New DVDs in libraries - May 2008

Faced with debts, broker Andy Hanson comes up with an idea to solve his problems. Roping in his brother Hank, the pair plan to rob their parents' jewellery store. But things take a turn for the worse when they meet with unexpected resistance, setting in motion a chain of events that change the family's future forever. Crime thriller starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke.

Watch the DVD – 'Before the devil knows you're dead'

When an Alien-Predator hybrid escapes from captivity and crash lands in Colorado, a killing spree soon follows. As the humans in the small American town call in the army, another Predator is sent to stop the hybrid reproducing in numbers that will soon overrun the country. Sci-fi crossover starring Reiko Aylesworth and John Ortiz.

Watch the DVD – 'Aliens vs Predator 2'

When Holly Kennedy's husband dies, it takes the life out of her. On her 30th birthday, she is shocked when a cake and tape arrive from Gerry, together with a letter signed 'PS I love you'. In the weeks and months that follow, more letters are delivered, guiding Holly through her grief and into a new future. Drama starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler.

Watch the DVD – 'PS I love you'

Based on the book by Cecelia Ahern

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium is the strangest, most fantastic toy store in the world. But when Mr Magorium – the store's extraordinary 243-year-old proprietor – announces his retirement, the store decides to throw an unusual tantrum. It's up to the new manager Molly and accountant Henry to bring the magical toys back to life. Comedy starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman.

Watch the DVD – 'Mr Magorium's wonder emporium'

Barry the honey-bee is fresh out of college and wants more than the daily chore of working in the hive. When he discovers that humans are taking honey and selling it for their own profit, Barry becomes so incensed that he decides to hit them where it hurts and takes them to court. Animation starring Jerry Seinfeld and Renée Zellweger.

Watch the DVD – 'Bee movie'

Benjamin Barker is a barber who returns to London after years in exile for a crime he didn't commit. Finding his wife is dead and his daughter cared for by the dastardly Judge Turpin, Barker is filled with a murderous rage and seeks revenge. He sets up a barber's shop and kills his customers, sending their bodies to the pie shop below to be used as a tasty new filling for Mrs Lovett's meat pies. Musical starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

Watch the DVD – 'Sweeney Todd'

The rivalry between writer Jon and his struggling playwright sister Wendy is brought into focus when they have to deal with their father's increasing dementia. The sudden death of their abusive father's girlfriend forces the pair to put aside their differences and come to terms with their father's condition. Bittersweet comedy starring Laura Linney and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

Watch the DVD – 'The Savages'

Everything was going so well on Kate and Henry's wedding day, until a carved-ice angel crushed poor Kate to death. Distraught Henry accepts help from psychic Ashley and falls in love with her. But Kate's ghost isn't happy and she uses every tool at her disposal to sabotage their future. Romantic comedy starring Eva Longoria Parker and Paul Rudd.

Watch the DVD – 'Over her dead body'

When Hank is told his son has gone missing after a tour of duty in Iraq, he travels to his son's military base. Hank soon becomes frustrated by the lack of interest in the case from the military and the police. He takes matters into his own hands, and with the help of Detective Emily Sanders begins to piece together the events leading to Mike's disappearance. Thriller starring Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron.

Watch the DVD – 'In the valley of Elah'

Gary is a struggling musician whose relationship with Dora is going nowhere. Then he meets Anna. She is literally the girl of his dreams who he can only be with when he is asleep. Gary begins to shun reality for the comfort of his dreams even as the troubles of his waking life increase. Comedy starring Penelope Cruz, Gwyneth Paltrow and Martin Freeman.

Watch the DVD – 'The good night'