New DVDs - films to rent in January 2012

Christian moves from London to Denmark with his father, who he thinks is responsible for his mother's death. On his first day at school he meets Elias, a boy of his own age struggling to cope with his parents' separation and imminent divorce, who is being bullied by his classmates. The two boys form a strong bond, but when Christian tries to protect Elias, their friendship is tested and their lives put in danger. Award-winning Danish drama starring William Johnk Nielsen and Markus Rygaard.

Rent the DVD - 'In a better world'

Justine and Michael's wedding – a sumptuous affair paid for by Justine's sister Claire and husband John – is ruined when Justine notices a strange star in the sky and starts behaving oddly. While struggling to care for the weak and ill Justine, astronomy buff Claire becomes concerned about a large blue planet that is threatening to collide with the Earth. Sci-fi drama starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Rent the DVD - 'Melancholia'

Unconventional small-town policeman Sergeant Gerry Boyle is less than pleased to be teamed up with rule-abiding FBI agent Wendell Everett to investigate an international cocaine smuggling ring. It soon becomes clear that the case is tainted with bribery and corruption but will they be able to make their partnership work so they can catch the bad guys? Irish crime comedy starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle.

Rent the DVD - 'The guard'

Danny Bryce, a retired member of Britain's Elite Special Air Service, is forced into vigilantism after his mentor Hunter is kidnapped by a hit squad known only as The Clinic. Danny must face a trio of assassins dispatched by The Clinic's merciless leader Spike. Action thriller starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro.

Based on the 1991 novel 'The Feather Men' by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Rent the DVD - 'Killer elite'

Old friends Dave and Mitch have wildly differing lifestyles. Lawyer Dave is married with three kids, while eternal bachelor Mitch is happy trying to bed every woman he sees. While out drinking the friends confess admiring each other's lives while standing in front of a magical fountain. The next morning the pair are shocked to discover that they have swapped bodies. Fantasy comedy starring Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds.

Rent the DVD - 'The change-up'

In 1965 Rachel Singer was one of three Mossad agents who tracked down and killed an infamous Nazi war criminal. Now 30 years on, a man in Ukraine is claiming to be that same Nazi. Rachel is requested to go back on the case to discover the truth. Thriller starring Helen Mirren, Ciaran Hinds and Tom Wilkinson.

American remake of the 2007 Israeli thriller 'Ha-Hov' from Assaf Bernstein.

Rent the DVD - 'The debt'

Chef Michael lives a fairly normal life bantering with his colleagues while working in the kitchen of an upmarket Glaswegian restaurant. Things change when a strange virus robs people of their senses, beginning with the sense of smell. Epidemiologist Susan arrives to study the virus, which also increases emotions and melancholy feelings, and the couple fall in love as they witness the end of the human world. Drama starring Ewan McGregor and Eva Green.

Rent the DVD - 'Perfect sense'

Hollywood stunt performer Driver earns some extra money working as a getaway driver for jewellery heists and bank robberies. But when a job involving the ex-con, soon-to-be-ex-husband of his pretty young neighbour Irene goes horribly wrong, Driver ends up on the run with a bag of loot in his car and gangsters hot on his tail. Car chase thriller from starring Ryan Gosling and Oscar Isaac.

Based on the novel by James Sallis.

Rent the DVD - 'Drive'

When British agent Ricki Tarr discovers that there may be a Russian agent operating at a high level in MI6, George Smiley and his associate are assigned the task of tracking down the agent. They must work under the radar of the MI6 leadership who are all under suspicion. Cold war thriller starring Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman.

Based on the novel by John le Carré.

Rent the DVD - 'Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy'

Teenager Oskar stopped himself growing at the age of three by an act of will. As Oskar witnesses the Nazis rise to power he acts as a conscience to the citizens of Danzig, constantly banging his tin drum and letting out his glass shattering scream. Drama starring David Bennent which won Best Film at Cannes and a Best Foreign Film Oscar in 1979.

Based on the novel by Gunter Grass.

Rent the DVD - 'The tin drum'