Review, buy Characters & Series: Jungle Book, The (Live Action) (Disney) [1995], Brum - Runaway Statue And Other Stories, Noddy - The Champion, Beast Wars - Vol. 1 [2000], Beast Wars - Vol. 3 [2000], The Simpsons - The Simpson's Film Festival [2001], Princess Diaries [2001], Little Learners - Mr Men ABC, Rugrats - Mommy Mania, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001], Iron Will (Disney), The Wombles - Camping And Cloudberries And Other Stories [1997], Percy The Park Keeper - Treasure Island And Other Stories. [1999], Brum And The Helicopter And Other Stories, Blue's Clues - Discoveries [2001], The Wombles - The Conkering Hero And Other Stories, Noddy Vol.4 - Noddy And The Missing Hats, Beast Wars - Vol. 2 [2000], Barbie - Rockin' Back To Earth / Out Of This World [1987], The Famous Five - Five On A Treasure Island

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Review Walt Disney Home Video / Jungle Book, The (Live Action) (Disney) [1995]

Jungle Book, The (Live Action) (Disney) [1995] (Walt Disney Home Video)

Actors & Directors

Stephen Sommers
Jason Scott Lee
Sam Neill
John Cleese
Lena Headey
Cary Elwes

Release date: 1996-03-04
Run time: 108 min.
Creator: Rudyard Kipling
RRP: ~~£10.99~~
Price: £4.45

Review Jungle Book, The (Live Action) (Disney) [1995] / Walt Disney Home Video:

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Review 2 Entertain Video / Brum - Runaway Statue And Other Stories

Brum - Runaway Statue And Other Stories (2 Entertain Video)

Actors & Directors

Kevin McGreevy
Guy G.D.W. Harvey
Toyah Willcox
Robert Goodman
Mark Powlett

Release date: 2002-03-04
Run time: 50 min.
RRP: ~~£9.99~~
Price: £1.90

Review Brum - Runaway Statue And Other Stories / 2 Entertain Video:

Quietly tucked away in a car-collection garage, Brum is only conspicuous by his size. When the owner turns his back at the start of the day however, Brum blazes into action; ready to fight crime and do good deeds in the "big town". TV has tried lots of ideas with cars that think for themselves, but never managed to convey the charm that this series offers. Whether it's thwarting the escape of some naughty bank robbers, or saving a newlywed bride who inadvertently steps on a runaway skateboard, the little car with the big heart is always the perfect gentleman. Each episode sets up a crime to solve or dilemma to resolve, and by way of handy ramps and elevators, Brum is cheerily applauded and waved at by the town's residents. Every so often there's an outburst of song that will unite good guys and bad guys alike, and then there's always the sing-along at the end to look forward to. Warning to parents: expect a look of abject disappointment on the face of the tot who discovers their toy cars won't do any of the tricks on TV. -Paul Tonks.

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Review 2 Entertain Video / Noddy - The Champion

Noddy - The Champion (2 Entertain Video)

Actors & Directors

Shadia Simmons
Gina Sorell
Michelle Melanson
Daniel Magder
Lauren Collins

Release date: 1996-03-04
Run time: 50 min.
Creator: Rick Siggelkow
RRP: ~~£9.99~~
Price: £9.60

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Review 4 Front Video / Beast Wars - Vol. 1 [2000]

Beast Wars - Vol. 1 [2000] (4 Front Video)

Actors & Directors

David Kaye
Ian James Corlett
Gary Chalk
Richard Newman
Scott McNeil

Release date: 2002-07-22
Run time: 67 min.
Creator: Stéphane Reichel
RRP: ~~£5.99~~
Price: £3.95

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Review Universal Pictures UK / Beast Wars - Vol. 3 [2000]

Beast Wars - Vol. 3 [2000] (Universal Pictures UK)

