It all really kicks off in Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's second book; Frodo and Samwise team up with Gollum in their continuing quest, Aragorn's posse prepare for a last stand at Helmsdeep, the Ents get energised and a mighty new white wizard emerges from the forests. The Two Towers has a darker vision than The Fellowship but Tolkien's work remains very much intact, a sweeping epic, both moving and visually mind blowing. Some of the battle scenes are so powerful they defy description, tho
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PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006)
Certification18 Our Rating
Guillermo Del Toro's blockbusting tale of a young girl struggling to make sense of the violent world around her was a big 2006 arthouse hit. Continuing his exploration of the impact of the Spanish Civil War on his generation (it was also the backdrop for his excellent ghost story, The Devil's Backbone) Del Toro's fantasy mixes strong horror with fairytale-style aesthetics to great effect, making Ofelia's escape into an imaginary realm a poignant response to the cruel realities of her existence.
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STAR WARS (SPECIAL EDITION) (1977)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo must save Princess Liah and the galaxy from the evil Imperial forces. This is a spectacular revamp of the original film featuring improved visual and sound effects. Arguably the best science fiction film to come out of Hollywood. A must for children of all ages!!
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THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1988)
CertificationPG Our Rating
A superb modern-day fairy tale, with everything you could want; princes, pirates, villains, heroes and miracle workers. What makes this really shine is that it manages to combine highly effective adventure and self-parody, and thus is sure to entertain everybody, kids and adults alike. This film is well good.
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