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• The Mummy Returns - Superbit | DVD | (07/07/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  We don't have time for subtle," says Brendan Fraser, the star of The Mummy Returns, neatly encapsulating the relentless pace and hammerheaded tone of the film. As is the way of sequels here we have more, more, more of the same formula: more explosions, more action and more mind-numbingly endless CGI effects. Once again borrowing shamelessly from the Indiana Jones series, The Mummy Returns, like its predecessor, has boundless energy but lacks the stylish verve and charm of Spielberg's trilogy. All the original cast are reunited, this time joined by WWF star the Rock in a cameo role designed to plug his spin-off vehicle, The Scorpion King, and young actor Freddie Boath who plays an English eight-year-old in the 1930s whose dialogue borrows from Bart Simpson ("Get a room" and "My dad's gonna kick your arse" are two of his choice phrases). Other cinematic thefts include a Jurassic Park-style creatures-in-the-long-grass sequence and a lengthy triple-threat finale along the lines of Return of the Jedi. Still, despite the wearying relentlessness of its computer-generated effects, endless chases and fights, this is undeniably fun popcorn fodder and provides some memorable scenes along the way, notably Rachel Weisz and Patricia Velasquez battling it out for the affections of nasty old Imhotep.On the DVD: This two-disc "Special Edition" is a treat for fans of the franchise. The first disc has an anamorphic widescreen print of the movie in its 2.35:1 CinemaScope ratio, and a choice of Dolby 5.1 or DTS for the headache-inducing soundtrack. There's a decent commentary from the director and producer, plus a couple of DVD-ROM features. Disc 2 has all the usual stuff, including a 20-minute "making-of" documentary, a five-minute interview with the Rock about The Scorpion King, plus an exclusive trailer for it that is unsurprisingly reminiscent of Conan the Barbarian. There are also some detailed special effects breakdowns of key sequences, a blooper reel of outtakes and a virtual tour of the Universal theme park attraction "The Mummy Returns Chamber of Doom". Sundry trailers, production notes, a music video and an "Egyptology 201" text feature round out a well-loaded second disc. --Mark Walker

• The Lady and the Highwayman | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Newly wed to the evil and lecherous Drysdale (Ian Bannen) the beautiful Lady Panthea (Lysette Anthony) is saved on her wedding day by the dashing young highwayman the Silver Blade (Hugh Grant). As he rides into the moonlight she vows never to forget this mysterious stranger who must at the final outcome save her from certain death. As this lavish tale of greed treachery and blackmail weaves its fast-moving course through the sumptuous surroundings of King Charles II's (Michale York) palace a host of stars gather in an extravaganza of spectacular proportions set amidst a heart-stopping stage of duels to the death... and love.

• Sliders - Season 1 And Season 2 | DVD | (27/12/2004) from £21.90   |  Saving you £13.09 (59.77%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Though often and unfairly dismissed as a Quantum Leap clone, the Fox TV series Sliders earned a substantial fan base thanks to its intriguing central premise--the existence of multiple alternate realities--and impressive special effects, both of which get a fine showcase in this six-disc DVD set. Jerry O'Connell leads the appealing cast as a college student who accidentally discovers a portal into alternate dimensions; with the help of his professor (Lord of the Rings' John Rhys-Davies), a spunky Girl Friday (Sabrina Lloyd), and a soul crooner (Cleavant Derricks), O'Connell encounters a host of strange parallel Earths, including a British-ruled United States and one where dinosaurs roam a national park. All nine episodes of the 1995 debut season and the 12-episode second season from '96, as well as the pilot from '95, are included in the aesthetically impressive set; extras, however, are limited to commentary by creators Tracy Torme and Robert K. Weiss on the pilot episode, and a making-of featurette with O'Connell and Derricks. --Paul Gaita

• Life After Beth | DVD | (02/02/2015) from £12.45   |  Saving you £3.54 (28.43%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. But when she miraculously comes back to life, Zach takes full advantage of the opportunity to share and experience all the things he regretted not doing with her before. However, the newly returned Beth isn t quite how he remembered her, and before long Zach s whole world takes a turn for the worse.

