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• The Man Who Would Be King | DVD | (17/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  A grandly entertaining, old-fashioned adventure based on the Rudyard Kipling short story, The Man Who Would Be King is the kind of rousing epic about which people said, even in 1975, "Wow! They don't make 'em like that anymore". When director John Huston first started trying to make the film, with Gable and Bogart, the project was derailed by the latter's death. It was a few decades before Huston was finally able to realise his dream movie--and with an unimprovable cast. Sean Connery and Michael Caine are, respectively, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan, a pair of lovably roguish British soldiers who set out to make their fortunes by conning the priests of remote Kafiristan into making them kings. It's a rollicking tale, an epic satire of imperialism, and the good-natured repartee shared by Caine and Connery is pure gold. Huston lets the humour emerge naturally from the characters, for whom we wind up caring more deeply than we ever expected. --Jim Emerson

• The Adventures of Tintin | DVD | (10/10/2011) from £12.32   |  Saving you £4.67 (37.91%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Tintin is the world's most famous boy reporter. With his faithful dog Snowy at his side the intrepid pair travel the globe to investigate exciting cases. Along the way they encounter a colourful cast of characters who have become familiar to generations of children and adults: Captain Haddock Thompson and Thomson Professor Calculus and Oliveira da Figueira among many others.

• The Lord of the Rings (Animated Version) | DVD | (26/11/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings is a bold, colourful, ambitious failure. Severely truncated, this two-hour version tackles only about half the story, climaxing with the battle of Helm's Deep and leaving poor Frodo and Sam still stuck on the borders of Mordor with Gollum. Allegedly, the director ran out of money and was unable to complete the project. As far as the film does go, however, it is a generally successful attempt at rendering Tolkien's landscapes of the imagination. Bakshi's animation uses a blend of conventional drawing and rotoscoped (traced) animated movements from live-action footage. The latter is at least in part a money-saving device, but it does succeed in lending some depth and a sense of otherworldly menace to the Black Riders and hordes of Orcs: Frodo's encounter at the ford of Rivendell, for example, is one of the movie's best scenes thanks to this mixture of animation techniques. Backdrops are detailed and well-conceived, and all the main characters are strongly drawn. Among a good cast, John Hurt (Aragorn) and C3PO himself, Anthony Daniels (Legolas), provide sterling voice characterisation, while Peter Woodthorpe gives what is surely the definitive Gollum (he revived his portrayal a couple of years later for BBC Radio's exhaustive 13-hour dramatisation). The film's other outstanding virtue is avant-garde composer Leonard Rosenman's magnificent score in which chaotic musical fragments gradually coalesce to produce the triumphant march theme that closes the picture. None of which makes up for the incompleteness of the movie, nor the severe abridging of the story actually filmed. Add to that some oddities--such as intermittently referring to Saruman as "Aruman"--and the final verdict must be that this is a brave yet ultimately unsatisfying work, noteworthy as the first attempt at transferring Tolkien to the big screen but one whose virtues are overshadowed by incompleteness. --Mark Walker

• Molly's Game | DVD | (14/05/2018) from £7.05   |  Saving you £1.55 (21.99%)   |  RRP £8.60

  MOLLY'S GAME is the true story of Molly Bloom a beautiful, young, Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.

• The Hobbit Trilogy | Blu Ray | (30/11/2020) from £59.69   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Return to the stunning locations and epic adventures in Peter Jackson's Middle-earth™ saga THE HOBBIT™ and THE LORD OF THE RINGS™. Now more stunning than ever before, the films have been beautifully remastered in 4K UHD, under the supervision of Director Peter Jackson and restored by Park Road Post. From director Peter Jackson, rediscover the stunning locations and epic adventures in the greatest film saga of all time. The critically acclaimed series of six films encompasses The Hobbit™ and The Lord of the Rings™ trilogies and tells the mythic tales of an ancient world called Middle-earth™: A world of Elves, Dwarves, Wizards, Humans and Hobbits in a constant struggle against the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron and his army of Goblins and Orcs a world of quests, Dragons, treasures and a legendary final battle for the future of Middle-earth™ itself. Peter Jackson's epic adventure through J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth™ begins with The Hobbit™ trilogy as Bilbo Baggins is swept into an unexpected journey. Bilbo, the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield journey to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, Bilbo must fight for his life, and Dwarves, Elves and Men must unite or risk being destroyed. Meanwhile, a dark power rises again and finds its way back to Middle-earth™. This three-film collection includes: The Hobbit Theatrical and Extended Edition Trilogy on stunning 4K Ultra HD: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Across 6 Discs A premium slipcase showcasing unique artwork

• All Creatures Great And Small - Series 1 - Part 1 | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Based on James Herriot's autobiographical best sellers 'If Only They Could Talk' and 'It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet' the long running TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' continued to satisfy the Herriot hysteria of the British public.

