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These are all my dvd movies so far...

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V for Vendetta (2006,  R)
V for Vendetta 5.0 Stars
An awesome film!!! Hugo Weaving is really good in this film, while Natalie Portman shows she can act and really gets away from her restricted role in the Star Wars movies. A very clever and impressive film.
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Batman Begins (2005,  PG-13)
Batman Begins 5.0 Stars
This is a far superior film than previous Batman installments. Director Christopher Nolan restores the franchise and explores the origins of Batman and why he became who he did. A much darker and more serious film, with one of my favourite casts for a movie. Everyone is cast perfectly, Christian Bale (who puts on a flawless American accent) is an excellent Batman. while Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman and Cillian Murphy lend great support. The only weak actor is Katie Holmes. However her acting does not detract from the overall quality of the film. The cast, the acting, the dialogue, the music and directing are all fantastic. One of my all time favourites!
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The Pianist (2002,  R)
The Pianist 5.0 Stars
A great film, which is very moving. Adrien Brody is great in this film.
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Million Dollar Baby (2004,  PG-13)
Million Dollar Baby 5.0 Stars
One of the best films i have ever seen. A true story and great acting. I didn't think this was my kind of film, primarilly for its focus on boxing. But in a way thats just one part of the story. Its just a great film...
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Gladiator (2000,  R)
Gladiator 5.0 Stars
Great inspiring film. Probably Ridley Scott's best film. A great story, told well which can be watched again and again. Russell Crowe's acting is excellent along with the rest of the cast. I particulalry liked Oliver Reed, who sadly died during the making of the film. Its a shame this film didn't win best score. I think the music is fantastic and possibly Hans Zimmer's best.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring 5.0 Stars
This is a brilliant film. The first part of the epic film trilogy excellently directed by Peter Jackson. It was vey ambitious and daunting to adapt a book such as The Lord of the Rings to the big screen. But the result is amazing. I think every actor fits their role perfectly and is just as i imagined them in the book. Ian Mckellen's Gandalf is spot on while Christopher Lee's Saruman is better than i could have hoped for. The film boasts some impressive special effects thanks to Peter Jacksons effects company Weta Digital which shows its skill, one notable example being the mines of Moria. The music is also superb and matches well with the film. The cinematography is also great and i think is even more so in The Two Towers and The Return of the King. The choice of New Zealand for filming couldn't have been better and the incredible landscapes are put to good use to really bring the world of Middle Earth alive.
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Although some things have been slightly changed in the film from the book, that is only to be expected and i don't think it impacts on the overall quality of the film. I have heard some people complain about the length of the films but to me that doesn't matter, because the film is so engrossing and it just sucks you right in. Overall an incredible film well worth watching along with its two impressive sequels.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers 5.0 Stars
Even better than the first, especially the battle at Helm's Deep, which i consider to be the best battle scene in any film.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King 5.0 Stars
This has to be the best film ever made. Acting, the effects, the directing, everything is excellent. Rightly deserved the 11 Oscars that it won. A total epic.
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 5.0 Stars
A classic which is still brilliant today!
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 5.0 Stars
Probably the best star wars film. The Luke vs Vader fight is very good. Plus the ending is just legendary.
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 5.0 Stars
This film is great. The only think that i don't like that much are the ewoks. Other than that i think this film is great and rounds the saga off well. Classic.
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 5.0 Stars
Although it does seem a bit more geared towards children in parts, it does have its good points, especially the lightsaber fight.
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 5.0 Stars
Okay the dialogue may be a bit cheesy in parts but in the end its Star Wars and its good. I like Christopher Lee in this film, although he seemed a little wasted.
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005,  PG-13)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 5.0 Stars
Another good star wars film. Real good although i don't think it's perfect. Has cool fight scenes. It's also a darker film and not as childish which is good. Ian McDiarmid is great as Palpatine and probably the best actor in the film. The obi-wan vs Anikan fight is incredible, plus the Yoda vs Sidious fight is ILM at its best. I also think the opening sequence is brilliant.
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Dances With Wolves (1990,  PG-13)
Dances With Wolves 5.0 Stars
A brilliant, amazing film. One of the best films i've seen.
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Glory (1989,  R)
Glory 5.0 Stars
A wonderful moving film with a great cast. Denzel Washington won best supporting actor Oscar for his role. All the cast were superb though. One of the best war films i've seen, with great music score as well.
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The Prestige (2006,  PG-13)
The Prestige 5.0 Stars
An amazing movie with a great plot. Bale, Jackman and Caine give brilliant performances. Definitely a film to watch more than once.
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War of the Worlds (2005,  PG-13)
War of the Worlds 5.0 Stars
A real good film. I think it has good acting from Tom Cruise and especailly from Dakota Fanning who plays the little girl in the film. The effects are awesome. Good stuff!
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Schindler's List (1993,  R)
Schindler's List 5.0 Stars
Everyone should see this film. Spielberg's best film ever. Liam Neeson is brilliant.
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Lord of War (2005,  R)
Lord of War 5.0 Stars
A clever and thought provoking film. Great stuff.
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Hotel Rwanda (2005,  PG-13)
Hotel Rwanda 5.0 Stars
Why Don Cheadle never won an oscar for this film and only got nominated i'll never know. Shows the horror of the genocide in Rwanda. A film everyone should see.
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Back to the Future (1985,  PG)
Back to the Future 5.0 Stars
This is an enjoyable film with a good storyline and is also funny in parts.