• The Magic Christian | Blu Ray | (26/06/2017) from £11.85   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  This zany British comedy finds a homeless hobo (Ringo Starr) being adopted by the world s richest man, Sir Guy Grand (Peter Sellers). Setting sail on the luxury liner The Magic Christian, Sir Grand sets out to test the limit of human avarice. Wilfred Hyde White plays the drunken captain, Yul Brynner a chanteuse transvestite along with notable star appearances from John Cleese as the director of Sothebys, Raquel Welch, Roman Polanski and Richard Attenborough.

• Smallville: Complete Season 1 | DVD | (13/10/2003) from £23.99   |  Saving you £33.00 (137.56%)   |  RRP £56.99

  The venerable Superman mythos gets a 21st-century updating in the imaginative and engaging TV series Smallville. The premise of the show--Superman as a teenager--takes up just a few pages in Superman's very first comic-book appearance (in Action Comics back in 1938), but producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar flesh out that period by portraying young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) not as the noble Superman-in-waiting, but as an average teen with some not-so-ordinary supernatural powers, including incredible strength and heat vision (Clark hasn't lifted up, up, and away as of yet). Clark's desire to fit in with his peers and make sense of his extraordinary abilities grounds him in very realistic and identifiable terms for the series' primarily under-25 audience, as does his appealing and tentative romance with Kristen Kreuk as Clark's dreamgirl Lana Lang. But Smallville also strikes gold when it takes a turn towards more comic-book territory, as evidenced by the parade of shape-shifting killers and other outlandish antagonists (many generated, in one of the series' most ingenious notions, by the same devastating meteor shower that brought the infant Clark to Earth) that Clark must harness his powers to face and defeat. Gough and Millar, along with their capable cast (which includes Michael Rosenbaum as a young and already bald-pated Lex Luthor, and Annette O'Toole and John Schneider as the Kents) manage to pull off the precarious high-wire act of combining science fiction with coming-of-age drama to create this highly watchable programme. --Paul Gaita

• Carrie (UK import) | DVD | (01/01/2023) from £24.37   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Johnny Guitar | DVD | (04/04/2005) from £10.80   |  Saving you £5.19 (48.06%)   |  RRP £15.99

  One of the stranger westerns to come out of Hollywood the title character is played by the imposing Sterling Hayden. Johnny Guitar is the former lover of Arizona saloon owner Vienna (Joan Crawford). Although her bar isn't bringing in any money Vienna knows that when the railroad is complete customers won't be a problem anymore. Righteous local Emma Small is most unhappy about Vienna's bar and the prospect of more settlers. Emma will do almost anything to purge the town of Vien

• Tale Of Tales | Blu Ray | (08/08/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Tale of Tales unleashes a barrage of mind-bogglingly gorgeous and fantastical imagery as it brings to life the (mis)adventures of three kings.

• The Hills Have Eyes | Blu Ray | (31/07/2017) from £22.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  THE LUCKY ONES DIED FIRST... Horror master Wes Craven achieved critical and commercial success with the likes of Scream and A Nightmare on Elm Street but for many genre fans, the director s seminal 1977 effort The Hills Have Eyes remains his masterpiece. Taking a detour whilst on route to Los Angeles, the Carter family run into trouble when their campervan breaks down in the middle of the desert. Stranded, the family find themselves at the mercy of a group of monstrous cannibals lurking in the surrounding hills. With their lives under threat, the Carters are forced to fight back by any means necessary. As gruelling a viewing experience today as it was upon initial release, The Hills Have Eyes stands alongside the likes of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Night of the Living Dead as one of the defining moments in American horror cinema.

• Hedwig And The Angry Inch | DVD | (21/01/2002) from £24.98   |  Saving you £-4.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theatre hit, Hedwig and The Angry Inch tells the story of an "internationally ignored" rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love.

