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Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a fantasy adventure film. This is the fourth in the series of films based on the book of the same name by J.K.Rowling and was directed by Mike Newell. The film is set during the lead characters’ fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.The ...07:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Jurassic Park

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsJurassic Park is one of the most original action adventure films of all time. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and has a superb cast including Richard Attenborough, Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldbloom. The story is based on the book of the same name by Michael Crichton.Jurassic Park ...07:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

The Lord Of The Rings Two Towers

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Lord Of The Rings Two Towers is a magical action adventure film. This is the second in the trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book of the same name. Directed by Peter Jackson the film follows the story of what happens to the fellowship of the ring after the group splits up.The Two Towers had ...07:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Kung Fu Panda

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsKung Fu Panda is a must see for Kung Fu fans. The film was reportedly inspired by the film Kung Fu Hustle and DreamWorks directors travelled to China to get a feel for the settings and culture. The film stars the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Lucy Liu, Seth Rog...14:21 Wed 07th Jul 2010

Children’s Films

What makes a good children’s film Is it the funny characters or it could be the plot that closely follows favourite stories Or is it the special effects and animation which allows the imagination to take flight Who knows all of these things and more Certainly if filmmakers knew then they would be laughing all the ...15:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Finding Nemo

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsFinding Nemo is a fantasy action adventure film. Directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, a winning combination who also worked on Monsters Inc together, the film is partly a buddy movie and partly a coming of age story cleverly interlinked with a liberal spread of humour and a hint of tragedy....15:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Monsters Inc.

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsMonsters Inc. is a fantasy adventure animated film. Directed by Peter Docter the film takes a children’s urban myth and expands it into one of the best films of all time. The ensemble voice cast is superb and includes Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and James Coburn.Monsters Inc. was ...15:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Incredibles

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Incredibles is an action adventure superhero film. Written and directed by Brad Bird who also was a director and creative consultant on The Simpsons. The ensemble voice cast is superb and includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee and Samuel L. Jackson. The film shows what happens when ...15:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsStar Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is a space fantasy adventure film. This is the first of the prequel set of Star Wars films. Written and directed by George Lucas there are a total of six films on the series plus another animated feature length film.Lucas claims to have wanted to wait until ...14:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsHarry Potter And The Half Blood Prince is a fantasy, action adventure. This is the sixth film in the series based on the book of the same name by J.K. Rowling. This film was directed by David Yates who also did the previous Order of the Phoenix. This film had a much better reception than the previ...14:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a magical, fantasy adventure film. This is the fifth is the Harry Potter series, based on the book of the same name by J.K. Rowling. It is a continuation of Harry’s story and the ensemble cast has a few extras including Imelda Staunton, George Harris ...14:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsPirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is an all action fantasy adventure. This is the third film in the Pirates series. Directed by Gore Verbinski and has a fantastic ensemble cast including Johnny Depp, Keira Knightly, Orlando Bloom, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander and Chow Yun Fat.As with many sequ...14:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Wolfman

The Wolfman is a classic lycanthropic tale. It is very much based on the 1941 film of the same name. This film is a visual feast for the eyes. With its gothic mise-en-scene which rivals that of Tim Burton. As horror remakes go, it's one of the best from director Joe Johnston and screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker.The plo...14:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Avatar

Avatar is currently the highest-grossing film of all time in North America. This science fiction genre story directed by James Cameron stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, and Michelle Rodriguez. Following the film's success, Cameron stated that there will be at least tw...14:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most iconic figures in the literary world. He was the creation of Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and is as popular today as ever. There have been many films, series and remakes of the original stories and this new addition to the family by Guy Ritchie does not fail to...14:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Alice In Wonderland (2010)

Alice In Wonderland is one of the world’s best loved stories. Originally published in 1865 by Lewis Carroll the story along with the sequel, Alice through the Looking Glass, are a brilliant way to introduce children to strange ideas and new concepts that do not necessarily fit in with our world.In this newest version...14:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

A Single Man

A Single Man is easily one of the best films of recent years. Based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood, the film follows one day in the life of George Falconer (Colin Firth), a gay British University lecturer living in California. Colin Firth’s performance earned him a BAFTA for best actor.The day is the one that ...13:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Hurt Locker

The Hurt Locker is billed as one of the greatest war movies ever. The title refers to a box of bomb parts, fuses and detonators which Sgt William James, the main character at the centre of the story, keeps under his bed.It stars Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Brian Geraghty as members of the EOD unit during the sec...13:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

St Trinian’s (2009)

St Trinian’s is a fictional anarchic school for uncontrollable girls. With a star studded cast including Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and David Tennant the new films are generating a huge following. In the films the school becomes embroiled in various shady enterprises, thanks mainly to Flash, and, as a result, is alw...13:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Up

Up is one of the best Disney films ever.  Up merely cements Pixar's reputation as the most intelligent and innovative film studio of the moment. This is a modern fable which is indeed uplifting and fun. If you love Toy Story and Finding Nemo this is a must have for the collection.Carl Fredericksen (voice by Ed Asn...13:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010