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Great DVD's in 2008
Batman - Gotham Knight [DVD] [2008]Batman - Gotham Knight [DVD] [2008]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.85
Unique Manga look at the dark knight. Visually delightful, with interesting story lines. I would love to see a full length batman manga film one day as the style suits the character perfectly.
WALL-E (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2008]WALL-E (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2008]
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.99
Simply one of the most wonderful animated films ever created. Ambitious yet typically Pixar. Highly recommended for anyone regarless of their age.
The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [DVD] [2008]The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [DVD] [2008]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.09
Once again a somewhat obvious choice but this film is one of the best blockbusters of recent years. Ledgers performance is electrifying and the rest of the cast are more than solid also.
Extras - The Collection [DVD]Extras - The Collection [DVD]
Buy new: £13.98 / Used from: £10.19
Finally Stephen Merchant gets to step from behind Ricky Gervais' shadow (somewhat). Inspired comedy from the duo which, like The Office, has heart also.
No Country For Old Men [DVD] [2007]No Country For Old Men [DVD] [2007]
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £2.84
Riveting Coen Bros thriller although i'm still attempting to decipher the ending.
Into the Wild [DVD] [2007]Into the Wild [DVD] [2007]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £3.65
An interesting picture that simultaneously makes the viewer want to drop all their worldy possessions and explore the wild, while also warning the audience against the dangers inherent in the wild.
Slacker Uprising [DVD] [2007] [US Import]Slacker Uprising [DVD] [2007] [US Import]
An interesting look at Micheal Moore's Slacker Uprising tour during the 2004 US General Election.
Body of War [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Body of War [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £50.00
An intriguing look at who really suffers to keep the prices of oil low.
Persepolis [2008] [DVD]Persepolis [2008] [DVD]
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £4.50
A film which shows the unbridled potential for animation in dealing with adult subject matter. Based on a graphic novel of the same name.
Once [DVD]Once [DVD]
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A really pleasant surprise in the form of a low key musical that deals with loneliness and love.