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• Funny Girl / Funny Lady | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Like giant monuments to good old-fashioned star quality, Funny Girl (1968) and Funny Lady (1975) hark back to the golden days of American vaudeville, while essentially celebrating one of the great, egotistical show-business talents of all time. Viewed end to end, these two films, which tell the story of Ziegfeld comedienne Fanny Brice, run for almost five hours. That's a lot of biopic. But with the greatest of respect to Brice, undoubtedly a formidable star of her time, the talent really in the spotlight here belongs to Barbra Streisand. Streisand created the role of Fanny Brice in the 1964 Broadway stage musical and her performance for the big screen is a tour de force, fully deserving the Best Actress Oscar which she received. As a biopic, Funny Girl is superior fare, full of sumptuous production numbers. Brice's glory days are explored against the background of her turbulent private life with her flawed playboy husband Nicky Arnstein (a sympathetic performance from Omar Sharif) with considerable attention to the details of her inner turmoil. More rambling and less cohesive, Funny Lady finds Fanny divorced but still in love with Arnstein (Sharif also revisiting his role), drifting into marriage number two with uncouth songwriter and impresario Billy Rose (the excellent James Caan), her successful career again juxtaposed with a less than happy personal life. Combined, both films measure Streisand's rise to greatness. In Funny Girl, the bravura of the performance as a whole masks occasional gaucheness, while if Funny Lady is the less impressive picture overall, it still marks how far she has developed as a screen actress. The rough edges are gone, replaced by a sophisticated poise and the sense of a talent that has come to terms with itself. And of course throughout she is superb in the musical numbers, which include her theme song "People" and the classic belter "Don't Rain on my Parade", as well as Brice's classic torch song, "My Man". On the DVD: this package of tremendous, old-fashioned entertainment takes the viewer back to pre-multiplex days when going to the cinema was an event you might dress up for. Funny Lady's soundtrack includes a pre-picture "Overture" to give you time to unwrap the chocolates. You really need some plush velvet curtains to swing back across the television screen. Then, guaranteeing a twinge of nostalgia, there's an intermission break. Both films are presented in their original widescreen 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Dolby Digital 5.0 (Funny Girl) and LCR (Funny Lady) soundtracks do justice to Streisand's lung power. The first disc offers the most interesting extras, including a couple of featurettes about Streisand. Both discs provide standard filmographies and song highlights so Streisand addicts can skip between numbers to their hearts' content.--Piers Ford

• Greenberg | DVD | (04/10/2010) from £5.56   |  Saving you £10.43 (187.59%)   |  RRP £15.99

  "Greenberg" brings actor Ben Stiller together with Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach ("The Squid and the Whale") to tell the funny and moving tale of lovable loser Roger Greenberg.

• House of Sand and Fog | DVD | (02/05/2011) from £8.55   |  Saving you £11.44 (133.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connolly star as two parties locked into a bitter tug-of-war over a house that has tragic consequences.

• Foot Fist Way, the | DVD | (09/02/2009) from £12.95   |  Saving you £0.04 (0.31%)   |  RRP £12.99

  "The Foot Fist Way" (produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay) focuses on the small town Tae Kwon Do instructor Fred Simmons who relishes the power that comes from being the king of his small kingdom.

• Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends: Sticky Situations | DVD | (14/01/2013) from £2.59   |  Saving you £10.40 (80.10%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Uh oh... The engines on the Island of Sodor sometimes find themselves in some sticky situations! Thomas and Butch find themselves stuck when they don't listen to directions. Spencer gets lost in the fog but learns he can actually be Spencer the Helpful. Gordon must swallow his pride after dropping the Lion of Sodor in the mucky, muddy river, and Edward shows Charlie there is a time to be Really Fun, and a time to be Really Useful! All aboard for fun-filled tales as friends help each other through all kinds of sticky situations! Special Features: Watch with Mr Perkins Down at the Station: Going Backwards Puzzles: Guess Who?

