{"id":2639,"date":"2008-09-01T02:58:52","date_gmt":"2008-09-01T01:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filmdetail.com\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2008-09-01T03:14:43","modified_gmt":"2008-09-01T02:14:43","slug":"uk-dvd-releases-monday-1st-september-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.filmdetail.com\/2008\/09\/01\/uk-dvd-releases-monday-1st-september-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"UK DVD Releases: Monday 1st September 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DVD PICKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doomsday<\/strong><\/a> (Universal): Although this post-apocalyptic action-thriller shamelessly rips off Mad Max 2<\/a> and Escape From New York<\/a>, it remains something of a guilty pleasure. When a futuristic Britain comes under threat from a deadly virus, Rhona Mitra<\/a> heads up a team of soldiers who have to venture into the forbidden wastelands of Scotland in order to find a cure. Director Neil Marshall<\/a> brings an undeniable flair to the action sequences and although this isn’t nearly as accomplished as his last film (The Descent<\/a>) it is watchable enough if you don’t take the hammy acting and clunky dialogue too seriously. [Also available on Blu-ray<\/a>]<\/p>\n

* Listen to our interview with Neil Marshall about The Descent<\/a> *<\/p>\n

Jerry Maguire<\/strong><\/a> (Sony): You might have forgotten that this 1996 film was one of the first to be released on the DVD format way back in the Spring of 1998. It has taken a little longer for it to reach Blu-ray<\/a>, but if you have made the jump to Sony’s HD format then you might well want this charming comedy-drama to be part of your new collection. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe<\/a>, it is the charming tale of a sports agent named Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise<\/a>) who goes it alone with his assistant Dorothy (Ren\u00e9e Zellweger<\/a>). He soon falls for her and also has to deal with a pushy footballer client played by Cuba Gooding, Jr.<\/a> (who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor<\/a>). Along with Almost Famous<\/a> and Say Anything<\/a>, it remains one of Crowe’s best films.<\/p>\n

Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?<\/strong><\/a> (Optimum): Morgan Spurlock<\/a> came to fame with Super Size Me<\/a>, the hit 2004 documentary about fast food and has followed it up with this exploration of where the world’s most wanted terrorist<\/a> is. Although not as groundbreaking or successful as his previous film, there are some interesting sections including illuminating visits to Egypt, Saudi Arbaia, Israel and Afghanistan. Perhaps where the film suffers a little is in it’s premise – surely a more interesting question (and film) would be: ‘Why hasn’t the US found Osama Bin Laden?’.<\/p>\n

* Listen to our interview with Morgan Spurlock about Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?<\/a> *<\/p>\n

ALSO OUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alive<\/strong><\/a> (Optimum): Based on the comic books by Tsutomu Takahashi<\/a>, this is a live-action sci-fi horror directed by Ryuhei Kitamura<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cashback<\/strong><\/a> (Universal): An ‘offbeat comedy’ directed by Sean Ellis<\/a> about the unconventional life of an art student (Sean Biggerstaff<\/a>) after he is jilted by his long term girlfriend (Michelle Ryan<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Erin Brockovich<\/strong><\/a> (Sony): A Blu-ray release for this Julia Roberts<\/a> vehicle which dramatizes the story of Erin Brockovich<\/a>‘s first fight against the American West Coast<\/a> energy giant Pacific Gas and Electric Company<\/a>. Not only did it scoop Roberts an Oscar for Best Actress<\/a>, but it also cemented the return of Steven Soderbergh<\/a> to the directing A-list after a few years in the indie wilderness.<\/p>\n

Fool’s Gold<\/strong><\/a> (Warner Bros):An ‘adventure comedy’ starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson as a just-divorced couple who bicker and banter whilst searching for treasure.[Also available on Blu-ray<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Get Smart\u2019s Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control<\/strong><\/a> (Warner Bros): A tie in DVD-only release with Masi Oka and Nate Torrence as Bruce and Lloyd, Maxwell Smart\u2019s techie friends from the recent Get Smart movie remake<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Illegal Tender<\/strong><\/a> (Universal): An action thriller about a Latino mother and son in ‘a quest for honour and revenge’, written and directed by Franc Reyes.<\/p>\n

In Memory of my Father<\/strong><\/a> (Scanbox): Written by, directed by and starring Christopher Jaymes<\/a> this examines\u00a0 a narcissistic Hollywood family struggling to deal with the fallout caused by the death of its patriarch.<\/p>\n

Lilith<\/strong><\/a> (TLA): An ‘erotic horror’ that follows Sister Katherine (Tina Krause) and her group of curvaceous female students on a college field trip exploring pagan customs.<\/p>\n

Psych – Season 1<\/strong><\/a> (Universal Playback): The complete first season of the US comedy series following the misadventures of fake psychic Shawn Spencer (James Roday<\/a>) and his cynical friend Gus (Dule Hill<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The Muppet Show – Season 3<\/strong><\/a> (Disney): Jim Henson<\/a>‘s famous puppets return with the voices of Frank Oz<\/a> and this series introduces audiences to Miss Piggy<\/a> and also stars Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Animal and a host of other characters.<\/p>\n

The Oxford Murders<\/strong><\/a> (Contender): Based on the Argentine author Guillermo Martinez\u2019s 2003 novel<\/a>, this crime drama is directed by Alex de la Iglesia<\/a> and stars John Hurt and Elijah Wood as a professor of logic<\/a>, and a graduate student<\/a> who investigate a series of bizarre, mathematically-based murders in Oxford<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Puffy Chair<\/strong><\/a> (Scanbox): Directed by Jay Duplass<\/a> this comedy is about three young adults who find some of life’s answers and several more questions during a cross-country road trip to deliver the film’s eponymous piece of furniture.<\/p>\n

Tweenies: Messy Time Magic<\/strong><\/a> (BBC): The Tweenies<\/a> are back on DVD with their mix of music and mayhem in this new release from BBC Worldwide.<\/p>\n

Two-Minute Warning<\/strong><\/a> (Nouveaux): This 1976 thriller about an a sniper killing people at a football stadium finally gets released on DVD in the UK. Directed by Larry Peerce<\/a> and starring Charlton Heston<\/a>, John Cassavetes<\/a>, Martin Balsam<\/a>, Beau Bridges<\/a>, Jack Klugman<\/a>, Gena Rowlands<\/a> and David Janssen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vexille<\/a> <\/strong>(Momentum): Directed by Fumihiko Sori<\/a> and utilising the talents of the creative team behind the groundbreaking CG anime Appleseed<\/a>, Vexille is a CG animated sci-fi feature that deals with the theme of genetic enhancement and modification.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about this week\u2019s DVD releases or any upcoming titles then just email me<\/a><\/p>\n

(To buy any of the DVDs above just click on the title and you will be redirected to Amazon UK)<\/p>\n

> Browse more DVD Releases at Amazon UK<\/a> and Play<\/a>
\n> Check the latest DVD prices at DVD Price Check
\n<\/a>> Take a look at the current UK cinema releases<\/a> (W\/C Friday 29th August)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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