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The Marine 2
(M)
2010
While on temporary leave, Marine recon sniper Joe Linwood (WWE Raw Superstar Ted DiBiase), joins his wife Robin (Lara Cox), a public relations executive, at the grand opening of a luxurious five-star resort on the South Seas. Unfortunately, their relaxing holiday soon comes to an end when a group of local rebels seize control of the property and take the billionaire owner (Robert Coleby), a group of guests and Robin hostage. With the victims in danger of being brutally murdered by a militant tyrant looking for a substantial ransom, Joe takes matters into his own hands in order to save his wife from certain death.

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While on temporary leave, Marine recon sniper Joe Linwood (WWE Raw Superstar Ted DiBiase), joins his wife Robin (Lara Cox), a public relations executive, at the grand opening of a luxurious five-star resort on the South Seas. Unfortunately, their relaxing holiday soon comes to an end when a group of local rebels seize control of the property and take the billionaire owner (Robert Coleby), a group of guests and Robin hostage. With the victims in danger of being brutally murdered by a militant tyrant looking for a substantial ransom, Joe takes matters into his own hands in order to save his wife from certain death.

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Couples Retreat
(M)
2009
Couples retreat follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.

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Couples retreat follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.

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Based on the comic genius of the NAKED SAMOANS theatre group, BRO TOWN chronicles the schoolboy misadventures of five teenagers growing up in the big city. As New Zealands first animated adult sitcom, BRO TOWN premiered to outstanding ratings, rave reviews and was heralded as THE SIMPSONS of the South Pacific. Now the boys are back in this third season of the hit series, featuring all 7 episodes from the series thats a must see for fans of television like SOUTH PARK, THE FAMILY GUY and THE SIMPSONS.
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Barb Wire
(M)
1996
21st century. USA. The second civil war. The whole country is in a state of emergency. What was formerly called the American Congress now rules with fascistic methods. There is only one free city left, Steel Harbor, headquarter for the resistance. This is the hometown of Barb Wire, owner of the night club Hammerhead. As times aren't good, Barb has a second job. She's a bounty hunter and you probably wouldn't want her after you. Barb's credo is to never take sides for anybody and that's the only way to survive these days. As her former lover Axel Hood appears asking for a favour, Barb suddenly finds herself to be key player on high political stage. Now she has to take sides...

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A high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell), who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest peak. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature's uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie (Robin Tunney), and her summit team (Bill Paxton and Nicholas Lea) in a race against time. The team is trapped in an icy grave at 26,000 feet - a death zone above the vertical limit of endurance where the human body cannot survive for long. Every second counts as Peter enlists the help of a crew of fellow climbers, including eccentric, reclusive mountain man Montgomery Wick...

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River Queen
(MA15+)
2005
A young woman's search for her lost son is the basis for Vincent Ward's intimate 19th Century action drama starring Samantha Morton, Temuera Morrison and Kiefer Sutherland.
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2005
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Raised as an orphan, Binh (Damien Nguyen) is a young Vietnamese man with one impossible dream: to be reunited with his birth father, an American G.I. who left after the war without a trace. In an incredible odyssey that stretches from Saigon to New York to Texas, Binh confronts unimaginable hardships as he finds danger, love and, finally, the key to unlocking the mysteries of his past. An epic story, exotic locales and electrifying performances from Bai Ling (from Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow ), Tim Roth (from Dark Water ) and Nick Nolte (from Hotel Rwanda ) highlight this moving film that celebrates the power of the human spirit.
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Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is the final instalment of the trilogy that leads to the later events covered in the original three films. After three long years of relentless fighting, the Clone Wars are nearly at an end. The Jedi Council despatches Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) to bring the deadly leader of the Separatist droid army to justice. Meanwhile, back on Coruscant, Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) has grown in power. His sweeping political changes transform the war-weary Republic into the mighty Galactic Empire. To his closest ally, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), he reveals the true nature of power and the promised secrets of the...
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Broken English
(MA15+)
1996
Christian born Nina escapes with her family from her war ravaged homeland to the culturally mixed suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand. Smothered by the controlling love of her volatile father Nina finds tender love in the arms of Eddie a native New Zealander who Ivan sees as a threat to his staunchly Croatian family fold. From the producer of Once Were Warriors.
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1996
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Crooked Earth
(MA15+)
2001
Will Bastion (Temuera Morrison), returns from 20 years service in the New Zealand Army to Raukura, his hometown, to face the biggest challenge of his life. His father has died, leaving a sacred greenstone patu, the symbol of leadership, to him. He doesn’t want it, believing it represents the violence he has turned his back on. His uncertainty is seized upon by the charismatic firebrand, Kahu, Will's younger brother and rebel leader of the tribe. Matters are further complicated by the arrival of Will's 17-year-old daughter, Ripeka, who is brimming with her own brand of rebellion. Openly flouting the government through their radical separatist views and dope-growing empire, Kahu and his...
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2001
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The year is 2010. An exiled scientist and his assistant have created something impossible, something unmistakably human, something undeniably animal. This is a terrifying tale about the line that separates man from beast ... and the notorious doctor who dared to cross it.
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The STAR WARS saga continues on DVD with Episode II ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Anakin Skywalker has grown into an accomplished Jedi apprentice, and he faces his most difficult challenge yet as he must choose between his Jedi duty and forbidden love. Relive the adventure the way it was meant to be seen in spectacular digital clarity, including the climactic Clone War battle and Jedi Master Yoda in the ultimate lightsaber duel. Experience this 2-disc set that features over six hours of bonus materials, and see how Episode II unlocks the secrets of the entire STAR WARS saga..

