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30 Minutes Or Less DVD review
Gem Wheeler
The director of Zombieland returns with a new action comedy, 30 Minutes Or Less. Here’s Gem’s review of a consistently fun movie...
Albatross DVD review
Liam Macleod
Albatross is a coming of age tale whose turns from Jessica Brown-Findlay and Felicity Jones, sadly, can’t make up for an inconsistent plot. Here’s Liam’s review...
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Blu-ray review
Phil Beresford
Tomas Alfredson’s Cold War thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy arrives on Blu-ray. Here’s Phil’s verdict on an immaculately crafted film…
The Brigand Of Kandahar DVD review
Phil Beresford
Even the presence of Oliver Reed can’t save this rather half-hearted historical drama from Hammer. Here’s Phil’s review of The Brigand Of Kandahar…
Kevin Smith: Too Fat For Forty DVD review
Dave Adamson
Running to three hours, Kevin Smith’s live DVD is a must for a fan of the writer and director’s work. Here’s Dave’s review...
Boardwalk Empire Season One Blu-ray review
Dave Adamson
The great HBO series Boardwalk Empire makes its debut on Blu-ray, and its attention to detail shines in HD. Here’s Dave’s review of the spectacular first season…
Dylan Moran Yeah Yeah Live In London DVD review
Louisa Mellor
Irish comedian Dylan Moran returns with a new set full of bitterness and surrealism. Here’s Louisa’s review of the entertaining Yeah Yeah Live In London...
Tim Minchin And The Heritage Orchestra Live At The Albert Hall DVD review
Louisa Mellor
Sharp comedy, and song lyrics that would make a docker blush: It’s Tim Minchin And The Heritage Orchestra Live At The Albert Hall. Here’s Louisa’s DVD review…
The Outsiders: Special Edition Blu-ray review
Stu Anderson
One of director Francis Ford Coppola’s lesser-known films, The Outsiders, arrives on Blu-ray. Here’s Stu’s review of a great period drama…
Green Lantern Blu-ray review
Carley Tauchert
It didn’t exactly set the box-office on fire, so can Green Lantern find its audience on Blu-ray? Carley finds out...
Ben-Hur: Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray review
Timon Singh
One of the finest historical epics ever made makes its debut on Blu-ray. Here’s Timon’s review of the lavish Ben-Hur: Ultimate Collector’s Edition…
Horrible Bosses Blu-ray review
Caroline Preece
Seth Gordon’s bawdy black comedy Horrible Bosses arrives on Blu-ray. Here’s Caroline’s review of a grim yet funny movie…
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Blu-ray review
Glen Chapman
Macabre comedy fantasy Rare Exports arrives on Blu-ray just in time for Christmas. But is it good enough to make Glen’s list of festive favourites…?
X-Men: First Class Blu-ray review
Mark Pickavance
Matthew Vaughn’s summer blockbuster X-Men: First Class arrives on Blu-ray, but is it the return to form the franchise needed?
Retreat DVD review
Chris Haydon
Three strong performances distinguish this low-budget debut thriller from director Carl Tibbetts. Here’s Chris’ review of Retreat...
Torchwood: Miracle Day DVD review
James Peaty
Russell T Davies’ sci-fi series Torchwood goes transatlantic for Miracle Day, out now on DVD. Here’s James’ review...The Woman Blu-ray review
Mark Harrison
Lucky McKee’s horror The Woman arrives on Blu-ray. Here’s Mark’s review of a violent, thought-provoking film…
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Setup DVD review
CJ Wheeler
Setup stars Bruce Willis, Ryan Phillippe and Curtis Jackson. How bad can this straight-to-DVD thriller be? CJ finds out...
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The Exterminator Blu-ray review
Phil Beresford
Trashy revenge thriller The Exterminator arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Arrow Films. Here’s Phil’s review of an entertaining 80s curio…
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Bad Teacher DVD review
Dave Adamson
A great cast and some fine performances give risqué comedy Bad Teacher a boost, but it’s still not a great film, Dave writes…
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Maniac Cop Blu-ray review
Paul Martinovic
Director William Lustig’s slasher-plod horror Maniac Cop arrives on Blu-ray. Here’s Paul’s review of an amiably daft film…
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Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer Blu-ray review
Stu Anderson
John McNaughton’s controversial 1986 horror, Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer makes its UK debut on Blu-ray. Here’s Stu’s review…
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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown DVD review
Matt Edwards
Michael Jai White directs and stars Never Back Down 2, an MMA action movie that’s a cut above the usual straight-to-DVD fare, Matt writes…
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The Beaver DVD review
Stu Anderson
A film largely ignored at the box-office, can Jodie Foster’s drama The Beaver find an audience on DVD? Here’s Stu’s review…
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The Messenger Blu-ray review
Glen Chapman
A directorial debut from screenwriter Oren Moverman, drama The Messenger features some exceptionally strong performances. Here’s Glen’s Blu-ray review...
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The Ward Blu-ray review
Dave Adamson
John Carpenter’s first film in a decade arrives on Blu-ray, but is The Ward a return to form for the master of horror? Here’s Dave’s review…
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The Conspirator Blu-ray review
Glen Chapman
Robert Redford’s US Civil War drama didn’t do too well in cinemas, but does it deserve a second look on Blu-ray? Here’s Glen’s review of The Conspirator...
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Mrs Brown’s Boys series one DVD review
James T Cornish
BBC comedy Mrs Brown’s Boys arrives on DVD, and James discovers a series that is far better than some critics may have you believe…
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The Guns Of Navarone: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray review
Mark Pickavance
A classic war movie arrives on Blu-ray in time for its 50th birthday. Here’ s Mark’s review of The Guns Of Navarone…
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Point Blank Blu-ray review
Glen Chapman
Point Blank is billed as the French Taken. But as Glen discovers, it's a bit more than that...
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