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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2332 KP) rated The Baker Street Jurors (Baker Street Letters, #5) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The Baker Street Jurors (Baker Street Letters, #5)
Michael Robertson | 2016
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Nigel has been roped into jury duty, and he’s landed on the high profile case of a cricket star who is accused of killing his wife. But one of the jurors is using some very familiar phrases. And accidents seem to happen to the other jurors. What is going on?

I’ve enjoyed the letters to Sherlock aspect of the earlier books in the series. In this book, that played a very small part of the story, so small it almost didn’t really matter. The mystery and the court case were interesting, but the plot was still a little weak. Fans of the series will enjoy spending time in this world, but the earlier books were more creative.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/09/book-review-baker-street-jurors-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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David McK (3557 KP) rated The Truman Show (1998) in Movies

Sep 6, 2019 (Updated Mar 14, 2021)  
The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show (1998)
1998 | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
9
8.0 (59 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
On the Air. Unaware.
"On the Air. Unaware".

Peter Weir's incredibly prescient satire drama (released, as it was, even pre Big Brother), in which Jim Carrey shows he can actually act, by putting in - for me - what is probably his best performance as Truman Burbank, the unwitting and unknowing star of a 24/7 reality TV show that is now in its 30th year and that is viewed by millions around the globe.

In effect, a bit of an update on the old Descartes 'how do we know what is real?' question: as far as Truman is concerned, this *is* reality, until a series of accidents and events leads him to start to question everything and everyone in his life, leading to the emotional finale (does he ever meet the girl again? What comes next for the world's most recognizable man?).
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Surrogates (2009) in Movies

Aug 9, 2019 (Updated Aug 9, 2019)  
Surrogates (2009)
Surrogates (2009)
2009 | Action, Comedy, Mystery
7
6.4 (7 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I didn't know too much about the story when I saw this. Surprised it doesn't seem to be well known and got some bad reviews? It did feel like a mix of films from the likes of Gamer, Total Recall, Matrix, Blade Runner, irobot and even A.I. In the near future people plug in using their brains to control a robot which effectively they use to live their day to day lives. No danger of disease, accidents, violence and of course you can look like whatever you want to through your surrogate. Until someone found a way of destroying the robot also kills the controller while they are plugged in! This has a good cast, cool effects and was enjoyable to watch. Highly unoriginal though and it did feel like a collection of ideas from the mentioned films. Never the less this is still an entertaining film worth checking out!!
  
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Russell Evans (179 KP) rated the Xbox One version of Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey in Video Games

Feb 28, 2020  
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
2019 | Action/Adventure
7
5.0 (2 Ratings)
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Quite immersive, you really get invested in your clan's success. (3 more)
Challenging ... you have to evolve and discover yourself all aspects of the game. Great if you love a challenge!
It's refreshingly different from other open world / survival games.
Slow paced ... can be relaxing to just amble around, perhaps that's just me though lol.
Prepare and expect to fail, a lot. It's part of the learning process. (4 more)
It's not easy - no manual or tutorial. You have to learn everything for yourself.
Accidents / death can set you back lots.
Slow paced (also good point, if that's what you want)
Long-ish cut scenes and loading times.
3rd person survival; evolution from ape to nearly mankind
I personally like this game, but I can see how it might not be everyone's cup of tea. I'd recommend checking out some gameplay vids before investing your hard earned money and time in it.