The Love Bug
on DVD
(1969) Starring:David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett, Dean Jones Director:Robert Stevenson Certificate:
"Herbie" the super-car with a mind of its own saves the day for a fading race car driver and leads him to victory and romance. Stunts are enhanced by excellent special effects.
For me, the last great science-fiction film of the 20th century. Shame they spoiled it with all the sequels....
The Matrix
on DVD
(1999) Starring:Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Director:The Wachowski Brothers Certificate:
In the near future, a computer hacker named Neo discovers that all life on Earth may be nothing more than an elaborate facade created by a malevolent cyber-intelligence, for the purpose of placating us while our life essence is "farmed" to fuel the Matrix's campaign of domination in the "real" ..read more »
A who's who of the next generation of fine actors including Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Kip Pardue (ER), Hayden Penettiere (Disney Channel), Ryan Gosling (Fracture), Ethan Suplee (Mr Woodcock) and Donald Faison (Scrubs) in one of the most entertaining sports dramas you'll ever see!
Remember The Titans
on DVD
(2000) Starring:Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Donald Faison Director:Boaz Yakin Certificate:
While on the surface, American high school football may seem like an innocent game played by the young, for the young, it is, in fact, much, much more. For millions, including many fans who are well removed from their high school years but who love to sit in those creaky bleachers every Friday ..read more »
Snow Cake
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Carrie-Anne Moss Director:Marc Evans Certificate:
Sometimes stopping is the most important part of the journey... A drama focused on the friendship between a high-functioning autistic woman (Weaver) and a man (Rickman) who is traumatised after a fatal car accident...
Lord Of The Rings, The: The Fellowship O...
on DVD
(2001) Starring:Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett Director:Peter Jackson Certificate:
Set in Middle-Earth many many years ago, this is the story of a young Hobbit named Frodo, who has in his possession a ring... This ring is needed by the evil Lord Sauron to destroy civilisation and plunge the world into complete darkness. In order to prevent this, Frodo must find a way to the Mount ..read more »
Lord Of The Rings, The - The Two Towers
on DVD
(2002) Starring:Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen Director:Peter Jackson Certificate:
The tale continues with the Fellowship broken and three groups heading their different ways. Frodo and Sam carry on for Mordor and acquire along the way a travelling companion by the name of Gollum who promises to help them reach the Mountain of Doom. Elsewhere Merry and Pippin's attempt to escape ..read more »
The Lord Of The Rings - The Return Of Th...
on DVD
(2003) Starring:Elijah Wood, Miranda Otto, Ian McKellen Director:Peter Jackson Certificate:
As Sauron gathers his forces, the kingdom of Gondor is in need of its king, Aragorn. Gandalf sets off to Minas Tirith to try and rally the troops of Gondor, while King Theoden of Rohan brings his forces to help keep Sauron distracted from the movements of the ring bearer. Meanwhile Frodo, ..read more »
Frighteningly realistic in its portrayal of the British government gone wrong, this is probably Hugo Weaving's finest performance. Natalie Portman and Stephen Fry are perfect as well.
V For Vendetta
on DVD
(2005) Starring:Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, John Hurt Director:James McTeigue, Comic Book Classics Certificate:
Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V For Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (NATALIE PORTMAN) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (HUGO WEAVING) known only as "V". Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled ..read more »
Winning
on DVD
(1969) Starring:Paul Newman, Robert Wagner, Barry Ford Director:James Goldstone Certificate:
The story of a racing driver whose career has begun to hit the skids. As his life deteriorates, so also does his marriage...