• The Return Of The Pink Panther | DVD | (06/03/2006) from £8.91   |  Saving you £7.08 (79.46%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The world's most hilariously disaster-prone detective is back on the case as Peter Sellers stars in this merry masterpiece of sheer slapstick sleuthing fun! When the priceless Pink Panther diamond is stolen yet again the inimitable Inspector Jacques Clouseau is saved from an unwilling early retirement and sent off to the country of Lugash to investigate. Certain that the heist is the work of a suave jewel thief known as The Phantom Clouseau unleashes his formidable array of outlan

• Season of the Witch | Blu Ray | (27/06/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Oscar winner Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman star in this supernatural action adventure about a heroic Crusader and his closest friend who return home after decades of fierce fighting, only to find their world destroyed by the Plague.

• The Wicker Tree | DVD | (30/04/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  From the makers of the cult classic THE WICKER MAN, and based on director Robin Hardy's own novel 'Cowboys for Christ', a Texas gospel singer and her boyfriend, both devout evangelical Christians, are sent to Scotland on a mission to spread the word of God. After a concert in Glasgow Cathedral the pair are invited by Sir Lachlan Morrison to preach in his remote border village. They assume their host simply wants to hear more about the Bible and are delighted when offered central roles in the fiefdom's May Day celebrations, especially their custom of the Riding of the Laddie. But soon the horrifying reality dawns on the nave couple as they learn the true significance of the Celtic pagan rites. Reuniting Hardy with legendary actor Christopher Lee for a story in the style of the 1973 landmark fantasy comes the most eagerly anticipated horror movie of the year.

• Thunderbirds Are Go - The Movie | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.26   |  Saving you £8.73 (120.25%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Thunderbirds Are Go followed the remarkable success of the Thunderbirds television series, bringing the three-dimensional puppet animation adventures of International Rescue to the big screen. Set in the 21st century, there is no attempt to explain the background story: as in the TV show International Rescue is a private family organisation who use hi-tech craft to rescue anyone in peril. Here it is the first manned flight to Mars which is in danger, as International Rescue foils a sabotage attempt at the launch, then race to avert disaster when the spaceship returns to earth. What could have made a 50-minute TV episode is expanded to feature length with Martian "rock monsters" and a surreal dream-sequence involving Alan Tracy, Lady Penelope and "Cliff Richard Jnr" & the Shadows, with a new song performed by the real Cliff and the Shadows. In the cinemas this was competing against another British children's TV SF spin-off, the equally colourful Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150AD, and would be followed by Thunderbird 6 (1968). Yet apart from more complex model work, a bigger orchestra and even bigger explosions, on TV this plays like a widescreen double-length episode. On the DVD: The mono sound is powerful, with Barry Gray's stirring music suffering intermittent distortion. Presented in anamorphic widescreen the picture is very good, with strong colours and only minimal grain, though the print does show occasional damage. Unfortunately the original extremely wide 2.74:1 Techniscope image is cropped to more conventional 2.35:1, to the extent that the careful compositions are noticeably damaged, which director David Lane refers to in his joint commentary with producer Sylvia Anderson (who also played Lady Penelope). 35 years after the event their commentary is packed with details of the filming process and full of information about the many problems of and solutions to making an animated feature. Both Anderson fans and budding animators will find this a real education. The original, rather battered, trailer is included, as are galleries of behind the scenes photos, promotional artwork and posters. Altogether it's rather FABulous. --Gary S Dalkin

• The Fast Lady | DVD | (02/02/2004) from £9.48   |  Saving you £0.51 (5.38%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Murdoch Troon (Baxter) attempts to woo the daughter (Christie) of wealthy businessman Charles Chingford by impressing her with a vintage Bentley known as 'The Fast Lady'...

• Say It Isn't So | DVD | (29/04/2002) from £8.96   |  Saving you £7.02 (117.59%)   |  RRP £12.99

  There's Something About Mary creators the Farrelly brothers have produced this outrageous comedy about mistaken identity and a couple (Heather Graham and Chris Klein) who split when they incorrectly believe they are brother and sister!

