Comedy > Universal Comedy > 30 GBP and more

Advantages: Much better quality than VHS
Disadvantages: Absolutely none

...life I have been a laurel and hardy fan. I was an advocate of the "old fashioned" vhs videos and had a great collection of all of the boys films, which I treasured, but was reluctant to play in case they got damaged. This new dvd boxset has been a godsend, in being concise, hard wearing, and excellent quality, so much so in I have even started given film shows, and lending the films out, to my sons to get them into carrying on the tradition of loving ...
...colourised films included, which to a die hard B+W film lover was a shocking concept, but I must admit it was great to see the boys in the digitised colour versions of all of their classic films. My advice to all the L+H fans out there is to grab a boxset while they are available and give yourselves a treat. ... Read review

Advantages: 3 terrific classic films and lots of bonus material
Disadvantages: no subtitles

...for this gift set of Ealing Comedies, featuring not only "Passport to Pimlico" but two films I had not, at that time, heard of, namely "Hue and Cry" and "The Titfield Thunderbolt". I am so glad that I did. I have been treated to an additional two features from the postwar period of the Ealing Studios that I might never have come across otherwise, and some great bonus features to boot. HUE AND CRY Released in 1947, this film is usually ...
...As with all of the Ealing Comedies, this is not just a cracking story but is a film brimming over with fabulous characterisation. Most worthy of a mention is surely Alastair Sim's portrayal of Felix H. Wilkinson, the scarf-clad writer fond of a glass of ginger pop and gin, living a hermit's existence, tucked away in his taxidermy filled apartment with his cat Otto. Far more concerned about split infinitives creeping into his work than coded messages ... Read review

Advantages: Reserved the essence of Chaplin
Disadvantages: All the bad stuff that haapened to him

...downs and the obstacles which Chaplin had to overcome in order to get to a place in his life at which he was happiest, a place in life where he found peace and content, a place which only some of us rarely find; that minute measure of peace in which we bask and reflect on life without having any worries. A place, that no matter who you are, everyone is looking for. As a child Chaplin was once confined to a bed for weeks due to a serious illness ...
...of the major reasons why Chaplin became a comedian. Hannah herself was a performer and so young Charlie gained familiarity with the stage and the crowds. Along the way Charlie managed to get hired for various jobs, in which he played various characters, mainly clumsy or drunk. Eventually Charlie was hired by and American Director by the name of Mack Sennett. Sennett was a huge director of the time and so for Charlie this was a big break. Sennett ... Read review

Advantages: Hilarious entertainment
Disadvantages: none

Director: Ate De Jong Producer: Paul Webster. Writers: Elizabeth Livingston, Carlos Davis, Anthony Fingleton. Stars: Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson, Carrie Fisher, Daniel Gerroll and Ron Eldard. This comedy about the relationship between a girl and her imaginary friend was released in 1991. **BRIEF PLOT** Elizabeth Cronin, or Lizzie, (played by Phoebe Cates), is a young lady with low self esteem, allowing everyone to walk ...
...in one lunchtime, including her job and her husband, she is forced to move back with her overpowering mother, Polly, (played by Marsha Mason) in her childhood home. Unfortunately for her, when she steps into her old bedroom and finds a rather battered jack in the box she is soon reunited with her imaginary friend from her childhood 'Drop dead Fred', (played by Rik Mayall), who only Lizzie can hear or see. With many flashback later, the story unfolds ... Read review

Advantages: Funny, Cameron Diaz !!
Disadvantages: predicatable,

"Review" I found this film reasonably funny, some good one-liners however had a quite predictable storyline. set in Vegas, and brief plot is that two people find they got married after a drunken night and one winning three million dollars, they try to get divorced however judge doesn't let them and tells them to try the marriage for six weeks, they spend these six weeks trying to undermine the other but end up falling helplessly in love. I enjoyed ...
...finally cameron diaz looking good as ever "Info" released: 9th may 2008 genre: Comedy Director: Tom Vaughan Runtime: 99 Mins Cert: UK 12a / USA PG-13 "Cast" Cameron Diaz - Joy McNally Ashton Kutcher - Jack Fuller Rob Corddry - Hater Lake Bell - Tipper Jason Sudeikis - Mason Treat Williams - Jack Fuller Sr. Deirdre O'Connell - Judy Fuller Michelle Krusiec - Chong Dennis Farina - Richard Banger ... Read review