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Gladiator

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsGladiator is an historic epic film. It is directed by Ridley Scott of Thelma & Louise and Alien fame. Russell Crowe is the loyal General Maximus Decimus Meridius and Joaquin Phoenix plays the murderous Emperors son Commodus. The supporting cast is equally weighty including Derek Jacobi, Richar...09:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Clash Of The Titans (2010)

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsClash Of The Titans is an action packed adventure film. The 1981 mythological Clash Of The Titans gets a star-studded remake from The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier. A star heavy cast including Sam Worthington (Perseus), Liam Neeson (Zeus), Ralph Fiennes (Hades) and Gemma Arterton (Io) e...09:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Micmacs

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsMicmacs is a quirky French fantasy film. The full name of the film is Micmacs à tire-larigot which translates as 'non-stop shenanigans’; this is a good description of what happens. Micmacs was written and directed by the acclaimed Jean-Pierre Jeunet who has also brought to the world Amelie, Del...09:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Luther

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsLuther is a deeply thrilling crime series. Starring Idris Elba as the titular character Detective Chief Inspector John Luther the plot follows his work as a highly talented murder detective. Creator Neil Cross has said that Luther is influenced by both Sherlock Holmes and Columbo.Part Cracker, par...09:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is an action adventure sequel. The second in the series after the Curse of the Black Pearl, this film was directed by Gore Verbrinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The ensemble cast continue in their original roles including Johnny Depp, Keira Knight...08:06 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the third film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Based on the original book by JRR Tolkien the film is an epic of massive proportions. The film was directed by the renowned Peter Jackson and is one of the biggest box office hits of all time.As the f...08:06 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Titanic

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsTitanic is one of the top grossing films of all time. It is an epic, romantic, disaster film and the story is based on the true history of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. From the director of Avatar, James Cameron, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.The...08:06 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Toy Story

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsToy Story is the ultimate family feel good movie. The first in the Toy Story series was a ground breaking film for Disney as it was the first feature film released to use only CGI. To bring weight to the film an all star cast was introduced including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger and Don...16:34 Mon 28th Jun 2010

District 9

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsDistrict 9 is a provocative science fiction drama. Directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson the film is a thought provoking portrayal of humanity which will shock but resonate. The documentary style filming give the film the realism needed to draw in viewers and keeps them in the g...16:34 Mon 28th Jun 2010

The Lovely Bones

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Lovely Bones is a powerful film. Peter Jackson (Lord Of the Rings, King Kong) directs the film version of Alice Sebold's bestselling novel The Lovely Bones. The entire cast is stellar, including Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz as Susie's parents, Stanley Tucci as the neighbour and Susan Sarando...16:34 Mon 28th Jun 2010

The Time Traveller’s Wife

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Time Traveller’s Wife is a dramatic fantasy film. The film is based on the book of the same name by Audrey Niffenegger and directed by Robert Schwentke who is best known for Flightplan.  The film stars Eric Bana as Henry DeTamble and Rachel McAdams as his love interest Claire Abshire.Vi...15:34 Mon 28th Jun 2010

The Boy In Striped Pyjamas

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Boy In Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale. Directed by Mark Herman, whose CV includes the excellent Brassed Off! and Little Voice. It stars Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, David Thewlis, and Vera Farmiga. The film explores the horror of a World War II extermination camp through the eyes ...15:04 Mon 28th Jun 2010

An Education

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAn Education is a wonderful coming of age drama. Set in the heady atmosphere of 1960’s is based on an autobiographical memoir of the same title written by the British journalist Lynn Barber. With screenplay written by Nick Hornby and a stellar cast including Emma Thompson, Peter Sarsgaard and Ca...15:04 Mon 28th Jun 2010

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsFantastic Mr. Fox is one of the best children’s films of recent years. It is the first animated film directed by Wes Anderson. The ensemble voice cast is stellar including George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, and Bill Murray who give heart to their roles and the film. The film is bas...13:34 Mon 28th Jun 2010

The Notebook

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Notebook is a romantic drama film. Based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks the film is directed by Nick Cassavetes. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as a young couple who fall in love during the early 1940s. James Garner and Gena Rowlands also star in this tear jer...13:04 Mon 28th Jun 2010

Where The Wild Things Are

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsWhere The Wild Things Are is a fantasy drama film. It was directed by Spike Jonze and adapted from Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. The film stars Max Records as the young child, and features the voices of James Gandolfini, Paul Dano, Lauren Ambrose, and Forest Whitaker.The ...13:04 Mon 28th Jun 2010

Dark Crystal

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsDark Crystal is a fantasy adventure film for children. It was directed by puppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz, creators of The Muppet Show. The film is set on a far away world populated by imaginary creatures based in fairytale and folklore. It is a morality tale on the need to have a balance betwe...10:03 Mon 28th Jun 2010

Dark Star

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsDark Star is one of the best cult Sci-Fi films of all time. The film was directed by John Carpenter and co-written with Dan O'Bannon who went on to direct The Thing and Alien respectively. Although made in 1974 with an extremely low budget the film is now a classic in the genre.Wonderfully free of...10:03 Mon 28th Jun 2010

Silent Running

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSilent Running is one of the best science-fiction films of the 1970s. The film was directed by Douglas Trumbull, who had previously worked as a special effects supervisor on such science fiction films as 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Andromeda Strain. A small ensemble cast includes Bruce Dern, Cli...09:33 Mon 28th Jun 2010

A Prophet

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsA Prophet is a French crime thriller. Directed by Jacques Audiard the film is set almost totally in a French prison. The story is one about using brain rather than brawn. The central character drags himself up from petty criminal to underworld leader through hard work and dedication.The film has r...08:33 Mon 28th Jun 2010