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• Pacific Rim (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray) | 4K UHD | (24/10/2016) from £21.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  If the prospect of two-plus hours of 250-foot mechanical men pummeling enormous alien creatures from another dimension is just what you've been waiting for, oh, boy, does Guillermo del Toro have a treat for you. The celebrated director--one might even say visionary--has pulled off the most elaborate B-movie heist ever with this huge-budget special effects extravaganza that revels in catchphrase cliché dialogue, a howlingly obvious script, and the most breathtaking homage to Japanese monster and mecha cinema, manga, and comic tradition. It's all by design, of course, and is a stunning spectacle that also acts as antidote to the bloated, self-important superhero genre and typical bombastic Hollywood tent-pole fare. Pacific Rim has plenty of bloat and bombast, mind you. But it's in the service of a wondrously geeky story that throws all logic and seriousness to the wind, transporting the viewer to a realm of childlike popcorn escapism no matter their age. A dense and breathless prologue dumps us into the near-future global warfare of Kaiju vs. Jaeger. Kaiju are reptilian monstrosities that emerge from deep in the sea through a portal that leads to a world where Kaijus are systematically bred to destroy. They annihilate coastal cities and claim millions of lives before the world's citizens band together to fight back. The humans build fantastic robots called Jaegers (German for fighters) that are able to vanquish the early Kaiju enemies by employing "pilots" who drive the mechanized behemoths in pairs, joining minds in a process known as the Drift. But as the years go by, the war has taken a toll on the humans and the Jaegers, both of whom are nearly defeated. From beginning to end there's really no point in asking questions or trying to calculate details about the outrageous goings-on in the world of Pacific Rim. This is a pure thrill ride ruled by del Toro, the wild visual flair of his artistry and his sheer delight for wallowing in tropes and genre chestnuts leading at full volume. The cast is mainly window dressing for the astounding computer images. The pilots Charlie Hunnam, Max Martini, Rob Kazinsky, and Rinko Kikuchi are merely types. The same goes for Idris Elba, but his glowering presence as the unwavering commander is the best real-life thing about Pacific Rim. A pair of nerdy scientists (Charlie Day and Burn Gorman) add to the plot (simple as it is), though their primary purpose is wacky comic relief. Del Toro favorite and Hellboy himself, Ron Perelman steals his few short scenes as a bootlegger in Kaiju corpses. His character says a lot about the movie's self-effacing attitude. Pacific Rim is deeply in cahoots with itself over the ridiculousness of the story, but also delights in the awesomeness of its invention. The action is both coherent and mind-blowing, which is why most people will find it such a kick. Just like driving a Jaeger, throw your head into the battle and hang on. --Ted Fry

• Andy's Safari Adventures: Snow Leopard and Other Stories | DVD | (23/09/2019) from £7.39   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Andy works at Safari World, the biggest safari park on the planet, home to animals from all over the planet. When disaster prevails, the intrepid explorer jets off around the planet in his safari-mobile searching for the animal that will help solve his predicament. But will he find the answer he's looking for and will he make it back in time before Mr Hammond notices anything is wrong?

• Mission: Impossible - Series 6 | DVD | (18/05/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The sixth series of Mission: Impossible: Jim Phelps (Peter Graves) gets his assignment Barney Collier (Greg Morris) makes the required special effects and Willy Armitage (Peter Lupus) supplies the muscle. And while Paris (Leonard Nimoy) has the makeup skills to become any character required it's the team's newest member - the gorgeous Dana Lambert (Lesley Ann Warren) - who gives this season an added boost and makes this set of Mission: Impossible the most thrilling DVD experience yet!

• Simon Sez | DVD | (09/10/2003) from £5.49   |  Saving you £0.50 (9.11%)   |  RRP £5.99

• Purple Rain | Blu Ray | (13/02/2017) from £10.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  While "rock musical" remains a phrase used by sadistic parents to give their offspring nightmares the genre does occasionally throw up the odd gem, Purple Rain being perhaps the shiniest example. Given the theatricality of Prince's stage shows, it was only a matter of time before the diminutive pop potentate found himself a big-screen vehicle but few could have predicted that Purple Rain would become nothing less than a cultural phenomenon. The story, co-written by one-time Starsky & Hutch scripter William Blinn, may be a somewhat hackneyed tale with His Purpleness overcoming a troubled background and musical rival Morris Day to achieve his dreams of rock stardom. However, the cast, which also includes Prince protegée Appollonia, rises above the clichés to hand in a set of performances which, while never likely to trouble the Oscars, prove that all concerned can at least play a rough approximation of themselves with minimal difficulty. What really helped push the film's box-office receipts through the roof, however, was its soundtrack featuring a clutch of hit singles--notably "When Doves Cry"--and which cemented our pint-sized hero's position as one of the globe's premiere performing artists. Sadly, subsequent attempts to re-bottle this particular brand of lightning with Under a Cherry Moon and Graffiti Moon would prove substantially less successful but Purple Rain still looks--and, more importantly sounds--rarely less than funktastic. --Clark Collis

