Comedy > N Comedy > Nielsen, Leslie > Universal

Advantages: Brilliant acting, comedy, christmas!
Disadvantages: I would have love to see more christmas songs

...do start to think that Santa could be real! Its such a heart warming family film and so magnificent I would watch it again after again. The soundtrack of what they used blended brilliantly in the film. Magical music and Christmas themed songs. They weren't a lot of songs in the film, it was more special effect sounds for when Santa fell out of the sky, and when the snow fell. I think it could have been better if they used more Christmas songs in ...
...Christmas songs! I would compare this film to 'Elf' as that also was a heart-warming story and a comedy to. The story lines are completely different but the acting and the comedy range is just the same. The director of the film was William Dear. He has created many humorous films that we much love. Such as 'Harry and the Henderson's' also known as 'big foot'. 'If looks could kill' and 'school of life'. It seems to me that Williams's films just keep ... Read review

Advantages: Its Christmas and puts you in the mood (although its March!)
Disadvantages: Predictable

...Santa for her parents to get back together. Her brother Ethan plans to ruin their mothers wedding plans with all sorts of tricks, this part is rather funny. I watched it on a friends video but its currently on sale as a DVD for £12.99 at HMV. ... 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