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Kung Fu Panda, you’re either going to love it, or not. I’m firmly in the love it camp. I think Jack Black is excellent, and he’s in fine…

I should probably mention here that upon learning that I was going to review this movie, my 3 year old son Ted decided that he should be co-author.…

My utterly Hi-5 obsessed 3 yo daughter thought all her dreams had come true when I took her to the movies to see Hi-5 – Some Kind Of…

I took my 7yo daughter and 5yo son (plus my son’s best mate) for a school holiday trip to the movies – the choice was “Escape From Planet…

There’s nothing quite like the magic of classic Disney and this re-release of the 1950 classic Cinderella is delicious.

First up, I have to say that I didn’t see Finding Nemo when it first came out, so I don’t have anything to compare it with. I went…

In the Disney comedy, BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA, a pampered pooch named Chloe (voice of DREW BARRYMORE) finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico without a…

The story follows two NASA trained chimpanzees; Lucy (a well trained, disciplined, typical “company woman”) and Ham (a classic good-natured goofball) who have to forego their usual comforts…

Fantasy and reality collide when a hotel handy man, Skeeter Bronson (played by Adam Sandler) reluctantly agrees to look after his niece and nephew in order to help…

Bolt, a German Shepherd, has lived his whole life as the star of a television show. When he winds up stranded in his trailer in the Nevada desert,…

Igor is a playfully irreverent comedy that brings a new twist to the classic monster genre. In a world filled with Mad Scientists and Evil Inventions, one talented…

Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air, raucous laughter aplenty and gallons of mouth-watering soup. But a terrible accident…

An orphaned brother and sister hide their dog in a vacant hotel, which soon becomes a place for nine other dogs who have been abandoned. The brother is…

Alvin, Simon, Theodore… A shameless reprise or bringing an animated treasure to a new generation? 80s toon ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ cracks the big screen with Jason Lee…

The follow-up to the action hit “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne.

The genius that is Dr. Seuss has had his fair share of sabotaging (with the recent live action ‘The Grinch’ and ‘The Cat In The Hat’)… now Horton…

Po the Panda (Jack Black), a lowly waiter in a noodle restaurant, is a kung fu fanatic whose shape doesn’t exactly lend itself to kung fu fighting. In…

Based on the children’s book by Wendy Orr, a kind of updated Robinson Crusoe tale. Nim’s Island is an exotic and adventurous place ruled by a young girl’s…

A fantasy film based on the best-selling book series, with an array of magical creatures including Brownies, Boggarts, Goblins and Faeries. Peculiar things start to happen the moment…

Wish granted! Soar away on a magic carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular adventures of all time! Now meticulously restored and…

This enchanting tale begins in Paris, when a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to her family a family of adorable high-society cats. But when Edgar,…

17 year old Marty McFly got home early last night. 30 years early. In this long-time favorite, eccentric inventor Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) turns a DeLorean into a…

A great love story. Reflecting an age of innocence and a time of wonder, no film better captures the pure magic of Disney than BAMBI – the world’s…

The magic of love comes alive in this spirited animated version of one of the most beautiful stories ever told, an enchanting fairy tale that will transport your…

Tom Hanks won rave reviews for his Oscar nominated performance (1988, Best Actor) as a twelve-year-old boy trapped inside a thirty-year-old body in director Penny Marhsall’s winning comedy.

Life is a journey. Enjoy the trip. After taking moviegoers magically into the realm of toys, bugs, monsters, fish and superheroes, the masterful storytellers and technical wizards at…

The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything! Let your imagination take flight with one of the most wonderful family films of all time! Dick Van…

The greatest love story every told (1957 reissue) Disney’s animated version of the beloved children’s tale about a gentle-hearted girl who attends the palace ball, where she meets…

The one…the Only…The FABULOUS When a slow stork finally delivers Mrs. Jumbo’s pint-sized baby elephant, he’s the talk of the circus. But with a pair of oversized ears,…

Grab shell dude! From the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., it’s time to dive into FINDING NEMO – a hilarious adventure that takes you…

Unlock your imagination. Award-winning stars Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man) bring to life the story of a man who awakened the world’s imagination, and…

There are worlds beyond our own – the compass will show the way. The Golden Compass is an exciting fantasy adventure, set in a parallel world where people’s…

WARNING: May Cause Toe-Tapping. In the cold land of Antarctica, the Emperor Penguins each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their…

Save The Day From the Academy Award-winning creators of “Toy Story”, “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo,” comes this hilarious action-packed animated adventure about superheroes. Bob Parr used to…

It came from outer space! Something huge is on the horizon. Hogarth Hughes just rescued an enormous robot that fell from the stars to Earth. Now young Hogarth…

The most delightful characters in a dog’s age! Generations of fans have fallen in love with Walt Disney’s 15th animated masterpiece – an irresistable song-filled adventure about Lady,…

Life’s greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life. “There is more to be seen than has EVER been seen” with Disney’s crowning achievement -…

Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy. Disney’s under the sea classic: Overflowing with colourful characters and award-winning music, Disney’s THE LITTLE…

See It Again and Again with that Supercalifragilistic Music! [re-release Australia 1976] With the stirring openings strains of its Oscar -winning score and first glimpse of London from…

You Won’t Believe Your Eye. From the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story, comes the hilarious, monster-sized hit that has captured the hearts of critics and fans around…

A ghoulish tale with wicked humour & stunning animation. This delightfully different festive fantasy opens the door to an intriguing new world – where extraordinary surprises and captivating,…

She rocks. She rules. She reigns. Academy Award winner Julie Andrews, enchanting newcomer Anne Hathaway and Hector Elizondo (Pretty Woman) lead a charmed cast in Disney’s THE PRINCESS…

Remy the rat is blessed (and cursed) with a refined palatte in the latest from Pixar Animation (‘Toy Story’, ‘Finding Nemo’). Not content to eat garbage with his…

The greatest fairy tale never told. You’ve never met a hero quite like Shrek, the endearing ogre who sparked a motion picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination…

There’s a reason why this classic tale is so often imitated and referenced — how many successful modern fairy tales still have characters singing to woodland creatures, fighting…

The Happiest Sound In All The World! Share the magical, heartwarming true-life story that has become the most popular family film of all time – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s…

The Toys Are Back In Town. Experience a spectacular new dimension of fun and adventure with Disney’s No.1 box office smash hit and the recipient of a special…

Gaiety! Glory! Glamour! We click our heels in anticipation. There’s no place like home and no movie like this one. From generation to generation, The Wizard of Oz…