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List Price: £17.99
Our Price: £2.34
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor, Philip Jackson
Director:
Mark Herman
Michael Caine was robbed of an Oscar. He gives his finest performance in a decade as big-talking small-time agent Ray Say, a paunchy, pale life-of-the-party hiding his desperation under gold chains and cool bravura. When he hears the almost magical voice of Jane Horrocks's meek little LV (short for Little Voice) fill her bedroom with the rich voice of Judy Garland, he sees his ticket to the big time. Little Voice is ostensibly LV's story, and in fact the original play was written for Horrocks, whose amazing vocal impressions of Garland, Shirley Bassey, and Marilyn Monroe (among others) form the centrepiece performance of the film. But as directed by Mark Herman (Brassed Off), the story of this mousy girl who shuts herself in from a bellowing world is just as overwhelmed by the bombastic characters as LV herself. Brenda Blethyn babbles a blue streak as LV's overbearing mother, Mari, an ageing widow who escapes her unhappiness in carousing and becomes almost pathologically jealous when Ray's attentions turn from her to LV. As Ray puts his dreams on the line for LV's showcase, he reveals his true self: a venal man who spits and barks out his bottled-up anger in an astoun...
 Little Voice, 2010-08-24
Jane Horrocks is amazing in this role. She is ably supported by Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine and Ewan McGregor. Terrific film
List Price: £17.99
Our Price: £4.24
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, Zac Mattoon O'Brien, Domonkos Németh
Director:
Mark Herman
Based on the book by John Boyne, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas didn’t really get the box office recognition it deserves on its theatrical release, struggling to find a foothold amidst a stampede of blockbusters. But this is a film that, surely, is ripe for discovery on DVD. Directed with care and diligence by Mark Herman, whose CV includes the excellent Brassed Off! and Little Voice, The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas is set during the Second World War, in and around a Nazi concentration camp. It tells its tale through the eyes of two young boys. One is the son of the camp’s commandant, while the other is wearing the striped pyjamas of the title. The two boys meet and ultimately befriend one another, and The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas tells the difficult story of their companionship. It does it extremely well, too, careful to understate proceedings and demonstrate a restraint that serves the subject matter well. It’s also quite a lean film, and one boasting excellent performances, including David Thewlis as the aforementioned commandant. If The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas has a problem or two, they pale in com...
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas.., 2010-08-29
A most moving DVD about two small boys who form a friendship this, despite being on "opposite" sides, in the environment of a German Extermination Camp..
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor, Philip Jackson
Director:
Mark Herman
Michael Caine was robbed of an Oscar. He gives his finest performance in a decade as big-talking small-time agent Ray Say, a paunchy, pale life of the party hiding his desperation under gold chains and cool bravura. When he hears the almost magical voice of Jane Horrocks's meek little LV (short for Little Voice) fill her bedroom with the rich voice of Judy Garland, he sees his ticket to the big time. Little Voice is ostensibly LV's story, and in fact the original play was written for Horrocks, whose amazing vocal impressions of Garland, Shirley Bassey and Marilyn Monroe (among others) form the centrepiece performance of the film. But as directed by Mark Herman (Brassed Off), the story of this mousy girl who shuts herself in from a bellowing world is just as overwhelmed by the bombastic characters as LV herself. Brenda Blethyn babbles a blue streak as LV's overbearing mother, Mari, an ageing widow who escapes her unhappiness in carousing and becomes almost pathologically jealous when Ray's attentions turn from her to LV. As Ray puts his dreams on the line for LV's showcase, he reveals his true self: a venal man who spits and barks out his bottled-up anger in an astound...
Little Voice, 2010-08-24
Jane Horrocks is amazing in this role. She is ably supported by Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine and Ewan McGregor. Terrific film
List Price: £5.99
Our Price: £7.72
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Roy Hudd, Charlie Hardwick, Kevin Whately
Director:
Mark Herman
Purely Belter is a humorous but poignant drama from Film Four starring Chris Beattie and Greg McLane as two Newcastle teenagers who embark on a series of money-raising schemes in a desperate attempt to raise the necessary funds to buy Newcastle United season tickets. The whole story positively crunches with Northern grit and the ghost of Ken Loach clomps away in the background throughout the film, but acclaimed writer/director Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) sets a fine balance between character and situation which is strong enough to carry the story despite its reliance on stereotypes. The humour ranges from the superbly under-stated (the fire-eating scene is a classic) to the rather nasty (the occasion which sees the two main protagonists demanding money from a woman for "looking after" her car is about as funny as a rape scene), but it all ends in a more upbeat fashion than Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket on which the film is based. --Roger Thomas
Captures the Scene Brilliantly, 2006-02-07
I watched this film at University in early 2000, I had lived away in Lincoln for 6 months, first time away from the north east of england. This film captured for me the attraction of the streets of Newcastle, and the fact that it included lots of landmarks and captures quite well the spirit of the city. Now that I am back working in the city, I can understand the reason I came back when I watch this film.
Set in Newcastle, the two actors brilliantly portray two down and outs who's only wish in life is to earn enough cash to buy a season ticket to watch Newcastle United play. They duck and dive, like many a local lad I'm sure, and they experience the ups and downs of life struggling in the city. Many good actors are in this film, which humourously shows off the not-so-high life common in Newcastle and many other cities. There are many important issues dealt with in the film, making this more than a comedy about two louts.
Very funny and very touching in places, this is definately a film in the 'Full Monty' mould that captures the heart of the city very well. St. James's Park, Whitley Ice Rink, the Angel of the North are all used to show off the good points of the city.
Well worth watching, a nice addition to any DVD collection, I'm surprised it did not fair better at the cinema!
List Price: £5.99
Our Price: £7.63
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tompkinson, Jim Carter
Director:
Mark Herman
Take The Full Monty, add a sharper emotional edge and replace the strutting strippers with a dignified British band. That's the essence of Brassed Off, a bittersweet gem released in 1996, a year before its more popular (and Oscar-nominated) counterpart. In the Yorkshire town of Grimley, there has always been a coal mine, just as for the last 111 years there has been a brass band and it seems that Danny (the wondrous Pete Postlethwaite) has been the director for every one of those years. Tory economic policies, however, are closing coal mines around the country in favour of nuclear power and Grimley appears to be next on the list. Danny is unfazed by the threat, claiming, "It's music that matters." But some of the men are about to quit the band until the appearance of Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald at her most radiant), who dazzles the all-male group (including old flame Andy, played by Ewan McGregor) first with her beauty, then with her flügelhorn playing. The new member gives the band a boost as they continue to perform and compete but closure remains very real, as director Mark Herman (Little Voice) accompanies the band's performances (played with gusto by the Gri...
Great film, 2007-12-09
Channel Four developed Brassed Off and The Full Monty at the same time. A man called David Aukin, I think had to decide which to make. He could only choose one, so he chose Brassed Off.
Although The Full Monty is an excellent film he made the right choice as Brassed Off is more complex with a greater insight into the problems facing "old" industries in the 1990's in Yorkshire.
Well done Mr Aukin and everyone who worked on this brilliant film.
List Price: £5.99
Our Price: £9.95
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Roy Hudd, Charlie Hardwick, Kevin Whately
Director:
Mark Herman
Purely Belter is a humorous but poignant drama from Film Four starring Chris Beattie and Greg McLane as two Newcastle teenagers who embark on a series of money-raising schemes in a desperate attempt to raise the necessary funds to buy Newcastle United season tickets. The whole story positively crunches with Northern grit and the ghost of Ken Loach clomps away in the background throughout the film, but acclaimed writer/director Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) sets a fine balance between character and situation which is strong enough to carry the story despite its reliance on stereotypes. The humour ranges from the superbly under-stated (the fire-eating scene is a classic) to the rather nasty (the occasion which sees the two main protagonists demanding money from a woman for "looking after" her car is about as funny as a rape scene), but it all ends in a more upbeat fashion than Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket on which the film is based. --Roger Thomas
Captures the Scene Brilliantly, 2006-02-07
I watched this film at University in early 2000, I had lived away in Lincoln for 6 months, first time away from the north east of england. This film captured for me the attraction of the streets of Newcastle, and the fact that it included lots of landmarks and captures quite well the spirit of the city. Now that I am back working in the city, I can understand the reason I came back when I watch this film.
