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All the films I own, placed carefully upon 'the shelf'

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300

Visually, it's a great film - one I definitely need on Blu-Ray! The story's not too bad either.

300 on DVD (2006)
Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Andrew Pleavin
Director: Zack Snyder
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Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire ..read more »
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Alien Quadrilogy

All four Alien films (obviously not including the AVP films). The best bit for me is the Aliens directors cut.

Alien Quadrilogy (5 discs) on DVD
Starring: Charles Dance, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser
Director: Ridley Scott, James Cameron, David Fincher
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All four films in the 'Alien' saga. In Ridley Scott's 'Alien' (1979) the crew of a deep-space mining vessel come across something decidedly unpleasant on a mysterious planet. After leaving the desolate planet, they realise that something has survived and is on their ship. In James Cameron's sequel, ..read more »
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Alien Vs Predator

Not much special here. I honestly found this one dissapointing. I just keep it in my collection because I was waiting for this moment for so long!

Alien Vs Predator (2004)
Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Ewen Bremner
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
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Sci-fi action. Early in the 21st century, billionaire Charles Weyland (Lance Hendriksen) is convinced that his satellite thermal imaging system has picked up evidence of an ancient life form buried under the ice in remotest Antarctica. When a team of archaeologists sets out to investigate, they ..read more »
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Anchorman

Great fun! Ron Burgundy:"Brick, where did you get a hand grenade?" Brick Tamland: "I.. Don't know!"

Anchorman on DVD (2004)
Starring: Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Christina Applegate
Director: Adam McKay
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Goofball comedy directed by former Saturday Night Live writer Adam McKay. Will Ferrell stars as Ron Burgundy, a top-rated 1970s San Diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroom - so long as they stick to covering fashion shows or late-breaking cooking news, that is. So when Ron ..read more »
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Back To The Future

Actually part of a box set. This is the start of something great!

Back To The Future on DVD (1985)
Starring: Billy Zane, Claudia Wells, Lea Thompson
Director: Robert Zemeckis
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Teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) just wants to play electric guitar and date girlfriend Jennifer; he is also determined not to end up a loser in life like his own parents. Father George (Crispin Glover) is a weak-willed failure, bullied at work by his former high school tormentor Biff Tannen (..read more »
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Back To The Future Part 2

Actually part of a box set. The best of the three!

Back To The Future Part 2 on DVD (1989)
Starring: Elisabeth Shue, James Tolkan, Jeffrey Weissman
Director: Robert Zemeckis
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A futuristic sequel to 'Back to the Future' (1985). Accompanied by Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) must travel thirty years into the future to save his own children from going to jail. Meanwhile, the aged Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson) steals the Delorean time ..read more »
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Back To The Future Part 3

Actually part of a box set. Not as good as the previous two, but the ending wraps it up pretty well. This is one set of films where I don't want a new one to be added to it. It's good as it is!

Back To The Future Part 3 on DVD (1990)
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson
Director: Robert Zemeckis
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Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd star with Mary Steenburgen in this rousing conclusion to the popular series. Stranded in 1955 after a freak burst of lightning, Marty must travel back to 1885 to rescue Doc Brown from a premature end. Surviving an Indian attack and unfriendly townsfolk, Marty ..read more »
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Batteries Not Included

I loved this film as a kid.. And yes.. I still love it now!

Batteries Not Included on DVD (1987)
Starring: Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Pena
Director: Matthew Robbins
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When their New York apartment block is threatened with demolition, elderly couple Frank (Hume Cronyn) and Faye Riley (Jessica Tandy) pray for a miracle. This duly arrives - in the form of space aliens in tiny flying saucers, who set about helping the Rileys fight the demolition order.
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Beetlejuice

I'm a sucker for Burton films, and here's a good reason why!

Beetlejuice on DVD (1988)
Starring: Duane Davis, Winona Ryder, Glenn Shadix
Director: Tim Burton
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The demonic comedy that put acclaimed film director Tim Burton firmly on the map. The Maitlands (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) are a happy couple who, when killed in a car crash, return as ghosts to their beloved home to wreak havoc on the ghastly yuppie family who have moved in. Being novices at ..read more »
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Big Fish

Another Burton film, nice and family friendly

Big Fish on DVD (2003)
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Robert Guilla, Billy Crudup
Director: Tim Burton
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Tim Burton's fantasy-drama is based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and adapted for the screen by John August. A dying Edward Bloom (Albert Finney as the old man and Ewan McGregor as the younger) has always had a willing audience to hear the amazing tales from his travels around the world in his ..read more »
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