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Action hero Harrison Ford stars in this nonstop adventure hit about a dream vacation that turns into a hilarious tropical nightmare! A gruff, rough-hewn cargo pilot living in the islands, Quinn Harris (Ford) hates tourists...though he's not abovemaking a fast buck from a sharp-tongued New Yorker, Robin Monroe, when she's desperate for a quick flight to Tahiti! But this already uneasy relationship suddenly takes a nosedive when his weather-beaten old plane is forced down in a storm! Now, stranded together on a deserted isle, Quinn and Robin quickly discover all the perils of paradise. As this mismatched pair find themselves facing danger at every turn, here's your chance to turn their...
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Temuera Morrison returns as Jake, The Muss, in WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED?, the outstanding sequel to Once Were Warriors. Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest son, Nig, has died in a gang fight. The uncomfortable family reunion at Nig's funeral sparks a confrontation with second son Sonny, and sets Jake and Sonny on a downward spiral. One is drawn deeper in to the violence of gang life, and the other begins a journey to open up to responsibility and change. But is it too late, has tragedy already struck?
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Once Were Warriors
(MA15+)
1994
Based on Alan Duff's controversial best-seller, ONCE WERE WARRIORS is an intense powerhouse film that will leave you stunned by its uncompromising insight into the strength of one woman who has to save her children from the man she loves. Eighteen years after Jake (Temuera Morrison) and Beth (Rena Owen) married, it's easy to see why she found him so irresistible. Jake is muscular and handsome. He exudes an explosive sexual energy. Even now, after five children, he can still arouse her with one look. But Jake too often proves his masculinity with his fists. He regularly explodes into violence that threatens to destroy Beth and their family - till its almost too late.
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1994
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Vertical Limit
(M)
2000
When a vicious avalanche traps his sister atop K2, the world's second highest mountain, retired climber Peter Garrett must race the clock and battle the elements to save her. Martin Campbell, director of GOLDENEYE and THE MASK OF ZORRO delivers high-voltage action and adrenalin-charged suspense in this awesome action blockbuster starring CHRIS O'DONNELL (from BATMAN FOREVER), BILL PAXTON (from TWISTER), Robin Tunney (from END OF DAYS) and Scott Glenn (from BACKDRAFT).

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Hold on to your life-jacket as the rip-roaring sequel to Speed hits the high seas. Sandra Bullock reprises her star-making role as Annie Porter, a young woman expecting to enjoy a Carribean vacation with her boyfriend (Jason Patric) on board the world's most luxurious cruise liner. But their trip to paradise turns deadly when a lunatic computer genius (Willem Dafoe) takes over the boat and sets it on a course for destruction. An explosive voyage helmed by daredevil director Jan De Bont (Speed, Twister), Speed 2: Cruise Control rides the wild waves at maximum velocity.

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