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outstanding cinematic gems
Before Sunset [DVD] [2004]Before Sunset [DVD] [2004]
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This masterpiece stands alone! Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are unparalleled! Their heartbreaking, sensitive, genuine performances deserve more than an Oscar. The greatest on-screen couple ever!
Before Sunrise [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Before Sunrise [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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The predecessor of Before sunset. Lovely, sweet, intelligent, touching, sensitive, this is a movie like a dream. A must for every romantic at heart!
Closer [DVD] [2004]Closer [DVD] [2004]
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Dense, compelling, sophisticated, thought-provoking, dark, obsessive, original. Brilliant performances by Jude Law, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman.
Bridget Jones's Diary [DVD] [2001]Bridget Jones's Diary [DVD] [2001]
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Bridget Jones. Absobloodylutely great!
About a Boy [DVD] [2002]About a Boy [DVD] [2002]
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This is a gem no one should miss. In spite of not really being a Hugh Grant fan it has made my No. 5, so it must really be good. A brilliant adaptation of a wonderful Nick Hornby book.
Fawlty Towers - Series 1 & 2 [1975] [DVD]Fawlty Towers - Series 1 & 2 [1975] [DVD]
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Greatest british TV-series ever. Unequaled, brilliant! Funny even after the thousanth watching.
Fever Pitch [DVD] [1997]Fever Pitch [DVD] [1997]
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One of my dearest held movies. A must for Nick Hornby addicts and Colin Firth fans. Sweet, true, funny and lovable. Not to be missed!
Bridget Jones 2: The Edge of Reason [DVD] [2004]Bridget Jones 2: The Edge of Reason [DVD] [2004]
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Doesn't live up to Bridget Jones's Diary, but still great, mainly because of the simply wonderful actors. The book is way better than the movie.
The End Of The Affair [DVD] [2000]The End Of The Affair [DVD] [2000]
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A brilliant, haunting adaptation of one of my favorite books. Excellent acting by Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore and Stephen Rea. Beautiful and sensitive. Wonderful colours.
Pride and Prejudice [Region 2]Pride and Prejudice [Region 2]
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You might have guessed by now: unfortunately I am a rather hopeless Colin Firth addict. So - no list without a certain white shirt :-)
Playing By Heart [DVD] [1999]Playing By Heart [DVD] [1999]
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One of the few american movies I simply LOVE.
Love Actually [DVD] [2003]Love Actually [DVD] [2003]
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Very good british filmmaking starring the who is who of brit actors. Another great Richard Curtis Film.
The English Patient [DVD] [1997]The English Patient [DVD] [1997]
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A long time favourite. I have watched it far too often. That's why it's not among the top ten, although it deserves to be. Beautiful atmospheric movie starring a heartbreaking Ralph Fiennes.
Out Of Africa [DVD] [1986]Out Of Africa [DVD] [1986]
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Love it!!!!!
The Importance Of Being Earnest [DVD] [2002]The Importance Of Being Earnest [DVD] [2002]
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Witty and wonderfully played by Firth and Everett in the true spirit of Wilde.
Waking Life [DVD] [2002]Waking Life [DVD] [2002]
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Another Linklater gem. Thought-provoking, original, philosophical.
Schindler's List [DVD] [1994]Schindler's List [DVD] [1994]
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It is hard to find words for this film. Brilliant acting by Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes.
The Full Monty [1997] [DVD]The Full Monty [1997] [DVD]
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A beautiful little british movie, funny and optimistic with a wonderful Robert Carlyle.
Wuthering Heights [DVD] [1992]Wuthering Heights [DVD] [1992]
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Wonderful adaptation with great actors. Ralph Fiennes is compelling, the best Heathcliff ever.
Sunshine [DVD] [2000]Sunshine [DVD] [2000]
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A gem of a movie. A beautiful epic, genuine, original, true. First rate acting and great storytelling.
Notting Hill [DVD] [1999]Notting Hill [DVD] [1999]
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A classic for every romcom fan. Beautiful soundtrack.
Once Upon A Time In The Midlands [DVD] [2002]Once Upon A Time In The Midlands [DVD] [2002]
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Endearing low-budget production with a brilliant rhys ifans. Absolutely worth watching. Super bonus material on Shane Meadows's work.
Angela's Ashes [DVD] [2000]Angela's Ashes [DVD] [2000]
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Heartbreaking movie after a wonderful book by Frank McCourt.
Final Cut [DVD] [1999]Final Cut [DVD] [1999]
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You love it or you hate it. I decided to do the first. Strange, weird, hilarious.
The Crying Game [DVD] [1992]The Crying Game [DVD] [1992]
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One of the movies that last over the years.