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Chloe (778 KP) rated Escape from Pretoria (2020) in Movies

Mar 6, 2021

Emotional (2 more)

Stressful

Good story

Lack of heritage (1 more)

Occassionally slow

Clever emotion heightening

This was a good film, based on a true story, good length as there were occasional slow parts. I really found myself rooting for the characters even though the camaraderie was subtle, it built enough of a picture to feel that.

The main character is exceptionally clever and when the plan is first revealed I thought it was impossible but somehow it was done well.

I love the main suspicious guard and how close he comes to finding out the truth.

My biggest erk is that they didn't bother using native actors, the accents are OK but when in a stressful situation/shouting they are dropped.

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Silkwood (1983)

7.7 (3 Ratings) Rate It

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This drama is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), who works at a nuclear...

Jessica Erdas (463 KP) rated Brain on Fire (2016) in Movies

Jun 26, 2018

Based on a true story

Based on the life and book by the same name by Susannah Cahalan, this movie follows the events of a 21 year old girl who suddenly begins experiencing strange flu-like symptoms. She goes to a doctor who tells her that all of her tests came back clear and there's nothing wrong with her. As she continues to work through the strange symptoms, they become increasingly severe. She begins to have seizures, psychotic episodes of paranoia, and is diagnosed with one mental illness after another. None of which explain why Susannah was previously a perfectly healthy 21 year old girl or what brought on the strange symptoms. Her family pushes to find answers where the team of doctors believe she belongs in a psychiatric facility. The movie is a little slow paced but I believe it was necessary to really encompass the severity and impact of the situation that Susannah and her family experienced. Definitely worth a watch.

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Pathos

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Pathos will take you on a journey of discovery by guiding a young girl, Pan, through an unknown...

Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Lone Survivor (2014) in Movies

Jan 26, 2021 (Updated Feb 2, 2021)

Lone Survivor (2014)

2014 | Action, Drama

7.7

(11 Ratings)

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Mark Walhbeg (1 more)

Ben Foster

Never Out of the Fight

Lone Survivor- is a intense action thriller thats based on a true story. Its slow at first, but around halfway in, it gets good.

The plot:In 2005 Afghanistan, Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch) and Matthew "Axe" Axelson (Ben Foster) deploy on a mission of surveillance and to take out Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Though spotted by goatherds, Luttrell and his team decide not to kill them. But one of the Afghans alerts a group of Taliban fighters to the invaders, and a terrible battle ensues, in which the SEALs find themselves hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

Its a must see film.

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Cumberland (1142 KP) rated Indivisible (2018) in Movies

Nov 10, 2018

Indivisible (2018)

2018 | Drama

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Great faith based movie

I was really looking forward to this movie when I saw the trailer. It has a few cast members that play in Grey's Anatomy, and their characters had similar personalities. I love the actors and they did a great job.
This movie is based on a true story about a military chaplain and his family. The film did a great job showing the families struggles, and how the family dynamics changed before and after deployment. I was worried that since it is a religious based movie that they would attempt to pray away PTSD or other mental health issues. I was happy to see that they didn't do that instead other characters encourage those In need to seek help. Over all I think it was a very real protrayel of the struggles military families go through. I would suggest this movie to other people who enjoy a tear jerker.

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Rosewood (1997)

7.0 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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Rosewood, Florida, is a small, peaceful town with an almost entirely African-American population of...

Patrick Turns His Play Into Pay

Shani Muhammad

8.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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"Patrick Turns His Play Into Pay" is a picture book, based on a true story. It details the journey...

Merissa (14039 KP) created a post

Jul 3, 2026

"She lived inside the lie before she saw it for what it was." – Merissa 🕯️✨

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