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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Human Acts in Books

Sep 13, 2017

Human Acts

Han Kang | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(2 Ratings)

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A sombre and beautifully written outlook on a South Korean massacre

Once again Han Kang has written a haunting piece of literature very different from her award-winning debut novel The Vegetarian.

The intricate meshing of narratives of several stories across generations explains the disturbing effects of the Gwangju uprising - South Korea's Tiananmen Square massacre. There are elements of spirits attempting to reach friends and family members after being killed by government forces. The language is melancholic and beautiful, and entire story is an absolute tragedy.

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Erika (17789 KP) rated Total Recall (1990) in Movies

Jun 10, 2018

Total Recall (1990)

1990 | Action, Sci-Fi

7.6

(71 Ratings)

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"Get your ass to Mars."

So, I didn't actually see this film until the remake was in the process of being made. The film is based upon 'We Can Remember it for You Wholesale' by Phillip K. Dick (which is excellent). Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't an award winning actor, but he was completely entertaining (as he is in most films). The weird, early 1990s SFX where a little bizarre, e.g., the face generator. Overall, it's entertaining and well paced, and I may just watch it again this afternoon.