New DVDs in libraries - August 2008

Accountant Robert Nile learns that a crime lord he helped put in prison is about to be released and is seeking revenge. Hiring killer Alex Laney as his bodyguard, they hide out in a remote South African village to gain some time before the voodoo-wielding Christo finds them. Psychological thriller starring Christopher Lambert and Dennis Hopper.

Watch the DVD – 'The piano player'

Peter Gaulke and Fred Wolf host a wildlife programme suffering from low ratings. To save the show from cancellation, Peter comes up with a crazy plan to find the one animal that could transform their fortunes – Bigfoot. Travelling to the Andes, Peter and Fred encounter one obstacle after another in their search for the elusive creature. Comedy starring Steve Zahn and Allen Covert.

Watch the DVD – 'Strange wilderness'

Following the death of her drug-addicted sister, high school student Raya is forced to leave her private school and return to her old, crime-filled neighbourhood. To raise money for her school fees, Raya enters a step-dancing competition with a prize of $50,000 up for grabs. Coming-of-age drama starring Tre Armstrong and Boyd Banks.

Watch the DVD – 'How she move'

Growing tired of his mundane life, accountant Jonathan McQuarry joins an underground sex club known as The List where he becomes besotted by a mysterious woman known as 'S'. However, Jonathan's life is turned upside down when the woman vanishes and he is named as the prime suspect in her disappearance. Thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor.

Watch the DVD – 'Deception'

After being ordered to murder a priest in London, hitmen Ray and Ken are told by their boss Harry to hide out in Belgium. They find themselves drawn into increasingly dangerous situations with locals, tourists, and a film shoot. When Harry learns what they are doing, he travels to Bruges himself to deal with the wayward pair. Crime comedy starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

Watch the DVD – 'In Bruges'

Lars Lindstrom is a painfully shy man who begins a relationship with a life-sized doll named Bianca, treating it as a real live woman. As Lars finally appears to be emerging from his shell, the family doctor encourages his relatives to play along with his delusion while trying to make him accept his feelings for his real-life co-worker Margo. Offbeat comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Mortimer.

Watch the DVD – 'Lars and the real girl'

In the 1920s, Dodge Connolly is a brazen yet charming American football captain who is determined to guide his team to glory. However, when they lose their sponsor and the future of the sport is thrown into doubt, Dodge convinces a war hero to join the team to capture the nation's attention. Reporter Lexie Littleton sets out to prove that Carter Rutherford is just too good to be true. Comedy starring George Clooney and Renee Zellweger.

Watch the DVD – 'Leatherheads'

Nim Rusoe lives on an uncharted tropical island with her marine scientist father Jack. With her father out on the ocean doing research, Nim begins an unlikely email correspondence with Alexandra Rover, an agoraphobic novelist living in New York City. Alex soon realises that her cyber correspondent is not a scientist, but a little girl who is alone and facing danger from a huge storm. Family adventure starring Abigail Breslin.

Watch the DVD – 'Nim's island'

Based on the book by Wendy Orr

When shy, respectable Charlie leaves the safety of his midwest roots to study in New York, his carefully planned life takes a major detour after he saves the life of beautiful, crazy Jordan. Although his head's telling him she's not the one, his heart has other plans and before long he's fallen hopelessly in love. Comedy starring Jesse Bradford and Elisha Cuthbert.

Watch the DVD – 'My sassy girl'