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X-Men
Action, Comic Book, DVD Review, Family FriendlyX-Men - The world is full of humans who have remarkable abilities due to a mutation in their DNA. Such mutants must hide to avoid the oppression they may face due to paranoia and fear amongst those not gifted with such extraordinary abilities.…
RED
Action, Comedy, DVD Review, For Adults, ThrillerRED - Former black-ops agent, Frank Moses, is being targeted for execution for some unknown reason. He soon realises that the nice lady he has been flirting with over the phone is also at risk and he is forced to kidnap her for her own safety.…
Hairspray (2007)
Comedy, DVD Review, Family Friendly, MusicalHairspray - In 1960’s Baltimore, happy and positive teenager Tracy Turnblad has dreams of becoming more than a housewife when she’s older. When she lands a spot on her favourite local TV show as a regular dancer, she has the opportunity…
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Action / Adventure, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Horror, Martial ArtsThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - Alex O’Connell, estranged son of Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, makes the discovery of a lifetime: the tomb of The Dragon Emperor, a brutal warlord of ancient China. When soldiers loyal to the emperor…
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Drama, DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyBeasts of the Southern Wild - Six year old, Hushpuppy, lives with her father and several other families in ‘The Bathtub’ on the coast near New Orleans. Their community is threatened both by stormy weather and the attentions of government…
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - When Harry gains possession of a tatty but heavily scribbled-in textbook which has been labelled ‘Property of the Half-Blood Prince’ he finds himself top of the class. However, classes are the least…
Star Trek (2009)
Action / Adventure, DVD Review, Family Friendly, Science FictionStar Trek - After the death of his father, a young James T. Kirk grows up trying to pick a fight with the universe. Meanwhile the half-human half-Vulcan Spock is struggling to come to terms with the emotional conflict his duality causes. When…
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
DVD Review, Fantasy, TeensHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -Although Harry Potter witnessed the terrifying return of the evil Lord Voldemort, the Ministry of Magic denies that this happened and uses its power over the newspapers to publicly deride Harry as a…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
DVD Review, Fantasy, TeensHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 - Now armed with the power to destroy the evil Voldemort’s Horcruxes, rendering him finally vulnerable, Harry, Ron and Hermione must hunt down these remaining hidden items. However Voldemort is…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
DVD Review, Fantasy, TeensHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 - Harry, Ron and Hermione are in a race against time to track down and destroy the Horcruxes; hidden parts of the evil wizard Voldemort’s soul that guarantee him immortality. To make matters worse,…
MirrorMask
DVD Review, Family Friendly, FantasyMirrorMask - Helena is a highly creative girl who wants to run away from the circus and join real life. After an argument, her mother collapses and Helena blames herself. One night she finds herself somehow transported to a fantastical land…
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…