• Purple Rain | Blu Ray | (20/08/2007) from £24.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  While "rock musical" remains a phrase used by sadistic parents to give their offspring nightmares the genre does occasionally throw up the odd gem, Purple Rain being perhaps the shiniest example. Given the theatricality of Prince's stage shows, it was only a matter of time before the diminutive pop potentate found himself a big-screen vehicle but few could have predicted that Purple Rain would become nothing less than a cultural phenomenon. The story, co-written by one-time Starsky & Hutch scripter William Blinn, may be a somewhat hackneyed tale with His Purpleness overcoming a troubled background and musical rival Morris Day to achieve his dreams of rock stardom. However, the cast, which also includes Prince protegée Appollonia, rises above the clichés to hand in a set of performances which, while never likely to trouble the Oscars, prove that all concerned can at least play a rough approximation of themselves with minimal difficulty. What really helped push the film's box-office receipts through the roof, however, was its soundtrack featuring a clutch of hit singles--notably "When Doves Cry"--and which cemented our pint-sized hero's position as one of the globe's premiere performing artists. Sadly, subsequent attempts to re-bottle this particular brand of lightning with Under The Cherry Moon and Graffiti Moon would prove substantially less successful, but Purple Rain still looks--and, more importantly sounds--rarely less than funktastic. --Clark Collis

• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 1 | DVD | (20/06/2011) from £9.95   |  Saving you £6.04 (60.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia centres around the lives of four egocentric friends, whose warped views and precarious judgment often lead to trouble.Whether it’s underage drinking, homophobia or smokers’ rights, no subject is off limits for the hilariously warped gang at Paddy’s Pub. The staff of this neighbourhood bar takes dysfunction and political incorrectness to wickedly hilarious extremes in this refreshingly raw and edgy comedy. Knock one back with Mac, Charlie, Dennis and his sister Dee, as their twisted and self-obsessed worldviews lead to awkward and outrageous misadventures, from sleeping with each other’s moms to smuggling heroin into prison – the hard way! Welcome to Paddy’s, where you'll meet the most vain, dishonest, self-obsessed gang of friends since Seinfeld…Bottoms Up!

• Brian Pern: The Life of Rock/A Life in Rock/45 Years of Prog and Roll | Blu Ray | (04/04/2016) from £7.99   |  Saving you £17.00 (212.77%)   |  RRP £24.99

• Minder - Series 9 | DVD | (01/01/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Series 9 bounced back onto prime time television in 1993 with moments of humour and sensitivity and a close family bond between Arthur Daley (George Cole) and his minder nephew Ray Daley (Gary Webster). The series closes with a three-part Australian story. Episodes Comprise: Episode 1 - I'll Never Forget Whats `Ername Episode 2 - No Way To Treat A Daley Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider Episode 4 - Looking For Mr. Goodtime Episode 5 - Opportunity Knocks And Bruises Episode 6 -

• Black Books - The Complete Box Set | DVD | (10/08/2011) from £22.98   |  Saving you £7.01 (30.50%)   |  RRP £29.99

  One of the few genuinely outstanding British comedy shows of the past decade, Black Books unites excellent comedic performances, very funny scripts, and plenty of rewatch value. The concept is simple enough. Bernard (expertly played by Dylan Moran) runs a bookshop. The only problems are he can't stand people, hates customers, and would far prefer to be barking out cutting remarks and drinking wine. Still, it's after drinking much of the aforementioned wine that he offers Manny (Bill Bailey, again in terrific form) a job. Manny accepts, and finds his daily life involves taking abuse from Bernard, while remaining strangely and resolutely upbeat. Fran (Tamsin Greig) meanwhile also likes her wine, and finds herself stuck between the two of them, with a few odd encounters of her own thrown in too. So far nothing particularly out of the ordinary, right? Well, mix in some of the creative force behind Father Ted, combine those aforementioned performances, and simmer to the point where episode after episode garners a cocktail of sniggers and belly laughs, and you have something really rather special. Like many of the best shows, the curtain has come down on Black Books after only three series. But the long-lasting legacy are episodes that are set to be enjoyed for a long, long time to come. --Simon Brew

• Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Volume 5 | Blu Ray | (21/10/2024) from £129.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Celebrate 100 years of Columbia Pictures with the fifth volume of the Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection! Featuring six award-winning masterpieces, including three Best PictureAcademy Award® winners, now debuting on 4K Ultra HD. With hours of special features and an exclusive 80-page book with unique insights and production detail about each of the films, go deeper into these classics than ever before.Titles included: ALL THE KING'S MEN, ON THE WATERFRONT, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, TOOTSIE, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE and LITTLE WOMEN (2019)

