Comedy > C Comedy > BAFTA > 5 GBP to 10 GBP

Advantages: A very interesting multi layered film.
Disadvantages: None.

...SHOW-- The Truman Show was released in 1998. Directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol. Starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Natasha McElhone. - BBFC Rating: PG - Genre: Fantasy/Comedy/Drama. - Running Time: 103 Minutes. - Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is a man who has grown up in, and is now living his life unawares, within a reality TV programme. Hand chosen from five unwanted babies, he is legally adopted by the television company. ...
...for the unveiling of the groundbreaking reality show. Killing his father off within the programme by a 'staged' boating accident ensures Truman's fear of water and therefore leaving him no option for escape should he discover the truth behind his scripted life, as the only way out of the town is by crossing the sea. The whole history of the programme which has charted Truman's birth, childhood and progression to manhood is shown globally 24/07. Functioning ... Read review

Advantages: It's brilliant
Disadvantages: None

. Some Like It Hot is an outstanding film, featuring brilliant perfomances from Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon and the supporting cast. It's laugh-out-loud funny, with an excellent plot that'll have you hooked from the off and songs that'll be stuck in your head for weeks! Made in 1959, this film instantly became a hit and with time, a classic. The story was co-written by Robert Thoeren and Michael Logan. They had used the same premise ...
...chase between the police and some heavys from the local gangsters illegal nightclub. They're carrying bootleg whiskey in coffins. When they finally lose the police they drive down an alleyway and unload the goods. Then we see the 'funeral parlour' where they are taken...and once the door's closed we're shown the nightclub that's out the back and the lavish party that's going on - gangsters, alcohol, dancing girls and the band. It's when we see the ... Read review

Advantages: Quick witted humour
Disadvantages: Supporting cast little irritating at times

Serving Sara is one of those films that you love to hate. The storyline isn't the best it could be and neither the acting nor filming perfect but it is still an enjoyable romantic comedy. Joe Tyler (Matthew Perry) was once a hotshot lawyer but since being disbarred he has found himself hunting down defendants and handing them legal summons. This as once so easy for him but just lately actually catching the defendants in question has been difficult, ...
...Joe is sent to serve divorce papers to the beautiful but unsuspecting millionaires Sara Moore (Elizabeth Hurley), Miami hating Tony is less than impressed and will stop at nothing to discredit Joe. Meanwhile after managing to serve Mrs Moore the papers he finds himself stuck on a bus with her and her four thousand question. Luckily for him though one of these questions is worth one million dollars and all he has to do is say yes. That is yes to ... Read review

Advantages: SUPERB
Disadvantages: NONE

Laurel & Hardy Volume 2 - Someone's Ailing and Classic Shorts ***************************************** The greatest comedy double act EVER, Once again, no arguments please. The magnificent Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy star in this wonderfully funny DVD. So let me take you on a tour of these 4 great films. Where better to continue than with volume 2. This single DVD contains the following films: County Hospital (black & white) County Hospital ...
...The plot is a typical Laurel and Hardy farce with them at their best. Their brand of slapstick comedy will never fade. A real snap shot of the late twenties and thirties. Run Time 18 Minutes. Them Thar Hills. ****************** Made in 1934. Ollie is suffering from gout and is advised by his doctor to get some fresh mountain air. Unfortunately Stan decides to go with him, relaxing it won't be! The fresh water from the well alongside their ... Read review

Advantages: Great action and entertainment
Disadvantages: none

...own hands, heading off to Beverly Hills to investigate… His investigations lead him to art dealer Victor Maitland, (played by Steven Berkoff) who just happens to be one of Beverly Hills most respected business men, leaving Axel in a bit of a predicament with the local police force, especially sergeant John Taggert, (played by John Ashton), with his slightly dozy partner Detective Billy Rosewood, (played by Judge Reinhold) and their Lieutenant, Andrew ...
...order for Foley to leave Beverly Hill… only for Foley to ignore orders yet again, continuing his pursuit for the culprits… As Foley digs deeper into Maitlands life he starts to uncover the truth benind the respectable mans life… placing himself, Rosewood and Taggert in danger…. But Foley must bring the guilty to justice… even if it is in his own way…. **CHARACTERS** Eddie Murphy Ss Detective Axel Foley Gilbert R. Hill as Inspector Gerald Todd ... Read review