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The Golden Compass [2007]

starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ben Walker, Freddie Highmore
directed by: Chris Weitz

April 28, 2008
Shape-shifting demons, abducted chidren, a disappearing uncle who is in fact Lyra's father, an evil society woman,'Egyptians', polar bears, beautiful witches and Cossacks bursting into flames when slain...It can't be entirely the film-makers' fault, surely? Pullman's oeuvre seems to have a great following, but that means nothing nowadays when crowds go mad about the most idiotic books. The film is a cauldron of complete confusion, the plot and ideas are utterly preposterous. YET, perversely, the whole surreal spectacle is oddly compelling to watch -- as something dreamt up by an opium-eater or a psychiatric patient. Hence the high rating.

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About a Boy [2002]

starring: Hugh Grant|Toni Collette|Rachel Weisz
directed by: Chris & Paul Weitz

December 02, 2002
Having bought this DVD a couple of years ago because it came in a set with Love Actually and Notting Hill, I have only just gotten round to watching it. And my have I been missing out? About a boy is an incredible film and will appeal to all ages and both genders. Great family viewing as it is not littered with swearing like the majority of films around and no cringy 'oh my god i can't believe i'm watching this with my children/ parents' moments!
All in all a fantastic performance from Hugh Grant, and a wonderful feel-good comedy (which is actually funny) that i am sure to watch again and again... just maybe not as much as i watch Love Actually cos that would be impossible!
Highly recommended

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Down To Earth Dvd [2001]

starring: Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison
directed by: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz

December 24, 2001
Chris Rock is alot like vinegar. Like vinegar, Chris is something you have to get used to and a great majority of people either love him or hate him. Also like vinegar, Mr Rock is someone you enjoy in "small amounts", otherwise it gets a bit much. Veiw this video in the same vein. 'Down to earth' is perfect for something to watch with dinner on your lap, or pizza on the way and your mates lounging around. For times when you just want to 'switch off', this movie is what you need. If you like a nice fatty, greasy piece of fish with hot soggy 'chippy' chips...and loads of vinegar, then you'll love this movie, too. I did:) get your mates round and pop this in your DVD, it's just right.

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About A Boy/Notting Hill

starring: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Raquel Welch, Victoria Smurfit
directed by: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, Roger Michell

January 29, 2007
Chris Rock is alot like vinegar. Like vinegar, Chris is something you have to get used to and a great majority of people either love him or hate him. Also like vinegar, Mr Rock is someone you enjoy in "small amounts", otherwise it gets a bit much. Veiw this video in the same vein. 'Down to earth' is perfect for something to watch with dinner on your lap, or pizza on the way and your mates lounging around. For times when you just want to 'switch off', this movie is what you need. If you like a nice fatty, greasy piece of fish with hot soggy 'chippy' chips...and loads of vinegar, then you'll love this movie, too. I did:) get your mates round and pop this in your DVD, it's just right.

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The Pursuit Of Happyness/Big Daddy/About A Boy [1999]

starring: Toni Collette, Adam Sandler, Hugh Grant, Will Smith, Jaden Smith
directed by: Gabriele Muccino, Dennis Dugan, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

November 19, 2007
Chris Rock is alot like vinegar. Like vinegar, Chris is something you have to get used to and a great majority of people either love him or hate him. Also like vinegar, Mr Rock is someone you enjoy in "small amounts", otherwise it gets a bit much. Veiw this video in the same vein. 'Down to earth' is perfect for something to watch with dinner on your lap, or pizza on the way and your mates lounging around. For times when you just want to 'switch off', this movie is what you need. If you like a nice fatty, greasy piece of fish with hot soggy 'chippy' chips...and loads of vinegar, then you'll love this movie, too. I did:) get your mates round and pop this in your DVD, it's just right.

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About A Boy/Notting Hill

starring: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Raquel Welch, Victoria Smurfit
directed by: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, Roger Michell

February 04, 2008
Chris Rock is alot like vinegar. Like vinegar, Chris is something you have to get used to and a great majority of people either love him or hate him. Also like vinegar, Mr Rock is someone you enjoy in "small amounts", otherwise it gets a bit much. Veiw this video in the same vein. 'Down to earth' is perfect for something to watch with dinner on your lap, or pizza on the way and your mates lounging around. For times when you just want to 'switch off', this movie is what you need. If you like a nice fatty, greasy piece of fish with hot soggy 'chippy' chips...and loads of vinegar, then you'll love this movie, too. I did:) get your mates round and pop this in your DVD, it's just right.

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The Golden Compass [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ben Walker (IX), Freddie Highmore
directed by: Chris Weitz

April 29, 2008
Come to think if it the whole story is about protecting the innocent.

Lyra (Dakota Blue Richards) was raised relatively unsupervised which lead to a wild child hood of mock-wars and mischievousness. An excellent liar who saves her from many situations, she may someday find her assets are liabilities. A chance visit by her uncle, Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig), will change her life for ever.

Well movies can not be the book and many times for brevity speeches are cut and locations are rearranged (from a 400 page book to a 110 page script.) But you have to draw the line some where. Unfortunately this is one of those times where they left the action in and changed the story form a multifaceted mystery to a black and white good guy vs. bad ... Read More:

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Not Another Teen Movie/American Pie [1999]

starring: Jaime Pressly, Seann William Scott, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Mia Kirshner, Randy Quaid
directed by: Joel Gallen, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

July 28, 2008
Come to think if it the whole story is about protecting the innocent.

Lyra (Dakota Blue Richards) was raised relatively unsupervised which lead to a wild child hood of mock-wars and mischievousness. An excellent liar who saves her from many situations, she may someday find her assets are liabilities. A chance visit by her uncle, Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig), will change her life for ever.

Well movies can not be the book and many times for brevity speeches are cut and locations are rearranged (from a 400 page book to a 110 page script.) But you have to draw the line some where. Unfortunately this is one of those times where they left the action in and changed the story form a multifaceted mystery to a black and white good guy vs. bad ... Read More:

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About A Boy [2002]

starring: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Isabel Brook, Victoria Smurfit
directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

February 06, 2006
If you're a Hugh Grant fan (which I am) then this is an enjoyable enough film but it doesn't rank with the likes of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" or "Notting Hill". If you're not a Grant fan then you'll probably loathe it. It's difficult to have any sympathy with Grant's character and the rest of the cast (with the possible exception of Rachel Weisz) aren't that engaging. I'm not sure if that's down to the casting, acting or writing but somewhere the chemistry went missing (or failed to arrive). My recommendation: watch it when it comes round on TV rather than spend your hard earned cash on the DVD.

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The Golden Compass [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ben Walker (IX), Freddie Highmore
directed by: Chris Weitz

April 29, 2008
Come to think if it the whole story is about protecting the innocent.

Lyra (Dakota Blue Richards) was raised relatively unsupervised which lead to a wild child hood of mock-wars and mischievousness. An excellent liar who saves her from many situations, she may someday find her assets are liabilities. A chance visit by her uncle, Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig), will change her life for ever.

Well movies can not be the book and many times for brevity speeches are cut and locations are rearranged (from a 400 page book to a 110 page script.) But you have to draw the line some where. Unfortunately this is one of those times where they left the action in and changed the story form a multifaceted mystery to a black and white good guy vs. bad ... Read More: