Bleak Harbor (Bleak Harbor #1)
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Their son is gone. Deep down, they think they’re to blame. Summertime in Bleak Harbor means...
Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4)
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Half-human and half-faery, Ani is driven by her hungers. Those same appetites also attract...
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Digger Does It All (Not Really!)
9.0
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From bestselling author and editor Brooke Vitale and renowned illustrator Pat Corrigan (Toe Truck...
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Magpies & Mayhem (The Boundlands #2)
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What happens when you stumble upon your childhood crush, only to discover that he’s been turned...
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DaveySmithy (107 KP) rated Venom: The Last Dance (2024) in Movies
Dec 4, 2024
One of the highlights of this film is, unsurprisingly, Tom Hardy. His commitment to playing both the brooding Eddie and the wisecracking, gluttonous Venom remains the beating heart of this franchise. Their banter is sharper than ever, delivering both laughs and surprisingly tender moments as their unconventional “relationship” reaches new levels of complexity. Hardy’s performance makes it easy to forgive some of the film’s narrative shortcomings.
Visually, Last Dance is a mixed bag. The action sequences are bigger and flashier than ever, with symbiote battles that explode across the screen in frenetic bursts of CGI. Some of these moments are thrilling, but others veer into sensory overload, leaving me wishing for a bit more clarity and restraint. The film’s attempt to lean into darker, more gothic visuals works in some scenes but feels inconsistent overall.
The plot, while ambitious, tries to juggle too many elements at once. A new villain, played with gusto by a high-profile (but slightly underutilized) actor, brings menace to the story, but their motivations are murky and underdeveloped. Meanwhile, the film’s exploration of Venom’s origins is intriguing but feels rushed, leaving me craving more depth and fewer loose ends.
Despite its flaws, Venom: Last Dance manages to deliver an entertaining and emotional farewell to the character. It’s messy, but there’s a charm in its willingness to embrace the absurd. Fans of the series will find plenty to enjoy, though it’s unlikely to win over newcomers. For me, it’s a 7/10—an imperfect but enjoyable final ride with one of Marvel’s most unpredictable antiheroes.
Steve Fearon (84 KP) rated St. Osmunds (2013) in Movies
Sep 12, 2018
There is some nicely placed humour at times, and a great red-herring/meta humour joke quite early on that really surprised me, and the dialogue is actually not the worst, considering how badly low budget horror treats scripts normally.
The plot is ambitious, at times quite interesting but all too often it falls a little short of its goal, leaving the viewer confused as to what is happening.
This may just be due to inexperience on behalf of those involved, or a deliberate attempt to at making a mysterious film, but either way its a slightly chaotic ride.
This is a film for people interested in interesting concepts and twists, but not one if you are expecting a high budget affair.
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Guillotine in Tabletop Games
Oct 5, 2018
For something this simple there really shouldn't be as much depth to this game, but it does have some good strategy, and really is a good time. Plus it's quick, we play a game in about 15 minutes.... perfect for having a drink on a balcony overlooking the ocean, and working on the line.
Trust Me, I'm a Surveyor
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Chris and her husband, Chris (AKA Chris Twice), started their surveyor's business in London, 'Site...
What Color is Monday?: How Autism Changed One Family for the Better
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"One day Jack asked me, 'What color do you see for Monday?' 'What?' I said distractedly. 'Do you see...
Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer
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Ernest Shackleton is one of history's great explorers, an extraordinary character who pioneered the...