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Twilight
DVD Review, Fantasy, Romance, TeensTwilight - 17-year-old Bella Swan has recently moved to Forks to live with her dad. Attending the local high school, she quickly makes new friends but when the mysterious Edward Cullen takes an interest in her, she is equally captivated by him.…

The Hunger Games
Action, Drama, DVD Review, Netflix (UK), TeensThe Hunger Games - In a dystopian future, the Hunger Games are played and televised every year as punishment for a war waged generations ago. 24 ‘tributes’ aged between 12 to 18 are chosen by lottery from the 12 districts and forced to fight…

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Azkaban: a prison for dangerous wizards and impossible to escape from. But somehow convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has broken free and it appears that he is hunting down the famous Harry Potter. Harry,…

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - The Tri-Wizard Tournament is so dangerous that no wizard under 17 is allowed to compete but when, at age 14, Harry Potter’s name flies out of the Goblet of Fire, he is forced to take part. He must face…

Mirror Mirror
Comedy, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, LOVEFiLMMirror Mirror - When her father, the King, disappears, Snow White’s step-mother becomes Queen and forces her to stay in the castle. On her 18th birthday, Snow White attracts the attention of a handsome visiting Prince but the Queen sends her…

Howl’s Moving Castle
Animated, DVD Review, Fantasy, For KidsHowl's Moving Castle - When Sophie is cursed with old age by a vain and callous witch, the only way that she can hope to restore her youth is to convince the handsome and mysterious wizard, Howl, to help her. Hitching a ride on his famous castle,…

Ella Enchanted
Comedy, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, For Kids, Netflix (UK)Ella Enchanted - Young maiden, Ella, has been given the ‘gift’ of obedience by her misguided godmother, Lucinda. Having to do as she is told causes problems with Ella’s family, friends and her new acquaintance, the handsome Prince Char.…

Twins Effect / Vampire Effect
Action, Comedy, DVD Review, Horror, Martial Arts, TeensTwins Effect - Reeve and Gypsy are vampire hunters, but when Vampire prince, Kazaf (who refuses to kill for blood) develops an unlikely attraction to Reeve’s sister, Helen, things get complicated. And when a powerful European vampire duke…

Wild Child
Comedy, DVD Review, Netflix (UK), TeensWild Child - Spoilt California girl, Poppy, is sent to a strict English boarding school by her father when she pushes him too far. Struggling to cope with the bad English weather, the strict teachers and unimpressed students, Poppy wants to…

Bridge To Terabithia
Drama, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, LOVEFiLM, Netflix (UK)Bridge to Terabithia - A lonely boy discovers the wonders of his imagination when he befriends the new girl at school. After exploring the nearby woods, the two friends create their own imaginary world called Terabithia, using it as an escape…

Coraline
Animated, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Fantasy, HorrorCoraline - Ignored by parents who are too wrapped up in their own troubles, Coraline is bored in her new home and with her crazy neighbours who can’t even pronounce her name right. But when she discovers a tiny door to a mirror world, she…

Princess Mononoke
Animated, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyPrincess Mononoke - After a demon bursts from the forest and curses Ashitaka, a young and quiet warrior, he must leave his village to track the demon’s origin. His journey takes him far to the west where humans are waging a war against the…