New DVDs - films to rent in September 2011

During America's Great Depression in the 1930s, Ivy League student Jacob Jankowski suffers an emotional breakdown after his parents are killed in a car accident. He runs away and finds work as a vet with a travelling circus. There he meets a host of colourful characters including tyrannical animal trainer August and his beautiful wife Marlena. Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon.

Based on the historical novel by Sara Gruen.

Rent the DVD - 'Water for elephants'

Freed from jail by former cop Brian O'Connor, ex-con Dominic Toretto and his wife Mia are forced to enlist Brian's help as they find themselves cornered by a ruthless drugs gang in Rio de Janeiro. Wily federal agent Luke Hobbs has also been assigned to track down Dom and Brian, and will stop at nothing to corner his prey. Action thriller sequel starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson.

Rent the DVD - 'Water for elephants'

Captain Jack Sparrow is enticed aboard his rival Blackbeard's ship – the Queen Anne's Revenge – by his past love Angelica. He soon finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth, but is the beautiful and seductive Angelica all she appears to be? Swashbuckling Disney adventure starring Johnny Depp.

Rent the DVD - 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On stranger tides'

Set at a meteorological polar station on an isolated Arctic island between Russia and Alaska, this film charts the increasingly strained relationship between two men working there – experienced long-timer Sergei and adventure-seeking college graduate Pavel who arrives for the summer on a work experience placement. Russian drama starring Sergei Puskepalis and Grigoriy Dobrygin.

Rent the DVD - 'How I ended this summer'

Josh and Renai move with their three children to a beautiful new family home. But their happy, carefree existence soon spirals into unmitigated terror when their son Dalton is knocked unconscious and falls into a coma, triggering a series of increasingly disturbing and gruesome occurrences. Supernatural suspense horror starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne.

Rent the DVD - 'Insidious'

Wise-cracking middle school student Greg Heffley thought life couldn't get any more complicated, but is horrified to discover that his older brother Rodrick has taken possession of his secret diary. Meanwhile, he must navigate the hurdles posed by a summer swimming contest and the school talent show. Family comedy sequel starring Zachary Gordon and Devon Bostick.

Based on the novels by Jeff Kinney.

Rent the DVD - 'Diary of a wimpy kid 2: Rodrick rules'

Amiable insurance salesman Tim Lippe's life and career have been going pretty much nowhere for the majority of his 34 years. However, when he leaves his sleepy small-town existence behind to attend an annual insurance convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Helms finds himself on a dizzying crash course in the ways of the modern world. Fish-out-of-water comedy starring Ed Helms, Anne Heche and Sigourney Weaver.

Rent the DVD - 'Cedar rapids'

Rich playboy Arthur Bach spends most of his time getting drunk and living a life of luxury. He finds himself in a dilemma when his family insists upon his marriage to heiress Susan Johnson. Arthur much prefers waitress Linda Marolla but if he goes against his family's wishes, he will lose his inheritance. Is he willing to lose everything for the woman he loves? Comedy starring Russell Brand and Jennifer Garner.

Rent the DVD - 'Arthur'

High school kids Olivia, Mo, Charlie, Stella and Wen meet during detention. While cleaning the music department, they spontaneously start playing together. Forming a band called Lemonade Mouth, they soon find success with gigs and radio plays. However, they must learn to stick together when faced with illness, injuries and even police arrests. Musical drama starring Bridgit Mendler and Naomi Scott.

Rent the DVD - 'Lemonade mouth'

The reckless actions of Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, rekindle an ancient feud among the deities. As a punishment, Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and forced to live on Earth among humankind where he falls in love with scientist Jane Foster. As the darkest forces of Asgard are sent to invade Earth, Thor eventually learns what it means to be a real hero. Fantasy superhero adventure starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman.

Rent the DVD - 'Thor'