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Best films of 2005
The Aviator [DVD] [2004]The Aviator [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £1.19
DiCaprio is tremendous in this. Not quite as detailed as it could be, but excellent none the less
Closer [DVD] [2004]Closer [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £19.78 / Used from: £0.44
This show's how relationships are destroyed by honesty and built on lies. 'The break-up' sequence is tremendous
Ray (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2004]Ray (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2004]
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This is Foxx's film, and by god does he step up to the plate. A couple more performances like this and he will be a true star
Hitch [DVD] [2005]Hitch [DVD] [2005]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.49
Funny, entertaining, but the script falls apart at the conclusion
Coach Carter [DVD] [2005]Coach Carter [DVD] [2005]
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This can alienate people who may not be into basketball or classic American true tales. I think this is great
Constantine (Two Disc Edition) [DVD] [2005]Constantine (Two Disc Edition) [DVD] [2005]
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Fan boys wailed, critics dubed it 'The Matrixocist' but at the end, it's thought provoking and good fun
Hostage [DVD] [2005]Hostage [DVD] [2005]
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Great story, great acting, great direction, great ending. It's great
The Amityville Horror [DVD] [2005]The Amityville Horror [DVD] [2005]
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A great start for Melissa George and a good move for Ryan Reynolds. The ending is a bit weak but terrifiying and enjoyable none the less
Star Wars Episode III : Revenge of the Sith (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2005]Star Wars Episode III : Revenge of the Sith (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [2005]
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This is like ROTJ, on the surface, it's a great film. However, the script, acting and directing destroys it. I still love it though
The Jacket [DVD]The Jacket [DVD]
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A twisted story that may take a couple of viewings. Enthrawling
Stander [DVD] [2004]Stander [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.90
The story of cop-turned-robber Andre Stander. Jane rocks this, showing that he can act!
Friday Night Lights [DVD] [2004]Friday Night Lights [DVD] [2004]
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This is a story of kids trying to do what they love, but with crushing pressure from not only their family, but their town. Tim McGraw is a believable living-through-son dad
The Machinist [DVD] [2004]The Machinist [DVD] [2004]
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This is half film, half Bale, considering what he did for the role. The film uses ideas from other films so plot twists are predictable, but there is a lot you can take away from it
Sin City [DVD] [2005]Sin City [DVD] [2005]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.94
Welcome back Mickey Rourke!! This goes without saying, truely awesome, if Frank Miller likes this then there's nothing wrong with it!!
Batman Begins - 2 Disc Edition [DVD] [2005]Batman Begins - 2 Disc Edition [DVD] [2005]
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This is my film of the year, great action, perfect script, great cast. Some minor errors here and there. Oh, and the Batmobile rules, end of
Kung Fu Hustle [DVD] [2005]Kung Fu Hustle [DVD] [2005]
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This is so funny, and the action is just as good. So enjoyable
The Descent (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005]The Descent (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005]
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This is terrifiying, and it's British! Up yours USA!! People new to horror beware, this will scare you
Serenity [DVD] [2005]Serenity [DVD] [2005]
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What fun!! I bought the TV series on DVD, why the fcuk was it cancelled?!?!?
Four Brothers [DVD] [2005]Four Brothers [DVD] [2005]
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.34
This is a good action film with a different style soundtrack, great ending and great to watch with friends
Saw 2 [DVD] [2005]Saw 2 [DVD] [2005]
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My god!! This is gory, I mean it's pretty f**ked up. Great story with another terrific twist, bring on number 3
Red Eye [DVD]Red Eye [DVD]
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For Craven's first thriller, this is good, but it breaks up with a slightly clunky ending. Fans of Cravens work will love this
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005]Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005]
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Anyone who has a sense of humour will adore this!! Wallace and Gromit are legends. From first minute to last this is so much fun
Night Watch [DVD] [2005]Night Watch [DVD] [2005]
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This is a wonderful little film. It may be confusing as some details aren't explored (they will be, it's part of a trilogy). On it's own, this is something so unique it has to be seen
A History Of Violence [DVD] [2005]A History Of Violence [DVD] [2005]
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This is a powerful film depicting how violence can infiltrate society and how functional families can be devestated by it. Very graphic and a wonderful script, brilliant