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• Coming To America | DVD | (07/05/2001) from £4.95   |  Saving you £11.04 (223.03%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Eddie Murphy's 1988 vehicle Coming to America was probably the point at which his status as a mainstream big-screen comedian finally gelled, following the highly successful 48 Hours pairing with Nick Nolte. Never mind the hackneyed storyline: under John Landis's tight direction, he turns in a star performance (and several brilliant cameos) that is disciplined and extremely funny. Murphy plays an African prince who comes to New York officially to sow his wild oats. Privately, he is seeking a bride he can marry for love rather than one chosen by his parents. With his companion (Arsenio Hall, who pushes Murphy all the way in the comedy stakes), he settles in the borough of Queens and takes a job in a hamburger joint. A succession of hilarious satire-barbed adventures ensue, plus the required romantic conclusion. The script is crammed with ripe one-liners , but "Freeze, you diseased rhinoceros pizzle" has to be the most devastating hold-up line of all time. Film buffs will appreciate a brief appearance by Don Ameche as a down-and-out, but this is Murphy's film and he generates warmth enough to convert the most ambivalent viewer. On the DVD: The only--rather pointless--extra on offer is the original theatrical trailer which adds nothing apart from a rapid recap of the story. But the 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen presentation (the picture quality is diamond sharp) and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack recreate the original authentic cinematic experience. The choreography of 1980s pop diva Paula Abdul in the lavish wedding scenes and Nile Rodgers' pounding musical score are the main beneficiaries. --Piers Ford

• Pup Idol | DVD | (18/05/2015) from £4.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (200.40%)   |  RRP £14.99

  When twelve-year-old Austin s family moves to a new town, he struggles fitting in and making new friends. To help cheer Austin up, his father buys him a dog named Dino and the pair quickly become inseparable. Suddenly, their lives are turned upside down when Austin discovers that Dino can SING! When a popular talent search television show arrives in town to audition contestants, Austin quickly enters Dino. There is no way a singing dog can lose on America's Next Pop Icon... As the pooch's talent reaches the airwaves, Austin's popularity soars. His desire to finally fit in is within his grasp! However, when the local dog catchers spot Dino, they plan to snare the pooch for ransom. With the media storm brewing and blinded by his growing popularity, Austin must learn the true value of family, friendship and loyalty before it is too late.

• The Wrong Guys | DVD | (17/01/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  Cub Scout Pack 18 organizes a 25 year reunion to relive their fond childhood memories. But when the five friends meet up for a camping trip they discover that what little they had once known about wilderness survival has dwindled into nothing over the years. To make matters worse an escaped killer takes refuge in the campground...