Dave Matthews Band - Plugging The Gap DVD

Advantages: Lighthearted, good characters, good soundtrack
Disadvantages: None

...Going anywhere is so expensive these days we decided to get a DVD, some of the main ones we fancied weren't available so we opted for the light hearted 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' The film is like a feature length version of the old TV kids series but with much better (CGI) animation. The three talking chipmunks Alvin (voiced by Justin Long), Simon (voiced by Matthew Gray Gubler) and Theodore (voiced by live in a tree (as chipmunks do), sadly this gets cut down and taken to LA. Once there they flee there tree and hide in the office of a record company. There they manage to sneak into the bag of struggling singer / song writer Dave Seville (whose voice is provided by Jason Lee) who unwittingly transports him them to his apartment. Not long after he gets over the shock of having 3 talking chipmunks in his house, he discovers they can... Read review

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Advantages: great comedy, lots of episodes, good special features
Disadvantages: Peter Kay does get a bit pompous, comedy is repeated in later Phoenix nights episodes

...’ at the Neptune, the most prestigious night in clubland and ‘Jerry ‘The Saint’ Sinclair (Dave Spikey) is comparing as he one talent trek years ago. We are introduced to the club regular workers like bouncers Max & Paddy who are employed just for the busy night, and the resident band ‘Les Alanos’ supposedly because of their names; Les-Alan-Us. During the event were are introduced to the act Park Avenue who is made up of the arrogant Mark Park (who stars in the later episode ‘Lonely At The Top’ and Cheryl Avenue, his partner. They win talent trek and the episode finishes with the club burning down thereby setting the scene fro the future Phoenix Nights. Eyes Down ************** We are introduced to the Apollo Bingo Hall were the rebellious teenage employee Patrick O’Neill (based on Peter Kay) works. He is tired of his job but this feeling... Read review

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Advantages: Megadeth, Excellent Music
Disadvantages: Special Features hard to navigate

...This DVD is an excellent example of the incredible heavy metal band fronted by Dave Mustaine that is Megadeth. After seeing this band live I wanted nothing more than a DVD to refresh my memory of the wonderful experience. Rude Awakening does just that, the camera work is excellent and the band perform tremendously, as expected. However there was one downside to this DVD. The special features, they are incredibly hard to navigate and I cannot find certain features that are advertised on the case. But the main footage is excellent and this is definately recommended for any of you Metal lovers. But if you are indeed a Megadeth fan yourself, I'm disappointed you even needed to consult a review, just buy it.... Read review

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