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Review Walt Disney Video / Beloved [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Jonathan Demme
  • Thandie Newton
  • Danny Glover
  • Kimberly Elise
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Beah Richards
Release date: 1999-05-18
Run time: 171 min.
Price: £3.74

Review Beloved [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:

This layered film, a labour of love from director Jonathan Demme and star Oprah Winfrey, covers a lot of turf in its nearly three-hour running time. Part slavery fable, part mother-daughter tale, part ghost story, Beloved demands an audience's full attention from its dramatic, slightly bewildering opening, when a family dog comes down on the wrong side of some angry, unseen force. But Demme and his talented cast provide an unforgettable payoff for those who surrender. The film traces the life of Sethe (played in her middle years by Winfrey), a former slave who has rebuilt what seems to be a peaceful, productive life in Ohio. Yet through chilling, sparing use of flashback, Demme slowly unveils, as does the Toni Morrison masterpiece on which the film is based, the horrors of Sethe's former life, and the terrible event that led to the haunting of Sethe's home. While the horrors of slavery and the bloody event in Sethe's family leave undeniable impressions, the film's brilliance is also evidenced in smaller, equally satisfying ways. Rachel Portman's spiritual-influenced score is as uplifting as it is haunting, and the glimpses of the post-slavery African American world-as with a simple family outing to a local carnival, or a ladies' sewing-and-gospel circle-make this a treat for the intellect as well as the heart. The members of the cast, especially Kimberly Elise as Sethe's struggling daughter and Thandie Newton as the mysterious title character, are supremely affecting. -Anne Hurley, Amazon. com.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Babes In Toyland [1961]
Actors & Directors
  • Annette Funicello
  • Ed Wynn
  • Jack Donohue
  • Tommy Kirk
  • Tommy Sands
  • Ray Bolger
Release date: 2006-05-01
Run time: 71 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.89

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Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / Star Wars - Ewoks Animated Adventures
Actors & Directors
  • Denny Delk
Release date: 2006-09-11
Run time: 170 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £6.65

Review Star Wars - Ewoks Animated Adventures / 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment:


Review / Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back
Actors & Directors
  • Billy Dee Williams
  • Mark Hamill
  • Irvin Kershner
  • Carrie Fisher
  • Harrison Ford
  • Anthony Daniels
Price: £4.99

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Review Walt Disney Home Video / The Fox And The Hound [1981]
Actors & Directors
  • Richard Rich
  • Kurt Russell
  • Pearl Bailey
  • Sandy Duncan
  • Art Stevens
  • Mickey Rooney
  • Jack Albertson
  • Ted Berman
Release date: 2001-10-15
Run time: 79 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £8.97

Review The Fox And The Hound [1981] / Walt Disney Home Video:

One of Disney's less popular animated movies, for absolutely no good reason at all, because it's an excellent story, simply and expertly told. The box blurb rather confusingly compares it to Bambi, but this is a story which has rather more to do with how social conventions can divide friendships than the coming-of-age subtext which underlies the latter. The story is perhaps predictable-a fox cub and a puppy play together as friends, not realising that their places in the scheme of things dictate that they will grow up to become hunter and hunted. Of course, eventually they see the light and it all ends happily, but even so the story promotes the importance of tolerance. The master-stroke, however, is the gradually evolving realisation that the aggressive prejudices which we all stand to inherit from society are nothing more that the products of stupidity and manipulation, and should be treated with the contempt they deserve. Good stuff for kids and adults alike. Trivia buffs might like to know that this is one of the films Tim Burton worked on at Disney, his first job after graduating from college. -Roger Thomas This special 25th Anniversary edition includes the classic 1981 The Fox and the Hound movie in its entirety and an abundance of special features including a Backstage Disney featurette, two interactive hide-and-seek games, sing-along, read-along, art gallery, and two Disney shorts. The fascinating six-and-a-half minute Backstage Disney segment "Passing the Baton" emphasizes the The Fox and the Hound's place as a historical turning point in Disney animation; chronicling the process by which legendary animators Woolie Reitherman, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston, three of "Disney's Nine Old Men" whose names were synonymous with Disney Animation from the Snow White era, began work on The Fox and the Hound characters and their relationships and then encouraged a whole new generation of young Disney animators including Glen Keane, Randy Cartwright, Ron Clements, and John Musker to build upon that foundation, completing the movie's animation and effectively initiating a whole new chapter in Disney animation that would later culminate in movies like Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. The "Passing the Baton" segment also touches upon The Fox and the Hound's underlying messages about friendship, racial prejudice, stereotyping, and bigotry. [+]
The "Art Gallery" features a large selection of original art from the movie and includes concept art rendered in both pastels and storyboard pencil sketches, live action footage shot with co-director Art Stevens acting as Amos Slade, footage of voice and musical talent, as well as merchandising and publicity art. Two captivating, eight-minute bonus shorts are also included. The 1951 Lambert the Sheepish Lion tells the story of a young lion cub mistakenly delivered to a mother sheep by a confused stork and promotes acceptance and tolerance of diversity. And the 1941 Lend A Paw is a Mickey Mouse short in which Pluto rescues a drowning kitten and learns important lessons about kindness and acceptance. -Tami Horiuchi.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Everybody Loves Goofy
Actors & Directors
  • Goofy
Release date: 2003-11-03
Run time: 52 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.98

