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• The Da Vinci Code | Blu Ray | (08/02/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Critics and controversy aside, The Da Vinci Code is a verifiable blockbuster. Combine the film's huge worldwide box-office take with over 100 million copies of Dan Brown's book sold, and The Da Vinci Code has clearly made the leap from pop-culture hit to a certifiable franchise (games and action figures are sure to follow). The leap for any story making the move from book to big screen, however, is always more perilous. In the case of The Da Vinci Code, the story is concocted of such a preposterous formula of elements that you wouldn't envy Akiva Goldsman, the screenwriter who was handed a potentially unfilmable book and asked to make a filmable script out of it. Goldsman's solution was to have the screenplay follow the book as closely as possible, with a few needed changes, including a better ending. The result is a film that actually makes slightly better entertainment than the book. So if you're like most of the world, by now you've read the book and know that it starts out as a murder mystery. While lecturing in Paris, noted Harvard Professor of Symbology Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is summoned to the Louvre by French police help decipher a bizarre series of clues left at the scene of the murder of the chief curator, Jacques Sauniere. Enter Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), gifted cryptologist and Sauniere's granddaughter. Neveu and Langdon are forced to team up to solve the mystery, and from there the story is propelled across Europe as it balloons into a modern-day mini-quest for the Holy Grail, complete with alternative theories about the life of Christ, ancient secret societies headed by historical figures like Leonardo Da Vinci, secret codes, conniving bishops, daring escapes, car chases, and, of course, a murderous albino monk controlled by a secret master who calls himself "The Teacher." Taken solely as a mystery thriller, the movie almost works--despite some gaping holes--mostly just because it keeps moving forward at the breakneck pace set in the book. Brown's greatest trick might have been to have the entire story take place in a day so that the action is forced to keep going, despite some necessary pauses for exposition. Hanks and Tautou are just fine together but not exactly a memorable screen pair; meanwhile, Sir Ian McKellen's scenery-chewing as pivotal character Sir Leigh Teabing is just what the film needs to keep it from taking itself too seriously. In the end, this hit movie is just like a good roller-coaster ride: try not to think too much about it--just sit back and enjoy the trip. --Daniel Vancini, Amazon.com

• The Bikeriders | Blu Ray | (23/09/2024) from £16.49   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Inspired by Danny Lyon's titular photography collection and set in 1960s Chicago, The Bikeriders chronicles the story of The Vandals, a fictional motorcycle club that transforms into a more sinister gang over the course of a decade. This gritty tale of romance, violence, and brotherhood stars Emmy® Winner Jodie Comer, Oscar-nominated actors Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Michael Shannon, Mike Faist and Norman Reedus.

• Eaten By Lions | DVD | (29/07/2019) from £4.53   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  EATEN BY LIONS tells the heart-warming story of half-brothers Omar (Antonio Aakeel) and Pete (Jack Carroll), who were raised by their Grandma after their parents were tragically killed by lions in a bizarre accident. When their beloved Gran passes away, they embark on a life-changing journey to find Omar's birth father. What follows is a funny and touching journey of self-discovery for both boys...in Blackpool. The Choudray family represent a truly contemporary example of modern multicultural Britain, but what will the brothers make of their eccentric newfound family?

• War of the Worlds 20th Anniversary 4K UHD Collectors Edition | Blu Ray | (25/08/2025) from £41.45   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  An iconic star, a legendary filmmaker and an all-time sci-fi classic come together with spectacular results in War of the Worlds. Tom Cruise stars as Ray Ferrier, an ordinary man who summons extraordinary courage to protect his children when a global army of alien invaders set their sights and their devastating war machines upon Earth and the entire human population. The masterful direction of multi-Academy Award ®-winning* filmmaker Steven Spielberg dazzles the eye and touches the heart in this astonishing adventure based on the original story by H.G. Wells. This 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition includes the following: ¢ Collectible ˜War of the Worlds' sticker sheet ¢ Collectible concept artist proof ¢ Collectible photo book ¢ x2 fold out posters ¢ x6 art cardsDisc 1: 4K Ultra HDEnglish - United States Dolby Atmos / Czech, French-Parisian, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Russian, Spanish-Castilian, Spanish-LatinAmerican, Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround / Polish (Voice Over) Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo SurroundDisc 2: Blu-rayEnglish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround / German, French-Parisian, Italian, Spanish-Castilian Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround

• Rain Man | Blu Ray | (01/09/2014) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-0.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Rain Man is the kind of touching drama that Oscars are made for--and, sure enough, the film took Academy honours for best picture, director, screenplay and actor (Dustin Hoffman) in 1988. Hoffman plays Raymond, an autistic savant whose late father has left him $3 million in a trust. This gets the attention of his materialistic younger brother, a hot-shot LA car dealer named Charlie (Tom Cruise) who wasn't even aware of Raymond's existence until he read his estranged father's will. Charlie picks up Raymond and takes him on a cross-country journey that becomes a voyage of discovery for Charlie, and, perhaps, for Raymond too. Rain Man will either captivate or irritate you (Raymond's sputtering of repetitious phrases is enough to drive anyone crazy), but it is obviously a labour of love for those involved. Hoffman had been attached to the film for many years, as various directors and writers came and went, but his persistence eventually paid off--kind of like Raymond in Las Vegas. Look for director Barry Levinson in a cameo as a psychiatrist near the end of the film. --Jim Emerson, Amazon.com

• tulip fever | DVD | (01/04/2019) from £8.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• He Who Dares: The Downing St Siege | DVD | (05/01/2015) from £10.66   |  Saving you £5.59 (59.47%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Simon Phillips and Tom Benedict Knight star in this British action thriller sequel to Paul Tanter's 2013 film 'He Who Dares'. Following on six months after the SAS carried out a successful rescue mission to recover the Prime Minister's kidnapped daughter from a terrorist group the UK's most wanted criminal Alexander Holt (Phillips) escapes from prison and starts putting plans in place to get revenge for his time spent behind bars. His plan: kidnap the Prime Minister (Russell Kilmister). While SAS Captain Chris Lowe (Knight) faces an inquiry into his and his team's actions in the kidnapping case Holt takes advantage of the lack of security and attacks 10 Downing Street taking the Prime Minister hostage. Can Holt and Lowe put their differences aside and negotiate a reasonable agreement that allows the PM to get out alive?

• Mrs Doubtfire/ Big/ Dr Doolittle Triple Pack | DVD | (03/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Big:Tom Hanks won rave reviews for his Oscar nominated performance (1988, Best Actor) as a twelve-year old boy trapped inside a thirty-year-old body, in director Penny Marshall's winning comedy.At a carnival, young Josh Baskin wishes he was big - only to awake the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend Billy (Jared Rushton), Josh lands a job at a toy company. There, his inner wisdom enables him to successfully predict what children want to buy, making the awestruck, naive Josh irresistible to a beautiful ladder climbing colleague (Elizabeth Perkins). But the more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood.Mrs Doubtfire:How far would an ordinary father go to spend more time with his children? Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife (Sally Field) needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper, who is hired on the spot.Free to be the 'woman' he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family. Outrageous, hilarious and often touching, Robin Williams makes this box-office hit a film to be watched again and again.Dr Dolittle:Treat yourself to a healthy dose of Eddie Murphy's untamed animal magnetism in the smash hit comedy that'll make you roar, howl and hoot with laughter!A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle (Murphy) seems to have the world by the tail, until a long-suppressed talent he possessed as a child - the ability to communicate with animals - is suddenly reawakened...with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!

• Murder She Wrote - Season 2 | DVD | (01/05/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The complete second series of the Emmy award-winning detective drama. Angela Lansbury stars as everyone's favourite super-sleuth Jessica Fletcher a famous mystery writer who has a knack for solving murders on and off the page. Murder seems to follow Jessica Fletcher; a former English teacher and a mystery writer full of charm and a zest for life. She always happens to become ""the investigator"" when traveling around the country to promote her series of novels. Murder always

• Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (4K UHD) | Blu Ray | (20/12/2021) from £21.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The 2011 BAFTA winning adaptation of John Le Carré's classic novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is now available in stunning 4K with newly commissioned artwork. George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a recently retired MI6 agent, does his best to adjust to a life outside the secret service. However, when a disgraced agent reappears with information concerning a mole at the heart of the service, Smiley is drawn back into the murky field of espionage. Tasked with investigating which of his trusted former colleagues has chosen to betray him and their country, Smiley narrows his search to four suspects - all experienced, skilled and successful agents - but past histories, rivalries and friendships make it far from easy to pinpoint the man who is eating away at the heart of the British establishment. An acting masterclass from the crème de la crème of British film; Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour); Colin Firth (The King's Speech); Tom Hardy (Inception); Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) and inspired direction from Let the Right One In's Tomas Alfredson make this gripping and tense adaptation of John le Carré's classic spy novel essential viewing. Includes brand new interviews on the UHD disc with all the original bonus features included on the Blu-Ray disc. Also includes a limited poster for the initial print run - featuring the brand new artwork by Matt Taylor. Special Features NEW Conversation between Mark Kermode and Tomas Alfredson NEW Film Critic Jason Solomons discusses Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy NEW Film Critic Matthew Sweet discusses Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy NEW Le Carré Biographer Adam Sisman shares his thoughts on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Commentary with Director Tomas Alfredson and Actor Gary Oldman Smiley Featurette Inside the Circus Featurette Shadow World Featurette Interviews :- Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Director Tomas Alfredson and Writer Peter Straughan John le Carré Featurette Deleted Scenes UK premiere Featurette Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Sky Movies Special Photo Gallery Teaser Trailer

• True Believer | DVD | (14/05/2001) from £6.92   |  Saving you £13.07 (188.87%)   |  RRP £19.99

  True Believer is an effective mystery by thrillmeister director Joseph Ruben (Sleeping with the Enemy), that allows star James Woods to do some real acting as he conveys his character's denial and sense of disappointment in himself. Eddie Dodd (Woods) is a former '60s radical lawyer who now spends his time cynically defending drug dealers for the big bucks. But an idealistic young protégé (Robert Downey Jr.) convinces him to take one case from the heart: a young Chinese immigrant unjustly accused in a gang slaying. Woods (complete with add-on ponytail) fairly hums with energy once he gets cooking here. Playing the been-there-done-that mentor--not to mention legal gadfly--gives him plenty of opportunity to run off at the mouth with spicy one-liners and zingers. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com

• Risky Business | Blu Ray | (06/10/2008) from £8.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (122.36%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Meet the model son who's been good too long. To celebrate its 25th Anninversary Warner have re-released this classic dark comedy. Meet Joel Goodson an industrious college-bound 17-year-old and a responsible trustworthy son. However when his parents go away and leave him home alone in the wealthy Chicago suburbs with the Porsche at his disposal he quickly decides he has been good for too long and it is time to enjoy himself. After an unfortunate incident with the Porsche Joel must raise some cash in a risky way.

• The Borrowers | DVD | (06/07/2009) from £14.13   |  Saving you £-4.14 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The popular children's books by Mary Norton have been filmed before, but never with as much imagination and ingenuity as you'll find on display in this delightful fantasy film released to critical praise in 1998. The eponymous Borrowers are a family of tiny people who live in the walls and under the floorboards in the homes of "normal-sized" humans; they earn their by "borrowing" the household items (string, food crumbs, buttons, and so on) needed to furnish their tiny hiding places and provide their meals. The little Clock family lives happily undisturbed in the home of an aged aunt, but when the aunt dies and her will is stolen by an unscrupulous lawyer (John Goodman), the Clocks face eviction and the frightening hazards of the outside world. Under the ingenious direction of Peter Hewitt, this simple, straightforward movie mixes comedy, adventure, and suspense with some of the cleverest special effects you've ever seen, taking full advantage of effects technologies to immerse you in the world of the tiny people. A climactic chase scene in a milk-bottling plant is a visual tour de force, and the movie's smart and dazzling enough to entertain parents and children alike. After its modest success in cinemas, The Borrowers stands a good chance of becoming a home-video favourite. --Jeff Shannon

• Star Stories Series 1 | DVD | (30/07/2007) from £11.96   |  Saving you £11.02 (122.85%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This comedy sketch show features parodies of the home lives of famous Hollywood couples. Stars lampooned include David and Victoria Beckham George Michael Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Jude Law and Sadie Frost and many more.

