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• Lovely & Amazing | DVD | (30/04/2007) from £5.69   |  Saving you £0.30 (5.27%)   |  RRP £5.99

  This ensemble comedy follows an eccentric mother (Brenda Blethyn) her two adult daughters, the former homecoming queen (Catherine Keener) & the insecure actress (Emily Mortimer), and the 8-year-old adopted African American girl that unites them.

• Lovely And Amazing | DVD | (05/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  A bittersweet comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters...

• Atomic Train | DVD | (02/06/2003) from £18.10   |  Saving you £-12.11 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  With good production values and a load of suspense, the direct-to-video thriller Atomic Train delivers the goods--ahead of schedule. A rich bureaucrat with a Porsche, a goatee and a defective sense of morality places a defective Russian nuclear warhead aboard a defective American train for cheap disposal but the engine loses its brakes and hurls out of control toward Denver. Will it explode? Will it wipe out half the city? Will the thoughts and prayers of the President--played by Edward Herrmann, in his best Chrysler-salesman mode--do any good? Will Rob Lowe, the major hero of this epic, ever be able to save his career? Atomic Train hauls along every disaster-flick formula you can think of: an estranged couple bonding again during a time of crisis; urban rioting and mayhem; government officials wearing headsets and breathlessly watching video monitors; trigger-happy military men; high-speed stunts; escapes by helicopter; clean-up crews in white spacesuits; many scenes of families being reunited after sub-plot cliffhangers, to major-key crescendos on the soundtrack. The only stereotypical element missing is a dog saved from a fire at the last minute. But, you have to admit, what Atomic Train does it does with pizzazz, a post-Armageddon tone of overly heroic but ultimately disposable machismo and explosions... lots of explosions. --Robert Burns Neveldine, Amazon.com

• Little Man/Undercover Brother/White Chicks | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Little Man: Hired to steal the fabulous Queens Diamond pint-sized jewel thief Calvin Simms (Marlon Wayans) and his dimwitted partner Percy (Tracy Morgan) stash the stone in Vanessa Chase's (Kerry Washington) handbag when their getaway plans go uproariously awry. Discovering Vanessa's husband Darryl (Shawn Wayans) who's hopelessly obsessed with becoming a father Calvin trades in his duds for diapers and poses as an abandoned baby. Suffering through a host of hysterical humiliations and outrageous family outings Calvin desperately tries to retrieve the gem before his cover is blown and Darryl and Vanessa really cut him down to size! Undercover Brother: Hipper-than-hip Afro-sporting superhero-of-sorts Undercover Brother (the multi-talented Eddie Griffin) stands up for oppressed people everywhere and looks damn good doing it. But when The Man and his demonic henchman Mr. Feather (Chris Kattan) drug a wildly popular black presidential candidate (Billy Dee Williams) Undercover Brother must team up with the positive underground group the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. in order to restore peace and unity within the community. Employing his seemingly endless arsenal of clever disguises including the ultra-nerd Anton Jackson Undercover Brother embarks on his dangerous mission... White Chicks: From Keenan Ivory Wayans the director of Scary Movie comes 'White Chicks' a gender-bending gut-busting comedy starring funnymen Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans. What happens when two fumbling FBI agents disguise themselves as mega-rich princesses to infiltrate high society? Snap! It's frantic antics and nonstop hilarity as the brothers go from hapless G-men to haute couture G-strings...with attitude! Groovin' tunes hardcore jams and a sidesplitting disco dance-off with the bluebloods fuel outrageous laughs from start to finish in 'White Chicks' - two brothers just keepin' it real. Sort of.

• Sign of the Killer | DVD | (19/02/2007) from £4.90   |  Saving you £1.09 (22.24%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In this spine-tingling and visually stunning thriller Samuel L. Jackson is Romulus Ledbetter a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave. When Romulus finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree the authorities - including his police officer daughter (Aunjanne Ellis) - claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by prominent art photographer David Leppenraub (Colm Feore). But how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?

• A Trip To The Zoo | DVD | (12/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Join Janet Ellis and her friends on their musical journey at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park one of Europe's biggest zoos and conservation Parks. At the zoo Janet and the children get to see and feed all the most exciting animals including elephants giraffes bears zebras and camels. A Trip To The Zoo is packed with all those elements that children adore - animals other children and best-loved songs. What's more viewers of the video can learn all about the animals through specially w

• The Bone Snatcher | DVD | (26/07/2004) from £5.63   |  Saving you £11.36 (201.78%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Alex a laboratory scientist who hates field work finds himself in a fuel tanker truck surrounded by sand flies and blowing dirt bouncing across the Namib Desert. With his project compromised for lack of funds Alex must go on site to 'press the flesh' to keep development money flowing. What is probably the worst day in Alex's life is about to get worse...as he clings to his seat a radio call comes through four diamond prospectors have disappeared in the middle of the desert. As

• Lovely And Amazing | DVD | (31/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  This ensemble comedy follows an eccentric mother (Brenda Blethyn) her two adult daughters, the former homecoming queen (Catherine Keener) & the insecure actress (Emily Mortimer), and the 8-year-old adopted African American girl that unites them.

