Rich ornate baroque visuals. Features a hilarious performance from Murray Lachlan-Young. However, a terrible script and awful soundtrack prevent the viewer from making any emotional connections.

The first half of the film is a lively, decadent depiction of the court of Charles II with wonderful costumes, sets and amusing performances from Sam Neil & Robert Downey Jr. The second half is drab.

Equally as passionate in its depictions of love and music. Shows how a true artist cannot separate the two. Flows at a steady pace in order for us to truely savour the masterpieces contained within.

Fantastic dueling scenes in this fun, fast-paced swashbuckling adventure. Follows the traditional style of musketter films no longer made.

Derek Jarman combines his passions for painting and film making in this erotic, atmospheric work. Stars Sean Bean and Tilda Swinton.

Sequel to the above.

Action sequences combine Kung-Fu style choreography with the traditional swishing of blades. Impressive stunts for sure, but I wasn't exactly on the edge of my seat for the rest of it.

Soundtrack to the film 'Le Roi Danse.' Biopic of court composer to Louis XIV, Jean Baptiste-Lully. From the director of Farinelli. DVD not available on Amazon.co.uk

BBC drama series. 4-hour long episodes showing the reformation of Charles II played by Rufus Sewell. His wig is lovely.