• Bad Country | DVD | (10/03/2014) from £2.98   |  Saving you £11.27 (655.23%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In 1983 a veteran Baton Rouge detective Bud Carter (Willem Dafoe) infiltrates the most powerful criminal enterprise in the South. After taking down its top lieutenant and contract killer Jesse Weiland (Matt Dillon) the detective convinces him to become an informant. Jesse sets out to help bring down the entire organisation including its architect Lutin (Tom Berenger). Based on a true story.

• The War - A Ken Burns Film | DVD | (15/07/2013) from £28.03   |  Saving you £11.96 (42.67%)   |  RRP £39.99

  In extraordinary times there are no ordinary lives. The War directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an American perspective by following the fortunes of the so called ordinary men and women who became caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history. This epic 14-hour series focuses on the stories of citizens from four geographically distributed American towns: Waterbury Connecticut; Mobile Alabama; Sacramento California; and the tiny farming town of Luverne Minnesota. These four communities stand in for any town in the United States that went through the war's devastating years. Individuals from each community take the viewer through their own personal and often harrowing journeys into war painting vivid portraits of how the war dramatically altered their lives and those of their neighbours as well as the country they helped to save for generations to come.

• Spongebob Squarepants: It's A Spongebob Squarepants Christmas | DVD | (01/11/2012) from £6.79   |  Saving you £-1.80 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  It's SpongeBob, Patrick, Plankton, and Bikini Bottom - as never seen before - in this soon-to-be classic! At Christmas time in Bikini Bottom, everyone's excited. Well, everyone except Plankton who, year after year, gets the same gift from Santa: a lump of coal. But he vows this will be the year he finally gets his Christmas wish - the Krabby Patty formula! And he won't be doing it by being good. Nope. He's gonna make everyone else in Bikini Bottom bad!

• Sliver | DVD | (07/08/2006) from £36.00   |  Saving you £-20.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This is the too-hot-for-cinemas Unrated Cut of Sliver! Sliver Heights has everything a girl could want. Panoramic views of the city a fully functional gym and a voyeuristic landlord. One day one of the tenants has an accident. First she looks out the window then she looks the wrong way and finally she looks like pavement pizza. This leaves a vacant room which Carly Norris (Sharon Stone) takes a fancy to. She's a thirtysomething executive who has never had that much success

• The Proposition | DVD | (28/01/2013) from £12.45   |  Saving you £0.54 (4.34%)   |  RRP £12.99

  John Hillcoat directs this violent western set in the Australian outback from an original screenplay by musician Nick Cave. Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce) is presented with an impossible choice by ruthless lawman Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone). To save his younger brother from the gallows he must track down and kill his violent older brother Arthur (Danny Huston). In a harsh and oppressive environment Charlie is forced to choose between loyalty and revenge while Stanley tries to impose his own brutal codes of law and order and shield his innocent young wife (Emily Watson) from the consequences.

• Randall & Hopkirk (deceased) | DVD | (06/07/2015) from £19.75   |  Saving you £0.24 (1.22%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is the entire first series of Reeves and Mortimer's long-awaited take on the cult classic Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and it's surely the most re-watchable of television series, not least because of its improbable plots. The anticipation which preceded the show was a drama in itself. How will it compare with the original? Would Reeves and Mortimer be able to cut it in acting roles? Will the cast be upstaged by her wardrobe? The answers were, of course, "perfectly", "no problem" and "probably not, but the BBC wardrobe department certainly excelled themselves for this series". In fact, the premise of this humorous supernatural detective fantasy (a genre which probably contains nothing other than this series and the original)--a dead private detective comes back as a ghost to assist his partner, who is the only mortal who can see him--could easily have occurred as one of those surreal narratives from the duo's comedy shows. A must-see. On the DVD: the DVD includes a lively behind-the-scenes documentary (broadcast at the beginning of the series), an unfunny collection of outtakes and a rather better music video which comes on like Blue Velvet "re-imagined" by Cubby Broccoli.--Roger Thomas