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• Charly | DVD | (02/07/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Released in 1968, Charly is a period-piece from the summer of love when "natural" was nirvana, the air hummed with the mantra "Everybody's beautiful", and all ills stemmed from institutional monoliths such as Science, Government, Education, and Religion. It is adapted from Daniel Keyes' novel Flowers for Algernon and its hero, Charly (Cliff Robertson), is 30 years old and mentally handicapped. His innocent sweetness makes him superior to most able-minded folk, whether they're the bigoted dolts he sweeps floors for or the ambitious scientists who see him as the human equivalent of Algernon, a mouse they've surgically (but impermanently) smartened up. Naturally, post-op Charly, sporting a genius IQ, "sees things as they are". Trotted out as the neurosurgeons' poster boy, he stands up to the "learned" audience--shot as faceless, inhuman interrogators. He's every 60s flower child, berating his "elders" for blighting their brave new world. The one reward Charly derives from his higher IQ is sex. In a lengthy montage resembling a retro TV commercial, he and his teacher (Claire Bloom, a madonna with an eternal Mona Lisa smile) romp through Edenic gardens, their embraces hallowed by sunlight glinting through leaves, moonlight glinting on water, and sappy Ravi Shankar music (stylistic clichés also include embarrassing outbreaks of split screens and multiple small screens within the frame, notably when rebellious Charly turns biker). Robertson's performance is well-meaning but mawkishly sentimental. Still, in the penultimate moments when Charly begins to slide back into mental illness, the actor achieves a genuine tragic gravity, and he became a surprise Oscar winner for his pains. --Kathleen Murphy, Amazon.com

• Queenie | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £16.22   |  Saving you £-9.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  From humble beginnings in the slums of Calcutta to the lofty heights of Hollywood fame and fortune Queenie achieves a triumph she never imagined. But dark secrets from her past and jealous rivalries threaten to destroy her. Based on the novel by Michael Korda.

• Zulu | Blu Ray | (27/04/2015) from £9.43   |  Saving you £10.56 (111.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  When a teen girl is discovered brutally murdered in Cape Town’s botanical gardens Chief of Police Ali Sokhela (Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker – The Last King Of Scotland) and cop Brian Epkeen (Orlando Bloom - Lord Of The Rings) are tasked with solving the crime. However upon investigating the murder they uncover a sinister synthetic drug ring with a worldwide network releasing a new illegal substance into the market which is spiralling out of control. Sokhela and Epkeen are soon placing their own lives in danger in an attempt to end further devastating and disturbing consequences.

• The Lady And The Highwayman | DVD | (29/07/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  The Lady and the Highwayman, produced by Lew Grade as part of a series of Barbara Cartland dramatisations in 1987, contains all the ingredients that made Cartland's unique style of romantic fiction so successful. The highwayman in question, known as Silver Blade, is actually an aristocratic outlaw played by a youthful Hugh Grant in a bouffant mullet wig. The lady is Panthea (Lysette Anthony), delicate but firm of purpose, who knows her man when she sees him. It's Restoration England, so the frocks are fabulous. But Cartland's pretensions to historical accuracy evaporate when she makes Charles II's mistress, Barbara Castlemaine (Dynasty's Emma Samms), the villainess of the piece. From there, it's a freewheeling ride of Robin Hood-inspired philanthropy, duplicitous cousins and some uncomfortably fetishistic shots of the rituals and instruments of execution, although everybody is rescued in time for the romantic soft-focus finale. Full of splendidly self-indulgent performances from the likes of Claire Bloom, John Mills and Michael York, The Lady and the Highwayman is a feast of thespian ham. Somehow, the cast triumph over the banality of the basic material. On the DVD: The Lady and the Highwayman is presented in 4:3 aspect ratio with a standard Dolby Digital stereo soundtrack. With an eye on the international market, it looks and feels like any lush mini-series of the 1980s. There are no extras. --Piers Ford

• Cbeebies Panto: Strictly Cinderella | DVD | (03/11/2014) from £9.96   |  Saving you £-1.97 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

• Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy | Blu Ray | (30/06/2008) from £91.78   |  Saving you £-33.79 (N/A%)   |  RRP £57.99

  With the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow (memorably portrayed by Johnny Depp) earning legions of fans right across the globe, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy has proven to be one of the most popular series of films in recent times. Fortunately, there's good reason too. The trilogy starts off with the best of the three films. The Curse Of The Black Pearl is a superb piece of blockbuster movie making, delivering lots of laughs, some fabulous set pieces and a core of good, old-fashioned swashbuckling action. With a terrific supporting cast, led by the likes of Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, its running time simply zips by in a flash, and there's plenty of incentive to hit the play button again once the credits roll. The second movie in the series, Dead Man's Chest was more commercially successful, but it's not quite as strong a film. Nonetheless, there's still plenty to enjoy, including Bill Nighy's stunning Davy Jones (the special effects there are something to behold). And it earns extra bonus points for a terrific final twist in the end reel. And then we arrive at the closing part of the trilogy, At World's End. This is arguably the most bloated, with a nigh-on three hour running time, but it does pack a lot in. Multiple Johnny Depps for starters, along with some terrific action too. While the three parts of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy may thus be a little uneven, its nonetheless a collection of films with plenty to recommend. The first part sails away with the top honours, but there's little doubt that all three are set to entertain audiences for many years to come. --Jon Foster

• Main Street | DVD | (09/03/2015) from £2.59   |  Saving you £10.40 (401.54%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Several residents of a small Southern city whose lives are changed by the arrival of a stranger with a controversial plan to save their decaying hometown. In the midst of today’s challenging times each of the colourful citizens of this close-knit North Carolina community will search for ways to reinvent themselves their relationships and the very heart of their neighbourhood.

