40th Anniversary Edition - Skyliners (The)

Advantages: Classic Bond moments in first half of the film.
Disadvantages: Gadgets ruin the film, as does John Cleese as Q.

...Madonna who sang the title song of the film has been given a cameo part. Her scene is completely under lit and leaves her looking rather butch. By the way the title song is not one of the memorable ones in the series and can be quite annoying after hearing it a few times. Released in 2002, the film marked the 40th Anniversary of the franchise. The Gun Barrel sequence was adjusted slightly, a number of reference to all previous films were made throughout the film itself, the most obvious one being in the scene with the new Q where a whole scope of gadgets from previous adventures are seen. , and the use of the Aston Martin made a welcome and long overdue return to the screen as Bond's car of choice as the BMW's were not used in the film at all. The Aston Martin is put to much more use than previous film as Bond uses the car throughout... Read review

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Advantages: Fully re-mastered, outstanding quality
Disadvantages: Dick Van-Dyke's poor cockney accent

...that is mentioned more than any other film. This is, Walt Disney's - Mary Poppins. Imagine my surprise when having not seen this classic creation for about 10 years when my boyfriend gave me a little surprise? the DVD - 2 Disc, 40th Anniversary Edition. So I spent my Friday night snug in bed singing and reciting every word to the lovely and comforting lyrics of this magnificent movie. I felt like I was 5 years old again?. **The History Behind Mary Poppins** This movie is based upon the original book by P.L. Travers and was published in 1934. Travers originally wrote this title, amongst 3 others as a 4-part series of books based upon her own imagination, experiences and feelings as a child. It is believed that Pamela Travers, originally penned this book at the age of 10, to try and help her sisters through the anxiety of their... Read review

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Advantages: Fun, great characters and music
Disadvantages: None

...I think everybody will probably know and love the classic Disney film 'The Jungle Book'. The film was released back in 1967 and was the 19th ever Disney animated movie to be brought out. The film is based on the books by Rudyard Kipling and was a great hit due to its theme and lovable characters. The story: Mowgli is a man cub who left behind by his mother is taken in and raised by wolves. He loves Jungle life and doesn't want to leave but, Bagheera; the sensible and wise panther knows he must return to the man village at some point. So he tries to take him back to the man village where on the way Mowgli meets many fun characters. Some are friendly like Baloo, the lovable bear and cute baby elephant Junior but, some like Kaa, a hypnotic snake have not got his best interests at heart. Along with King Louie, the crazy and jazzy head... Read review

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