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Review Universal Pictures UK / Postman Pat - Magic Christmas [1981]
Actors & Directors
  • Ken Barrie
  • Chris Taylor
  • Archie Panjabi
Release date: 2005-11-14
Run time: 51 min.
RRP: £16.99
Price: £3.10

Review Postman Pat - Magic Christmas [1981] / Universal Pictures UK:


Review Buena Vista Home Entertainment / The Love Bug
Release date: 2004-01-12
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.34

Review The Love Bug / Buena Vista Home Entertainment:

The Love Bug is a savvy Disney hit from 1969 made a star of a Volkswagen precisely when the car was becoming more popular than ever. Dean Jones and Michele Lee head the cast in a story about a VW bug with a mind of its own. Disney-man Robert Stevenson, director of The Absent-Minded Professor, Mary Poppins, and lots of other Disney live-action hits, makes the slapstick work perfectly and keeps the laughs coming. Buddy Hackett is very funny in a supporting role. -Tom Keogh.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Monsters, Inc. --Widescreen Two Disc Collector's Edition [2002]
Actors & Directors
  • James Coburn
  • Billy Crystal
  • Steve Buscemi
  • Billy Crystal
  • Lee Unkrich
  • Mary Gibbs
  • John Goodman
  • David Silverman
  • Pete Docter
Release date: 2002-09-07
Run time: 88 min.
Creator: Jonathan Roberts
RRP: £24.99
Price: £6.90

Review Monsters, Inc. --Widescreen Two Disc Collector's Edition [2002] / Walt Disney Home Video:

The monsters in Monsters, Inc. are just so incredibly cute-and they know it. Whereas Woody, Buzz and pals in the Toy Story saga were filled with self-doubt about just how much the children in their lives would continue to love them, here our heroic monsters and their impossibly lovable human ward Boo have no such worries, at least when it comes to the cinema audience. And that's why Monsters, Inc. , for all its wondrous computer-animated artistry, its smart humour and its family-friendly appeal, doesn't quite capture the naïve charm of its predecessors. Nevertheless, John Goodman and Billy Crystal, as scare-champions Sulley and Mike, are a great double-act whose comedy never goes over kids' heads but still reaches up to make their parents laugh. The film's central conceit-that monsters in the bedroom closet are just doing a night's work in order to generate power from screams for the city of Monstropolis-is funny and cleverly worked out; and kids will of course love the fact that the monsters are mortally afraid of the very children they are trying to frighten. The animation is extraordinarily detailed (Sulley's fur is a marvel in itself) and the set-piece action sequences top anything that has gone before for sheer audaciousness. But overall Pixar play things very safe, from the hissable villain to the end credit "outtakes". A bolder film might have taken inspiration from The Nightmare Before Christmas; instead, a little of that Disney disease of knowing cuteness seems to have crept into the formula. [+]
-Mark Walker.

Release date: 1991-11-04
Run time: 114 min.
RRP: £13.99
Price: £3.19

Review Fantasia [1940] / Walt Disney Home Video:


Review Warner Home Video / Mary-Kate And Ashley Collection - Vol. 4 - So Little Time
Actors & Directors
  • Ashley Olsen
  • Mary-Kate Olsen
Release date: 2006-07-24
Run time: 132 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.28

Review Mary-Kate And Ashley Collection - Vol. 4 - So Little Time / Warner Home Video:


Review W.I.T.C.H. / Witch Series 1 Vols 4-6
Release date: 2007-10-01
RRP: £11.99
Price: £8.97

Review Witch Series 1 Vols 4-6 / W.I.T.C.H.:


Review Paramount Home Entertainment / Rugrats : The Movie [1999]
Actors & Directors
  • Igor Kovalyov
  • Norton Virgien
  • Whoopi Goldberg
  • Elizabeth Daily
  • Christine Cavanaugh
  • David Spade
  • Kath Soucie
Release date: 2000-04-17
Run time: 77 min.
Creator: Peter Chung
RRP: £12.99
Price: £0.98

Review Rugrats : The Movie [1999] / Paramount Home Entertainment:

