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List Price: £21.99
Our Price: £7.99
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Director:
Wolfgang Reitherman
Disney's 1967 animated feature seems even more entertaining now than it did upon first release, with a hall-of-fame vocal performance by Phil Harris as Baloo, the genial bear friend of feral child Mowgli. Based on fiction by Rudyard Kipling, the film goes its own way as Disney animation will, but the strong characters and smart casting (Louis Prima as "King Louie" of the Apes; George Sanders as the villainous tiger, Shere Khan) make it one of the studio's stronger feature-length cartoons. Songs include "The Bare Necessities" and "Trust in Me". --Tom Keogh
 What are the subtitles?, 2010-03-02
Can you please, anyone who owns it, write what subtitles are included on the main feature.
Thanks!
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £4.50
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Shia LaBeouf, Isabel Lucas, John Turturro, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel
Director:
Michael Bay
Pure. Popcorn. Entertainment. That's an exact classification of director Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The action is nonstop, with battles and explosions from start to finish. The camera (without any subtlety) exploits Megan Fox's hotness to the max. As if she weren't enough, a new sex kitten (Isabel Lucas) is thrown into the equation. Shia LaBeouf is as charismatic as ever, and fills the starring role with ease. And then there's the humour. Sam's parents (Kevin Dunn and Julie White) provided some semi-raunchy laugh-out-loud moments in the first movie, but now they take it to the next level. Sometimes it seems like they are trying a little too hard, but it is still hilarious.
As far as the “plot” goes, the writers didn't waste much time--it's really just a context for the giant-robot death matches and dramatic slow-mo sequences. The movie kicks off two years later where the Autobots have formed an alliance with the U.S. government, creating an elite team led by Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel), in an effort to snuff out any remaining Decepticons that show up. The bad guys keep coming, and it turns out that a much more menacing force than Megatron ...
a more complete movie than the first, 2010-03-07
while i gave the first movie perfect marks for sheer entertainment,this sequel is actually a more complete film,in my opinion,as much as this type of movie can be.for one,the story is actually much more interesting and more developed.the humour quotient is upped in this one as well.there are quite a few chuckles.some of the transformers are really neat,especially on the Decepticon side.the fight scenes between the Transformers are quite spectacular,though that isn't surprising.what is surprising is that the transformation scenes(when the vehicles change into their robot forms and vice versa were not seamless,and looked herky jerky to me.in the original film,this was not an issue.still,it's immensely entertaining.and despite a few minor issue.a better movie overall.as an aside,the movie is nominated for a Razzie Award for worst movie,which mystifies me.it's nowhere near Razzie calibre.oh,well.for me,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 5/5
Rated: Universal, particularly children
Staring:
Helena Bonham Carter, James Corden, Tom Wilkinson, John Hurt, Rob Brydon
Director:
Jakob Schuh, Max Lang
oh help! oh no! its a gruffalo!I, 2010-03-02
I brought the Gruffalo and the Gruffalo's child for my 3 yr old grandson for Christmas, by chance this was on tv at the same time. We sat watching it, whilst "reading" the book. It stayed true to the book, which I had never read before. It is just a lovely animation, which kept him enthralled (nanny and granddad as well) My grandson adored it, it is now his favourite book at our house, along the the sequel. He adores the program as well, which we recorded. Just one problem, he keeps asking to watch the Gruffalo's child!
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £9.88
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Staring:
Anna Faris, Neil Patrick Harris, Bruce Campbell, Bill Hader, James Caan
Director:
Phil Lord, Chris Miller
Judi and Ron Barrett's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a much-loved, whimsical book about a tiny island where food falls from the sky like rain. The book serves as a jumping-off point for Sony's animated, digital 3-D Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs which is not so much a retelling of the book as an exploration of what makes food rain from the sky on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Flint (Bill Hader), a clever young inventor with a reputation for creations gone awry, has recently completed a machine that he claims will turn water into food. Like his past failed inventions, Flint's new food-converting machine doesn't work as planned, and on its initial test run it ends up getting launched into the sky where clouds form and begin to rain cheeseburgers. The falling burgers destroy the Swallow Falls community's latest attempt to bolster its failing, sardine-dependent economy, but the Mayor's (Bruce Campbell) initial fury quickly turns to greedy anticipation as he begins to realize that food falling from the sky could serve as an innovative tourist draw. As the entire town is caught up re-defining itself as "Chew and Swallow," only Flint's fat...
Fantastic Film!!, 2010-02-26
I went to see this in the cinema. One of the best animations i've seen in a while. The story is great, the kids are adorable and the face expressions are hilarious!