• Bounty | DVD | (12/03/2007) from £8.58   |  Saving you £-2.59 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

• Outlander - Season 3 | Blu Ray | (05/03/2018) from £49.93   |  Saving you £-22.94 (N/A%)   |  RRP £26.99

  The third season of Outlander picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Now pregnant, she struggles with the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank. Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make a life apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love. The budding possibility that Claire can return to Jamie in the past breathes new hope into Claire's heart... as well as new doubt. Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. As always, adversity, mystery and adventure await them on the path to reunion. And the question remains: when they find each other, will they be the same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago? Click Images to Enlarge

• Do Not Disturb | DVD | (30/07/2012) from £14.49   |  Saving you £1.50 (10.35%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Screen legend Doris Day stars opposite Rod Taylor in this fun-packed romantic romp. American couple Mike and Janet Harper must relocate to London for Mike's job as a wool executive.Arriving in Blighty the happily married pair soon start to encounter marital problems. When Mike starts at the new office he has his head turned by a new secretary and Janet, who is not getting the attention she feels she deserves, is taken in by the charms of an amorous antiques dealer, leading to jealousy issues with hilarious consequences.Is the marriage doomed or will the couple see the error of their ways?

• High Society / Calamity Jane | DVD | (21/03/2006) from £7.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (37.55%)   |  RRP £10.99

  High Society: Beautiful aloof Newport heiress Tracy Lord (Kelly) is about to marry bland businessman George Kittredge (John Lund) but matters become complicated when her ex-husband C K Dexter-Haven (Crosby) moves to her neighbourhood determined to win back her hand. Things go from bad to worse for Tracy when journalist Mike Connor (Sinatra) arrives to cover the wedding for Spy Magazine. When Tracy is forced to choose between her suitors will she realise that ""safe"" doesn't a

• Andy's Baby Animals (BBC) - Complete series | DVD | (10/04/2017) from £9.98   |  Saving you £-1.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.98

  Growing up wild is a whole lot of fun. To survive, baby animals must learn the same skills as we do how to climb, swim, play and make friends. This enchanting series draws on the best of the BBC Natural History Unit archive to showcase the world's cutest animal babies as they embark on their journeys of discovery. Viewers who are learning new and exciting skills can watch in wonder as their wild cousins do exactly the same in their own peculiar ways. Hosted by pre-school favourite Andy, each episode is themed around a different behaviour that baby animals have to learn and follows three species as they acquire the necessary skills or not!

• The Fast Show - Series One | DVD | (05/08/2002) from £8.24   |  Saving you £7.75 (94.05%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Fast Show, like Viz comic and Private Eye magazine, is one of those comedic institutions whose principal appeal is its utter predictability. The jokes in every episode are exactly the same, every sketch an only slightly different path to one of a few familiar punchlines ("I'll get me coat", "Where's me washboard?", "Scorchio!", "Suits you, Sir," and so on): once the viewer or reader is in with the jokes, they feel part of the club. This sort of reductive comedy is extremely easy to do badly: it is testament to the writing and acting of Paul Whitehouse and his team that not only are most of the set-pieces funny every time they reappear (the overly prurient tailors, the pub know-all, the Trevor Brooking-esque football pundit Ron Manager), but that each individual sketch is funny more than once. This first series of The Fast Show does not include a couple of characters who became well-loved mainstays; neither the licentious car salesman Swiss Tony, for whom everything was "like making love to a beautiful woman", or the incomprehensible raconteur Rowley Birkin QC, had been developed at this stage. However, aficionados will regard this collection as indispensable for the beginning of the saga of awkward young aristocrat Ralph and his unrequited passion for his gardener, Ted: a funny yet oddly affecting rendering of love thwarted by circumstance. On the DVD: The Fast Show--Series 1 on disc includes interviews with the cast, and English subtitles. There is an episode selector and an individual scene selector, though the latter is confusingly laid out. --Andrew Mueller

• April in Paris | DVD | (08/09/2014) from £3.96   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Caprice | DVD | (05/03/2012) from £21.95   |  Saving you £-5.96 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Screen idol Doris Day tackles industrial espionage alongside Richard Harris in 'Caprice', the hilarious comedy caper directed by Frank Tashlin.Doris Day plays Patricia Fowler, a spy hired to work undercover at a cosmetics company to discover a new formula that the firm is planning to market. But it soon transpires make up is not the only product they're selling, the company is involved in an international drug-smuggling ring and Patricia finds herself doing battle with ruthless agents. Joining forces with fellow spy Christopher White the pair take on evil genius Stuart Clancy.This classic 1960s spy spoof keeps up the laughs and suspense right to the very end.

• High Society / Seven Brides For Seven Brothers / Meet Me In St Louis / Calamity Jane | DVD | (17/09/2012) from £21.93   |  Saving you £8.06 (36.75%)   |  RRP £29.99

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