A rather over-sentimentalised romantic drama about the wife of a war-hero who falls in love with a paraplegic 'Nam vet. The drama is underplayed, and cliched in places, and Jane Fonda, despite a sterling attempt, comes across as just a bit too saintly. The ending adds credibilty though. find out more...

Christy Brown was an Irish cerebal palsy victim who overcame his severe handicap to become a talented painter and author with just the use of his left foot. Daniel Day Lewis is totally and utterly convincing as Brown - using method acting he became Brown and his thoroughness makes the film a great one. find out more...

Ruthless and insensitive Charlie Babbitt discovers his Dad has left his huge wealth to his autistic elder brother. So he kidnaps Raymond and as they get to know one another they both learn a few lessons in life. A brilliantly acted and poignant tale of brotherly love which scooped several Oscars. find out more...

When sent to baby-sit Frank, a charismatic now blinded army vet, Charlie, a privileged preppie, finds himself flown to New York for a slice of the good life before downcast Frank blows his brains out. During the course of the weekend they become firm friends. An Oscar for Al and A1 viewing for you. find out more...

As the second son of George V, the future George VI was not expected to ascend to the throne, but when his brother Edward abdicated he found himself a reluctant king. Plagued by a nervous stammer he was expected to make a rousing radio speech to herald Britain’s entry into the war against the Third Reich. ‘The Kings Speech’ charts the touching, often humourous, personal relationship that developed between England's reluctant King and his irreverent Australian speech therapis find out more...