dazzling surprises (Rolling Stone). Gorgeous entertainment (New York Times), and a whirling martial arts extravaganza (Entertainment Weekly)! Mel is an exotic, beautiful blind dancer, associated with a dangerous revolutionary gang, known as the House of Flying Daggers. Captured by officers of the decadent Tang Dynasty, Mel finds herself both threatened - and attracted - to the most unusual circumstances. Here, her heart and loyalties battle each other, amid warriors in the treetops and dazzling combat - the likes of which have never before been seen!CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON: Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Ziyi Zhang) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy--and the inescapable, enduring power of love. Set against 19th century China's breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense And Sensibility, The Ice Storm) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo-Ping (The Matrix).  (less)

Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. When Professor Umbridge refuses to train her students in practical defensive magic, a select group of students decides to learn on their own. With Harry Potter as their leader, these students (who call themselves "Dumbledore's Army") meet secretly in a hidden room at Hogwarts to hone their wizarding skills in preparation for battle with the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters. . New adventure - more dangerous , more thrilling than ever - is yours in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits. Prepare for battle! DVD Features: Featurette Other  (less)

provocative drama dares to lift the veil of shame from a society in which sex was hidden, knowledge was dangerous and talking about it was the ultimate taboo.  (less)

ancestor. Producer Merian C. Cooper, best known for directing King Kong , changes the locale of H. Rider Haggard's classic adventure from Africa to the Arctic (which, apart from a spectacular avalanche, looks positively stagebound), but he pulls out all stops for the magnificent underground kingdom hidden in the icy mountains, complete with a cavernous throne room with vaulted ceilings and a massive staircase that would look right at home in the Ziegfeld Follies. The cruel She Who Must Be Obeyed (Helen Gahagan) is a beautiful but icy queen driven ruthless by her centuries of loneliness. The film takes some time to get started but once She makes her impressive entrance through a mist-enshrouded arch, we're plunged into a dangerous, exotic world of ...  (less)

the world. Border Patrol / Doomed Caravan / Fool's Gold / Forty Thieves / Hidden Gold / Pirates on Horseback / Borrowed Trouble / Dangerous Venture / False Colors / The Devil's Playground  (less)

to have more than enough work for Nick and his more rational counterpart, partner Sylvie Gerard. The appearance of dead bodies, drug running and beach women all draw Nick into a series of steamy new adventures. EPISODE 3 - FOWL PLAY: This episode is strictly for the birds. Nick is persuaded by Sylvie to take on the case of some dead rare exotic birds found on a local beach. The client is an overzealous, yet perky naturalist with hidden animal magnetism. The scent from the expensive poultry leads the two straight to some animal smugglers and a deranged reptile lover. The adventure is crawling with poisonous and slimy characters, and the reptiles are dangerous also. In solving the case, Nick and his client fit in a little romance with ...  (less)

Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. When Professor Umbridge refuses to train her students in practical defensive magic, a select group of students decides to learn on their own. With Harry Potter as their leader, these students (who call themselves Dumbledore's Army ) meet secretly in a hidden room at Hogwarts to hone their wizarding skills in preparation for battle with the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters. New adventure - more dangerous, more thrilling than ever - is yours in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits. Prepare for battle!  (less)

films, this one allowed Craven to generate compelling plausibility with the fact-based story of a Harvard researcher (Bill Pullman) who travels to Haiti to procure a secret voodoo powder that places people into a state of simulated death. His investigation into the hidden world of black magic grows increasingly dangerous until he's caught in a living nightmare--a potentially deadly predicament that inspired the film's advertising tag line: "Don't bury me... I'm not dead!" Craven pays particular attention to authentic details of Haitian society and the role voodoo plays in Haitian culture, and the film gains additional atmosphere from location shooting in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Craven would, of course, continue to thrive...  (less)

Bloodsport is the movie that takes you where few have ever gone-- inside the hidden Hong Kong arena where elite combatants clash in the Kumite, the little-known but hotly-contested world championship of full-contact fighting. No Westerner had ever won this single-elimination, battle royale tournament until the arrival of an iron-willed American. His name: Frank Dux. His story: Bloodsport, a thrilling, true-life triumph of bedrock courage, uncanny skill and unflinching loyalty. Starring as Dux (that's Dukes, as in put'em up ) is Jean-Claude Van Damme, a handsome strongman previously cast as a villain in No Retreat, No Surrender. Van Damme's first headlining role is perfect for his appealing mix of physique, charm and martial-arts expertise. Perfect, too, is the film's colorful gallery of supporting players. Donald Gibb is Dux's pal, a beefy, beer-swigging warrior. Leah Ayres is the moxie reporter determined to file a story on this secret championship that's like a cockfight, except with people. And veteran actor Roy Chiao is the ailing mentor Dux has vowed to honor with a Kumite victory. Bloodsport pulses with the excitement of one-on-one competition--and the drive of a man who refuses to lose. Because when Van Damme's Dux steps onto the mat, Bloodsport isn't just a sport. It's a war.ROMEO MUST DIE: They've got the weapons. They've got the posses. And they've got no chance against former Hong Kong cop Han Sing. Gravity-warping martial arts, cool visual effects and an all-star music track combine in this revved-up action movie from producer Joel Silver (The Matrix) and starring Jet Li (Lethal Weapon 4) in his first English-language lead role. Li plays rough-and-ready Han, who shares an attraction with Trish O'Day (screen-debuting songstress Aaliyah) even though their families are rivals in a fierce Oakland turf battle. The two also share plenty of danger as they try to find the real cause of the blood feud. No gun, no posse? No problem. With Jet Li going to war as only he can, Romeo Must Die is alive and kicking.  (less)

trapped inside! To save their new friend, Liana™ and Alexa™ embark on a dangerous journey to the hidden Diamond Castle that will put their friendship to the test. But through the power of song and with the companionship of two adorable puppies, the girls face their challenges together and learn that friendship is the true treasure.  (less)

attempt. But when federal agent Tobin Keller (Penn) investigates her claim and digs deeper into Silvia's dangerous past, he begins to question whether she is a victim - or a suspect. From Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack comes the riveting, edge-of-your-seat story of international intrigue that Ebert & Roeper give "Two thumbs up!"  (less)

two halves of an ancient metallic triangle hidden in underground chambers in Cambodia and Siberia. With the guidance of letters written by her late father, Lord Croft (Jon Voight), Lara sets out to recover the artifact which grants its holder the power to rule time. Along the way she faces dangerous opposition from of Manfred Powell (Iain Glen), an agent in the employ of The Illuminata, a sinister secret society determined top possess the artifact at any cost. And not even Bryce (Noah Taylor), Lara's erstwhile electronics assistant can help when the ancient forces are unleashed.  (less)