New Releases At Movie Mix 29th May 2009

2 massive releases this week... the multi Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire and The Wrestler: ENJOY!!








Winner of 8 Acadamy Awards and 7 Baftas including Best Film and Best Director.

Today is the biggest day in Jamal Malik's life.

A Penniless, eighteen year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, he's one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, suddenly, he is arrested on suspicion of cheating. After all, how could an uneducated street kid possibly know so much? Determined to get to the bottom of Jamal's story, the jaded Police Inspector spends the night probing Jamal's incredible past, from his riveting tales of the slums where he and his brother Salim survived by their wits to his hair-raising encounters with local gangs to his heartbreak over Latika, the unforgettable girl he loved and lost.

Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show?

When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out... The result is the sweeping, stylish, intoxicatingly human experience of Slumdog Milliomaire, the new film from acclaimed director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Shallow Grave, Millions, 28 Days Later, Sunshine). Part exhilarating love story, part eye-catching journey into the underbelly of the so-called "maximum city" of Mumbai, part stirring tale of an Everyman's triumph against a harsh, cynical world, Slumdog Millionaire is a visceral, action-packed Dickensian epic for the 21st Century. At the heart of its exhuberant storytelling lies the the intriguing question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love.



3 COPIES IN STORE NOW!









Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life - trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a romance with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei). Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy "The Ram" back in. With a career-defining, multi-award winning performance from Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler is a moving and unforgettable masterpiece from acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky.



3 COPIES ON DVD AND 1 BLU-RAY DISC IN STORE NOW!

New Releases At Movie Mix 21st May 2009!

Firstly an apology, since we downloaded Internet Explorer 8 it seems the blog has not been updated due to a technical hitch. We have gone back to Internet Explorer 7 and hopefully the problem will fix itself!

This week we have four new releases: The Reader, Beverly Hils Chihuahua, Seven Pounds and The Spirit. Watch the trailers to help you decide.







The Reader begins in Germany shortly after the end of WW2 when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair.

Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from 'The Odessey', 'Huck Finn' and 'The Lady With The Little Dog.' Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken.

Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hann's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. The Reader is a haunting story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another.



2 copies in store Friday 22nd May!








Beverly Hills Chihuahua stars Drew Barrymore as the vopice of Chloe - a pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua who gets lost in the streets of Mexico. Alone for the first time in her life, Chloe must rely on some unexpected new friends including a street-hardened German shepherd named Delgado (Andy Garcia) and an amorous pup named Pai (George Lopez).


1 copy in store Friday 22nd May!







From Gabriele Muccino, the Director of The Pursuit Of Happyness comes Seven Pounds. Will Smith stars as Ben, an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben.



2 copies in store Friday 22nd May!







Adapted from the legenday comic strip, written by Will Eisner and directed by Sin City's Frank Miller The Spirit is a classic action adventure film which features a host of star including Samuel L Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes and Jaime King.

When rookie cop, Denny Colt (Gabriel Macht), mysteriously returns from the beyond as The Spirit he vows to fight crime from the shadows of Central city. But his arch enemy the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson) has other ideas... Intent on pursuing immortality the Octopus is systematically wiping out The Spirit's beloved city - but can the Spirit stop him?

And what of Sand Saref (Eva Mendes), the jewel thief with dangerous curves. She's the love of the The Spirit's life turned bad... Will he be able to save her before she kills him?


2 copies on DVD, 1 copy on Blu-Ray Friday 22nd May!

New Releases At Movie Mix Now!

Only two releases to blog about this week. If you are a fan of gaming you won't have failed to notice the "Max Payne" film. It's in store now on DVD or Blu Ray! This week also sees the release of an interesting film in the zombie genre: "Undead Or Alive", cowboys and zombies in the Wild West; you can't go wrong!!

This week is a bit quiet for new releases but why not use it as an opportunity to catch up on some films you may have missed... check out our recommended section in store now!







Mark Wahlberg delivers an explosive performance in this action-packed thriller based on the legendary, hard-hitting video game. Max Payne (Wahlberg) is a maverick cop with little regard for rules and nothing left to lose. Hell-bent on revenge, he's determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family, but his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmarish journey where dark fantasy collides with stark reality. As the mystery deepens, Max is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world...and face an unthinkable betrayal that will drive him to the edge of his own sanity.