Actors & Directors

Gary Chalk
Scott McNeil
David Kaye
Richard Newman
Ian James Corlett

Release date: 2000-08-21
Run time: 67 min.
Creator: Stéphane Reichel
RRP: ~~£9.99~~
Price: £7.95

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Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / The Simpsons - The Simpson's Film Festival [2001]

The Simpsons - The Simpson's Film Festival [2001] (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)

Actors & Directors

Julie Kavner
Dan Castellanata
The Simpsons
Nancy Cartwright

Release date: 2002-04-01
Run time: 87 min.
RRP: ~~£14.99~~
Price: £0.70

Review The Simpsons - The Simpson's Film Festival [2001] / 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment:

Any four episodes of The Simpsons chosen at random would make perfectly acceptable entertainment, but The Simpsons' Film Festival is a particularly happy selection. One of the show's many delights has always been its unending stream of movie parodies, and here we have four episodes devoted to just that. In "Beyond Blunderdome", Mel Gibson (playing himself) sends up his tough-guy persona when he hires Homer to produce his latest movie. Then in "A Star is Burns" Springfield hosts its own film festival (with acerbic guest critic Jay Sherman in attendance). The competition boils down to Barney's haunting cinema verité short about the horrors of alcohol or Mr Burns' grandiose vanity project (though Homer prefers Hans Moleman being hit by a football). "22 Short Films About Springfield" is a series of parodies within a parody featuring Springfield's secondary characters, including Milhouse's dad and Chief Wiggum in a glorious Pulp Fiction sequence. Finally, the show's own internal parody cartoon duo hit the big screen in "The Itchy and Scratchy Movie", while Bart and Homer lock horns about going to see it. They sell Soylent Green in the future cinema foyer; and Homer loves it, of course. On the DVD: just four episodes is hardly stunning value for money, but it's perhaps quality not quantity that counts here. Annoyingly there is no "Play All" facility, a serious let down in all the Simpsons DVD releases (Futurama had the same problem, too). [+]

The only extra feature of any note is a three-minute montage of Troy McClure's finest moments. Sound is unexceptional Dolby Stereo and the picture is standard 4:3 ratio. -Mark Walker.

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Review Walt Disney Home Video / Princess Diaries [2001]

Princess Diaries [2001] (Walt Disney Home Video)

Actors & Directors

Julie Andrews
Anne Hathaway
Hector Elizondo
Mandy Moore
Heather Matarazzo
Garry Marshall

Release date: 2002-10-07
Run time: 115 min.
Creator: Meg Cabot
RRP: ~~£14.99~~
Price: £1.59

Review Princess Diaries [2001] / Walt Disney Home Video:

A thoroughly engaging fairy tale that's family friendly without being condescending, The Princess Diaries is your basic Cinderella makeover story given a fresh, affectionate twist courtesy of a game, energetic cast and a screenplay that skirts schmaltz in favour of gentle, effective comedy. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a frizzy-haired, glasses-wearing 15-year-old girl whose two highest ambitions are to become invisible and to get a few smooches from the slickly attractive school heartthrob. As a girl who can't stand being the centre of attention so much that she throws up during debate class, she's stunned and horrified when her coolly continental grandmother(Julie Andrews) shows up and informs her that she's the crown princess of the European principality Genovia. Soon enough, Mia has to undertake "princess lessons" (and a makeover) from her queenly grandmother, and eventually she blossoms into a confident, radiant girl despite the worries and pressure that her newfound status brings. What makes The Princess Diaries work is director Garry Marshall's guileless, irony-free approach to the material (based on Meg Cabot's novel). In comparison to most sarcastic, ultra-hip teen comedies, The Princess Diaries is refreshingly and enjoyably square, content to win you over on charm alone and not a slick bag of tricks. Hathaway is a charismatic, appealing role model with a sharp sense of comic timing, and Andrews-who came to stardom as the object of a makeover supreme in My Fair Lady on Broadway-is at her regal best, whether teaching Mia the proper royal wave or learning how to eat a corndog. Both leading ladies are complemented by a finely tuned cast, including Hector Elizondo as Genovia's head of security (and romantic counterpart to Andrews), Heather Matarazzo as Mia's best pal, and Robert Schwartzman as the good guy who ultimately wins Mia's heart. All in all, this is a royal pleasure. -Mark Englehart, Amazon. [+]

