New DVDs in libraries - June 2009

When a heart attack forces former wrestling star Randy 'The Ram' Robinson to retire, he starts to lose his sense of identity. But his fumbling attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter and form a relationship with an exotic dancer are overshadowed by his strong desire to get back into the ring, whatever the cost. Drama starring Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei.

Watch the DVD – 'The wrestler'

Jamal Malik is an 18-year-old street kid from the slums of Mumbai. So how can he be only one correct answer away from winning 20 million rupees on 'Who wants to be a millionaire?' Accused of cheating, Jamal tells the story of his life to the police and the reasons for his success begin to appear. Will Jamal be freed to hear the final question and will he know the answer? Rags-to-possible riches tale starring Dev Patel and Anil Kapoor.

Based on the book 'Q and A' by Vikas Swarup

Watch the DVD – 'Slumdog millionaire'

At the height of World War II, a group of high-ranking German officers plotted to assassinate Adolf Hitler and seize military power so they could end the war and make peace with Allied forces. The operation – codenamed 'Valkyrie' – was finally carried out on 20 July 1944 but failed, and the conspirators were summarily executed following a kangaroo trial. Wartime suspense thriller starring Tom Cruise and Kenneth Branagh.

Watch the DVD – 'Valkyrie'

This film tells the unusual story of Benjamin Button, who is born an old man and ages backwards before finally reaching babyhood. As his strange and often problematic life unfolds, he meets an assortment of interesting characters and has a lifelong romance with Daisy, granddaughter of one of the residents in the old people's home where Benjamin 'grows up'. Fantasy drama starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.

Based on a 1922 short story by F Scott Fitzgerald

Watch the DVD – 'The curious case of Benjamin Button'

Bolt is the canine star of a Hollywood TV show. Having never left the sanctuary of his studio set, Bolt actually believes he possesses the superpowers of his show's fictional character. He receives a rude awakening when, after being accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York, he has to figure out a way to get home. Feelgood Disney animation starring John Travolta and Miley Cyrus.

Watch the DVD – 'Bolt'

Several Baltimore couples all have one thing in common – one person in each relationship is a lot more into their partner than vice versa. Janine and Ben are going through a rough patch in their marriage, leading him to flirt with singer Anna who is dating Connor. Newspaper editor Mary is having difficulties dating, while Neil and Beth’s long-term relationship hits a brick wall when Neil refuses to marry her. Romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Connelly.

Based on the self-help book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo.

Watch the DVD – 'He's just not that into you'

When two young American friends, Vicky and Cristina, spend a summer in Barcelona, they both become infatuated with flamboyant artist Juan Antonio. Things are further complicated when Juan's emotionally unstable ex-wife Maria Elena reappears on the scene, and chaos soon reigns as the characters become amorously entangled to varying degrees. Woody Allen comedy starring Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson.

Watch the DVD – 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'

Rebecca Bloomwood is a young woman with a dangerously unhealthy obsession with shopping which has left her heavily in debt. Rather ironically, she eventually gets a job as a financial advisor for a magazine and becomes an overnight success. She uses her new-found celebrity to help solve her own financial problems and begins a romantic relationship with wealthy entrepreneur, Luke. Romantic comedy starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy.

Based on the shopaholic novels by Sophie Kinsella.

Watch the DVD – 'Confessions of a shopaholic

April and Frank Wheeler are an attractive and seemingly successful young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s. However, neither of them feel fulfilled by the trivial routines and limitations of suburban life, and cracks soon start to appear in their relationship and their family life. Emotional drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

Based on the novel by Richard Yates.

Watch the DVD – 'Revolutionary Road'

When he catches Asian teenager Thao Vang Lor trying to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino car, Korean War veteran and racist Walt Kowalski makes it his personal mission to bring him into line – an act that causes waves throughout his gang-dominated neighbourhood. Drama directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.

Watch the DVD – 'Gran Torino'