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The Bad Batch (2016)
The Bad Batch (2016)
2016 | Drama
The casting of the film is interesting, neither helping nor hindering it. Waterhouse is lovely to look at but can't bring much life to Arlen beyond her beguiling face (to be fair, there isn't much of a character for her to work with).
Critic- Eric Walkuski
Original Score: 3 out of 10

Read Review: http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/the-bad-batch-fantastic-fest-2016-review-495
  
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Auburn (57 KP) rated Beware the Night in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
Beware the Night
Beware the Night
Jessika Fleck | 2019 | Dystopia, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
6
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The cover is gorgeous, the blurb amazing, but the love triangle ruins it all.
I wanted to love this book. The plot and creativity was so well thought out that I read it in one day. I enjoyed the development of each character, except the main. She did not grow, she did not learn, and she was beyond indecisive/annoying and that for me ruined it.
  
Vox Lux (2018)
Vox Lux (2018)
2018 | Drama, Musical
Vox Lux (2019) kinda sucks
Like its subject, “Vox Lux” is demanding, pretentious and self-congratulatory, although the film takes these traits to the point of cinematic onanism. Occasionally arrestingly shocking, it almost feels like, having grabbed your attention, it doesn’t really know what to do with it beyond hitting you over the head with its achingly obvious allegory for American cultural decline.

FULL REVIEW: bit.ly/CraggusVoxLux
  
The Abyss (1989)
The Abyss (1989)
1989 | Mystery, Sci-Fi
This undersea action thriller is intriging with a slow start as the tension builds into one of the best sci-fi actioners out there, with an Eco message we should all heed.
Camera work is top notch and underwater scenes gripping and although not the most scientifically accurate, the balance ensures exciting viewing.
This movie has depth way beyond that of the sea it is set in.
  
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Autumn (3 KP) rated Mansfield Park in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park
Jane Austen, Tim Luscombe | 2012 | Film & TV
8
7.7 (12 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really wanted to give this five stars, it's my favorite of Austen's novels excepting Northanger Abbey, but the idea that Fanny was oh, so fortunately raised by those who would be her family, that her husband influenced her opinions, temper, and worldview is beyond creepy. I can get over the cousin aspect but the molding of the perfect wife very nearly ruined it for me.
  
Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
2018 | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Amazing!
Contains spoilers, click to show
Wow. I was looking forward to the new Mission: Impossible film. But this delivered far beyond my expectations. I first noticed when my hands were sweating from the stress of the movie.

I think my favorite part was when I saw the sunrise at the end of the film and I thought that the explosion had killed everyone. The expectation subversion was perfect.
  
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gayga (2128 KP) rated The Pearl in Books

Jan 27, 2020  
The Pearl
The Pearl
John Steinbeck | 1947 | Fiction & Poetry
9
7.9 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
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I really enjoyed the book. It was well rounded for a short story. Basically, without going into too much detail it’s the story of a fisherman who finds a pearl that changes beyond recognition and shows the evil and greed that jealousy causes. Even though you get a sense early on that it won’t end well for Kino and Juana, the last page is a shocker.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Cut (2000) in Movies

Apr 10, 2020  
Cut (2000)
Cut (2000)
2000 | International, Horror
2
2.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Very low budget and it shows (0 more)
The film should have been...
Well it's been a while since I tried a low budget horror and spotted this on Amazon prime. With a cameo from Kylie Minogue and starring Molly Ringwald. Never heard of it before and not surprised why. Really beyond the so bad it's kinda funny stage. Just really bad acting, script and ideas. One to miss.