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The Jungle Book : 40th Anniversary 2 Disc Special Edition [1967] [1968]

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directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman

November 05, 2007
In one of Walt Disney's classics, Bagheera the panther offers to take Mowgli, a young boy, to the man village before the evil tiger Shere Khan gets to him.

This family adventure is a classic, made so by a beautiful sentimental plot about human emotions, including loyalty, sensitivity and most importantly love. And these human emotions are decoded through the animals of the jungle.

With the enchanting and fun loving actions of Baloo the bear and the honest and hard actions of Bagheera, do audiences get that true feel of the human spirit, and the facts of life, to have fun, but to face the truth as well, which is also reflected in some of the most catchy and enjoyable songs ever created for a Disney picture.

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Stardust [2007]

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starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Clare Danes, Charlie Cox, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller
directed by: Matthew Vaughn

February 25, 2008
Stardust tells the story of a young man who sets off on a journey to recover a fallen star for his true love, only to find the star as a beautiful woman, and witches and the King's sons are also after her.

Based on Neil Gaimen's novel, this fantasy adventure is interesting and light-hearted, but doesn't have the humour and the true loveable factor to make a true classic.

With an exceptional cast which includes several Oscar nominated actors, and zeitgeist stars, this had true potential but in the end there just isn't enough zest to bring it out of a conventional plotline.

O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia), Pfeiffer (Fabulous Baker Boys), De Niro (Raging Bull) are just some of the names included and all do their roles ... Read More:

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Francesco's Venice : Complete BBC Series

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starring: Francesco Da Mosto

June 19, 2006
The best reviews are always those whose author is well versed in the subject ~ seemingly an obvious point but something that is all too often ignored ~ and if the reviewer also loves his or her subject matter with a passion, so much the better.

It would be hard to find a more poetic, seductive reviewer than this super sexy man, who is clearly first a Venetian and second an Italian! Francesco draws the viewer in like an angler teasing a fish until you are well and truly hooked!

I had visited Venice briefly, many years ago but at the wrong time of year ~ high summer (definitely not recommended) without undertaking any pre-visit research (definitely another big mistake ~ it is preferable to research any country but essential in order ... Read More:

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc Edition) [2008]

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starring: Shia LaBeouf, Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone
directed by: Steven Spielberg

November 10, 2008
ok, so indiana jones and the kingdom and the kingdom of the crystal skull may not be up there with the likes of schindler's list. it won't win any major awards at the oscars or anything. but it is great fun. in other words, good old fashioned entertainment that should leave you with a great big silly grin after the film's finished.
great performances all the way, harrison ford still as good as ever as indy. but as much fun as this was, please no more. hate to say it, but harrison ford is getting a bit too old and they just about get away with this one. there is too much reliance on cgi and the ending screams close encounters but if you can just switch your brain off for 2 hours and just go with it, you should enjoy it.

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Atonement [2007]

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starring: Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave
directed by: Joe Wright

February 04, 2008
This film is boring and badly acted especially by Miss Knighty. The story not clear and missing vital information from the book well not so much missing but not making it clear.

I looked forward to taking my wife to this and wished I had not it was truly truly bad. She like myself had read the book at some time but seriously felt let down.

Would not recommend at all, stay at home with your feet up and watch paint drying its more fun honest!

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Lost - The Complete Fourth Season [2008]

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starring: Evangeline Lilly, Dominic Monaghan

October 20, 2008
someone has to tell amazon that lost season 4 has only (and disappointly)14 episodes and not 23 as is stated...

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The Wire: Complete HBO Season 4

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starring: Dominic West, Michael K. Williams, Sonja Sohn

March 10, 2008
Quite simply the finest drama I have ever seen, I thought series 3 could not get any better but the writers/cast proved me wrong. If I could give it six stars I would. I have never felt so involved in a series before, my only complaint is I watched it too quickly.

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The Complete West Wing: Seasons 1-7 (44 Disc Box Set)

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starring: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe
directed by: Jason Ensler

November 06, 2006
simply and to the point west wing is with out doubt the best written tv drama out there.dont miss out on buying this great boxset inspirational drama at its best

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In Bruges [2008]

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starring: Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, Brendan Gleeson
directed by: Martin McDonagh

August 11, 2008
******Possible Spoiler******* This film could have been great, or at least very good, but I found it was let down by a juvenile humour and less than great dialogue. If one can overcome the discomfort of a comedy based on the accidental shooting of a child (as a parent this is tough) the plot is great and some of the humour clever and well timed. But in the end, I left the cinema feeling let down. I won't see it again, and would suggest there is better viewing elsewhere.

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27 Dresses [2008]

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starring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Edward Burns, Judy Greer, Malin Akerman
directed by: Anne Fletcher

July 28, 2008
This was shown on a plane I was on - usually you watch the in-flight movie to the end as there's not all that much to do. With this one - I just couldn't. Sorry, might be ok if this is your first chick-flick ever (even for a chick movie it is dreadful) or if you're thirteen. As for my opinion the acting was dreadful, the conversation terrible, the script forseeable (even for a chick-flick) and just no point to the movie. I usually like chick-flicks for light entertainment - here the entertainment was missing (towards the end most of the passengers had tossed their headsets)... Would give it NO STARS if possible.