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Julia’s Eyes [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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This Guillermo Del Toro produced horror/thriller offers up a good scare for the first two acts and a bit of disappointing finale, but the Blu-ray release from Optimum is pure home theatre heaven.

Kind Hearts and Coronets [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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After returning to UK cinemas in this brand-new restoration on 19th August 2011, this classic dark comedy of manners featuring superb performances from Dennis Price and Alec Guinness from Ealing Studios hits Blu-ray (and DVD) in this sparkling rendition.

The Lavender Hill Mob: 60th Anniversary Edition [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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A classic British madcap crime caper, directed by Charles Crichton, who would go on to direct another such film, A Fish Called Wanda, The Lavender Hill Mob arrives in a wonderfully spruced up and feature rich 60th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition from Optimum Home Entertainment.

Don’t Look Now [UK Release] Bluy-ray Review

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Nic Roeg’s visionary horror film, Don’t Look Now, arrives on Blu-ray with a director-approved transfer and a good amount of new extras from the folks at Optimum.

Apocalypse Now: 3-Disc Full Disclosure Edition [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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Coppola’s classic Vietnam war film finally hits UK store shelves in its ultimate reference, Full Disclosure, 3-disc edition featuring both theatrical and Redux cuts plus the Hearts of Darkness documentary.

The Cruel Sea [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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This 1953 classic about the battle in the North Atlantic arrives on Blu-ray with a competent AVC transfer from Optimum’s Classic label and is a worthy addition to any library of war film fans.