The first theatrical film from the popular Nickelodeon TV series became the surprise hit of the 1998 holiday box-office crunch, trouncing the highly competitive kids market. The key ingredient to Rugrats' success is the writing. Venturing into their first theatrical movie, the pals-including the intrepid diaper-wearing Tommy Pickles, the nervous Chuckie, the twins Lil and Phil, and the wonderfully prissy Angelica-garble English into funny prose ("I want those fugitives back in custard-y!") and use movie references in their fantasy life. The opening here is a dead-on spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The big news for the movie is that Tommy gets a new baby brother, named Dylan (or Dil for short). The rest of the film has no real plot but is a series of adventures as the clan gets lost in the forest riding an inventive Reptar wagon that is the 90s equivalent of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Parents search for the kids, the kids learn new lessons, everyone goes home happy. The Rugrats Movie is not as wildly appealing as A Bug's Life but is far goofier and wackier with its animation. There's also a tremendous sense of joy that is often missing from cartoons these days, and the songs used in the film-from such diverse musicians as Busta Rhymes, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, Lou Rawls, Beck, and Devo-add to the fun. It's an acquired taste, but the creators' first efforts to take the 10-minute TV sketches into an 80-minute feature pay off. [+]
-Doug Thomas The first theatrical film from the popular television series became the surprise hit of the 1998 holiday box-office crunch, trouncing the highly competitive kids market. The key ingredient to the Rugrats' success is the writing. Venturing into their first theatrical movie, the pals-including the intrepid nappie-wearing Tommy Pickles, the nervous Chuckie, the twins Lil and Phil, and the wonderfully prissy Angelica-garble English into funny prose ("I want those fugitives back in custard-y!") and use movie references in their fantasy life. The opening here is a dead-on spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The big news for the movie is that Tommy gets a new baby brother, named Dylan (or Dil for short). The rest of the film has no real plot but is a series of adventures, as the clan gets lost in the forest riding an inventive Reptar wagon that is the 1990s equivalent of the car in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Parents search for the kids, the kids learn new lessons and everyone goes home happy. The Rugrats Movie is not as wildly appealing as A Bug's Life but is far goofier and wackier with its animation. There's also a tremendous sense of joy that is often missing from cartoons these days and the songs used in the film-from such diverse musicians as Busta Rhymes, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, Lou Rawls, Beck and Devo-add to the fun. It's an acquired taste, but the creators' first efforts to take the 10-minute TV sketches into an 80-minute feature pay off. -Doug Thomas.

Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / 101 Dalmatians / 102 Dalmatians (Live Action) [1996]
Actors & Directors
  • Ben Crompton
  • Hugh Laurie
  • Kevin Lima
  • Stephen Herek
  • Jeff Daniels
  • Joely Richardson
  • Glenn Close
Release date: 2008-09-22
Run time: 195 min.
RRP: £17.99
Price: £7.70

Review 101 Dalmatians / 102 Dalmatians (Live Action) [1996] / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:


Review Uca / Babe/Babe: Pig in the City
Release date: 2006-06-05
RRP: £12.99
Price: £7.75

Review Babe/Babe: Pig in the City / Uca:


Review Paramount Home Entertainment / Spongebob Squarepants: Nautical Nonsense / Sponge Buddies [2000]
Actors & Directors
  • Bill Fagerbakke
  • Tom Kenny
  • Clancy Brown
  • Rodger Bumpass
  • Sam Henderson
  • C.H. Greenblatt
  • Dan Povenmire
  • Mr. Lawrence
Release date: 2003-08-04
Run time: 108 min.
Creator: Ennio Torresan
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.22

Review Spongebob Squarepants: Nautical Nonsense / Sponge Buddies [2000] / Paramount Home Entertainment:


Review 2 Entertain Video / Andy Pandy - Charming Stories [2002]
Actors & Directors
  • Valerie Cardnell
  • Maria Bird
  • Gladys Whitred
  • Tom Conti
  • Vera McKechnie
Release date: 2003-07-14
Run time: 50 min.
Creator: Freda Lingstrom
RRP: £12.99
Price: £9.28

Review Andy Pandy - Charming Stories [2002] / 2 Entertain Video:


Review High School Musical / 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: £15.08

Review High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006] / High School Musical:

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 Home Video / The Polar Express: 3-D [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Tom Hanks
  • Leslie Zemeckis
  • Michael Jeter
  • Eddie Deezen
  • Robert Zemeckis
  • Chris Coppola
Release date: 2008-10-28
Run time: 99 min.
Creator: William Broyles Jr.
Price: £10.33

Review The Polar Express: 3-D [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Warner Home Video:


Review MGM / Jack the Giant Killer [1962] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Judi Meredith
  • Don Beddoe
  • Walter Burke
  • Kerwin Mathews
  • Torin Thatcher
  • Nathan Juran
Release date: 2004-04-06
Run time: 94 min.
Creator: Robert E. Kent
Price: £6.51

