Advantages: Special effects amazing
Disadvantages: not only have they left stuff out of the book, but added stuff!!!

...This is the sequel to the fellowship of the ring in the Lord of the Rings trilogy being the second in the trilogy based upon the book by J.R.R. Tolkien. After the Urak hai have kidnapped both Merry and Pippin, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (orlando Bloom), and Gimli set out to find their lost friends. While this happens Frodo (Elijah Wood) and his friend Samwise Gamgee follow the path to Mordor: the place where evil situates and the dark wizard Saruman is rallying an army to destroy all mankind. Without Gandalf (Ian Mckellen) Frodo is weak with the ring. Story: One of the best stories ever written with tales of love, good and evil, tradegy, and suspense. The only thing bad is the fact that they have got it slightly wrong: 1. The 'two towers' reffered to in the film are the towers of orthanc, Saruman's tower, and the tower... Read review

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Advantages: Superb cinematic experience.
Disadvantages: Complex storyline and noisy battle scenes.

...Part two of the Lord of the Rings trilogy maintains the high standards set in part one : The Fellowship of the Ring. The Two Towers, continues Frodo and his companions journey to Mount Mordor but in this part there are a number of battles experienced on the way which allow Peter Jackson the Director, to display his wonderful sensitivity for the story and give rein to some of the most incredible computerised battle scenes ever seen. The culmination is the defence of Helms Deep by Aragorn, his companions and at first very few defenders, against tens of thousands of Orcs. This part alone is worth the entrance fee. Two Towers also sees the introduction of Gollum, a masterpiece of characterisation using computerisation to a level where you can almost believe the creature is real. Whether you are a Lord of the Rings afficionado or just... Read review

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Advantages: Sensitively done, real life, excellent footage, well directed.
Disadvantages: Could be distressing for those who are easily upset.

...For those of you who don't know, on September 11th, 2001, hijackers took over four US flights and an act of terrorism against the US decided to fly these planes into pre-planned targets. One of these targets was the Twin Towers in New York, America. The other targets were the Pentagon and another unknown target, thought to be the home of the President - the Whitehouse. The day shook the world and shocked everyone. Many died on that day and it will go down in history as a day of terror. It was soon discovered that the terrorists belonged to a terrorist network called Al-Quida, with the head of the organisation and now the world's most wanted man - Osama Bin Laden. This documentary was supposed to be about a new firefighter who has just started out on his career. The french film makers who were filming the whole process had been stationed... Read review

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Advantages: Comedy has stood the test of time, Good value for money
Disadvantages: Some may already own this on DVD from a previous release

...frequently makes it into "top comedy moments" countdowns, and there are so many to choose from. From Basil locking Manuel (the waiter) in a burning kitchen, to him beating his broken down car with a twig, the laughs never stop coming. The main cast members are: John Clesse as Basil Fawlty Prunella Scales as Cybil Fawlty Andrew Sachs as Manuel Connie Booth as Polly What is in the DVD Box set? This "complete" DVD box set stays true to its name, featuring all 12 episodes, with a 3rd disc devoted to special features. These include Out-takes and interviews with the cast members never before released on DVD. Also, a special illustrated booklet is included as a further insight into the shows creation, while all this is packaged well, in an easy to access box set. Is it worth my money? Of course, this is not the first Fawlty Towers... Read review

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