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X-Men (2000,  PG-13)
X-Men 5.0 Stars
Good and just as good as X-Men 2 and X-men 3. Stays true to the comic book feel. I think most of the characters have an equal amount of screen time, which doesn't seem to happen in X-Men 2 or X-men 3 which seems to focus more on Wolverine, which is a shame. However the film is very good and has some great acting from Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen.
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X2 (2003,  PG-13)
X2 5.0 Stars
Has loads of action and is really cool. Introduces some new characters such as Nightcrawler! My only complaint is that it focuses too much on Wolverine. But this is still one of my best films.
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X-Men: The Last Stand (2006,  PG-13)
X-Men: The Last Stand 4.5 Stars
This X-men film was great. At the start i didn't like it, but then the action started and i loved it. Some major surprises and twists in the film. Watch the end of the credits for an extra scene! I think the character of Angel was totally wasted, while having no explanation for the absence of Nightcrawler was stupid. Overall it was quite good, with Stewart and McKellen being the outstanding performers of the film. The effects of the film were quality as well. Here's hoping they make X-Men 4!
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I, Robot (2004,  PG-13)
I, Robot 5.0 Stars
Will Smith is really good in this film and the part where the robots attack his car is pretty impressive.
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Children of Men (2006,  R)
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The Terminator (1984,  R)
The Terminator 5.0 Stars
This is still good, although seems a bit dated now. You can clearly tell the parts where they use a puppet for the Terminator. Also my biggest complaint is the music, as it is all electronic and very monotonous, however the main theme is classic and i really like it. Although out of the three Terminator films, the second one is my favourite, this is a classic and i still really like it.

"Your terminated fucker!"
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991,  R)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day 5.0 Stars
A classic film, starring a top Hollywood actor at his height. A real action film with great special effects which look good even today. In my opinion Arnold Schwarzenegger's best film and probably one of the best sequels in movie history.
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Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2003,  R)
Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines 4.0 Stars
An action packed film with a new female terminator. Although not directed by James Cameron of the earlier Terminator films, this is still an exciting and explosive action filled film.
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Downfall (Der Untergang) (2004,  R)
Downfall (Der Untergang) 5.0 Stars
This film is superb, although its in German. But it makes it more realistic and you get used to subtitles.
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Bruno Ganz is fantastic as Adolf Hitler and the guy who plays Goebbels is such a look alike for the real guy that its scary.
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Collateral (2004,  R)
Collateral 5.0 Stars
Well acted, stylish and very realistic. A great film, set as i recall entirely at night, against the backdrop of Los Angeles. This film reminded me that Tom Cruise can actually act. Slightly slow at the beginning, but slow doesn't always equal boring. Suspense is built up throughout and the film has some good action scenes.
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Crash (2004,  R)
Crash 5.0 Stars
This is an excellent film. With an overall theme of racism it is a powerful and emotional film. Has a great cast and made me think a lot about myself and the people around me.
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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004,  R)
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War 5.0 Stars
This film was great and one of the best war films i've seen. Set during the Korean War of the 1950s. It revolves around two brothers who are forced to join the South Korean army and their continuing efforts to survive. Shows how war can affect people and tear families apart. There would have been a time when i would have overlooked any film which wasn't in english or wasn't made by Hollywood. But this film, which is Korean cinemas most successful film just shows that other countries can make films just as good if not superior to Hollywood. I have read that this film has been compared to Saving Private Ryan. Although i wouldn't really compare them both, I think this film is far better. The storyline is good and the battle scenes are fantastic and seem so incredibly real and far greater than those of Saving Private Ryan. It was especially good to see a war film about something other than the Second World War. The Korean War has often been known as the Forgotten War and this film does it justice i think. A must see!
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Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) (2006,  R)
Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) 5.0 Stars
This is a brilliant film and was unlike anything i'd seen before. The cinematography is wonderful and the entire story is captivating, yet haunting. The film has been called a fairy tale for adults and that is true in some sense. The film can be quite violent and graphic in places and errily scary in others. This is a great film and deserves to be seen.
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House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) (2004,  PG-13)
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Freedom Writers (2007,  PG-13)
Freedom Writers 5.0 Stars
A really good film. It has resonance with today's Britain and i think all young people should watch this film. This film is a lot more than it seems and is certainly worth seeing.
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American History X (1998,  R)
American History X 5.0 Stars
This was a really powerful film. All i can say is, go see it. Edward Norton's acting is superb.
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Come and See (1985,  Unrated)
Come and See 5.0 Stars
One of the most disturbing films i've ever seen. However its also probably the greatest war film ever made. People who say Saving Private Ryan is the greatest war film, should watch this. All other war films pale in comparison.
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Jurassic Park (1993,  PG-13)
Jurassic Park 5.0 Stars
One of Spielberg's best. The dinosaurs are great, even today. I like all the actors in in it: Sam Neil, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough etc. A total classic!
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The Lost World - Jurassic Park (1997,  PG-13)
The Lost World - Jurassic Park 4.0 Stars
I thought this wasn't a bad sequel. Still had some of the elements which made the first film good, but it still couldn't live up to its predecessor.
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Jurassic Park III (2001,  PG-13)
Jurassic Park III 3.0 Stars
A rather poor sequel to be honest. Shouldn't really have been made.
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Toy Story (1995,  G)
Toy Story 5.0 Stars
The first and the best computer animated film. The animation is flawless, the storyline is original and funny, the voice actors are perfect. Pure genius. This film never gets old.
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Toy Story 2 (1999,  G)