No Way Out
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Gene Hackman, Kevin Costner, Sean Young Director:Roger Donaldson Certificate:
In this taut remake of THE BIG CLOCK, Tom Farrell (Kevin Costner), a Naval intelligence officer, begins dating an alluring woman (Sean Young) who happens to be the girlfriend of his boss--the Secretary of Defense (Gene Hackman). When the woman is murdered, the Secretary assigns the task of tracking ..read more »
Introduction to the Brat Pack actors. Such an intense film as it dealt with the dilemmas in each of the characters lives. Brought all the characters together at the end even though they were from differing backgrounds.
The Breakfast Club
on DVD
(1985) Starring:Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez Director:John Hughes Certificate:
When five high school students from different social groups are forced to spend a Saturday together in detention, they find themselves interacting with and understanding each other for the first time. A jock (Emilio Estevez), a criminal (Judd Nelson), a princess (Molly Ringwald), a basket case (..read more »
This is one of the best films I have seen whilst growing up in High School. The dancing was awesome and the chemistry between Johnny and Baby was totally believable as two people falling in love. Brilliant from start to finish. The music was fabulous too.
Dirty Dancing
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes Director:Emile Ardolino Certificate: Watch now: £2.49
Headstrong 17-year-old Baby Houseman hardly expects her family's usual summer vacation in the Catskills to be momentous. But then Baby spies Johnny Castle, the resort's dance instructor from the wrong side of the tracks. Johnny's facing a crisis: his dance partner and friend Penny is pregnant and ..read more »
This was a great action movie both for the boys and girls. Mel Gibson was the hottie in this film and showed a bit of his comedic side. Film was great from start to finish. Brilliant action sequences for its time.
Lethal Weapon
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey Director:Richard Donner Certificate:
In Richard Donner's thrilling blockbuster, two tough Los Angeles cops--suicidal Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and family man Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover)--are teamed as partners in a highly unusual case involving a massive international crime ring which has its roots in Vietnam--a place they're both ..read more »
One of the most poignant films I have seen. Superb acting all round.
On Golden Pond
on DVD
(1981) Starring:Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda Director:Mark Rydell Certificate:
Based on the play by Ernest Thompson, ON GOLDEN POND tells the deceptively simple tale of one family's summer. The story centres around the bickering but loving relationship between Ethel and Norman Thayer (Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda), an elderly couple who are spending their 48th summer at ..read more »
The Witches Of Eastwick
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon, Cher Director:George Miller Certificate:
Based on John Updike's best-seller, this comic battle of the sexes is coupled with supernatural thriller overtones. Three beautiful unmarried residents of a small New England town seem to have conjured up "Mr. Right." But just who is this rich, eccentric and charismatic stranger
Great chick flick. Believable story about two people from differing backgrounds geting together and falling in love.
Pretty In Pink
on DVD
(1986) Starring:Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Harry Dean Stanton Director:Howard Deutch Certificate: Watch now: £2.49
Two high school students from different social groups fall in love. He's the wealthy campus heart-throb and she's the bright girl from the wrong side of town. As their romance builds, they struggle against mounting pressure to end their relationship.
Rambo - First Blood
on DVD
(1982) Starring:Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy Director:Ted Kotcheff Certificate:
Features: 'Rambo - First Blood', 'Rambo - First Blood - Part II' and 'Rambo III' RAMBO III, which could be called 'Rambo In Afghanistan', is set in 1988, near the end of the Soviet Union's involvement there. At the beginning of the film, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is living a secluded life in ..read more »
The Blue Lagoon
on DVD
(1980) Starring:Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern Director:Randal Kleiser Certificate:
A remake of the 1949 original, which tells of a boy and a girl who become ship-wrecked on an exotic tropical island. As they grow up they learn how to fend for themselves, and as the years roll by their childish affection turns into an innocent love. But all is not what it seems...
Fatal Attraction
on DVD
(1987) Starring:Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer Director:Adrian Lyne Certificate:
While his wife (Anne Archer) and daughter are out of town, successful attorney Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas) has a one-night stand with Alex Forrest (Glenn Close), the publishing executive he has just met. He has no idea what he's getting into. Immediately after the encounter, Dan wants to put ..read more »