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Andy K (10821 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies

Dec 2, 2017  
Lady Bird (2017)
Lady Bird (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama
9
7.7 (53 Ratings)
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Saoirse (pronounced Sersha) Ronan (2 more)
Charming screenplay
Slice of life
Sometimes a tad random (0 more)
I took my 16-year-old daughter to this film instead of going to yet another superhero flick and we were both mesmerized with its joy, wit and poignancy. All the acting was top notch especially Saoirse Ronan. She completely delvers on her character in every way. She is also a dialect master as having a thick Irish accent in real life.
The situations Lady Bird finds herself in are real and touch you in your heart especially if you have teenage children. The way she handles things and the way the story winds itself along keep you enthralled the entire time and not wanting it to end.
Highly recommended for those seeking more than just comic book blockbusters.
  
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Awix (3310 KP) rated Big Hero 6 (2014) in Movies

Mar 12, 2018  
Big Hero 6 (2014)
Big Hero 6 (2014)
2014 | Animation, Family
8
8.7 (84 Ratings)
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Slightly oddball product of Disney's acquisition of Marvel - this started life as a comic book featuring characters from the X-Men - ends up as a typically witty and accomplished animation. Youthful genius has to form super-team to stop a supervillain from misusing one of his inventions.

Now, obviously if you're a purist, you can find things to complain about here - no mutant powers, no Silver Samurai, the whole thing is set in a science-fantasy future - but for everyone else this is an engaging, well-told story that comes close to matching The Incredibles when it comes to evoking the thrill and invention of classic superhero stories. Witty and imaginative; looks gorgeous; thoroughly enjoyable (though you have to wait until after the credits for the obligatory Stan Lee cameo).
  
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Caffeinated Zombie (3374 KP) rated San Diego 2014: The Last Stand Of The California Browncoats in Books

Jan 9, 2019  
San Diego 2014: The Last Stand Of The California Browncoats
San Diego 2014: The Last Stand Of The California Browncoats
Mira Grant | 2012 | Dystopia, Horror, Science Fiction/Fantasy
7
8.8 (4 Ratings)
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Description for Mira Grant's website: It was the summer of 2014, and the true horrors of the Rising were only just beginning to reveal themselves. Fans from all over the world gathered in San Diego, California for the annual comic book and media convention, planning to forget about the troubling rumors of new diseases and walking dead by immersing themselves in a familiar environment. Over the course of five grueling days and nights, it became clear that the news was very close to home…and that most of the people who picked up their badges would never make it out alive.

This novella is part of the newsflesh series, and explores what would happen if a zombie outbreak occured a comicon. And interesting read although it felt a little bit rushed.
  
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James Williams (5 KP) rated Joker (2019) in Movies

Oct 26, 2019  
Joker (2019)
Joker (2019)
2019 | Crime, Drama
9
8.5 (147 Ratings)
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Joaquin Phoenix's Performance (1 more)
Nostalgic Feel
Batman References (0 more)
Outstanding!
This falls just short of a true masterpiece. I felt there was no need to reference bruce wayne in the film at all or show the death of his parents as most avid fans will already know the deal but i can see why this may have been done for a new audience. There were a few things that I love about this movie...you show this to someone who has never heard or seen it and you could believe it was a film made 20 even 30 years ago. The other is that even if you don't like comic book movies, you could still enjoy this as a film about a struggling man in society. Saw it twice and was just as mesmerising the 2nd time.
  
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Barry Newman (204 KP) rated Joker (2019) in Movies

Jan 31, 2020  
Joker (2019)
Joker (2019)
2019 | Crime, Drama
9
8.5 (147 Ratings)
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Like a mash up of ‘Falling Down’ and ‘ The King Of Comedy’ this take on the Joker origin story was hugely satisfying and should be praised for doing something different and very un-comic book with the material . I could see where the story was going and wasn’t hugely surprised by how it ended , but the journey there..WOW. Joaquin Phoenix is simply outstanding as Arthur Fleck/Joker and if there is any justice in the world should surely be showered with awards for his mesmerising and twisted performance. Like Michael Douglas in ‘Falling Down’ you know he’s supposed to be “the bad guy” but you can’t help but sympathise with him after the shitty hand society has dealt him. Solid support also comes from Robert DeNiro in a small but memorable role. Highly recommended.