2 copies on DVD and 1 copy on Blu Ray in store now!








Army deserter Almer is on the run with local cowboy Luke after a robbery. After joining forces with an Apache warrior they set out to wreak vengeance on the Army. However, what they don't know is that an Apache curse has turned all the local people into zombies.



1 copy in store now!

New Releases At Movie Mix 3rd April 2009!

9 titles to tell you about this week. The biggest releases of those are, "Twilight", "Inkheart" and "Madagascar 2". Check out the trailers to help you decide what to watch...









Twilight is an action-packed, modern-day love story between a teenage girl and a vampire. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a little bit different, never caring about fitting in with the trendy girls at her Phoenix high school. When her mother re-marries and sends Bella to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn't expect much of anything to change.

Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she's ever met. Edward is a vampire, but he doesn't have fangs and his family is unique in that they choose not to drink human blood. Intelligent and witty, Edward sees straight into Bella's soul. Soon, they are swept up in a passionate, thrilling and unorthodox romance.

To Edward, Bella is what he has waited 90 years for - a soul mate. But the closer they get, the more Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. But what will Edward & Bella do when a clan of new vampires - James (Cam Gigandet), Laurent (Edi Gathegi) and Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre) - come to town and threaten to disrupt their way of life?



3 copies in store Friday 3rd April!








Mo has the special talent to bring characters out of books. One night he brings out three characters from Inkheart, a story set in medieval times and filled with magical beings; Capricorn and Basta, two villains, and Dustfinger, a fire-eater. However Mo is kidnapped and its up to his daughter, Meggie, and her friends to rescue him!


2 copies in store Friday 3rd April!








All the loveable characters are back - Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), Maurice (Cedric the Entertainer) and the Penguins - in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.

Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it might just work! With military precision, the penguins have repaired the old crashed plane - sort of! Once aloft, this unlikely crew stays airborne just enough to make it to the wildest place of all - the vast plains of Africa itself! Can the zoo-raised crew survive in the wilderness?



2 copies in store Friday 3rd April!






Mad Money features Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes as three female employees of the Federal reserve bank, who plan to steal money that is about to be destroyed!



1 copy in store Friday 3rd April!








For the first time in their lives, they're trying to get grounded.

Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob. Soon they find themselves airborne over the Arizona desert and, after hours in the air, the boys unwittingly uncover a bomb in the luggage compartment. When they burst into the cabin to report their discovery, they find that everyone has bailed. The boys must take the controls and land the plane, but they soon realize that their troubles have just begun.



1 copy in store Friday 3rd April!







In the summer of 1974 four friends embark on a camping trip in the remote forests of northern Europe. They are ambushed and awaken to find themselves part of a savage game in which they are the prey.



1 copy in store Friday 3rd April!







Set in the sprawling London metropolis, Gina McVey (Lena Headey), is a beautiful thirty something who works as a radiologist at a large hospital. At a surprise birthday party for her father we meet the people most important in her life. During the dinner party a mirror falls from the wall and smashes. The superstition of seven years bad luck creates a palpable tension in the air as they all clean up the debris.

The next day, on her way home, Gina sees herself drive past in her own car. Thrown, she follows the car and the woman up to her apartment, where Gina finds a photo of her father with her double. Shocked and bewildered, Gina flees the apartment and while driving away overshoots a red light and smashes into a truck. While recovering in hospital, and reliving the confusing experiences of the past few days, Gina starts to unravel a much deeper and darker secret that finally leads her back to her boyfriend (Melvil Poupaud) and father (Richard Jenkins) and the horrifying truth.



1 copy in store Friday 3rd April!







A Hollywood action star whose career is on the skids, is persuaded by a sleazy agent into playing King Lear in an amateur charity production.



1 copy in store Friday 3rd April!







The world's favourite lasagne scoffing feline, is back with an action packed adventure for 2009 that is exclusive to DVD.

Written and endorsed by Jim Davis (creator of Garfield).



1 copy in store Friday 3rd April!