• Fosse | DVD | (04/08/2003) from £8.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (66.74%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Fosse was the Broadway hit of 1999, celebrating the genius of legendary film-and-stage choreographer Bob Fosse in a rich, fiery homage with the very best of his work. This performance, recorded towards the end of a run that lasted more than two years, captures perfectly the energy and commitment of the dancers in bringing the extraordinary shapes and angles of his choreography to life. The presence of Fosse's protégés, cochoreographer Ann Reinking and that most fluid of dancers Ben Vereen, ensures that the spirit and dedication at the heart of Fosse's work are preserved intact. This is no opportunist "best-of" compilation. The numbers merge seamlessly into a glorious patchwork of movements and moods. Fosse took up the reigns of musical theatre dance from Astaire, Kelly and Balanchine and, thanks to the changing times and material--Sweet Charity, Chicago and Cabaret loom large--was able to inject a new, raw sexuality which these dancers seize with relish. It's a resolutely ensemble piece. Musical buffs may be disappointed by the lack of big solo numbers--Vereen's poignant "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries" aside--but in many ways this is also a long overdue celebration of the chorus line. Fosse treated his dancers as individuals, each with a contribution to make. That attention to detail makes for moments of terrific intensity amongst the full-blooded company numbers. On the DVD: Fosse makes a lavish televisual production, presented in 16:9 format--great for covering the width of the stage--and a choice of stereo or surround-sound audio. Some multiple viewing angles would have been nice, if only to get a different perspective on the complex moves. The only extra is a short interview with Ann Reinking, Ben Vereen and Dana Moore in which all three testify to the importance of Fosse both to their own careers and as an all-time giant talent of musical theatre. --Piers Ford

• Vendetta | DVD | (31/08/2015) from £4.91   |  Saving you £11.08 (225.66%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Dean Cain stars as Mason Danvers a detective seeking vengeance on Victor Abbott (WWE Superstar ‘The Big Show’) the violent felon who brutally murdered Mason’s wife. To reach Abbot in jail Mason deliberately commits a crime to seek his revenge. Once inside the prison walls Mason discovers nothing is as it seems in this electrifying thriller packed with punishing action. Directed by the Soska Sisters.

• Marvel 4 Film Collection | DVD | (03/10/2011) from £8.59   |  Saving you £3.67 (42.72%)   |  RRP £12.26

  X-Men Origins: Wolverine:Leading up to the events in the X-Men film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) epically violent past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.Daredevil:Ben Affleck is Matt Murdock, a.k.a Daredevil. As a young boy he lost his sight in a chemical accident, which left him with his other senses superhumanly enhanced (and some incredible acrobatic skills). Flash forward and Matt is working by day as a pro bono lawyer (with partner Jon Favreau) and by night as a righteous avenger. The plot sees New York supercriminal Kingpin (Michael Clarke Duncan) calling on Irish assassin Bullseye (Colin Farrell) to take care of some business involving the father of Jennifer Garner's Elektra (with whom Matt falls head over heels in love). Daredevil is a shadowy comic book fantasy that provides plenty of fast-paced, high-kicking action.Elektra:Looks can kill.From the pages of Marvel Comics, creator of 'X-Men' and 'Spider-Man' comes 'Elektra'. In the ultimate battle between good and evil stands a warrior who makes the choice that tips the balance...Elektra (Garner) is a strong, mysterious and sexy action heroine; a lethal synthesis of grace and power. Not long after recovering from seemingly mortal wounds, Elektra has severed all ties with the world, living only for her next assignment. But in an unexpected turn of events, she is forced to make a decision that can take her life in a new direction or destroy her...Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer:Marvel's first family of superheroes, The Fantastic Four, meets their greatest challenge yet in Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.

• Mars: Season 1 | Blu Ray | (10/04/2017) from £14.85   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The first manned mission from Earth to Mars in 2033 attempts to colonize the red planet.

• Dark Knight 1 | DVD | (03/07/2006) from £12.39   |  Saving you £7.60 (61.34%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Dark Knight is a re-imagining of the Ivanhoe legend adding fantastical supernatural elements to an already captivating story. Cue lots of battle-happy action and amazing monsters! For the first time ever all 12 episodes on DVD!!!

• Night At The Museum/Night At The Museum 2 | Blu Ray | (22/04/2013) from £3.94   |  Saving you £31.05 (788.07%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Titles Comprise: Night At The MuseumBen Stiller leads an all-star cast including Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke in this hilarious comedy hit. When good-hearted dreamer Larry Daley (Stiller) is hired as night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, he soon discovers that an ancient curse brings all the exhibits to life after the sun sets. Suddenly, Larry finds himself face-to-face with a frisky T. Rex skeleton, tiny armies of Romans and cowboys and a m...

• TT 2023 Official Review | DVD | (18/09/2023) from £15.79   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Bite The Bullet | DVD | (22/04/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1908 Arizona a newspaper organises an endurance horse race. The course is 700 miles long and there are few days to complete it. Nine different adventurous entrants have their own reasons for winning but some could be destined never to see the finish line...

• The Bill - Series 4 - Volume 1 | DVD | (30/06/2008) from £12.98   |  Saving you £9.00 (81.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Bill went from strength to strength in 1988 when it was restructured into the half-hour format that stormed to the top of the ITV ratings and has remained a Top 10 UK drama ever since. Starring such fan favourites as Sgt. Cryer (Eric Richard) W.P.C. Ackland (Trudie Goodwin) Det. Sgt. Ted Roach (Tony Scannell) and Christopher Ellison as the irascible D.I. Burnside this two-disc set contains the first 13 episodes of the half-hour series. Episodes Comprise: 1. Light Duties 2. The Three Wise Monkeys 3. Good Will Visit 4. Home Sweet Home 5. All in Good Faith 6. Just Call Me Guv''-nor 7. Caught Red Handed 8. Homes and Gardens 9. Country Cousin 10. Alarms and Embarrassments 11. Stealing Cars and Nursery Rhymes 12. Hold Fire 13. Bad Faith

• Azur and Asmar - The Princes' Quest | DVD | (28/07/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Two life-long friends embark on a quest to discover and free the mythical Djinn Fairy.

• Dragonheart / Dragonheart: A New Beginning / Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse | DVD | (30/03/2015) from £7.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (187.74%)   |  RRP £22.99

  DRAGONHEART Knight Bowen (Dennis Quaid) attempts to instill the values of King Arthur in his pupil Prince Einon in the hope that he will rule more wisely than his tyrannical father. Einon is given one half of a dragon's heart after he is wounded in return for promising to rule well but he reneges on his promise by becoming as big a tyrant as his father. Disillusioned Bowen vows to kill every dragon in existence. Years later he meets the dragon Drago (voiced by Sean Connery) and after initial hostility the two strike up an unlikely friendship. DRAGONHEART:A NEW BEGINNING Following on from the 1996 film 'DragonHeart' orphaned stable boy Geoff (Chris Masterson) stumbles across Drake the world's sole surviving dragon. Together they take on the bandits who threaten the peace of Geoff's homestead and in doing so become heroes. DRAGONHEART 3: THE SORCERER'S CURSE An aspiring knight struggles to save a dragon from a spell cast on him by an evil druid.The third installment in the DragonHeart franchise.

• Glitter | DVD | (09/10/2003) from £6.73   |  Saving you £-0.74 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Pop diva Mariah Carey plays a young young singer who is eager to become a big star who dates a DJ who helps her get into the music business.

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (17/09/2012) from £12.69   |  Saving you £12.30 (96.93%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The third film based on C.S. Lewis's fantasy books, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opens three years after the Pevensie children return from battling to restore peace to Narnia in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Edmund (Skandar Keynes) and Lucy (Georgie Henley) are still staying with Eustace (Will Poulter), while Peter and Susan have gotten older and moved on to school and America, respectively. Still as surly and unbelieving as ever, Eustace continues to mock his cousins for their Narnian fantasies. But when water begins spilling into their room from a painting hanging on the wall, all three young people are swept onto the decks of the sailing ship known as the Dawn Treader, which is afloat in the waters of Narnia. This time, there are no wars to be fought in Narnia. But it soon becomes evident that the trio is destined to help King Caspian (Ben Barnes) solve the mystery of the disappearance of the seven lords of Telmar, and prevent the ongoing sacrifices of large groups of Narnian people to the evil green mist. So begins a quest through uncharted waters that will require each of the children to resist temptations like beauty and power, and to conquer the darkness within themselves in order to defeat the threat to Narnia's people. The battle promises to yield unexpected heroes, and through their journey, Edmund, Lucy, Eustace, and even King Caspian and Reepicheep (voiced by Simon Pegg) each grow and mature. Eventually, Aslan (voiced by Liam Neeson) will ask each adventurer to make an important choice that will forever influence his or her future. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader features plenty of high adventure, sword-fighting action, and personal peril, and while it fails to fully capitalise on the characters' motivations or to earn viewers' full emotional investment, it is still a solid addition to the Narnia film series. (Ages 7 and older) --Tami Horiuchi

• I Survived a Zombie Holocaust | DVD | (08/02/2016) from £3.98   |  Saving you £14.00 (703.52%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The crew of a New Zealand, low budget zombie film are filming in the middle of nowhere. As the troubled shoot goes from bad to worse, the key cast and crew are stuck down by a mystery illness. A replacement runner, Wesley, arrives on set, just as the mystery illness starts to turn the zombie extras into REAL, un-dead Zombies. The crew are too busy to notice as they are behind schedule, but Wesley soon discovers that the Zombies are real, and he tries to escape the now deadly film set with a small group of survivors.

• Robot Overlords | Blu Ray | (10/08/2015) from £8.25   |  Saving you £11.74 (142.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The adults lost the war and now the kids must save the world! Robots rule the streets and the people are locked in their homes. Stepping outside risks being vaporised by a hulking Sentry or picked off by a lethal Sniper.Through the ruins of Britain a group of kids, led by Callan McAuliffe (The Great Gatsby), set out to join the Resistance. Hot on their heels however is their old teacher turned robot collaborator Mr Smythe, played by Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3) and his captive Gillian Anderson (The X-Files).