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20 Must Own DVD's
Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [DVD] [1977]Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [DVD] [1977]
Buy used from: £10.20
Probably the most talked about movie franchise of all time. This boxset includes all three original classics with an extras loaded fourth disc.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]
Buy new: £14.98 / Used from: £13.49
Peter Jackson's epic trilogy are each given incredible DVD treatments with a total of 12 discs for just three films. The extras are just as mesmerising as the films themselves. A must buy.
Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD]Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD]
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £8.45
Nine discs house two versions of each of the four alien films presented alongside hours and hours of extras.
The Godfather Trilogy: Remastered Collection [DVD] [1972]The Godfather Trilogy: Remastered Collection [DVD] [1972]
Buy new: £14.98
Francis Ford Copola's epic saga of organised crime warrants a place in any dvd collection.
The Indiana Jones Trilogy (4 DVD Box Set)The Indiana Jones Trilogy (4 DVD Box Set) by George Lucas
Buy used from: £7.99
With the slight dissapointment at Indy's latest adventure, it's important to remind ourselves of the magic of the originals. Each of them housed in this boxset.
Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £3.23
A timeless classic, one which never gets tired upon repeated viewing. A neccesary edition to any dvd collection.
Pulp Fiction (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1994]Pulp Fiction (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1994]
Buy used from: £1.92
Tarantine created a genre of his own with this film, and since repeated viewing is neccesary to 'get' this film; dvd is the best format choice.
The Dark Knight / Batman Begins (Double Pack) [DVD] [2005]The Dark Knight / Batman Begins (Double Pack) [DVD] [2005]
Buy new: £9.88 / Used from: £6.92
Two modern masterpieces presented together in four disc set.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial -- 3-Disc Collector's Edition (1982 & 2002 Versions) [DVD]E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial -- 3-Disc Collector's Edition (1982 & 2002 Versions) [DVD]
Buy used from: £12.97
Love or hate that wee guy, but this is the dvd edition to get. It houses the original untampered-with version of E.T alongside great extras.
TWIN PEAKS : Definitive Gold Box EditionTWIN PEAKS : Definitive Gold Box Edition
This is tv gold and whilt not to everyone's tastes, this edition is a complete gem for the Peaks fan waiting to come out inside you.
The Terminator - Definitive Edition [DVD] [1984]The Terminator - Definitive Edition [DVD] [1984] by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £19.97
The one and only original Terminator gets what it deserves on this 'definitive edition'. Seek out T2 while you're at it as well.
The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD]The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD]
Buy used from: £6.35
The best film of all time? Mabye not. But it's certainlya close contender as this extras loaded 3 disc set wants to prove.
Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD]Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.48
The film is great, but that's not why I chose this. On disc one of this DVD, you are treated to a commentary by none other than the one and only real-life Henry Hill! A must listen.
Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Lost Disc Edition (3 Discs) [DVD] [2003]Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Lost Disc Edition (3 Discs) [DVD] [2003]
Buy used from: £1.23
You may question the logic of the film, but when you're having this much fun, who cares? The 2 disc edition of the film comes alongside a bonus 'lost' disc featuring tonnes of previously unseen extras
Shaun Of The Dead [DVD] [2004]Shaun Of The Dead [DVD] [2004]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £0.99
The best british comedy in years gets a great dvd treatment with 4 commentaries and tonnes of featurettes, all on only ONE disc!
Stanley Kubrick : Special Edition 10 Disc Box Set [1968] [DVD]Stanley Kubrick : Special Edition 10 Disc Box Set [1968] [DVD]
Buy new: £16.98
Stanly Kubrick changed the world of film forever and this 10 disc set showcases some of his best work.
Back To The Future Trilogy (4 Disc Ultimate Edition) [DVD] [1985]Back To The Future Trilogy (4 Disc Ultimate Edition) [DVD] [1985]
Buy used from: £8.99
The funnest movie trilogy of all time is a must buy, especially in this deluxe four disc ultimate edition.
Die Hard Trilogy (6 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1988]Die Hard Trilogy (6 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1988]
Buy used from: £4.98
Show how much of a man you are(sorry if you're not), by getting this 6 disc set featuring the action trilogy which redefned it's genre.
Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition Tin) [DVD] [1982]Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition Tin) [DVD] [1982]
Buy new: £12.08 / Used from: £11.01
This is how movie boxsets should be done. Five discs for the one film, but then again it was one hell of a film.
X-Men 1-3 Box Set (6 Disc) [DVD] [2000]X-Men 1-3 Box Set (6 Disc) [DVD] [2000]
Buy new: £10.88 / Used from: £7.50
An amazing trilogy, showcased in this 6 disc set.