Only one more thing to add don't watch this film if you're hungry =D
List Price: £26.99
Our Price: £16.99
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Staring:
Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai
Director:
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
It’s little secret that Blu-rays of Pixar films are among the finest demo material you can lay your hands on for a half-decent home cinema set-up. But perhaps Up is the most impressive of all. The film itself is outstanding, and only the second to snare a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards. Telling the story of 78-year old Carl Fredericksen as he embarks, along with boy scout Russell, on a journey he promised his late wife he’d always take, it’s a stunning piece of work. Most memorable is one of the most moving sequences ever committed to animation, which hits you in the film’s first ten minutes, but there’s still plenty to keep you enthralled after that. One of the most striking features of Up is just how visually arresting it is. The visuals crackle with exceptional levels of detail here, with a broad palette of colours shining through on the stunning 1080p video transfer. This really is reference-quality work, and just from a home cinema demonstration point of view, Up is a flat-out must buy. But it’s more than that. It’s also one of the most ambitious, at-times original and boldest films to come out of Hollywood in recen...
I hid under you porch because I love you, 2010-03-10
This is one of the most wonderful films I have ever seen. I saw it at the cinema because I didn't know what else to watch and I was so pleasantly surprised. The story is beautiful and touching but also funny and very entertaining for both adults and children. The characters are well thought out and each bring something special to the film. Dug the dog was the best part of the film for me, he is just the cutest character in the whole world. I would strongly recommend this film as I cannot think of anyone who would not enjoy it (except for that one person on amazon who gave the film 1/5!).
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £2.31
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Staring:
Jason Lee, Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, David Cross, Cameron Richardson
Director:
Tim Hill
A staggering surprise success at the box office just before Christmas 2007, the reason for the popularity of Alvin and the Chipmunks soon becomes clear. Not only is it a new adventure for a popular set of characters of old, it’s also a fun, breezy family movie, that the kids in particular will enjoy. Starring Jason Lee (of My Name Is Earl fame), Alvin and the Chipmunks mixes in live action and CGI chipmunks (Alvin, Simon and Theodore) in a story that sees that moved from their natural habitat into the midst of the big city. The plot then becomes as predictable as you’d expect, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had anyway. For Alvin and the Chipmunks has plenty in its corner. It’s funny, first and foremost, and moves along at a good pace, never forgetting that its prime job is to entertain its audience. And that’s something it easily manages to do, wrapping everything up by remembering not to outstay its welcome, either. Considering that Alvin and the Chipmunks enjoy a legion of fans that stretch back decades, it’s perhaps not a surprise after all that the film enjoyed the success it did. But what’s pleasing is ...
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS, 2010-03-05
A great family film, bought for grandaughters for half term. I sat with them and enjoyed it as much as them.
List Price: £24.99
Our Price: £5.00
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Dave Legeno
Director:
David Yates
The sixth installment of the Harry Potter series begins right where The Order of the Phoenix left off. The wizarding world is rocked by the news that "He Who Must Not Be Named" has truly returned, and the audience finally knows that Harry is "the Chosen One"--the only wizard who can defeat Lord Voldemort in the end. Dark forces loom around every corner, and now regularly attempt to penetrate the protected walls of Hogwarts School. This is no longer the fun and fascinating world of magic from the first few books—it's dark, dangerous, and scary. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) to be a new Death Eater recruit on a special mission for the Dark Lord. In the meantime, Professor Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) seems to have finally removed the shroud of secrecy from Harry about the dark path that lies ahead, and instead provides private lessons to get him prepared. It's in these intriguing scenes that the dark past of Tom Riddle (a.k.a. Voldemort) is finally revealed. The actors cast as the different young versions of Riddle (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Frank Dillane) do an eerily fantastic job of portraying the villain as a child. While the previo...
 Should you buy the Blu-ray?, 2010-02-28
As a piece of film The Half-Blood Prince is my favourite of the series so far. The slow pace, the dark and sumptious sets and the superb acting from the cast - along with a stand-out performance from Professor Slughorn played by Jim Broadbent. Radcliffe, Watson and Grint have also matured into very capable actors.
So is the blu-ray any good? Well, in short yes. The colours are more vivid, the scenes have more depth and the shading doesn't turn the set into a total blackout.
Is the blu-ray amazing? No. Perhaps too optimistically I expected the picture size to increase from the upscaled DVD but it stays the same. My girlfriend didn't notice any difference in the picture. There is, of course, but it's subtle.
The Blu-ray comes with a DVD and a digital copy if you have BD-Live. Should you pay the extra? Well, I guess if you've already forked out for a Blu-ray player and you're a big fan of the films (like me) then yes. If you're not a Potter-geek then stick to the upscaled DVD.
All hands on deck Grainger!
