What a performance from Helen Mirren a film I could watch again and again
The Queen
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Roger Allam, Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen Director:Stephen Frears Certificate:
This is the story of the death of Princess Diana of Wales and the relationship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the British Royal Family upon hearing of her death.
This movie was tremendous another wonderful performance from Washington he fills the screen and draws you in
Man On Fire(2004) Starring:Denzel Washington, Marc Anthony, Giancarlo Giannini Director:Tony Scott Certificate:
A wave of kidnappings has swept through Mexico, feeding a growing sense of panic among its wealthier citizens, especially parents. In one six-day period, there were twenty-four abductions, leading many to hire bodyguards for their children. Into this world enters John Creasy, a burned-out ex-CIA ..read more »
Very good movie about two men and the slow build up of trust and respect set against the backdrop of history
Goodbye Bafana
on DVD
(2007) Starring:Joseph Fiennes, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Kruger Director:Bille August Certificate:
"Goodbye Bafana" is the true story of a white South African racist whose life was profoundly altered by the black prisoner he guarded for twenty years. The prisoner's name was Nelson Mandela.
This was an enjoyable movie, good solid acting all round
Ladder 49
on DVD
(2004) Starring:John Travolta, Balthazar Getty, Jacinda Barrett Director:Jay Russell Certificate: Watch now: Unavailable
Action drama about how extraordinary heroes emerge out of ordinary lives. While trying to rescue a trapped civilian, firefighter Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix) finds himself trapped and surrounded by flames. Outside Fire Chief Mike Kennedy (John Travolta), battles to get his friend out alive. As ..read more »
I enjoyed this movie a story so unbelievable it had to be true
Lord of War
on DVD
(2005) Starring:Jared Burke, Eamonn Walker, Jeremy Crutchley Director:Andrew Niccol Certificate:
Tense thriller about the arms industry and gun-running, starring Nicolas Cage and Ethan Hawke. Yuri Orlov (Cage) starts his career as an arms dealer on the streets of Little Odessa in the 1980s, selling handguns to mobsters. By the 1990s, after entering into a partnership with an insane African ..read more »
What a carry on over one womans opinion and a comment said in the heat of the moment
Shut Up and Sing
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, Martie Maguire Director:Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck Certificate:
Documentary following US rock/country trio Dixie Chicks between 2003 and 2006. On the eve of the Iraq conflict, at a London concert, singer Natalie Maines announces, "We’re ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas." A huge backlash follows and the "Chicks" have to deal with ..read more »
Fantastic Four
on DVD
(2005) Starring:Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba Director:Tim Story Certificate:
Action adventure based on the comic books created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The lifelong dream of inventor, astronaut and scientist Dr. Reed Richards (Ioan Gruffudd) is close to being realised. He is spearheading a trip to outer space, to the center of a cosmic storm. There he hopes to unlock the ..read more »
Underworld: Evolution
on DVD
(2006) Starring:Bill Nighy, Tony Curran, Danny McBride Director:Len Wiseman Certificate:
Thriller sequel starring Kate Beckinsale. In the Underworld, Vampires are a secret clan of modern aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. No one knows the origin of their bitter blood feud, but the ..read more »
Atonement
on DVD
(2007) Starring:Saoirse Ronan, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy Director:Joe Wright Certificate:
Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's (Keira Knightley) lover (James McAvoy) of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan.
High School Musical 2
on DVD
(2007) Starring:Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale Director:Kenny Ortega Certificate:
The High School Musical gang are back in this follow up which finds out what the Wildcat pals get up to in their summer vacation. Troy lands a job working at the Lava Springs Country Club, and once there he also manages to get jobs for the rest of the gang. When the club announces it's having a ..read more »