• Soul Music From Terry Pratchett's Discworld | DVD | (13/08/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

• Heartland - The Complete Seventh Season | DVD | (21/09/2015) from £19.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (25.01%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Set in the rolling foothills of the Rockies the seventh season of HEARTLAND continues to follow life on the ranch as Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall) her older sister Lou (Michelle Morgan) and their grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston) deal with the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for six generations. In Season Seven it first appears Tim (Chris Potter) is now in charge of the Heartland Ranch and he is making some decisions that are most contrary to what Jack would want including introducing sheep to the ranch. Amy and Ty (Graham Wardle) are happily engaged however with Ty going to veterinary school; it is not yet time for their wedding to take place. Amy gets back in the groove of working with horses again; landing a very important client and Georgie (Alisha Newton) has settled in and now feels a true part of the family. Over 90 minutes of Extras including : Deleted Scenes Cast Interviews Season Eight preview… And much more! Episode List: Episodes: Picking Up the Pieces Living the Moment Wrecking Ball The Penny Drops Thread the Needle Now or Never Best Man Hotshot There But For Fortune Darkness and Light Better Days Walking Tall Lost Highway Things We Lost Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors The Comeback Kid On the Line Be Careful What You Wish For

• Heartland - The Complete Fifth Season | DVD | (19/11/2012) from £15.49   |  Saving you £1.50 (9.68%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Set against the stunning vistas of the Alberta Rocky Mountains, Heartland is a sprawling family drama that follows the Fleming sisters Amy (Amber Marshall) and Lou (Michelle Morgan) and their grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston), through the highs and lows of life on a horse ranch. Ty realizes that in order to move forward with his life and his relationship with Amy, he has to make some tough decisions. Lou grapples with the realities of motherhood and the possibility of going back into the workforce when money becomes tight. Tim seeks out his long lost son to establish a relationship and must figure out a way to tell his daughters they have a brother. Jack will remain the rock of Heartland, gently (and sometimes not so gently) helping his family deal with the ups and downs they experience in their lives. Jack also takes some risks and learns to face his own fears.

• Heartland: The Complete Sixth Season | DVD | (12/08/2013) from £15.49   |  Saving you £1.50 (9.68%)   |  RRP £16.99

  In Season Six Amy and Ty continue as a couple but the weight of the 'almost-proposal' takes its toll with touching and humorous results until the midpoint of the season in a pair of episodes (609 and 610) that will enthral and delight fans of the series. Lou and Peter's new home turns into a renovation nightmare which results in a tragic and near fatal situation. Jack's European vacation did not work out as well as he leads Lisa to believe and a newcomer an 11-year-old runaway by the name of Georgie becomes a new fixture at the Heartland Ranch. Of course horses are always an important part of the episodes as Heartland is first and foremost a horse ranch. Heartland continues to be a multi-generational saga about a family getting through life together in both happy and trying times. The series tells real stories about real people people who the audience has grown to love and welcome into their homes. It takes a realistic edgy and humorous approach to its stories with a balance of comedy and drama adventure and romance all against the glorious backdrop and stunning vistas of the foothills of Alberta. Episodes Comprise: Running Against The Wind Crossed Signals Keeping Up Appearances The Natural Trial Run Helping Hands Life Is A Highway Do The Right Thing Great Expectations The Road Ahead Blowing Smoke Playing With Fire Waiting For Tomorrow Lost And Gone Forever After All We Have Been Through Born To Buck Breaking Point Under Pressure  

• Heartland: The Complete Fourth Season | DVD | (27/02/2012) from £22.19   |  Saving you £-5.20 (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

• Heartland - The Complete Eighth Season | DVD | (16/11/2015) from £15.69   |  Saving you £9.30 (59.27%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Season 8 begins with Amy arriving back from the European Equestrian circuit, still riding high on the opulent lifestyle and adrenaline of working with Prince Ahmed's high-performance horses. But if she thought life at HEARTLAND was going to pick up where it left off, she is sorely mistaken. Amy's time away has changed her and everyone else back home. As the family struggles through secrets, rivalries and misunderstandings, Amy and Ty must find solid ground in their relationship. By the end of the season they have persevered and grown as a couple, moving forward into their future.

• Zoolander | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £3.19   |  Saving you £12.80 (401.25%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Ben Stiller - last seen in "Meet The Parents" - writes, directs and stars in this new comedy about Derek Zoolander, the world's most famous and most dumb male model.

• Heartland: The Complete Third Season | DVD | (13/02/2012) from £19.99   |  Saving you £-3.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99