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Review Abbey Home Media / Little Learners - Mr Men ABC

Little Learners - Mr Men ABC (Abbey Home Media)

Actors & Directors

Mister Men

Release date: 2000-03-06
Run time: 30 min.
RRP: ~~£5.99~~
Price: £1.99

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Review Paramount Home Entertainment / Rugrats - Mommy Mania

Rugrats - Mommy Mania (Paramount Home Entertainment)

Actors & Directors

Christine Cavanaugh
Broni Likomanov
Chris Hermans
Elizabeth Daily
Michael Bell
Celia Kendrick
Nancy Cartwright
Melanie Chartoff
Craig Bartlett
Barry Vodos

Release date: 1998-05-18
Run time: 57 min.
RRP: ~~£8.99~~
Price: £24.99

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Review Warner Home Video / Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001] (Warner Home Video)

Actors & Directors

Chris Columbus
Daniel Radcliffe|Rupert Grint|Emma Watson|Richard Harris

Release date: 2002-05-11
Run time: 152 min.
RRP: ~~£14.99~~
Price: £0.57

Review Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001] / Warner Home Video:

To try and please all the fans of JK Rowling's novel was a challenge that the makers of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone met head on. The result of their efforts is one of the most lavish, beautiful and magical cinematic treats to hit our screens in years. Director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steven Kloves (thankfully with the help of Rowling herself) prove that although you can't translate everybody's reading of this much-loved book onto the cinema screen-maybe Fluffy was a bit more Fluffy in your imagination or Hagrid (superbly played by Robbie Coltrane) a little more giant-like-it is nevertheless possible to transfer Harry's adventures with fidelity as well as superb energy and excitement. If there is a downside it's that the performances of the child leads tends to verge on the Sylvia Young-tastic in places. Nonetheless, the three young stars are both likable and watchable, showing great potential to grow into the parts as the adventures continue. The main disappointment is the substantial cutting of the ghost scenes and what promised to be a fine comic turn by John Cleese as Headless Nick, though with more Potter films on the way the ghosts will surely assume their rightful prominence later. There are, of course, some areas of the story that may frighten smaller children-such as the entrance of the evil Voldemort-and undoubtedly for any true Potter fan that cinematic entrance cannot live up to the images created in their imagination. All in all, though, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is what it should be: an unmissable treat for the whole family. On the DVD: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone really is a magical experience in this lavish two-disc set. Disc one offers the film in all its surround-sound glory along with trailers and links to the Harry Potter Web site, but, disappointingly, there's no commentary. [+]

Disc two is where the real wizardry can be found, with a vast and beautifully designed selection of special features. Entering the Great Hall a mysterious voice invites you to explore and find the secret hidden within (though it's frustrating that in some cases you have to re-enter the Hall after viewing a feature). Various options let you tour around Harry's world: from Diagon Alley to a virtual 360-degree tour of Hogwarts. The interactive component is excellent, with real thought having been put into ensuring that, instead of just the standard behind-the-scenes stuff, there is material aplenty to keep children and adults alike entertained for hours. Throughout the emphasis is on the disc's educational value: yes there are insights to be had from the film crew, but it's in the Classroom where you will find the real precious stones! -Nikki Disney "Widescreen" vs. "Full Screen" Widescreen preserves the original theatrical picture ratio of the film (Panavision 2. 35:1), which will appear in "letterboxed" format on a normal TV screen. Full Screen (or "pan and scan") crops the theatrical picture to 4:3 ratio (i. e. , 4 units wide by 3 units tall), which is the shape of a standard (non-widescreen) TV screen. There is no letterboxing, but up to a third of the original picture is lost.

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