- Akira
"Akira the action epic of Japanese Anime, now fully restored and boasting a new Dolby Digital 5.1 English mix, is an essential part of any Manga fans collection."
- Anywhere But Here
"...explores the complicated relationship between a mother and teenage daughter in what is a well-written and nicely paced drama"
- Babylon 5 - The Gathering/In the Beginning (NTSC)
"The good news is that Babylon 5 is now on DVD and is the best way to enjoy this excellent series. The bad news is that the video transfer is only so-so."
- Babylon 5 - Season 2
"Woohoo! Babylon 5, Season 2 on DVD! Now this is quality sci-fi..."
- Babylon 5 - Season 3
"Ahhhh, champagne sci-fi! This box set is the DVD equivalent of something James Bond would be drinking!"
- The Ballad of Big Al
"From the makers of Walking With Dinosaurs, this brilliant DVD features a documentary about the possible life of an Allosaurus nick-named BIG AL. Come here Al, sit, SIT, good boy! You want your tummy tickled? RROOOAAAARRRRR!"
- The Best of Dad's Army
"This DVD contains five great examples of why Dad's Army is, for me, one of the great English comedy series. It wonderfully exaggerates the attitudes and
mannerisms of the English of the time."
- The Best of Morecambe & Wise
"The Best of Morecambe and Wise certainly features some eye wateringly funny moments."
- The Best of The Two Ronnies
"The Two Ronnies, classic English variety comedy. One for the fans."
- Blue Thunder
"Great helicopter sequences and good acting make this an enjoyable action thriller."
- Committed
"A Fun, quirky and different film presented on a quality DVD."
- Cricket - The Modern Masters
"Re-live the finest moments of some of modern Crickets greatest players on this quality disc from Nine's Wide World of Sports."
- Cricket - The Streak
"Watch highlights of Australia's 16 consecutive test match victories and bask in the glory!"
- Cricket - The Vintage Performances
"Take a drive down memory lane and re-live some of the most remarkable performances from a number of the biggest names of modern cricket."
- Dune - Box Set
"Frank Herbert's epic masterpiece is given room to breathe in this entertaining four-plus hour adaptation by John Harrison."
- For Love or Country
"A solid 'based on the life of' drama about a man's struggle to balance artistic freedom with the safety of his wife and family in Castro's Cuba."
- George Benson
"Top notch video and audio transfers make this excellent concert a brilliant home theatre experience."
- Grand Canyon
"Three significant events cause ripples of change to wash through the lives of six Los Angeles residents in what is a brilliant film from master writer/director Lawrence Kasdan."
- Heaven & Earth (Oliver Stone)
"The harrowing tale of a peaceful family torn apart by war."
- The Jazz Channel Presents Bobby Womack
"Womack has that dynamic, sex machine style not dissimilar to James Brown that can really get you going. While a little patchy at times, I'm glad I got to see this performance as he is one of the best R&B singer/songwriters ever."
- The Jazz Channel Presents Earl Klugh
"Klugh quietly goes about his business and seems to be really enjoying himself. This disc makes excellent
viewing for those wanting to sit back, relax and listen to some beautifully played music."
- The Jazz Channel Presents Herbie Hancock
"...His band are excellent and the selection of music great. This coupled with a very
good audio transfer made this disc a fun and relaxing experience..."
- The Jazz Channel Presents Jeffrey Osbourne
"Jeffrey Osborne is a great performer and he is at his best on this disc. A solid video transfer and a great audio tranfer puts you right in there with the audience. Jeffrey, you the man!"
- The Jazz Channel Presents Kenny Rankin
"Kick off your shoes, settle back and listen to Kenny Rankin and band perform some Chill Music. Ahhhhhh."
- The Jazz Channel Presents Lou Rawls
"Lou Rawls is a slick performer ... the sound quality is excellent
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"Some hot guitar playing is the feature of this solid Jazz Channel Presents DVD that, for me, lacks just a little soul but is still solid entertainment."
- Jazz on a Summers Day
"The priceless footage of jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk and blues legend Chuck Berry make this a disc that jazz fans should seriously consider."
- Jennifer 8
"A well written thriller presented on a solid quality DVD. A movie fans of this genre will enjoy..."
- John Denver - The Wildlife Concert
"A very fine concert disc that had my foot taping and Yeee Haaas flying from my lips. That John Denver, he sure could sing!"
- Kiss of Death
"A good suspense thriller featuring a strong cast and solid direction let down by an ordinary video transfer."
- Last Of The Mohicans
"Boasting a talented cast, driven by a strong screenplay, featuring wonderful photography and a powerful score this is one "bottler" of a movie."
- Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live from the Cocoanut Grove
"Want to see slick jazz guitar playing? Then check this disc out. His fingers never left his hands, I swear!"
- The Legend of Bagger Vance (Rental)
"An entertaining movie featuring an excellent cast and high production values."
- Mary Chapin Carpenter-Live At Wolf Trap
"Mary Chapin Carpenter's music may be country, but it also features a dose of rock with a good sprinkle of the blues as well. Something you'll hear as you watch this fine performer on this solid concert disc..."
- The Mexican (Rental)
"This movie is fun, a little left field and worth taking a look at. The DVD is bare bones but of excellent quality."
- Michael McDonald - A Gathering of Friends
"If you like blue eyed soul then this DVD is for you. The audio transfer is excellent. The video transfer? Well, there is one..."
- Miles Davis - Miles in Paris
"A good concert disc featuring a music legend. Haters of 80's fashion should avoid at all costs!"
- The Montreux Dream
"An interesting documentary about one of the original music festivals and its colourful creator."
- Muhammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World
"A well presented and nicely balanced documentary about the most charismatic boxer in history.
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- Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story
"This excellent documentary delivers a knock out blow to its competitors. It's the greatest!"
- Nell
"A wonderful movie featuring an uninhibited and courageous performance from Jodie Foster that is given a knee to the groin by a video transfer that is not 16x9 enhanced. This film deserved better treatment."
- New York Stories
"New York Stories is magnificant... ly adequate."
- Onegin
"The Fiennes family tag team production of one of Alexander Puskin's better known works is nicely made but is not going to appeal to everyone."
- Paolo Conte - Razmataz
"An interesting and unique disc showcasing the writing, art and music of Paolo Conte."
- Pay It Forward
"A movie about how a simple idea and some determination can profoundly change your life and the life of those around you."
- Proof of Life
"A deliberately paced and well made thriller/drama presented on a high quality DVD starring "our local boy made good" Russell Crowe."
- Ray Charles - In Concert
"Ladies and gentlemen! Sit back and enjoy a concert performance by the legendary Mr. Ray Charles!"
- The Secret of My Success
"A star vehicle for Michael J. Fox that his fans will enjoy. What a bummer then that the video transfer is not 16x9 enhanced."
- Something to Talk About
"A fun movie about the repercussions of infidelity on a close knit family."
- Star Trek: Generations
"The torch is passed from one Generation to the next in this, the seventh Star Trek movie. A disc that is of good quality that should make trekkies very happy."
- The Tailor of Panama
"...more a black comedy than a thriller, this is an enjoyable movie on a good DVD. Just exorcise any thoughts of James Bond from your mind before watching this."
- When We Were Kings
"The 'Rumble In The Jungle', one of the greatest events in sporting history, is revealed in this superb documentary. It is 'The Greatest'!"
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