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• New Dragon Gate Inn | DVD | (31/07/2000) from £11.42   |  Saving you £8.57 (75.04%)   |  RRP £19.99

  New Dragon Gate Inn is the DVD title of the 1992 swordplay adventure Dragon Inn, producer Tsui Hark's follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and Swordsman 2 (both 1991). In the wake of the huge success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon it is a film ripe for rediscovery. A pair of warriors (Brigitte Lin and Tony Leung), who only admit their love when it is too late, have to rescue two children from the clutches of a corrupt warlord. Fleeing through the vast, highly pictorial desert, they seek shelter in the isolated Dragon Inn run by the man-eating Maggie Cheung (traveller's tip, don't try the "mixed meat"). The scene is set for intrigue, romance and exhilarating wirework, as our heroes wait for the enemy to arrive in what is essentially the classic High Noon scenario. The build-up isn't always coherent, though that may have something to do with the subtitles, which are unnecessarily crude. Despite this the production values and high-flying fights are first-rate and the two actresses make the film, particularly the devilishly sexy Maggie Cheung. The final showdown in a desert storm is breathtaking.On the DVD: In the cinemas this was an absolutely gorgeous 2.35:1 widescreen film, which here has been reformatted to 16:9 TV ratio, sacrificing important visual information at either side and significantly damaging the stunning cinematography. Enough survives to indicate just how beautiful the complete images are, and the anamorphically enhanced 1.77:1 transfer is sharp and clean on exterior shots, though some of the dimly lit interiors display considerable grain. Although only mono the sound is full and free from distortion, providing a good showcase for the atmospheric score. The film can be watched with the original Mandarin soundtrack and English subtitles, or dubbed. Included is an interview with Donnie Yen and detailed text biographies of the two female stars. The music promo is Hong Kong Legends' own trailer, included together with five further trailers for other releases. The original theatrical trailer is also present, and no matter what screen setting it is played at, everything looks vertically compressed. However, change the DVD player setting from widescreen to 4:3 letterbox and the trailer plays in the correct 2.35:1 proportions, confirming how the film was really shot. Though the DVD packaging bills this edition of Dragon Inn as the full-length original version though there is no explanation of what footage has been restored from previous releases. --Gary S. Dalkin

• Criminal | DVD | (13/06/2005) from £3.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (251.51%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Two small time con artists try to pull off the biggest caper of their lives in this US remake of Nine Queens.

• Days Of Being Wild | DVD | (24/01/2005) from £18.75   |  Saving you £1.24 (6.61%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Hong Kong 1960. In a sweltering hot summer York (Leslie Cheung) an amoral disillusioned and cruel young man is kept in luxury by his foster mother a retired courtesan who gives him everything but the one thing he needs to know; the identity of his natural mother. A self-obsessed man desperately seeking his true identity York plays carelessly with his lovers a lonely submissive bargirl (Maggie Cheung) and a beautiful club hostess/dancer (Carina Lau) and his friends before leaving them all for Taiwan in search of the truth that has been denied and may ultimately destroy him...

• The Twins Effect | DVD | (01/11/2004) from £4.25   |  Saving you £13.74 (323.29%)   |  RRP £17.99

  A new age of darkness is dawning... With the help of a famous high-kicking Hong Kong bus driver two girls who just want to have fun confront the grave responsibility of safekeeping the world from vampire domination! The Duke one of the most dangerous of the undead is determined to bring a new age of darkness upon the earth as he hunts the Fifth Prince with a vial of blood and the ancient Vampire Bible. But ace vampire slayer Reeve will not rest until the fight is over and wit

• Dragon From Russia | DVD | (24/02/2003) from £17.97   |  Saving you £-7.98 (-79.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Based on the Legend of Crying Freeman Dragon from Russia is a spectacular visually flamboyant 'Manga in motion' concept adventure from the director of 'Naked Killer'. An invincible killer the Crying Freeman is the most skilled assassin of the Secret Chinese Society 'The 108 Dragons'. Once an ordinary artist with a passion for life and love he was kidnapped by the society's leader the Dragon Master and trained in the deadly arts of the sect. His memory erased he has no recol

• Happy Endings | DVD | (27/03/2006) from £13.54   |  Saving you £9.44 (89.48%)   |  RRP £19.99

  All's well that ends swell. An absolutely hilarious and heartfelt new comedy by writer/director Don Roos ( Opposite of Sex) Happy Endings deftly weaves together multiple stories to create a sharp witty look at love family and the sheer unpredictability of life itself. A feast of buried secrets missed opportunities and welcome second chances this wildly original comedy proves that the happiest ending of all is the one you least expect. Mamie is being blackma

• Eagle Shooting Heroes | DVD | (09/02/2009) from £19.40   |  Saving you £-3.41 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Eagle Shooting Heroes is Wuxia comedy at it's absolute best! A parody of Jin Yong's novel of the same name puts together a complex plot snappy performances musical numbers and lots of action.

• Little Princess, A / The Secret Garden / Black Beauty | DVD | (11/11/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Little PrincessSara Crewe (Liesel Matthews) shares a life of wonder in exotic India with her devoted father (Liam Cunningham). But war draws Sara's father into the military and Sara is sent to a new York boarding school run by the strict Miss Minchin (Eleanor Bron) to whom exuberant Sara is a troublemaker. But with courage imagination and kindness Sara overcomes her hardships - and changes her life and the fortunes of those around her. Experience this jewel of a movie (Leonard Maltin) for anyone who ever wishes are dreams. Secret GardenIt's a special garden where friendships blossom illnesses fade away and sorrows flee. There troubled orphan Mary (Kate Maberly) her spoiled sickly cousin Colin (Heydon Prowse) and kindly country boy Dickon (Andrew Knott) discover that a world of caring can make a world of difference. Black BeautyWritten and directed by Caroline Thompson this is the most faithful of the book's several filmings. You'll cherish rebellious filly Ginger mischievous pony Merrylegs and gallant Beauty Whose generous heart guides him under caretakers both kindly and harsh from Farmer Grey (Sean Bean) and young groom Joe Green (Andrew Knott) to sweet-natured cabbie Jerry Barker (David Thewlis).

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• Downton Abbey - Series 1-6 | DVD | (16/11/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Contains all episodes of the six series of the ITV costume drama. This collection also includes the Christmas Day episodes from 2011, 2012 ,2013 and 2014.Spanning the idyllic pre-war era through the storms of The Great War and beyond to the roaring 1920s, Downton Abbey tells the story of the aristocratic Crawley family and the servants who work for them. As the world around them undergoes extraordinary change, life in the sumptuous country house continues to be marked by romance, ambition, passion and heartbreak. As challenges are faced upstairs and down, inhabitants of the great house share in each other's joys and hardship; their lives are inseparably interlinked. Also Includes exclusive clip from Downton Abbey 2015 Christmas special- the final ever episode! PLUS The Manners of Downton Abbey II an exclusive to DVD programme featuring historian and Downton Abbey historical advisor Alastair Bruce. Bonus Features Series 1: Commentaries Deleted Scenes House in History- Downton Abbey The Making of Downton Abbey Series 2: Episode 1 commentary Deleted Scenes House to Hospital Fashion and Uniforms Romance in a Time of Warfare Series 3: Downton Abbey in 1920 Lady Mary's Wedding Day Lady Edith's Wedding Day The men of Dowton Abbey An interview with Shirley Maclane Behind the scenes - The Cricket Match Series 4: The Making of, The Downton Diaries New Arrivals Series 5: The Roaring Twenties, A Day With Lady Rose Mrs Pattmore's London Kitchen A first look at the 2015 Christmas special- the final ever episode of Downton Abbey PLUS The Manners of Downton Abbey II an exclusive to DVD documentary featuring historian and Downton Abbey historical advisor Alastair Bruce Series 6: The 1920’s Woman, The Cars of Downton, 1920’s Weddings A first look at the 2015 Christmas special- the final ever episode of Downton Abbey PLUS The Manners of Downton Abbey II an exclusive to DVD documentary featuring historian and Downton Abbey historical advisor Alastair Bruce