Review Jack the Giant Killer [1962] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / MGM:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Air Bud - Spike's Back
Actors & Directors
  • Tim Conway
  • Kevin Zegars
  • Mike Southon
Release date: 2004-09-20
Run time: 84 min.
RRP: £14.99
Price: £3.24

Review Air Bud - Spike's Back / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:


Review Paramount Home Entertainment / Spongebob Squarepants - Tales From The Deep [2000]
Actors & Directors
  • Rodger Bumpass
  • Bill Fagerbakke
  • Mr. Lawrence
  • Tom Kenny
  • C.H. Greenblatt
  • Clancy Brown
  • Sam Henderson
  • Dan Povenmire
Release date: 2004-11-01
Run time: 118 min.
Creator: Ennio Torresan
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.65

Review Spongebob Squarepants - Tales From The Deep [2000] / Paramount Home Entertainment:


Actors & Directors
  • Alan Rickman
  • Jason Isaacs
  • Rupert Grint
  • Helena Bonham-Carter
  • David Yates
  • Brendan Gleeson
Release date: 2008-01-07
Run time: 133 min.
RRP: £5.99
Price: £4.89

Review Harry Potter And The Order of the Phoenix [UMD Mini for PSP] [2007] / Boulevard Entertainment:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Power Rangers - Dino Thunder: Legacy Of Power
Actors & Directors
  • Paul Grinder
  • Kevin Duhaney
  • Emma Lahana
  • Andrew Merrifield
  • Jason David Frank
  • Jeffrey Parazzo
  • James Napier
Release date: 2005-05-23
Run time: 110 min.
RRP: £11.99
Price: £3.28

Review Power Rangers - Dino Thunder: Legacy Of Power / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:


Review Dreamworks Home Entertainment / Shrek +3D - The Story Continues [2001]
Actors & Directors
  • Cameron Diaz
  • Mike Myers
  • Eddie Murphy
  • Jim Cummings
  • Vicky Jenson
  • Vincent Cassel
  • Andrew Adamson
Release date: 2004-06-07
Run time: 112 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £8.98

Review Shrek +3D - The Story Continues [2001] / Dreamworks Home Entertainment:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Ratatouille/Pixar Shorts
Release date: 2008-02-11
Run time: 158 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £13.98

Review Ratatouille/Pixar Shorts / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:

As good a film as Pixar has ever put out, Ratatouille is a frantic, innovative movie, boasting some of the finest quality animation ever put on the screen. Ratatouille tells the story of wannabe-chef Remy The Rat, who becomes drawn into the mantra of legendary cook Gusteau, that anyone can cook. The deceased Gusteau's ghostly image appears to Remy, and guides him to his restaurant, whose standards have been slipping since his death. Remy, through the manipulation of a lowly restaurant worker called Linguini, soon starts secretly cooking the food, and this unusual set up proves to be a trove of treasures that Pixar carefully picks through. Ratatouille's trick is to tie its cutting edge animation techniques to old-school essentials. At times harking back to the frenetic style you'd expect of Chuck Jones, it threads an original narrative through its story, which itself is packed with memorable characters (none more so than Peter O'Toole's superbly-voiced restaurant critic). It perhaps runs a little too long, but it's so well-written and so lavishly entertaining that it's a churlish complaint to have. For in an era of cynically-produced family movies, Ratatouille is really something special. With an appeal that spreads across generations, and a quality that puts it right up there with Pixar's finest, it's an outstanding piece of cinema, and one set to be enjoyed for many, many years. Unmissable. [+]
-Simon Brew.

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Postman Pat - Magic Christmas [1981], The Love Bug, Monsters, Inc. --Widescreen Two Disc Collector's Edition [2002], Fantasia [1940], Mary-Kate And Ashley Collection - Vol. 4 - So Little Time, Witch Series 1 Vols 4-6, Rugrats : The Movie [1999], 101 Dalmatians / 102 Dalmatians (Live Action) [1996], Babe/Babe: Pig in the City, Spongebob Squarepants: Nautical Nonsense / Sponge Buddies [2000], Andy Pandy - Charming Stories [2002], High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006], The Polar Express: 3-D [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Jack the Giant Killer [1962] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Air Bud - Spike's Back, Spongebob Squarepants - Tales From The Deep [2000], Harry Potter And The Order of the Phoenix [UMD Mini for PSP] [2007], Power Rangers - Dino Thunder: Legacy Of Power, Shrek +3D - The Story Continues [2001], Ratatouille/Pixar Shorts

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