• Star Trek - Enterprise - Series 2 - Complete | DVD | (28/07/2008) from £14.95   |  Saving you £20.04 (134.05%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Set early in the 22nd century 'Enterprise' focuses on a history of the galactic upheaval that leads to the formation of The Federation. Its compelling stories of team bravery and individual heroism are sure to answer countless questions for both die-hard fans of the series and neophytes to the 'Star Trek' universe. Starring a fresh young cast this exciting new chapter continues to push the edge of the visual envelope with the kind of state of the art special effects that have made 'Star Trek' a global phenomenon. Through their struggles humans Vulcans and numerous others together will learn to work and live in harmony. Like their forefathers before them they strive for a better live and boldly go where no one has ever gone before! Episodes comprise: 1. Shockwave (Part 2) 2. Carbon Creek 3. Minefield 4. Dead Stop 5. A Night In Sickbay 6. Marauders 7. The Seventh 8. The Communicator 9. Singularity 10. Vanishing Point 11. Precious Cargo 12. The Catwalk 13. Dawn 14. Stigma 15. Cease Fire 16. Future Tense 17. Canamar 18. The Crossing 19. Judgment 20. Horizon 21. The Breach 22. Cogenitor 23. Regeneration 24. First Flight 25. Bounty 26. The Expanse

• John Hughes 5 Movie Collection | Blu Ray | (08/03/2021) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  PRETTY IN PINK - Andie is a high school girl from the other side of town. Blane's the wealthy heartthrob who asks her to the prom. As fast as their romance builds, it's threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. Written and produced by John Hughes, this essential ˜80s movie comes newly remastered for Blu-ray by director Howard Deutch. FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF - High-schooler Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and his best bud Cameron (Alan Ruck) are skipping school by taking a wild romp through Chicago, in one of the greatest comedy films of all time. So, barf up a lung, forge a sick note from the parents, and tag along on the infinitely quotable, always entertaining classic written and directed by John Hughes. PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES - Turning from coming-of-age teens to the adult peril of making it home for the holidays, filmmaker John Hughes creates one of his most outrageous, and heartfelt, comedies in this tale of an uptight advertising executive (Steve Martin) reluctantly partnered with an obnoxious yet lovable salesman (John Candy). Their adventure, which includes various modes of transportation, is a non-stop series of hilarious mishaps and mistakes. SHE'S HAVING A BABY - FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY! It seems only yesterday that Jake and Kristi were two crazy single kids in love. Now they're two crazy married adults in transition, balancing work, parental expectations, and tuna casserole. But Kristi just got some news that really ought to make things interesting she's having a baby. It's an irresistible John Hughes comedy about the labor of life. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL - FIRST TIME ON BLU-RAY! Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone. Writer/Producer John Hughes and director Howard Deutch (PRETTY IN PINK) reteam for another unforgettable romantic comedy of unconditional, but sometimes unclaimed, love in the time of teen angst.

• Two Mules For Sister Sara | Blu Ray | (09/09/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In the cactus-studded Mexican backcountry of the 1860s, a surly drifter who could easily be mistaken for the Man with No Name becomes protector and lethal helpmate to a red-haired nun wanted by the French for aiding the Juarista revolutionaries. Essentially a two-character showcase for the newly stellar Clint Eastwood and what was beginning to seem the poststellar Shirley MacLaine (subbing for Elizabeth Taylor), this sardonic study in testy collaboration, mutual deception and distrust, and slightly creepy sexual attraction is highly rated by a fairly small number of critics--chiefly, one suspects, for the dual-auteur cachet of having been directed by Don Siegel and based on a story by Budd Boetticher. Others deem it an undersauced spaghetti Western and find that the stars grate on the viewer as well as each other. Cinematography by the great Gabriel Figueroa is some consolation, but... if only Boetticher had been allowed to direct. --Richard T. Jameson

• A Quiet Place (4KUHD + Blu-ray) | 4K UHD | (13/08/2018) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In the modern horror thriller A Quiet Place, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threatens their survival. If they hear you, they hunt you.

• Next of Kin | Blu Ray | (25/03/2019) from £17.47   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In a rest home for elderly people, a daughter reads her mother's diary. Soon events that are mentioned in the mother's diary begin to happen to the daughter.

• Viking | DVD | (18/09/2017) from £8.91   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After the death of his father, Svyatoslav I, ruler of Kievan, the young Viking prince Vladimir of Novgorod is forced into exile across the frozen sea to escape his treacherous half-brother Yaropolk, who has murdered his older brother Oleg and conquered the Viking territory of Kievan. The old warrior Sveneld convinces Vladimir to assemble a Varangian armada, hoping to reconquer Norvgorod from Yaropolk.