Set in Newcastle, the two actors brilliantly portray two down and outs who's only wish in life is to earn enough cash to buy a season ticket to watch Newcastle United play. They duck and dive, like many a local lad I'm sure, and they experience the ups and downs of life struggling in the city. Many good actors are in this film, which humourously shows off the not-so-high life common in Newcastle and many other cities. There are many important issues dealt with in the film, making this more than a comedy about two louts.
Very funny and very touching in places, this is definately a film in the 'Full Monty' mould that captures the heart of the city very well. St. James's Park, Whitley Ice Rink, the Angel of the North are all used to show off the good points of the city.
Well worth watching, a nice addition to any DVD collection, I'm surprised it did not fair better at the cinema!
List Price: £14.99
Our Price: £2.99
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Dudley Moore, Bryan Brown, Richard Griffiths, Andreas Katsulas, Patsy Kensit
Director:
Mark Herman
A very good farce !, 2010-08-16
I originally saw this film when it was first released and thought it was really good entertainment !. The story is quite simple: the Bellboy in a hotel in Venice can't pronounce his "H's", "L's" or "O's" and this leads to complete chaos for 3 of the Hotel's guests. Dudley Moore is his usual funny self, amply supported by Richard Griffiths and Alison Steadman amoung other great actors. After the 90 mins running time it will leave a good smile on your face, remembering the scenes for quite a few days after you have watched it. I think the film should have had an almost cult status, it can compare to some of the best Pink Panthers (Peter Sellers)- so buy the film purely for a good chuckle and great entertainment, you will want to watch it again !.
List Price: £15.99
Our Price: £4.77
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Pete Postlethwaite, Ewan McGregor, Sue Johnston, Jim Carter, Peter Gunn
Director:
Mark Herman
British film making at its best, 2010-06-19
I have lost count of the amount of times I have watched this film and it still gets to me now...this is British film making at its very best. Brassed off, Billy Elliot, This is England etc...Hollywood can keep their blockbusters and we will continue to quietly make gritty, northern, politically motivated drama that captures the true essence of modern Britain. Film4 - please continue to support this great industry!
List Price: £14.99
Our Price: £3.23
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Colin Firth, Minnie Driver, Mary Steenburgen, Heather Graham, Frank Collison
Director:
Mark Herman
hope springs, 2009-09-03
Acting superb.loved the comparison betwwen American and English way of looking at life. The book New cardiff is well worth a read either before or after the film. Will certainly be looking for more films taken from Charles Webb books. I think any book linked to a film should be able to be cross referenced ie you can put in the name of the book and the dvd will come up on screen.
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Charlie Hardwick, Roy Hudd
Director:
Mark Herman
Purely Belter is a humorous but poignant drama from Film Four starring Chris Beattie and Greg McLane as two Newcastle teenagers who embark on a series of money-raising schemes in a desperate attempt to raise the necessary funds to buy Newcastle United season tickets. The whole story positively crunches with Northern grit and the ghost of Ken Loach clomps away in the background throughout the film, but acclaimed writer/director Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) sets a fine balance between character and situation which is strong enough to carry the story despite its reliance on stereotypes. The humour ranges from the superbly under-stated (the fire-eating scene is a classic) to the rather nasty (the occasion which sees the two main protagonists demanding money from a woman for "looking after" her car is about as funny as a rape scene), but it all ends in a more upbeat fashion than Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket on which the film is based. --Roger Thomas
Captures the Scene Brilliantly, 2006-02-07
I watched this film at University in early 2000, I had lived away in Lincoln for 6 months, first time away from the north east of england. This film captured for me the attraction of the streets of Newcastle, and the fact that it included lots of landmarks and captures quite well the spirit of the city. Now that I am back working in the city, I can understand the reason I came back when I watch this film.
Set in Newcastle, the two actors brilliantly portray two down and outs who's only wish in life is to earn enough cash to buy a season ticket to watch Newcastle United play. They duck and dive, like many a local lad I'm sure, and they experience the ups and downs of life struggling in the city. Many good actors are in this film, which humourously shows off the not-so-high life common in Newcastle and many other cities. There are many important issues dealt with in the film, making this more than a comedy about two louts.
Very funny and very touching in places, this is definately a film in the 'Full Monty' mould that captures the heart of the city very well. St. James's Park, Whitley Ice Rink, the Angel of the North are all used to show off the good points of the city.
Well worth watching, a nice addition to any DVD collection, I'm surprised it did not fair better at the cinema!
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