DVD reviews: The Help and more

Real Steel

Who's in it? Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly
The plot Set in the not-so-distant future when the world of boxing now sees 2,000lb, eight-foot-tall steel robots fight it out, this surprisingly heartwarming film see ex-fighter, Charlie (Jackman) struggling to make a living as a small-time boxing promoter about to hit rock bottom. But, after being charged with looking after his estranged son, Max (Goyo), they build an underdog 'bot that gives them one more shot at the big time. We didn't expect to like it, but we really did.
Rating 4 out of 5
Dh85, Virgin Megastores

The Help

Who's in it? Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer
The plot Based on the bestselling novel by Kathryn Stockett, this courageous and empowering story looks back at the racial injustices of Southern America in the 1960s and tells the tale of a group of women who set about trying to change things. Skeeter's (Stone), secret writing project involves interviewing maids like Aibileen (Davis, brilliant) about their lives. The sets and costumes are transformative and the acting fantastic (just look at all its Oscar noms!)
Rating 5 out of 5
Dh85, Virgin Megastores

Ladies vs Ricky Bahl

Who's in it? Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Parineeta Chopra
The plot The ultimate smooth-talking, good-looking ladies man, Ricky Bahl (Singh), makes his way in life as a con man and a hustler, tricking women and their families to fall in love with him before leaving with their cash, never to be seen again. That is until Ricky - or is that Vikram, Sunny or Deven? - crosses the wrong girl, the wealthy and beautiful Dimple Chaddha (Chopra), who teams up with two of Ricky's past victims, to bring him down and teach him a much-needed lesson. Fun!
Rating 3 out of 5
Dh75, Virgin Megastores