War DVD

Advantages: It makes Statham's earlier work look Oscar-worthy.
Disadvantages: Shoddy in every single respect.

...Japanese Yakuza, creating a turf war between the two infamous groups. Seeking an end to the gang war and vengeance for his partner's death, Crawford leads his team into the war zone, but his quest for revenge puts everyone's lives in danger. Knowing that director Philip G Atwell's background lies in directing pop promos explains a lot about his style. He shoots as though he were a child with ADHD. Virtually every sequence in the film is nosebleed ...
...a sidebar on a gang war between two opposing groups of Asian gangsters. But there isn't enough detail so the two groups are too easy to confuse. Without any clue as to why Rogue is promoting the antagonism between the groups for much of the movie, it is impossible to get any idea of what's going on or to figure out who the good and bad guys are. Not that it really matters, every set-up is just an excuse for another ludicrous action scene that will ... Read review

Advantages: Interesting interviews with members of the International Brigades, excellent overview of the war.
Disadvantages: Doesn't go into too much depth for those looking to study the subject further.

...I am an A level student and for my History A level I had to write a personal investigation on any area of history. I chose the Spanish Civil War mainly because I knew very little about it. I of course went and bought lots of books on the subject but also decided to buy this DVD, just to give me an overview of the war. It gives an excellent overview of the causes of the war, why the Nationalists won so convicingly, the way in which Franco built up a 'cult of personality' and also goes over the military side very well. Basically, if you (like I did) want to find out more about this forgotten war then I would certainly recommend this DVD as a good starting point.... Read review

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Advantages: Funny and good for on the go!
Disadvantages: Bonus feature isn't that good

...The Simpsons Bartwars is an exellent simpsons set it includes some of the best episodes of the simpsons series. Here is my detailed guide to the DVD. Mayored to the mob: Homer becomes the mayors bodygaurd after saving him from angry nerds. The mayor becomes worried after standing up to Fat Tony and his gang that he is in danger. Dog Of Death: Homer becomes obsesed when he finds out the lottery jackpot is up to $130,000,000. After loosing the simpsons find their dog is very ill and needs an operation. To Pay for the dogs operation the family all have to make some sacrifices. The secret war of lisa simpson: After smashing all of springfields windows bart is sent to military school and lisa ends up enrolling too. Will the other cadets drive her out watch to find out. Marge be not Proud: Bart is caught shoplifting and marge feels she... Read review

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Advantages: Innovative, based on a true story, good acting
Disadvantages: None

...I found this quite chilling that it is actually based on a true story, Nicholas Cage's acting is again up to scratch. The film is very innovative as i haven't seen anything like this before. This film is definitely a thriller and i wouldn't rate it as a comedy. There are bits of humour but the storyline is quite serious. The special effects are good to see and the dvd contains a good array of bonus features, It has interviews with the cast and crew including Cage. Deleted scenes which is a nice touch. plus a directors commentary and the making of the film, i always find this particularly useful after watching a film to point out things i may have missed first time over. Nicholas Cage is perhaps my favourite actor and his performance in this film only echoes my opinion.... Read review

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