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Britt Smith (36 KP) rated Harvey (1950) in Movies

Jul 23, 2018

Harvey (1950)

1950 | Classics, Comedy, Drama

8.3

(4 Ratings)

Movie Rating

For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. (0 more)

For my all time favorite silver screen movie, Harvey is a mix of beautiful comedy mixed with a good helping of heart. The story follows the lovable Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend, Harvey who never makes a physical appearance on screen but is never-the-less always felt. Stewart puts forth a beautiful and lighthearted (but somehow still touching) performance, the the surrounding cast never disappoints as they move through the film adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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Vegas (725 KP) rated Murder on the Orient Express (2017) in Movies

Sep 5, 2018

Story (1 more)

Cast

Slow in places (1 more)

Poirots moustache

Good remake of a classic

An enjoyable, if a little slow at times, star heavy adaptation of the Agatha Christie story - set on the Orient Express.

As good to watch as the original version with the cast making the most of limited screen time each, we may know the outcome of the story, but,even knowing that, the film doesn't disappoint, and Kenneth Branagh with his bizarre moustache fitting in well as Poirot, a role, I'm sure most people wouldn't have been able to see him playing.

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B (62 KP) rated The Canterbury Tales in Books

Oct 13, 2018

I read this book in preparation for teaching my 7th graders and was extremely pleased. I remember reading parts of the original while at uni and feeling absolutely bored as I had to translate the Middle English before making any sense of it. McCaughrean's adaptation, while I'm not sure how accurate, is extremely enjoyable. I especially like the stories told by the Knight and the Wife of Bath. I recommend this text to anyone who has ever wanted to read the classic book but just doesn't have the time and patience to suffer through translation.

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Stephanie Patterson (15 KP) rated Still Me in Books

Aug 15, 2019

Still Me

Jojo Moyes | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Romance

8.7

(31 Ratings)

Book Rating

Stunning romance (1 more)

Beautifully crafted

Unfortunately not as good as first book! (0 more)

An amazing adaptation

This book is by far one of my favourite books by Jojo Moyes. It is such a stunning story and I was amazed at the character development made to Louisa from the first book. After the death of Will in book one it was a struggle for Luisa, and her romance progression in book two. It was lovely to see her revolve a 360 to her back to working with a wealthy family. Overall, amazing!