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Taffin

Like an irish 'Die Hard'.... a fun and entertaining film with a great early turn from 'Bond' Pierce Brosnan. Father Ted and Father Jack make apperances and Hans Zimmer (Composer of 'The Dark Night', 'The Rock' and 'The Simpsons Movie') provides a catchy, Irish theme that peppers the movie and adds adrenaline. Well worth a watch and, if being picky with marks, a fun 8 out of ten!

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• Taffin on DVD (1987)
  Starring: Pierce Brosnan,  Ray McAnally,  Alison Doody
  Director: Francis Megahy,  Francis Megahy
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  A new breed of hero, Brosnan is Mark Taffin, a hired enforcer who out-toughs the toughs by outsmarting them. As a debt-collector, he's unstoppable. He's quick with his fists but doubly so with wits. When a toxic chemical plant resorts to brutalizing townspeople to quell their protest, Taffin is ..read more »
  
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True Lies

Not as well known as the other James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger works, 'Terminator 2' springs to mind, this is a roaring action movie with humour in the style of 'Police Academy' at certain points. Jamie Lee Curtis may be known for the 'Hallowean' films but with 'True Lies' she proves she can do more than scream and growl... portraying a bored and half neglegted house wife who becomes a bumbling and curious sidekick and trasforms into an action hero herself along side the governators hilarious main man. Plenty of laughs and chases and explosions to satisfy every 12 year old and a blend of sutle and gorwn-up humour too. In would definatly agree that its a 'must - see! '

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• True Lies on DVD (1994)
  Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger,  Jamie Lee Curtis,  Bill Paxton
  Director: James Cameron
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  Super-secret-agent Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) has a wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) who thinks he's just a boring salesman--so she has an affair with a salesman who claims he's a secret agent. This confusion mushrooms into a global crisis as Tasker and his wife are caught in the middle of a ..read more »
  
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The Man Who Haunted Himself

Whoever said Roger Moore Couldn't act has obviously never seen this film! Based on a story by Alfred Hitchcock Moore plays the main character brilliantly with more than just one eyebrow raised. Yes, the special effects and back projection may be very 70's but the sheer drama is enough to hook you in and keep you there. The musical score is a chilling aspect in itself, most notably at the climax chase of the film, and the direction could rival spielbergs himself. Its a darn shame the director died in a car accident - at the exact same spot Roger Moores charcter did. Spooky.

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• The Man Who Haunted Himself on DVD (1970)
  Starring: Roger Moore,  Olga Georges-Picot
  Director: Basil Dearden
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  Things get complicated for Harold Pelham as he survives an horrific car crash. People claim to have seen him in places where he has never been and his business has been taken over. It soon becomes clear that there is another 'Harold' who is intent on taking over his existence.
  
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The Gods Must Be Crazy, The / Gods Must Be Crazy 2

Undoubtably the best film to come out of Africa, this gem is a hoot! The best character is,without a second thought, the cheeky land rover. Bordering on Bumbling Romantic Comedy and Action Adventure riddled with humour, it couldn't be any better. The editing may be jumpy and most of the time the film is sped up but it all adds to its charm. Unlikely to offend anyone - perfect family entertainment. The second film is nowhere near as good, but the loveable bushman and another road trip storyline makes sure its not a disasterous sequel. Both films are a good watch. The first one is a must.

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• The Gods Must Be Crazy, The / Gods Must ... (2 discs) on DVD (1980)
  Starring: Marius Weyers,  Sandra Prinsloo,  Lena Farugia
  Director: Jamie Uys
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  This DVD 2-pack contains 1984's, THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY and its 1990 sequel, comedy hits from South African director Jamie Uys.In THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY 1 a tribe of bushmen living in the Kalahari Desert find their peaceful, happy existence threatened when a Coca-Cola bottle falls from the sky. The ..read more »
  
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Highlander

A cult classic. If you've not seen this yet - you must! A great cast and great musical score from queen (!!) plus great direction and creative scripting and special effects proves that, like the tagline, There should only have been one!

