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• Gladiator (4K UHD) | 4K UHD | (30/04/2018) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A big-budget summer epic with money to burn and a scale worthy of its golden Hollywood predecessors, Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a rousing, grisly, action-packed epic that takes moviemaking back to the Roman Empire via computer-generated visual effects. While not as fluid as the computer work done for, say, Titanic, it's an impressive achievement that will leave you marveling at the glory that was Rome, when you're not marveling at the glory that is Russell Crowe. Starring as the heroic general Maximus, Crowe firmly cements his star status both in terms of screen presence and acting chops, carrying the film on his decidedly non-computer-generated shoulders as he goes from brave general to wounded fugitive to stoic slave to gladiator hero. Gladiator's plot is a whirlwind of faux-Shakespearean machinations of death, betrayal, power plays, and secret identities (with lots of faux-Shakespearean dialogue ladled on to keep the proceedings appropriately "classical"), but it's all briskly shot, edited, and paced with a contemporary sensibility. Even the action scenes, somewhat muted but graphic in terms of implied violence and liberal bloodletting, are shot with a veracity that brings to mind--believe it or not--Saving Private Ryan, even if everyone is wearing a toga. As Crowe's nemesis, the evil emperor Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix chews scenery with authority, whether he's damning Maximus's popularity with the Roman mobs or lusting after his sister Lucilla (beautiful but distant Connie Nielsen); Oliver Reed, in his last role, hits the perfect notes of camp and gravitas as the slave owner who rescues Maximus from death and turns him into a coliseum star. Director Scott's visual flair is abundantly in evidence, with breathtaking shots and beautiful (albeit digital) landscapes, but it's Crowe's star power that will keep you in thrall--he's a true gladiator, worthy of his legendary status. Hail the conquering hero! --Mark Englehart

• The Ballad Of Lefty Brown | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.04   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN is a thrilling, action-packed western which ensemble cast also includes Kathy Baker (Edward Scissorhands), Jim Caviezel (Person of Interest, The Thin Red Line) and Tommy Flanagan (Sons of Anarchy) Always the grizzled sidekick and never the hero, Lefty (Bill Pullman: Lost Highway, The Sinner ) is considered an unreliable loser but is pushed into the limelight when his best friend and longtime partner (Peter Fonda: Easy Rider) is brutally murdered. His desire to clear his name and seek revenge places him at odds with vested interests, hired guns, corrupt officials and his own abundant failings as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

• Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy (Standard Edition) | DVD | (27/02/2023) from £34.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Plunkett And Macleane | DVD | (06/09/2010) from £10.43   |  Saving you £-0.44 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  No-one will be neutral about Plunkett and Macleane. Either you go with its notion of cheeky, stylish fun or you want to grab first-time director Jake Scott by the ear and slap him silly. Your inclination may depend on whether you recall his dad Ridley's own directing debut, The Duellists (1977), and savour the correspondences. Dad took a Joseph Conrad tale of the Napoleonic Wars, cast it with the ultra-contemporary Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel, and filmed it with a swooping, mobile camera. Son Jake has made a feisty period piece about a pair of thieves (Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller) in 1748 London and filled it with blatant anachronisms. A decadent aristo (Alan Cumming), asked whether he "still swings both ways," replies, "I swing every way!" A ballroom full of revellers dances the minuet (or is it the gavotte?) while our ears--if not theirs--are filled with a trance ballad. And so forth. Is this sophomoric? Maybe. But it's also often fresh and inventive. Why shouldn't a filmmaker be allowed to speak directly to a contemporary consciousness, even flaunt it, as long as he also delivers startling imagery and convincing period detail? The solid cast includes Michael Gambon as a corrupt magistrate, Ken Stott as a very nasty enforcer named Mr Chance (who favours a thumb through the eye socket and into the brain as a mode of execution) and Terence Rigby as a philosophical jailer. Even Liv Tyler looks more interesting than usual. In the end pretty frivolous, Plunkett and Macleane is nonetheless a lively debut. --Richard T Jameson, Amazon.com

• All About The Benjamins | DVD | (30/09/2002) from £10.83   |  Saving you £9.16 (84.58%)   |  RRP £19.99

  One's a top dog bounty hunter; the other a two-bit hustler. Add to the mix a botched diamond heist a lost wallet with a winning lottery ticket and one thing becomes clear: it's 'All About The Benjamins'...

• Ratcatcher | DVD | (01/01/2001) from £7.39   |  Saving you £5.60 (75.78%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The film, set in Govan during the binmen's strike of the late 1970s, portrays the story of a young boy, growing up amidst a squalid life.

• Trauma | DVD | (21/02/2005) from £7.96   |  Saving you £9.02 (181.49%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Chilling thriller starring Colin Firth as a bereaved widower haunted by visions of his dead wife.

• Cartoon Saloon Irish Folklore Trilogy | Blu Ray | (20/12/2021) from £41.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come to life in Cartoon Saloon's celebrated Irish Folklore Trilogy, featuring three Academy Award®-nominated modern animated classics. The studio's first film, The Secret of Kells, which beautifully tells the tale of a young monk whose life is changed forever when he learns the secrets of the Book of Kells. Followed by the breathtakingly gorgeous Song of the Sea, which recounts the adventure of a mythical seal-child and her brother on a quest to find home. Finally the triumphant Wolfwalkers delves into the friendship between a young huntress and a free-spirited wolf-girl. This limited edition set features the exclusive Blu-ray™ presentation of Wolfwalkers and hours of new special features exploring the three fantastical films in a premium rigid slipcase and digipack, with a bonus fold out poster. The boxset also features a booklet including original sketches and artwork from each film with annotations from the filmmakers as well as an introductory essay from Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham, the team behind the Ghibliotheque podcast who have previously covered the films of Cartoon Saloon in a series on their podcast.

