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The Smurfs
Animated, Comedy, Netflix (UK)The Smurfs - The evil wizard Gargamel extracts the 'essence' of Smurfs - tiny, blue peace-loving creatures - in order to power his magic. During preparation for the Blue Moon festival he chases them through a magic portal which opens up into…
The LEGO Batman Movie
Animated, Comedy, Comic Book, DVD Review, For KidsThe LEGO Batman Movie - LEGO Batman seems to have it all. An amazing cave full of totally awesome gadgets; the genius ideas; the perfect 9 pack muscles that mean he can always win. But after hurting the Joker's feelings, the caped crusader begins…
Suicide Squad
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, For Adults, TeensSuicide Squad - When the power of beings like Superman have become reality, the question has to be asked 'what if the next being is not on our side?' Fearful of such an outcome, a governmental agency sets about setting up a hit squad which could…
X-Men: Apocalypse
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, TeensX-Men: Apocalypse - The world's first mutant, 'Apocalypse', is awoken from his 5,000 year slumber and quickly enlists four disciples. His mission? A cull of the human race. Meanwhile, Professor Xavier is trying to build a school where mutants…
Captain America: Civil War
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, Family FriendlyCaptain America: Civil War - After the global tragedies that the Avengers' have been involved in, governments of the world are clamouring to limit the power of the superheroes. The need to sign or not sign to a proposed oversight agreement splits…
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, For Adults, Science FictionBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - After the battle between Superman and General Zod in Metropolis, Bruce Wayne blames the ‘Man of Steel’ for all the death and destruction that happened that day. Making discoveries about Superman’s secrets,…
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, LOVEFiLM, TeensX-Men Origins: Wolverine - Before becoming the X-Man,’ Wolverine’, James Logan had an entirely different life. Having a close relationship with his half-brother, Victor, the pair end up with a group of mercenaries but, disagreeing with their…
Fantastic Four (2015)
Comic Book, DVD Review, For Adults, Science Fiction, TeensFantastic Four - Child prodigy, Reed Richards, is convinced that he can make teleportation possible and this dream becomes a reality when he teams up with friend, Ben Grimm. When he discovers that the objects he transports go to a different…
Ant-Man
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, Family FriendlyAnt-Man - When he is released from prison, cat burglar, Scott Lang, struggles to turn his life around. He is persuaded to take part in another robbery and finds an interesting suit which, when activated, shrinks him to the size of an ant. Having…
Hellboy
Action / Adventure, Comic Book, DVD Review, TeensHellboy - World War II. Moments before his apparent death, the evil Rasputin opens a portal to another dimension and a small demon like creature, dubbed 'Hellboy' emerges. Taken in by the highly secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense,…
Avengers: Age Of Ultron
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyAvengers: Age Of Ultron - Acting with good intentions doesn’t always work out, as Tony Stark (aka ‘Iron Man’) finds out when trying to create the perfect defence. Ultron - an artificial intelligence programme created by Stark – takes…
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Action / Adventure, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - Reluctantly accepting a mission to prevent a world war from breaking out, famous adventurer Allan Quartermain joins a small but elite team of remarkable people with varying talents and abilities; including…