Jules Verne's classic underwater adventure is brought vividly to life in this 1950's Disney adaptation, thanks in large part to some great monster effects, and James Mason's scene stealing portrayal of Captain Nemo as mad genius. Huge fun.
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OVERBOARD (1987)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Goldie Hawn is a nasty sharp-tongued, spoilt rich bitch living a life of ease aboard her yacht. Kurt Russell, showing a real gift for comic roles, is a broke slob with a collection of unruly boys. When Goldie looses her memory, Kurt cons her into believing that she is his wife... A fine and gutsy romantic comedy.
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST (2006)
Certification12 Our Rating
Captain Jack Sparrow once again manages to drag all those who owe him nothing into a race against time to save his worthless, but charming, soul. On this occasion it's the infamous Davy Jones who has dibs on the master of the ‘Black Pearl', and only if Jack can steal the fabled dead man's chest might he escape his grim fate. 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 2' is a very similar but less entertaining retread of the first film, and as pop corn escapism it has much to recommend it, but two and half hours,
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THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1973)
CertificationU Our Rating
Another spectacular recreation of ancient myth from the visual genius of Ray Harryhausen finds Sinbad battling griffins, centaurs, multi limbed statues and even the prow of his own ship! A hugely entertaining and timeless adventure.
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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN/SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (1970)
Certification12 Our Rating
The Railway Children; an affectionate adaptation of the great children's novel capturing the innocence of childhood and the comfy certainties of a bygone era. Not that their world is boring, they meet a wry bunch of characters, save a train from derailment and harbour a Bolshevik refugee etc. A high nostalgia count.
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