• Antwone Fisher / Men Of Honour | DVD | (29/09/2003) from £13.93   |  Saving you £6.06 (43.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Autobiographical movies rarely get more truthfully moving than Antwone Fisher. The title is also the name of this fine drama's first-time screenwriter, a former Navy seaman who was working as a film-studio security guard when his life-inspired script was developed as Denzel Washington's directorial debut. This Hollywood dream gets better: unbeknown to the filmmakers, Derek Luke--a newcomer who won the title role over a throng of famous contenders--was also a friend of Fisher's, and the whole film seems blessed by this fortunate coincidence. Washington's sharp instincts as an actor serve him well, as both a subtle-handed director and Luke's costar playing Jerome Davenport, a Navy psychologist assigned to assess Fisher's chronic violent temper. Their therapy sessions prove mutually beneficial, as this touching true story addresses painful memories, broken desires, and heartfelt reunions without resorting to a contrived happy ending. Fisher's good life is worth celebrating, and Washington brings a delicate touch to the party. --Jeff Shannon Originally, Men of Honour was simply called Navy Diver and no doubt all involved held high hopes that it would be an award-winning biopic. Unfortunately, Carl Brashear's life as the first African-American Master Diver went through that vaguely distasteful contemporary Hollywood Marketing makeover and the result is not quite so worthy of its subject and intentions. The film's hopelessly clichéd tagline reads, "History is made by those who break the rules"; the direction is shot through with sunsets 'n' slow-mo; and the script is peppered with foreshadowing dialogue ("don't end up like me, son"). The plot devices follow a predictable arc: family poverty, a swiftly sweet romance, a shock accident, court hearing and, naturally, a grisly antagonist. It's with the last of these that the movie comes to life. We may have seen DeNiro spit nails countless times before, but his saltily intractable Master Chief is a terrific screen creation. Next to him, Cuba Gooding Jr really does shine as the endlessly persecuted Brashear. All-too brief cameos from Charlise Theron and Michael Rapaport lend sparkle too. But the film's message about how social attitudes toward race have changed is lost in a murky haze of Hollywoodisation. As one character declares, "some things just don't mix". --Paul Tonks

• Ray / Genius - A Night For Ray Charles | DVD | (06/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £27.99

  Ray (Dir. Taylor Hackford 2004): Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and R&B singer Ray Charles. Riding high on a wave of Oscar buzz Foxx proved himself worthy of all the hype by portraying blind R&B legend Ray Charles in a warts-and-all performance that Charles approved shortly before his death in June 2004. Despite a few dramatic embellishments of actual incidents (such as the suggestion that the accidental drowning of Charles's younger brother caused all the

• Sign Of The Killer | DVD | (29/09/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In this spine-tingling and visually stunning thriller Samuel L. Jackson is Romulus Ledbetter a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave. When Romulus finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree the authorities - including his police officer daughter (Aunjanne Ellis) - claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by prominent art photographer David Leppenraub (Colm Feore). But how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?

• Limelight | DVD | (19/04/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

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• Final Solution | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £4.08   |  Saving you £13.91 (340.93%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The indoctrination of Gerrit Wolfaardt (Jan Ellis) is complete: his family traditions, history, culture - even his church - have taught him that black South Africans are cancer. Under the eye of prominent members of the government and military, Gerrit develops a diabolical plan to rid South Africa of its 'black danger.'Before his plans can be carried out, he meets two people who will put him on a collision course with his future: Celeste (Liezel van der Merwe), an open-minded university student, and Peter Lekota (John Kani), a pastor who challenges Gerrit's prejudice. His 'final solution' meets its greatest obstacle when Gerrit himself realizes he is wrong.The Persecutor then becomes the Peacemaker and begins to seek reconciliation between whites and blacks. However, in the turbulent last days of apartheid, there are some who doubt his radical transformation. One such person is Moses Moremi (Mpho Lovinga), whom Gerrit had once violently attacked. In the films dramatic conclusion, it is Moses who must choose between peace and bloodshed.Based on a true story, this remarkable film features international cast, including Tony Award winner, John Kani.

• Sign Of The Killer | DVD | (12/04/2004) from £66.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £66.99

  Variously described by critics as "Riveting", "Stunning", "Exciting..Stylish and Slick", & "An Ingenious Thriller" this is a little gem of a thriller, directed by actress turned director Kasi Lemmons, & starring the always superb, Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes On A Plane, Pulp Fiction ) as Romulus Ledbetter, a once devoted family man, now living rough on the streets os Manhattan. His home is a cave in the park and when he finds a frozen corpse outside the entrance one day he becomes determined to find out how the man died and prove he was murdered . To do this he has to re-enter the world he is no longer a part of, and most importantly confront his own inner demons. Very overlooked on it's original release it's a clever involving film, with Jackson totally believable as always.

• Ray - Limited Edition | DVD | (06/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and R&B singer Ray Charles. Riding high on a wave of Oscar buzz, Foxx proved himself worthy of all the hype by portraying blind R&B legend Ray Charles in a warts-and-all performance that Charles approved shortly before his death in June 2004. Despite a few dramatic embellishments of actual incidents (such as the suggestion that the accidental drowning of Charles's younger brother caused all the inner demons that Charles would battle into ad...