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American Beauty [DVD] [2000]
1.  American Beauty [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Kevin Spacey
The list author says:
  "An absolutely incredible film. It won the oscar for best picture, director and actor among others, which speaks for itself."
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Donnie Darko - Director's Cut (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2002]
2.  Donnie Darko - Director's Cut (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Jake Gyllenhaal
The list author says:
  "This film quietly snuck into the public domain, but its impact has outlasted just about all of the big blockbuster films of the time. An intelligent and brilliant classic."
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24 - Season 1 [DVD]
3.  24 - Season 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Kiefer Sutherland
The list author says:
  "24 is compelling viewing. I put series 1 down here, but they are all brilliant. The whole real time scenario is genius."
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The Family Guy Collection (Complete Series 1-3) [DVD]
4.  The Family Guy Collection (Complete Series 1-3) [DVD] DVD ~ Family Guy
The list author says:
  "There's a reason why this is a 15! The funniest cartoon series ever made. Pushing the envelope could be one way of describing it. Laugh out loud magnificence."
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Richard Pryor - Live in concert [DVD]
5.  Richard Pryor - Live in concert [DVD] DVD ~ Richard Pryor
The list author says:
  "Quite possibly the funniest stand up show of all time. Pryor has set the standard for all who followed, such as Chris Rock. Even if you haven't heard of Pryor, buy this, you will not regret it."
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21 Grams [DVD] [2004]
6.  21 Grams [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Sean Penn
The list author says:
  "Incredibly powerful drama. A story of internal conflicts interwoven with each other. If Penn hadn't won the oscar for Mystic River, he could very well have won it for this."
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Spider-Man 1 and 2 (Four Disc Box Set) [DVD]
7.  Spider-Man 1 and 2 (Four Disc Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Tobey Maguire
The list author says:
  "A pair of blockbusters that combine incredible set pieces with a compelling story, characters you actually care about and the sequal even surpasses the original. Not often that happens."
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Big Fish [DVD] [2004]
8.  Big Fish [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Ewan McGregor
The list author says:
  "Only Tim Burton could give us something so bizarre, yet so easy to enjoy."
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Super Size Me [DVD] [2004]
9.  Super Size Me [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Morgan Spurlock
The list author says:
  "Entertaining, but it also carries an important message.  I haven't been back to McDonalds yet and I don't imagine I will as long as I have the memories of this film."
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004]
10.  Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Jim Carrey
The list author says:
  "An odd story, but brilliantly executed. If any of you think that Carey can only do comedy roles, watch this, as he gives a career best performance."
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The Ultimate Matrix Collection (10 Disc Box Set) [2003] [DVD]
11.  The Ultimate Matrix Collection (10 Disc Box Set) [2003] [DVD] DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
The list author says:
  "Sure, the sequals weren't perfect, but the original is one of the most important (and best) films of recent times. The Animatrix is pretty smart too."
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Little Britain - Series 1 [DVD] [2003]
12.  Little Britain - Series 1 [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Matt Lucas
The list author says:
  "The cultural impact this has had in Britain (let's face it, we're all referencing it nowadays) tells you all you need to know. So funny, it hurts."
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Fahrenheit 9/11 [2004] double disk extra features [DVD]
13.  Fahrenheit 9/11 [2004] double disk extra features [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Moore
The list author says:
  "The scourge of neo-cons everywhere returns with bombshell. Say what you want about Moore, he has given documenteries a new lease of life. We need reporters like him now more than ever."
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Pulp Fiction (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1994]
14.  Pulp Fiction (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1994] DVD ~ John Travolta
The list author says:
  "It could have been any Tarantino film here, but this is a personal favourite. Uber-cool film with a story expertly executed."
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Memento (Special Edition) [DVD]
15.  Memento (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Memento
The list author says:
  "This film will mess with your head, but it's one of the best thrillers ever made. Told in reverse order, yet it keeps you on the  edge of your seat right until the end."
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The Usual Suspects (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1995]
16.  The Usual Suspects (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Kevin Spacey
The list author says:
  "Another film where Kevin Spacey earned himself an oscar for his acting. An incredible 'whodunnit' thriller. You may guess the twist, but  it's still amazing to see it unfold."
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City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [DVD] [2003]
17.  City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Alexandre Rodrigues
The list author says:
  "Don't let the fact that this is in a foreign language put you off, this is gripping and powerful stuff. The sad thing is that it's actually based on real events in a Brazillian slum."
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Gladiator [DVD]
18.  Gladiator [DVD] DVD ~ Russell Crowe
The list author says:
  "One of the best films ever made? Possibly. An epic in every sense of the word."
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Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism [DVD]
19.  Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism [DVD] DVD ~ Outfoxed
The list author says:
  "This documentary on America's Fox News channel is more terrifying than any horror ever made. I pray that our media never ends up like Fox."
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Collateral - 2 Disc Collectors Edition [DVD]
20.  Collateral - 2 Disc Collectors Edition [DVD] DVD ~ Collateral
The list author says:
  "Great film. Cruise rarely plays the bad guy, but he's very convincing here and Jamie Foxx thouroughly earns his oscar nod."
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]
21.  The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Elijah Wood
The list author says:
  "The films that will define the start of the millenium. A lot of people love to pick out little errors here and there, but the fact is these are some of the most incredible films ever made"
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Shaun of The Dead [DVD] [2004]
22.  Shaun of The Dead [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Simon Pegg
The list author says:
  "Yes, everybody  seems to like it, but it's so very funny and so very British, especially when 99% of British films seem to be period dramas and rom-coms."
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Live from Faraway Stables [2CD + 2DVD Set]
23.  Live from Faraway Stables [2CD + 2DVD Set] by Silverchair
The list author says:
  "The greatest band that most of Britain has probably not heard of. An incredible live extravaganza."
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Brass Eye Series and Special [DVD] [1997]
24.  Brass Eye Series and Special [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Christopher Morris
The list author says:
  "Conservative media hates Chris Morris but his wickedly funny satire is essential viewing. Who could forget the media storm caused by the (utterly brilliant) paedophile special."
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
25.  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas [DVD] [1998] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Johnny Depp
The list author says:
  "Johnny Depp + Benicio Del Toro + many 'chemical substances' = one very funny film."
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Donnie Darko - Director's Cut (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2002] forum
Help needed! 		0 26 Mar 2012
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Does it still ship with a slip 		1 5 Mar 2012
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Gladiator remaster ? 		2 6 Feb 2012
American Beauty [DVD] [2000] forum
Languages 		1 9 Jan 2012
American Beauty [DVD] [2000] forum
wrong video aspect? 		0 3 Dec 2011
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Region Code? 		4 17 Nov 2011
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind [DVD] [2004] forum
English subtitles? 		0 23 Sep 2011
The Usual Suspects [DVD] [1995] forum
Subtitles? 		0 22 Sep 2011
Memento (Special Edition) [DVD] forum
German language? 		2 21 Sep 2011
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Audio distortion [Remastered version] 		0 2 Sep 2011
Memento (Special Edition) [DVD] forum
Portuguese (not Brazilian Portuguese) subtitles? 		1 3 Jun 2011
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
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