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• Highlander on DVD (1986)
  Starring: Sean Connery,  Christopher Lambert,  Roxanne Hart
  Director: Russell Mulcahy
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  Among humans for centuries, an immortal specie existed. Connor MacLeod is a member of this specie. Unaware of his powers, he is unable to explain his revival after his apparent death in a clan-fight in the 15th century. This convinces the superstitious villagers to stone him and drive him out of ..read more »
  
  Rate this: 69% from 19,626 members

Fletch

Proves Chevy Chase can do semi-serious. A feel-good film thats a bit more gritty than other Chase films but it doesn't mean that its not comic! A very 80's musical score may date it to a certain extent but it is almost timeless, with a good dollop of storyline, comedy and action - a lot of film makers could learn from this film.

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• Fletch on DVD (1985)
  Starring: Chevy Chase,  Tim Matheson,  Joe Don Baker
  Director: Michael Ritchie
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  Loosely based on the book by Gregory McDonald, director Michael Ritchie's FLETCH is a laugh-out-loud comedy that features a classic performance by Chevy Chase, who stars as Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher, a crack investigative journalist who goes undercover for a story about possible connections between ..read more »
  
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White Hunter, Black Heart

Not all Clint Eastwood films are action and westerns. This is evidence that he has range! Starting off in 1940's England after world war 2, it is based on John Huston and the filming of 'The Jungle Queen'. Filled with snarky humour and good acting, plus the predictable well-written script, all adds up to a great film. A tad different to other Clint films, it doesn't mean its not enjoyable. Nice to see Eastwood playing a character that is selfish and a complete control freak who doesn't get his own way - yet is humerous and doesn't miss a beat. A bit unusual but hugely enjoyable and a film to set you thinking.

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• White Hunter, Black Heart on DVD
  Starring: Clint Eastwood,  Jeff Fahey,  Norman Lumsden
  Director: Clint Eastwood
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  Drama based on the novel by Peter Viertel which tells the story of Peter Viertel's relationship with John Huston whilst on location in Africa filming 'The African Queen'.
  
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1984

Eerie, uncomfortable, depressing, scary, futuristic, chilling, tense. Everything that Orwell's book was. Richard Burton has a fantastic turn as O'Brian while John Hurt fits his role like a glove. Not the movie to watch if your already in a bad mood. But otherwise - loose yourself in it. I bet you come out thinking life aint so bad after all.

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• 1984 on DVD (1985)
  Starring: John Hurt,  Richard Burton,  Cyril Cusack
  Director: Michael Radford
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  A fine and stunning screen adaptation of Orwell's prophetic 1948 novel about a world in which the government completely controls the masses by controlling their thoughts, altering history and even changing the meaning of words to suit its needs. This was Richard Burton's final film.
  
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Sweeney Double Feature, The - Sweeney 1 / Sweeney 2

There has never been such a fantastic pairing as Dennis Waterman and the Late, Great John Thaw. The First film is more artistic - while the second is pure violence, sex and swearing. Both films have a scorching soundtrack - sweeney2 in particular, from Tony Hatch. Both films also have enough grit to fill a quarry. Indulge in some 70's drama. You won't regret it.

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• Sweeney Double Feature, The - Sweeney 1 ... on DVD (1976)
  Starring: John Thaw,  Dennis Waterman,  Barry Foster
  Director: David Wickes,  Tom Clegg
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  Much imitated but rarely bettered, this disc features both spin off movies from the hugely popular 1970s detective series THE SWEENEY. In the first film, DI Regan (John Thaw) is asked to investigate the mysterious death of a friend's girlfriend. But as he is suspended, he can't ask his partner, DC ..read more »
  
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Duel

Not everyones cup of tea - but if you are a speilberg fan, or purely like car chases - this is the film for you! Suspensful, thrilling and downright tense this proves that Steven Speilberg has always had the goods. You'll never look at a motorway again.

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• Duel on DVD (1972)
  Starring: Dennis Weaver,  Jacqueline Scott
  Director: Steven Spielberg
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  What begins as an ordinary business trip becomes a terrifying life and death battle for David Mann (Dennis Weaver) in Duel, this classic early film from Steven Spielberg. Initially, Mann refuses to believe he is being followed by a huge diesel truck, but soon the unbelievable horror of the ..read more »
  
  Rate this: 70% from 4,880 members

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