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Dean (6925 KP) rated Avengers: Endgame (2019) in Movies

Apr 25, 2019 (Updated Apr 27, 2019)  
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
2019 | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Grand scale (0 more)
Maybe longer than it needed to be (0 more)
An epic adventure
What a great way to bring to conclusion some 22 films over the past decade. So many characters, so many great films. This film is no exception. It has some great battles, great SFX as you would expect. It's also a very poignant film with a vast array of emotions felt by the characters and the viewer. Overall a very good conclusion to the Marvel saga.
  
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Kirst (9 KP) rated Skyscraper (2018) in Movies

Jun 12, 2019  
Skyscraper (2018)
Skyscraper (2018)
2018 | Action
Brilliant action, captivating storyline and fantastic effects (0 more)
The rock smashed it again
After Dwayne Johnson's previous films, you think he cannot do anything more right, but he does. This film is brilliant, Dwayne plays the part of family man who would do anything for those he loves so well (as we've seen before), the two child actors were fantastic in their roles also and really convincing. All round, the perfect film for anyone into action, adventure and family.
  
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (Alcatraz, #1)
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (Alcatraz, #1)
Brandon Sanderson | 2009 | Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
On his thirteenth birthday, Alcatraz gets a package from his long dead parents - sand. But that's not the strangest thing as his life takes some wild and crazy turns in this alternative reality book for kids. And it's a wild ride of laughs and adventure. I loved every minute of it and can't wait to read more.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-alcatraz-versus-evil.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
The Magician&#039;s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)
The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)
C.S. Lewis | 1955 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
7.5 (24 Ratings)
Book Rating
Two children from our world get tricked into traveling to magical worlds. But one stop is a world that is just forming and appears to be run by a lion.... A bit slow, and honestly I think it's best read in the order written (sixth), but still a fun tale filled with magic and adventure.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-magicians-nephew-by-c-s.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Poster Art of the Disney Parks
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
As you'd expect, this is a collection of the poster art from the Magic Kingdom parks over the world and over the decade from the founding of Disneyland up to some of the recent posters in California Adventure. As a fan of the posters, I loved looking at them and am thrilled to have this book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-poster-art-of-disney-parks.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
William Goldman | 1973 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.6 (53 Ratings)
Book Rating
Charecters (3 more)
Comedy
Action
Quotable Lines
The Book that Inspire the movie... The greatest Romantic Action Comedy of all time... "They’re kissing again. Do we have to read the kissing parts?"
The only downside to reading this book, is that there is almost nothing the movie didn't cover... if you are looking for hidden gems the movie left out, you will be disappointed, otherwise this might be one of a few perfect adventure books of all time.
  
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The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) Mar 27, 2018

Inigo Montoya: You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you.
The Man in Black: You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die.

Monster House (2006)
Monster House (2006)
2006 | Action, Animation, Family
6
7.2 (16 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A very good animated film about a house that is actually a living monster! It has a different type of animation style to most, no cute characters and bright colours here, which is in keeping with the story. It's still well animated with a good sense of depth adding a feeling of 3D space in the film. It's a little slow to start but soon picks up. It's a mix of a children's adventure with a Twilight zone story.
  
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Chloe (514 KP) rated The Darkest Minds in Books

Jan 26, 2019  
The Darkest Minds
The Darkest Minds
Alexandra Bracken | 2013 | Children
10
8.9 (18 Ratings)
Book Rating
Even though the books so dark it is seen through the eyes of someone who at least compared to the other characters in the book is so innocent as a result readers are left in a state of shock with the main character as they experience this roller coaster (1 more)
With her. The book really has anything you could ask for romance adventure and fantasy and the author does such a good job at displaying these elements appropriately.
  
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Mandi Brownfield (1 KP) Feb 3, 2019

I really enjoyed this book as it kept me captivated the whole time. I was curious to see how extensive the children's powers were. It was heart breaking when her parents didn't remember her. I can't imagine having that kind of power. I am a bit disappointed in the movie version as it did not live up to the book I had very much enjoyed. I am aware this is part of a series though I have not read the other books I do look forward to finding out more of the story.

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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Polar Express (2004) in Movies

Nov 17, 2019 (Updated Nov 17, 2019)  
The Polar Express (2004)
The Polar Express (2004)
2004 | Animation, Drama, Family
10
7.8 (28 Ratings)
Movie Rating
This makes Christmas magic real (0 more)
I feel the magic
This film for me is magical. I know loads of people says it creeps them out, but to me it just takes me back to those moments when I was a child and felt as if Santa was real. It is just pure wonder and awe and a great adventure. i love that they add some ghost elements as well in a nod to Christmas traditions of old.
  
The Suicide Tree
The Suicide Tree
Shayla Raquel | 2018 | Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
characters (1 more)
descriptions
Knox Kevel is a unique character. A hacker with asthma and who have been trying to get past his parent's reputation. Set in both Florida and Italy. This sci-fi adventure thriller with a bit of romance is hard to label but a pleasure to read. It starts off a bit slow but hard to put down once it starts going.
Now I need to some how find my way to the Amalfi Coast.