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Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / The Nightmare Before Christmas (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1993]
Actors & Directors
  • William Hickey
  • Danny Elfman
  • Catherine O'Hara
  • Glenn Shadix
  • Tim Burton
  • Chris Sarandon
Release date: 2008-10-06
Run time: 73 min.
RRP: £17.99
Price: £12.98

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Review Turner Home / Robot Chicken: Star Wars [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • George Lucas
  • Mark Hamill
  • Seth Green
Release date: 2008-07-22
Run time: 23 min.
Price: £5.01

Review Robot Chicken: Star Wars [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Turner Home:


Review Walt Disney Home Video / Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [1938]
Actors & Directors
  • Otis Harlan
  • Marion Darlington
  • David Hand
  • Roy Atwell
  • Billy Gilbert
  • James MacDonald (II)
Release date: 2001-10-01
Run time: 80 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £95.00

Review Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [1938] / Walt Disney Home Video:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was nicknamed "Disney's Folly" by contemporary observers; they doubted that the short cartoons shown before the main film could ever successfully make the transition from filler to feature presentation. Surely, no one would sit still for over an hour to watch an animated film, their eyes smarting from the bright colours on screen? Fortunately, Walt Disney and his army of artists persisted and the world's first full-length animated feature was finally released in 1937 to widespread acclaim. Adapted from the Grimm fairytale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is chillingly dark in places, reflecting its roots in European folklore, but the deft Disney touch ensures that the overall tone remains light and the story develops apace, swept along on the perfect musical score. Any lingering gloom is quickly dispelled by the superbly characterised dwarfs and by the humorous antics of the various irresistible fauna that threaten to steal the show in several scenes. The pioneering animation is breathtaking and songs such as "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho" and "Whistle While You Work", now firmly embedded in popular culture, are seamlessly interwoven with the action. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs happens to be an interesting technological milestone in cinema history-it is also an enduring masterpiece of family entertainment. To the millions who have fallen under its spell over the years, this magical fairy tale remains one of Disney's most enchanting and best-loved films. Only Grumpy could resist. -Helen Baker On the DVD: the video quality on this DVD is stunningly clear. Though it is noticeable that the film is nearly 65 years old, Disney has done a great job in the cleaning process: the bright colours shine clearly, the blacks are deep and the whites clear. [+]
There is little to no visible wearing on the film and the digital transfer has done wonders in restoring Snow White and her seven little pals. The sound is very clear and you get a real sense, in places, of the newly mastered 5. 1 Dolby Sound enhancements that have been added, making for enjoyable listening to the well-loved songs. The extras on disk one are plentiful and give a real insight into the making of Snow White. Little was done in 1937 for the filming of behind-the-scenes documentaries, but what could have been included has been. The audio commentary is strung together from interviews with Walt Disney himself, all of which are fascinating, and to keep the kids happy there is a familiar Disney sing-along and a Dopey game to play. The disk two extras are packed with information on the movie and Disney, from the 3-D virtual tour of the Snow White kingdom, that also has some documentary information, to an outtakes section showing abandoned footage and ideas that were never included in the final movie. There is also an informative timeline of the creation of the Walt Disney Studios that includes some deleted scenes from the movie. Altogether, great additions to a classic film. -Robert Hyde.

Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Bionicle 2
Actors & Directors
  • Paul Dobson
  • Christopher Gaze
  • David Molina
  • Michael Dobson
  • Terry Shakespeare
Release date: 2004-10-11
Run time: 72 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £6.97

Review Bionicle 2 / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:

Following the exciting, 2003 animated spectacle Bionicle: Mask of Light, Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui extends Lego's movie franchise based on its Bionicle line of robotic warriors. Legends is actually a prequel to Mask of Light, which focused on the Toa, six guardians of the Matoran tribe on the island of Mata Nui, and the imminent arrival of a seventh member to their ranks. Legends tells the story of how the Toa came to be, chosen from the pool of Matoran youth in the great city of Metru Nui and, though physically transformed, hardly prepared for increased size and superheroic powers. In short order, the Toa-who babble and bicker like agitated adolescents-have to master their new gifts, impress their leader, and prepare to protect their home. Sprawling adventure, nonstop action, and real emotional complexity make this computer-generated universe a continually viable source for endless story possibilities. -Tom Keogh.

Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / The Jungle Book [1994]
Actors & Directors
  • Cary Elwes
  • Stephen Sommers
  • Sam Neill
  • John Cleese
  • Lena Headey
  • Jason Scott Lee
Release date: 2006-08-07
Run time: 108 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £13.08

Review The Jungle Book [1994] / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:


Review Walt Disney Video / Make Mine Music [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Dinah Shore
  • Joe Grant
  • Laverne Andrews
  • Hamilton Luske
  • Nelson Eddy
  • Maxene Andrews
  • Benny Goodman
  • Clyde Geronimi
  • Bob Cormack
  • Joshua Meador
Release date: 2000-06-06
Run time: 67 min.
Price: £6.37

Review Make Mine Music [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006]
Release date: 2008-09-15
Run time: 2004 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £14.99

Review High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006] / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:

High School Musical The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its US January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron of Summerland) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theatre goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild. The Remix Edition of High School Musical retains all the bonus features of the original DVD and adds 34 minutes of new features. -David Horiuchi High School Musical 2 Disney’s huge hit franchise of the moment never has, and perhaps never will, see the inside of a cinema. But given the millions upon millions of followers across the globe, the DVD release of High School Musical 2 will nonetheless rival the sales of any blockbuster you care to mention. [+]
And why shouldn’t it? Grounded firmly in the family spirit that classic Disney movies are renowned for, High School Musical 2 isn’t the most radical movie you’re ever likely to see, but it’s had few recent rivals where outright fun is concerned. The plot this time sees Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Chad, Taylor and Sharpay in the midst of organising a talent competition during their school holidays, which proves all the excuse the film needs to bring on the musical entertainment. Packed in with insanely addictive tunes, and playing very firmly to its fan base, it’s hard not to conclude that High School Musical 2 is a success. What’s more, there’s immense re-spin potential to the disc, and given the raging success of the first movie, this one too is set to be enjoyed time and time again. Not jumped on the High School Musical wagon yet? Here’s a perfect place to start. is a fun family movie, and one that sits both as a worthy sequel, and a warm slice of entertainment in its own right. -Jon Foster.

Review Warner Music Vision / Madonna - The Ultimate Collection
Actors & Directors
  • Mary Lambert
  • Madonna
  • Christopher Ciccone
  • Erica Bell
  • Arthur Pierson (III)
  • John Leguizamo
  • Steve Baron (III)
Release date: 2000-09-18
Run time: 127 min.
RRP: £29.99
Price: £16.95

Review Madonna - The Ultimate Collection / Warner Music Vision:

In the world of music video looks are indeed everything and few stars have been better suited to exploiting the constantly mutating tastes of MTV faddism than the woman who literally looks like a million dollars. Showcasing Madonna's gift for associating herself with the prime movers in music and style, all the videos collected in this comprehensive two-disc collection are beautifully shot and instantly evoke the mood swings of popular culture in the 1980s and 90s. The Immaculate Collectioncovers the earlier period from "Lucky Star" to "Vogue", with highlights including the Catholic soap-opera of "Papa Don't Preach" and the videos for "Express Yourself", "Oh Father" and "Vogue" that helped send David Fincher on this way to directing features such as Seven and Fight Club. A Fincher video for "Bad Girl" also opens the second collection, covering the years 1993 to 1999, with Mark Romanek's treatment for "Rain" the standout offering from the first eight songs. Despite these early highlights, however, there is no denying the degree to which the videos get noticeably better overall when good songs are the driving force in the collection's second half, comprising five tracks from the Ray of Light album and the Austin Powers theme "Beautiful Stranger". Compared to the lightweight covers of "Fever" and "Love Don't Live Here Anymore", the pseudo-surrealism of "Bedtime Story", and flimsy flirtation with S&M in "Human Nature" these later videos are marked improvements. Although the Thomas Crown Affair eroticism of "The Power of Goodbye" already seems a little dated, the morphing black witch of "Frozen" and life on speed of "Ray of Light" are both wonderfully realised. Best of all is the closing moment of "Substitute for Love" when, having survived paparazzi harassment and the harsh, transmogrifying faces of the crowd, Madonna and child conjure a truly arresting moment of private joy and vindication. Nowhere is her ability to take the potentially embarrassing and make it both playful and moving more evident. Neither disc features any extra components, but the excellent sound quality is a reminder of why the music video format has been rejuvenated by DVD; buy The Ultimate Collection and your greatest hits CD will never seem quite the same again. [+]
-Steve Napleton.

Review Spider-Man / Spider-Man - Complete Season One (Marvel Originals Series - 60s) [1967]
Release date: 2008-11-10
Run time: 440 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £14.98

Review Spider-Man - Complete Season One (Marvel Originals Series - 60s) [1967] / Spider-Man:


Review Pokémon / Pokemon, Vol. 9: Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Release date: 2007-04-03
Run time: 101 min.
Price: £7.22

Review Pokemon, Vol. 9: Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Pokémon:


Review Hey Jude; U2 / Karaoke - Rock Anthems [2003]
Release date: 2003-03-03
Run time: 45 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £2.75

Review Karaoke - Rock Anthems [2003] / Hey Jude; U2:


Review Walt Disney Video / Pokemon: Destiny Deoxys (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Amy Birnbaum
  • Veronica Taylor
  • Kunihiko Yuyama
  • Eric Stuart (III)
  • Madeleine Blaustein
  • Rachael Lillis
Release date: 2005-02-15
Run time: 98 min.
Price: £10.17

Review Pokemon: Destiny Deoxys (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:


Review Spiderman and His Amazing Friends / Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends - Series 2-3 - Complete
Release date: 2008-10-27
Run time: 242 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £14.99

Review Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends - Series 2-3 - Complete / Spiderman and His Amazing Friends:


Review Walt Disney Home Video / Herbie Goes Bananas [1981]
Actors & Directors
  • Charles Martin Smith
  • Elyssa Davalos
  • Cloris Leachman
  • John Vernon
  • Vincent McEveety
  • Stephen W. Burns
Release date: 2004-01-12
Run time: 88 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.39

Review Herbie Goes Bananas [1981] / Walt Disney Home Video:


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Beloved [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Babes In Toyland [1961], Star Wars - Ewoks Animated Adventures, Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, The Fox And The Hound [1981], Everybody Loves Goofy, The Nightmare Before Christmas (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1993], Robot Chicken: Star Wars [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [1938], Bionicle 2, The Jungle Book [1994], Make Mine Music [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC), High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006], Madonna - The Ultimate Collection, Spider-Man - Complete Season One (Marvel Originals Series - 60s) [1967], Pokemon, Vol. 9: Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (REGION 1) (NTSC), Karaoke - Rock Anthems [2003], Pokemon: Destiny Deoxys (REGION 1) (NTSC), Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends - Series 2-3 - Complete, Herbie Goes Bananas [1981]

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