New DVDs in libraries - July 2008

Daniel Plainview is a down-and-out silver miner who transforms himself into a oil tycoon. He promises the people of a small oil-rich town in California that he will build schools and cultivate the land to make their community flourish. But as he gathers wealth and power, Plainview alienates himself from everyone, including his adopted son. Drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano.

Watch the DVD – 'There will be blood'

Based on 'Oil!' by Upton Sinclair

Two brothers kidnap a crime boss's daughter and hold her for ransom in a secluded country cottage. Everything seems to be going to plan, but the brothers hadn't counted on a couple of things – that their hostage would fight back, and that their dimwitted accomplice would be followed to the cottage by a group of bloodthirsty henchmen. Comedy horror starring Andy Serkis and Jennifer Ellison.

Watch the DVD – 'The cottage'

Alyssa is a 14-year-old girl with a most unusual gift. After her mother dies she is sent to the Bahamas to live with Hawk, the father she didn't know she had. Seeking refuge with the dolphins at her father's research facility, Alyssa is astonished to discover that she has the ability to communicate with them. Family drama starring Carly Schroeder and Adrian Dunbar.

Watch the DVD – 'Eye of the dolphin'

Margot Zeller is an intelligent, razor-tongued author who travels to her estranged sister’s wedding. As the ceremony approaches, she escalates a dispute between her sister and the neighbours. Deep family secrets are revealed and everyone is forced to rethink their feelings towards each other. Comedy starring Nicole Kidman and Jack Black.

Watch the DVD – 'Margot at the wedding'

Twins Jared and Simon, their sister and their mother move into great-great-uncle Arthur Spiderwick's run-down old house. Strange things begin to happen. Determined to prove he isn’t responsible for the unusual disturbances, Jared soon uncovers the truth of the Spiderwick estate and the magical creatures that inhabit it. Fantasy adventure starring Freddie Highmore and Nick Nolte.

Watch the DVD – 'The Spiderwick chronicles'

Based on books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black

Andie is a member of inner-city dance crew. She is sent away to the strict Maryland School of the Arts, where she is challenged to a dance-off – if she loses, she will take school seriously and start attending classes. The film culminates in an underground dance battle with her old crew, the 410. Dance drama starring Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman.

Watch the DVD – 'Step up 2 the streets'

At a global summit on terrorism the American president is shot, causing instant panic and confusion in the watching crowd. Tourist Howard Lewis has videotaped what he believes to be the gunman, and brings it to the attention of the secret service agents present. The story then unfolds from the perspective of five witnesses who supply pieces of the puzzle, until the final shocking truth can be revealed. Political thriller starring Dennis Quaid and Forest Whitaker.

Watch the DVD – 'Vantage point'

Wade, Ryan and Emmit put an advert in 'Soldier of Fortune' magazine seeking protection against a school bully. Mercenary Drillbit Taylor responds by training them physically and mentally to face Filkins. But what the boys don't know is that Drillbit is actually unemployed and homeless and doesn't know anything about being a bodyguard. Comedy starring Owen Wilson and Troy Gentile.

Watch the DVD – 'Drillbit Taylor'

In a remote mountain tribe, young hunter D'Leh has met the woman of his dreams, the beautiful Evolet. But when a band of mysterious warlords kidnap Evolet, D'Leh must lead a small group of hunters to pursue the warlords to the end of the world to save her. Epic adventure starring Steven Strait and Camilla Belle.

Watch the DVD – '10,000 BC'

Jane Nichols has led a selfless, romantic life, always putting others needs first. With 27 bridesmaid dresses in her cupboard, she begins to see a pattern developing. When her younger sister makes moves on her boss George – who she secretly adores – Jane finally realises it's time to grab life by the horns before it's too late. Romcom starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden.

Watch the DVD – '27 dresses'