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Advantages: The Animatrix is included, 6 special-features DVDs, beautiful casing
Disadvantages: DVD cases layout slightly fiddly, no title on outside of box

The culmination of the entire Matrix cinematic saga, The Matrix trilogy is here presented in full glory across a 10 DVD box-set. The set includes everything previously released as well as new special features dealing with the entire history of The Matrix, from conception to realisation, with extensive making-of featurettes. Also included is The Animatrix in its entirety, a fantastic companion to the original theatrical trilogy. Packaged in holographic ...
...inside the box are 5 DVD cases of varying size. These cases are specially designed, being made of card smothered in code, art, and scene captures, and clear plastic to hold the DVDs so that you can still see through to the artwork behind. The 5 DVD cases are: "The Matrix", "The Matrix Reloaded", "The Matrix Revolutions", "The Animatrix" and "The Matrix Experience". There is also a further booklet with the title "The Ultimate Matrix Collection" (compensating ... Read review

Advantages: The audio is very good
Disadvantages: Video is very disappointing

...oscar for his role as the deputy and Harrison Ford is brilliant as Dr Kimble. It's a fast paced, intelligent film which keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed in this blue ray presentation. The picture quality is dull and the colours are not as crisp as I expected. Some of the darker scenes are impoved but still look a bit grainy, The audio is quite good and an improvement on the original dvd which ... Read review

Advantages: Enjoyable Nostalgia
Disadvantages: No Extras

...at the height of the Transformers popularity. If you grew up in the 80s and were a Transformers fan this film should bring back memories. When it was released in cinemas, critics dismissed the film as a feature-length toy advert. I think that's a bit unfair though. While it is clear that the main purpose of the film was to introduce a new wave of Transformer toys, the story is entertaining and the quality of the animation is impressive. The film ...
...Perhaps your enjoyment of the film depends on whether you were a small child who enjoyed the TV series and cared about the characters or not. Plus how can you not love the extremely 80s soundtrack? As for the DVD itself, the picture has been digitally remastered and displayed in widescreen format and the sound is presented in 5.1 Dolby digital. To my eyes the film has never looked or sounded better. The film was always intended to be screened in ... Read review

Advantages: Fun, different to other superhero movies
Disadvantages: Maybe more explaining of the characters

...had seen the trailers for Hancock many times on the TV prior to it's release and so knew we would be going to see this at some point. We were hoping it looked as good as the trailers made it seem as it came across from the trailers as a bit of a different superhero movie. The plot - The film follows Hancock who has all the usual superhero powers such as being able to fly, speed and super strength. He goes about capturing criminals and helping the ...
...Jason Bateman, is saved by Hancock and being a PR executive he wants to help to change his image so that people start to appreciate him for all he does. The way he wants to do this is by getting Hancock to agree to do the stint in prison and he reckons once Hancock is unable to help out during a panic that the public will start to realise how much he does and how they should appreciate him instead of hating him. Will it really work? Cast - The cast ... Read review

Advantages: It is a tale set in the past but plays on ideas relevant to today
Disadvantages: The directors commentary, which is a little weak

...well crafted and carefully executed. The acting is strong and deep. I would highly recommend this film as a must see. It is not only filled with action, but also love, compassion and meaning. The Plot The film is introduced with the myth of how Japan was created, stressing the main theme of the film from the outset, which is honour. We then jump Captain Nathan Algren, Tom Cruise, and to America, contrasting the mythical Japan with the developed ...
...to see almost instantly how the events of war, and battle, do not sit easily with him. Billy Connolly then appears as the Captain's side kick and Sergeant, taking him to see his Commanding Officer, Colonel Bagley, and Mr Omura from Japan. Algren is then employed as a western hero to train the Japanese army, to fight against Katsumoto and the Samurai. The use of journaling and well-placed flashbacks cleverly adds depth to the captain's character and ... Read review