Drama DVD

DVD Release Date: 13th July 2009

The Young Victoria is a stunning costume drama which tells the story of the young Queens early rise to power.

Victoria takes the throne at an early age and is determined to rule her way – even though her controlling mother and scheming uncles have other ideas.

During these challenging times the young Queen finds the time to meet and fall in love with her cousin Prince Albert; who she marries at the tender age of 21.

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DVD Release Date: 29th June 2009

In his first film role since Million Dollar baby; the legendary Clint Eastwood directs and stars in Gran Torino – the story of a Korean War veteran who has to confront his predjudices after the death of his wife.

Walt Kowalski’s neighbourhood has changed and he is now surrounded by Hmong immigrants, from Southeast Asia. After local gang-bangers convince his teenage neighbour to steal his prized ‘72 Gran Torino car; Walt eventually strikes up an unlikely friendship with the family and the boy. Read the rest of this entry »

DVD Release Date: 29th Jun 2009

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are re-united after their successful pairing in Titanic to star as Frank and April Wheeler; a married couple living in the suburbs of Connecticut with their two children.

Cracks start to appear in their “special” relationship and April persuades Frank to move to Paris, to seek out their dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

DVD Release Date: 22nd June 2009

Vicky Cristina Barcelona has been highly acclaimed by the critics this year; with many proclaiming it to be Woody Allen’s best film in years!

The story follows two young American tourists Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson), who are spending the Summer in the gorgeous city of Barcelona. Read the rest of this entry »

DVD Release Date: 08 Jun 2009

Sean Penn stars in this riveting biopic about California’s first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk.

The story starts in 1972 as Milk opens a camera store in San Fransisco’s Castro district with boyfriend Scott. From there Milk starts his inspirational journey to become San Francisco Supervisor; fighting discrimination and predjudice along the way. Read the rest of this entry »

DVD Release Date: 8th Jun 2009

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is one of the big DVD releases of 2009! After being nominated for 14 Oscars and winning 3 this DVD has a lot to live up to.

Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett the film tells the story of Benjamin Button; a baby who is born at the very the end of WWI into an old mans body and then starts to age backwards.

This film is a magical tale of romance, discovery, loss and adventure; focusing on two characters at opposite ends of the age spectrum that seem destined to be apart. Read the rest of this entry »