• Troy/Alexander/Clash of the Titans Triple Pack | DVD | (10/09/2012) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Throughout time men have waged war. Some for power some for honour – and some for love. In ancient Greece the passion of two of history’s most legendary lovers Paris Prince of Troy and Helen Queen of Sparta ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. One man stands as the keyto victory or defeat over Troy: Achilles.

• Agatha Christie's Marple - By The Pricking Of My Thumbs | DVD | (17/07/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Agatha Christie's classic sleuth Miss Marple (here essayed by Geraldine McEwan) takes on another case of murder most foul... When Tommy and Tuppence visit an elderly aunt in Sunny Ridge nursing home Tuppence is concerned by one resident - Mrs Lancaster's (June Whitfield) - who rambles about a dead child behind the lounge fireplace. When Tuppence is introduced to one resident's friend - Miss Marple - she finds herself joining forces with her to follow the clues which lead them to t

• Legendary Warriors Box Set | Blu Ray | (15/08/2011) from £47.23   |  Saving you £-12.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Titles Comprise: 10 000 B.C: From Roland Emmerich director of Independance Day and The Day After Tomorrow comes 10 000 BC a sweeping odyssey into a mythical age of prophesies and gods when spirits rule the land and mighty mammoths shake the earth. In a remote mountain tribe the young hunter D'Leh (Steven Strait) has found his heart's passion - the beautiful Evolet (Camilla Belle). But when a band of mysterious warlords raid his village and kidnap Evolet D'Leh leads a small group of hunters to pursue the warlords to the end of the world to save her. As they venture into unknown lands for the first time the group discovers there are civilizations beyond their own and that mankind's reach is far greater than they ever knew. At each encounter the group is joined by other tribes who have been attacked by the slave raiders turning D'Leh's once-small band into an army. Troy: For honour... In 1193 B.C. the dandy Trojan prince Paris (Bloom) irresponsibly spirits away the unhappy wife of Menelaus (Gleeson) the Spartan king. Demanding the return of Helen the Greeks launch a thousand ships and lay siege to Troy. Under the command of Agamemnon (Cox) revered warrior Achilles (Pitt) leads the Greek forces against the Trojan defenders commanded by Hector (Bana) who carries the fate of his nation on his shoulders... Clash Of The Titans: In Clash Of The Titans the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes) vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts Perseus and his warriors will only survive if Perseus accepts his power as a god defies fate and creates his own destiny. 300: Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller's (Sin City) acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.

• The Knock: Series 1 | DVD | (27/11/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This ITV drama series follows the working and personal lives of British Customs and Excise officers as they track down national and international criminals. From drug dealers to dubious chefs it's a race against crime to prevent the trade of illegal goods to Britain

• Scarface / Carlito's Way / Casino | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Scarface (Dir. Brian De Palma 1983): In the spring of 1980 the port at Mariel Harbour was opened and thousands set sail for the United States. They came in search of the American Dream. One of them found it on the sun-washed avenues of Miami... wealth power and passion beyond his wildest dreams. He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name - Scarface! Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as Tony Montana one of the most ruthless gangsters ever d

• After Hours (Criterion Collection) | Blu Ray | (11/07/2023) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King | Blu Ray | (16/11/2015) from £9.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (150.15%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfill his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest.

• Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Lost Disc Edition (3 Discs) | DVD | (25/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £20.99

  Prepare to be blown out of the water. Jack Sparrow (Depp in an Oscar nominated performance) and Will Turner (Bloom) brave the Caribbean Sea to stop a ship of pirates led by Captain Barbossa (Rush) who intend to break an ancient curse using the blood of the lovely Elizabeth Swann (Knightley)... This special 3 disc edition is available for a limited time only!

• Lord of the Rings : The Two Towers - Special Limited Edition | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £6.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (185.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In the second part of the fantasy trilogy Frodo and Sam continue on to Mordor in their mission to destroy the One Ring, whilst their former companions make new allies and launch an assault on Isengard.

• My Life With Morrissey | DVD | (28/02/2005) from £24.28   |  Saving you £-6.29 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The outrageous tale of a Morrissey fan gone wrong! An obsessed Morrissey fan bides her time by pouring herself into her work at a TV studio by day and hunting for her idol at night. Scouting out locations in L.A. that she knows Morrissey has been spotted in she soon happens upon her hero in the flesh irrevocably changing her life forever...

• Definitive Edition - Kingdom Of Heaven | DVD | (05/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Orlando Bloom stars as a stranger in a strange land in this epic Crusades adventure.

• High Plains Drifter | DVD | (26/02/2001) from £16.57   |  Saving you £-6.58 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Clint Eastwood's second film as a director (and his first Western) is a variation on the "man with no name" theme, starring Eastwood as the drifter known only as "the Stranger". He rides into the desert town of Lagos and is quickly attacked by three gunmen. Recovering with the aid of a local dwarf (a memorable role for Billy Curtis), the Stranger is hired by the intimidated townsfolk to fend off a band of violent ex-convicts. After teaching the citizens self-defence and instructing them to paint the entire town red and rename it "Hell", the Stranger vanishes. He reappears when the marauding criminals arrive, and delivers justice and teaches the townsfolk a harsh lesson about moral obligation. Is he a figure from their past or a kind of supernatural avenger? Combining humour with action, High Plains Drifter is both a serious and tongue-in-cheek tribute to the Westerns that made Eastwood a household name. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Barbara Taylor Bradford | DVD | (10/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  A box set containing the following titles: A Woman Of Substance (2 discs) Hold The Dream To Be The Best Act Of Will Voice Of The Heart Her Own Rules A Secret Affair.