STACK NZ Mar #71

REVIEWS DVD & BD

007 heaven for old school fans SPECTRE

Release Date: 09/03/16 Format:

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Video Blogs: - Director Sam Mendes - Supercars - Introducing Léa Seydoux and Monica Bellucci Guinness World Records

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SPECTRE: Bond’s Biggest Opening Sequence “Writing’s on the Wall” Music Video Gallery Spectre is the first Bond film since Die Another Day (2002) to feature the iconic gun barrel sequence at the start of the film. While it was used as part of the title sequence in Casino Royale (2006), the sequence was only shown at the end of Skyfall and Quantum of Solace .

Daniel Craig’s fourth outing as 007 may lack the frantic pace and emotional impact of predecessor Skyfall , but it’s a treat for longtime Bond devotees, despite featuring one of the most boring theme songs in the series’ history, and an even worse title sequence (involving a threesome between Bond, a Bond girl, and an octopus!). Spectre gets down

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to business with a spectacular opening set during Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival, and follows it up with the return of an old nemesis and more revelations regarding Bond’s recent misfortunes. Tarantino favourite Christoph Waltz is the latest actor to lead the eponymous organisation, and although his character’s true identity was kept a secret, the appearance of a

white cat pretty much spills the beans. Additionally, much was made of Monica Bellucci’s casting as a Bond girl, but don’t expect to see her for more than a few minutes. If this is indeed Daniel Craig’s swan song as Bond – and watching Spectre , you sort of get the feeling it is – it’s a fitting send off in the spirit of From Russia with Love . SH

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Casino Royale, Skyfall

This time it’s war THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2

Release Date: 23/03/16 Format:

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Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson The Hunger Games: A Photographic Journey Cinna’s Sketchbook: Secrets of the Mockingjay Armor Panem on Display: The Hunger Games –The Exhibition

The Hunger Games ’ grand finale brings the rebellion against the tyrannical President Snow to his doorstep, and this YA saga to an immensely satisfying conclusion. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her District 13 allies attempt to infiltrate the Capitol to assassinate the despot, allowing the final chapter to pay tribute to its roots – the gamemakers have

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Pawns No More: Making The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 - 8-Part Documentary

JB HI-FI EXCLUSIVE 3D Blu-ray Edition

This is the only film in The Hunger Games series to be released in 3D. DID YOU KNOW...

transformed the Capitol into a huge Hunger Games arena full of lethal booby traps, including a tsunami of black oil and a horde of savage albino sewer mutants. Like its youthful protagonists, The Hunger Games series has matured with each installment, and the final film is the most adult of them all. There’s no flinching from the horrors of war here; the fight for freedom

and democracy for all of Panem results in massive casualties on both sides, with many supporting characters shockingly despatched with a Game of Thrones -like ruthlessness. For those who haven’t read the novel, be prepared for some nasty surprises. And now you can watch both parts back-to-back for maximum impact. SH

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The Divergent Series

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