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £10.95
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Staring:
Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai
Director:
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
At a time when too many animated films consist of anthropomorphized animals cracking sitcom one-liners and flatulence jokes, the warmth, originality, humor, and unflagging imagination of Up feel as welcome as rain in a desert. Carl Fredericksen (voice by Ed Asner) ranks among the most unlikely heroes in recent animation history. A 78-year-old curmudgeon, he enjoyed his modest life as a balloon seller because he shared it with his adventurous wife Ellie (Ellie Docter). But she died, leaving him with memories and the awareness that they never made their dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America. When well-meaning officials consign Carl to Shady Oaks Retirement Home, he rigs thousands of helium balloons to his house and floats to South America. The journey's scarcely begun when he discovers a stowaway: Russell (Jordan Nagai), a chubby, maladroit Wilderness Explorer Scout who's out to earn his Elderly Assistance Badge. In the tropical jungle, Carl and Russell find more than they bargained for: Charles Muntz (Christopher Plummer), a crazed explorer whose newsreels once inspired Carl and Ellie; Kevin, an exotic bird with a weakness for chocolate; and Dug (Bob Peterson), a...
I hid under you porch because I love you, 2010-03-10
This is one of the most wonderful films I have ever seen. I saw it at the cinema because I didn't know what else to watch and I was so pleasantly surprised. The story is beautiful and touching but also funny and very entertaining for both adults and children. The characters are well thought out and each bring something special to the film. Dug the dog was the best part of the film for me, he is just the cutest character in the whole world. I would strongly recommend this film as I cannot think of anyone who would not enjoy it (except for that one person on amazon who gave the film 1/5!).
List Price: £23.99
Our Price: £15.85
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Staring:
Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai
Director:
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
It’s little secret that Blu-rays of Pixar films are among the finest demo material you can lay your hands on for a half-decent home cinema set-up. But perhaps Up is the most impressive of all. The film itself is outstanding, and only the second to snare a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards. Telling the story of 78-year old Carl Fredericksen as he embarks, along with boy scout Russell, on a journey he promised his late wife he’d always take, it’s a stunning piece of work. Most memorable is one of the most moving sequences ever committed to animation, which hits you in the film’s first ten minutes, but there’s still plenty to keep you enthralled after that. One of the most striking features of Up is just how visually arresting it is. The visuals crackle with exceptional levels of detail here, with a broad palette of colours shining through on the stunning 1080p video transfer. This really is reference-quality work, and just from a home cinema demonstration point of view, Up is a flat-out must buy. But it’s more than that. It’s also one of the most ambitious, at-times original and boldest films to come out of Hollywood in recen...
I hid under you porch because I love you, 2010-03-10
This is one of the most wonderful films I have ever seen. I saw it at the cinema because I didn't know what else to watch and I was so pleasantly surprised. The story is beautiful and touching but also funny and very entertaining for both adults and children. The characters are well thought out and each bring something special to the film. Dug the dog was the best part of the film for me, he is just the cutest character in the whole world. I would strongly recommend this film as I cannot think of anyone who would not enjoy it (except for that one person on amazon who gave the film 1/5!).
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £10.99
Rated: Parental Guidance
Staring:
George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Willem Dafoe, Bill Murray, Michael Gambon
Director:
Wes Anderson
The visually ravishing animated movie Fantastic Mr. Fox follows a fox, voiced by George Clooney and dressed in a natty brown corduroy suit, as he cheerfully and recklessly takes his thieving ways a little too far and brings down the wrath of some sour-faced poultry farmers on his family and friends. Based on a book by children's author Roald Dahl (who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach), the movie is the work of Wes Anderson (writer-director of Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums), who expanded and elaborated on the original story; the combination is inspired. Anderson's sensibility--his fondness for meticulous compositions, coordinated colors, and narrative filigree--can sometimes seem finicky and stiff in live-action movies, but it's exquisitely suited to the painstaking art of stop-motion animation. Every corner of the screen crackles with visual invention and whimsical humor. The top-notch vocal cast (which also features Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Michael Gambon, Owen Wilson, and others) create vivid personalities that perfectly mesh with the movie's lush colors and luscious textures. Fant...
underrated, 2010-03-08
this film is amazing and up there with the great films of 2009 (in the loop, synecdoche new york, where the wild things are etc...). anyone familiar with wes anderson will recognize his style instantly, and it lends itself perfectly to this traditionally made take on roald dahl's classic novel. i wouldn't say it's a kids film. the script is quite adult in it's underlying messages, only substituting any swear words with the word 'cuss', which is a bit weird at first, and the dialogue is absolute wes anderson genius, voiced brilliantly by bill murray and jason schwartzman in particular.
it looks beautiful. it could easily have been made 50 years ago and would still look exactly like this. just goes to prove theres no need for disney 3d for a film look special, and this looks more special than anything else out there.
everything about it is awesome!
ive never written a review before but i just couldn't bear to see this films average brought down by unappreciative philistines. it makes me really sad that it seems a lot of people just don't get it. their loss.
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