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Great Deals on UMD Movies: $10 or Less

A little known secret among PSP owners is that although Sony no longer publicly advertises its UMD format for movies, there is a huge catalog of great films available to watch on the go. Even better news is that because studios have dropped the price of their UMD releases, it is possible to snag some amazing deals on recent movies. Films like The Dark Knight, Kill Bill and the Matrix Trilogy can be found far cheaper on this format then they can on DVD or BluRay. Of course, the features and resolution of UMD movies are less impressive than those other options, but UMD movies are the only ones that you can watch while on a long road trip or away from the home entertainment center. So check out the list of great movies available below, and stock up before they are all gone.

One of the recent classics of science fiction, The Matrix still stands as one of the most thrilling movies of our generation. it's easy to watch this film over and over again because it has so many iconic moments and it so beautifully shot. Just try to forget about the two lesser sequels while watching and pretend that they were never released. At only $8, its hard to pass up this incredible movie. Order from Amazon.

It is no exaggeration to say that Cowboy Bebop was one of the best Japanese anime series ever created. Its unique blend of believable science-fiction, character-driven humor and heartfelt drama made it a favorite of millions of fans. The movie, based on the anime series, features some of the same stunning detailed animation work that took the TV episodes to an entirely new level. You can just tell that this film was lovingly crafted by the sheer amount of detail in every shot. Another steal at only $7.50 which you can find on Amazon here.

Ghostbusters, a comedy classic, was re-released by Sony pictures last year. The original 1984 film featured Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and a very young Bill Murray. The three comics, plus Ernie Hudson, play the New York City-based team that provides supernatural pest control, and Sigourney Weaver is a love interest possessed by an ancient demon. Ghostbusters is still a lot of fun, and an obvious model for sci-fi comedies. This is definitely worth adding to your UMD collection, especially in such a rare format. Order from Amazon.

You can grab Superbad on UMD for an amazing $6.50, and really at that price there is no excuse not to own this film. Somehow managing to cram more memorable comedic moments into two hours than any other teenage comedy in memory, Superbad is a classic for anyone who's ever been to highschool. Plus, the movie features two of the most awesome cops ever. Order from Amazon.

A bizarre but satisfying journey through Quentin Tarantino's fascination with the Kung Fu genre. Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 are both available on UMD and are well presented on the portable format. Starring Uma Thurman in one of her most athletic roles, viewers definitely get their money's worth with nearly 6 hours of epic East-meets-West gridhouse cinema contained in these two movies. At less than $10 each, it's also a steal. Order Kill Bill - Volume 1 or Volume 2.

Academy award winning District 9 is one of those rare gems that immediately immerses you in its world. Beginning in medias res with stark images of a massive spacecraft hovering over Johannesburg, the audience quickly discovers it's been there for over thirty years by the time our story picks up. For months after the craft appeared the Earth waited for a response. When none came, the decision was made to send special teams to board the vessel and finally get some answers. What they got, instead, were more questions. Order from Amazon.