• Jazz At The Philharmonic '75 - Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £6.43   |  Saving you £4.56 (41.50%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Norman Granz initiated the concept of Jazz At The Philharmonic in the forties. The idea was to gather band leaders and soloists in one large venue who would otherwise only be seen individually in small clubs. For this 1975 Montreux concert the players gather around the great Benny Carter for a night of competitive improvisation. The line up includes Clark Terry Zoot Sims Roy Eldridge Joe Pass Tommy Flanagan and Bobby Durham. Tracklist: 1. For You 2. Autumn Leaves 3

• Alien vs Predator (Single Disc Edition) | DVD | (07/03/2005) from £4.50   |  Saving you £11.49 (255.33%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In delivering non-18-rated excitement, Alien vs. Predator is an acceptably average science-fiction action thriller with some noteworthy highlights, even if it squanders its opportunity to intelligently combine two popular franchises. Rabid fans can justifiably ask "Is that all there is?" after a decade of development hell and eager anticipation, but we're compensated by reasonably logical connections to the Alien legacy and the still-kicking Predator franchise (which hinted at AVP rivalry at the end of Predator 2); some cleverly claustrophobic sets, tense atmosphere and impressive digital effects; and a climactic AVP smackdown that's not half bad. This disposable junk should've been better, but nobody who's seen Mortal Kombat or Resident Evil should be surprised by writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson's lack of imagination. As a brisk, 90-minute exercise in generic thrills, however, Anderson's work is occasionally impressive... right up to his shameless opening for yet another sequel. --Jeff Shannon

• The Last Drop | DVD | (10/07/2006) from £4.96   |  Saving you £15.03 (303.02%)   |  RRP £19.99

  What better time for a heist than in the fog of war? In a daring attempt to end WWII by Christmas 35 000 U.S. troops are dropped behind enemy lines in German occupied Holland. In the midst of the largest airborne invasion in history one small unit of men codename ""Matchbox"" has its own agenda; to lay claim to a horde of Nazi gold in the vicinity. When Matchbox are shot down short of their landing zone the odds of success seem hopeless. Seven very different soldiers find t

• When A Stranger Calls | DVD | (11/09/2006) from £7.29   |  Saving you £10.70 (59.50%)   |  RRP £17.99

  During an otherwise routine babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

• Gladiator - Special Edition (2000) | DVD | (12/09/2005) from £10.78   |  Saving you £9.21 (46.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Upon the sudden death of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, his trusted and successful general Narcissus Meridas is unlawfully imprisoned and condemned to the gladiator games by Marcus's twisted son Commodus.

• Alien vs Predator: Extreme Edition (Two Discs) | DVD | (07/03/2005) from £5.32   |  Saving you £17.67 (332.14%)   |  RRP £22.99

  In delivering non-18-rated excitement, Alien vs. Predator is an acceptably average science-fiction action thriller with some noteworthy highlights, even if it squanders its opportunity to intelligently combine two popular franchises. Rabid fans can justifiably ask "Is that all there is?" after a decade of development hell and eager anticipation, but we're compensated by reasonably logical connections to the Alien legacy and the still-kicking Predator franchise (which hinted at AVP rivalry at the end of Predator 2); some cleverly claustrophobic sets, tense atmosphere and impressive digital effects; and a climactic AVP smackdown that's not half bad. This disposable junk should've been better, but nobody who's seen Mortal Kombat or Resident Evil should be surprised by writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson's lack of imagination. As a brisk, 90-minute exercise in generic thrills, however, Anderson's work is occasionally impressive... right up to his shameless opening for yet another sequel. --Jeff Shannon

• Smokin' Aces 2 - Assassin's Ball | DVD | (04/10/2010) from £4.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The director of "Smokin' Aces" and "Narc" brings you back into the adrenaline-pumping world of blood, bullets and bad-asses.

• The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | DVD | (18/01/2021) from £5.87   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When video-game enthusiast, Sarah, is transported into her favorite game, she finds herself in an intergalactic prison, home to the most dangerous villains in the galaxy. The only way to escape the game is to complete it. Teaming up with space hero, Max Cloud, Sarah battles the terrifying planet while her best friend, Cowboy, controls the game from her bedroom in Brooklyn. Sit down, plug in, and get ready for a sci-fi adventure like no other

• The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | Blu Ray | (18/01/2021) from £18.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A space cruiser crashes on a planet that is home to an intergalactic prison.

• Attila the Hun | DVD | (04/03/2002) from £13.80   |  Saving you £4.18 (38.67%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Men Followed. Women Loved. Rome Trembled. Two worlds collide along with the two men who embody the values and essence of these worlds. Attila King of the Huns (Gerard Butler) is a visionary who sees more in his people than they see in themselves. While the Huns are content to plunder and extort the surrounding nations Attila looks beyond to the possibility of an empire and new world order. Roman General Flavius Aetius (Powers Boothe) embodies the best and worst of Rome in the final years of her existence. He is motivated by one overriding goal: Rome must continue to rule the world. Two different visions of destiny held by the two strongest men of the century; these conflicts are at the heart of 'Attila the Hun'.

• When a Stranger Calls | DVD | (07/03/2011) from £6.73   |  Saving you £3.26 (32.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

  During an otherwise routine babysitting gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly threatening prank caller.

• Gladiator (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital / Steelbook) | Blu Ray | (16/06/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A