra's excellent 'Mangal Pandey: The True Story of an Indian Revolutionary' for a detailed insight into the man and his world, but as it stands, 'The Rising' is the South Asian 'Braveheart' and certainly worth a look.
Disney/Pixar's "Up" is an outstanding product on Blu-Ray. The picture quality is superb, the gorgeous textures, the colours, as well as the sound, you cannot fault them. The film itself is a lot of fun, and both children and adults alike will enjoy the humour and story, which can at times be emotional - but in a good way. Concerning bonus material, there is enough on this disc to inform you on how the movie was made, in a full length audio commentary, and a 20 minute long documentary. On top of that there is an "alternative scenes" featurette, and two extra short movies on this disc. The Blu-ray package comes with a DVD which also contains the movie.
This is the heart warming story of Carl, a man who has come of age, determined to finally fulfil his life's dream; if it weren't for Russell - a school kid wilderness explorer, Dug the dog, and a mysterious creature called "Kevin"... who at first seem like the bane of Carl's life...
Not just a nature film about animals, but incredible footage, from every angle, of the greatest natural events on earth. This is a blueray at its best.
As someone who has read the books and wholly enjoyed them, I wanted to see how the adaptations faired. I was surprised that it is hugely faithful to the novel, bar a character or two being pushed to the background and the addition of scenes from the subsequent novels, in order to set up a greater mystery and place characters straight away. Noomi Rapace is the standout obviously, she carries the film effectively playing the stilted heroine to a degree where you are puzzled by her and understand her. Michael Nyqvist is also brilliant as the wronged journalist turned detective. There is a glossy feel to the film, whilst I felt it should have been alot gritty and dirtier, but overall it is a brilliant start to a great trilogy.
An investigative journalist get's drawn into a 50 year old murder mystery, then the eponymous girl with the dragon tattoo begins to take an interest.
Completely in a different direction.
Stylish and slick sci fi at it's best.
Pixar has done a brilliant job with this movie; the major themes are sorrow, loneliness and old age. No other pixar's movies has ever moved me as quite as this - at times during the movie I couldn't help but shed a few tears. It's so extraordinary it left me question my own level of compassion towards old people. This is a wonderful movie for kids and everyone, but if you ever get the chance to watch with family i highly recommend you do so, because this movie will unite everyone for a hug!
Pixar's UP is a wonderful masterpiece!
One of the principle problems with the Star Wars series is that there's very little actual "War" going on. A more fitting title would have been "Star angst with laser-swords".
Clone Wars rectifies this beautifully. The series takes almost every great WW2 and 'Nam film ever produced and reimagines them as sci-fi but without losing any grit or drive. The massive cast of characters all sharing brief moments in the limelight creates a terrific sense of scale as elements of one story can reverberate into a totally different episode the following week.
And therein lies one of the series greatest strengths - while each 20 minute episode is a self-contained narative it will often form a part of a much greater 2 or 3 part plot. This gives the series a great sense of depth but without ever slowing down, not even for a moment.
I don't like Star Wars - but I adore this!
I'm not a Star Wars fan (thought I'd better make that clear)
Inception is a story about a man called Cobb (brilliantly played by Leonardo di Caprio) who is the best extractor in the business. He and his point man Arthur (Joseph gordon-Levitt) are hired by a man called Saito (Ken Watanabe) to peform inception on Saito's competitor Robert Fischer (Cillian Murphy). Cobb and Arthur must assemble a 'Dream Team' to peform Inception, but trouble awaits as Cobbs past may get in the way of their success. Inception is deceiving, mind blowing film with an all star cast. I could expect it was going to be fantastic the second i saw Christopher Nolan directed. This is a must see movie that will leave you speechless.
Chris Morris gets it just right. A story about four bungling terrorists, the four lions, who consider blowing up the internet or a mosque but who inevitably achieve neither. These inept terrorists get everything wrong but so do the Police. As a result, this film with it's potentially sensitive subject matter cannot be considered biased in any way. A brilliant film that had me laughing out loud.
The rememberence of a show that has been seen by milloins worldwide and has broken more records than any other show running, is celebrating it's 25th anniversary with a concert performed at the O2. It should be a must-have in your DVD collection as it promises to bring a warm message to your hearts, yet do so with utmost misery. Les Miserables is a must-see for people of all ages!
This is the DVD recording of Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert, starring Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Katie Hall and Jenny Galloway to name a few.
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