• Miami Vice - The Definitive Collection | DVD | (08/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £129.99

  From executive producer Michael Mann (Heat Collateral) comes the first season of the explosive groundbreaking detective show that redefined the word ""cool."" Set against the seamy and steamy Miami underworld ride shotgun with suave Vice cops Sonny Crockett (Golden Globe winner Don Johnson) and Rico Tubbs (Phillip Michael Thomas) as they battle a never-ending gallery of criminals drug dealers and lowlifes. Episodes comprise: 1. Brother's Keeper (Parts 1 & 2) 2. Heart of Darkness 3. Cool Runnin' 4. The Hit List 5. Calderone's Demise 6. One-Eyed Jack 7. No Exit (a.k.a. Three-Eyed Turtle) 8. The Great McCarthy 9. Glades 10. Give a Little Take a Little 11. Little Prince 12. The Milk Run 13. Golden Triangle (Part 1) (a.k.a. Score) 14. Golden Triangle (Part 2) 15. Smuggler's Blues 16. Rites of Passage 17. The Maze 18. Made for Each Other 19. The Home Invaders 20. Nobody Lives Forever 21. Evan 22. Lombard 23. The Prodigal Son (1 & 2) 24. Whatever Works 25. Out Where The Buses Don't Run 26. The Dutch Oven 27. Buddies 28. Junk Love 29. Tale of the Goat 30. Bushido 31. Bought and Paid For 32. Back in the World 33. Phil the Shill 34. Definitely Miami 35. Yankee Dollar 36. One Way Ticket 37. Little Miss Dangerous 38. Florence Italy 39. French Twist 40. The Fix 41. Payback 42. Free Verse 43. Trust Fund Pirates 44. Son and Lovers 45. When Irish Eyes Are Crying 46. Stone's War 47. Kill Shot 48. Walk-Alone 49. The Good Collar 50. Shadow in the Dark 51. El Viejo 52. Better Living Through Chemistry 53. Baby Blues 54. Streetwise 55. Forgive Us Our Debts 56. Down for the Count: Part 1 57. Down for the Count: Part 2 58. Cuba Libre 59. Savage 60. Theresa 61. The Afternoon Plane 62. Lend Me an Ear 63. Red Tape 64. By Hooker by Crook 65. Knock Knock Who's There? 66. Viking Bikers from Hell 67. Everybody's in Showbiz... 68. Heroes of the Revolution 69. Contempt of Court 70. Amen...Send Money 71. Death and the Lady 72. The Big Thaw 73. Child's Play 74. God's Work 75. Missing Hours 76. Like a Hurricane 77. The Rising Sun of Death 78. Love at First Sight 79. A Rock and a Hard Place 80. The Cows of October 81. Vote of Confidence 82. Baseballs of Death 83. Indian Wars 84. Honor Among Thieves? 85. Hell Hath No Fury 86. Badge of Dishonor 87. Blood & Roses 88. A Bullet for Crockett 89. Deliver Us from Evil 90. Mirror Image 91. Hostile Takeover (3) 92. Redemption in Blood (4) 93. Heart of Night 94. Bad Timing 95. Borrasca 96. Line of Fire 97. Asian Cut 98. Hard Knocks 99. Fruit of the Poison Tree 100. To Have and to Hold (a.k.a. Second Chance) 101. Miami Squeeze 102. Jack of All Trades 103. The Cell Within 104. The Lost Madonna 105. Over the Line 106. Victim of Circumstance 107. Freefall (1 & 2) 108. World of Trouble 109. Miracle Man 110. Leap of Faith 111. Too Much Too Late

• Lords Of Dogtown | DVD | (16/01/2006) from £11.25   |  Saving you £8.74 (77.69%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in California during the '70s.

• The Undefeated | DVD | (09/04/2012) from £12.07   |  Saving you £-2.08 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Undefeated delivers the one-two punch of Wayne and Hudson in a western of epic scale! In the tumultuous aftermath of the Civil War, Colonel John Henry Thomas (Wayne) of the Union Army leads his heroic men to the Rio Grande to sell a herd of horses.Along the way, he crosses paths with his former opponent, Confederate Colonel James Langdon (Hudson), who is leading his troops to Mexico to fight for hire. Old tensions flare, but when new trouble threatens them both, the old enemies realize their only chance for survival demands that they trust one another... and fight side-by-side!