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Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Den Of Thieves (2018) in Movies

May 10, 2020  
Den Of Thieves (2018)
Den Of Thieves (2018)
2018 | Action, Crime, Drama
7
7.6 (30 Ratings)
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I really enjoyed this film. It reminds me of 'Now You See Me' but grungier. I'm really hoping everyone returns for the second one because I think it'll be great. O'Shea Jackson Jr. is no doubt the standout in this film and once you watch you'll definitely be able to see why. I didn't really like Gerard Butler's character's storyline. It felt unnecessary and just like a filler. It didn't really have any place in the film and didn't really give him any depth. I also don't know that I like a grungier Gerard Butler. I think what he does well is when he's polished and on point and Nick just doesn't give that off, obviously. So at times, it felt like he was trying too hard. But I also think that's why Nick's team works the way it does so I suppose you win some, you lose some. There are, like Gerard's storyline, some unnecessary scenes that seem to want to make the characters feel more real to you, but I don't find that they do that. I find that they are just dead space on the screen and distract from the actual plot going on.

Overall, I really liked this film. I'm eager for the second one, and it's definitely a good watch.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Shaun of the Dead (2004) in Movies

Dec 26, 2020 (Updated Dec 26, 2020)  
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
2004 | Comedy, Horror
9
8.5 (106 Ratings)
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Zombie hilarity
Film #8 on the 100 Movies Bucket List: Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead (2004) is the first film in the Cornetto trilogy, a series of films directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. I have to admit I’m a little biased when it comes to Shaun and 2007’s Hot Fuzz (shameful that this isn’t also on the bucket list), the first two films in the trilogy, as they’re two of my comedy favourites and films I can quote far too much from. And as zombie horror comedies go, you can’t get much better than Shaun of the Dead.

The film follows Shaun (Simon Pegg), a hopeless boyfriend who shares a house with his slacker friend Ed (Nick Frost) and stickler Pete (Peter Serafinowicz), while he tried to save his Rocky relationship with girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) whilst trying to battle his way through a zombie apocalypse. The best thing about Shaun of the Dead is how it follows Shaun trudging almost zombie like through his own life, while in the background a real zombie apocalypse is breaking out. It’s so incredibly fun watching all of the zombie related acts in the background that the main characters are completely oblivious about, and not only is it funny, it’s also a rather clever commentary on the state of our culture and society – I’m sure we could all imagine this oblivious self absorbed attitude being very much present in a lot of people if a zombie apocalypse ever really happened.

Shaun also succeeds due to the incredibly clever and witty script and the gags that don’t ever seem to let up. From the subtle zombie nods in the beginning to the wisecracking and snide remarks between Shaun, Ed and virtually everyone else in Shaun’s life, this film is hilarious and infectiously quotable. The zombie apocalypse is tackled in such a typically British way, and not only is this funny but it’s incredibly refreshing too when compared to the overly stylish guns ‘n’ ammo style zombie films we’re used to from across the pond. How often do you see character trying to kill zombies with records before settling down with a cup of tea and a cornetto? It’s a work of genius.

The cast too are equally responsible for how good this film is, and do a great job with the script and pace. Not only do you have the charismatic pairing of Pegg and Frost who’s chemistry is undeniable, there’s also an excellent supporting cast with some rather big names in the UK industry: Bill Nighy, Jessica Hynes, Dylan Moran, Lucy Davis and Penelope Wilton. And some blink and you’ll miss it cameos from comedy greats Matt Lucas, Reece Shearsmith and Tamsin Greig. These names paired with Edgar Wright’s well paced directing style makes for an engaging film.

Shaun of the Dead is basically a big screen zombie version of Spaced, and this definitely isn’t a bad thing. The only negative about this, especially watching it 16 years later, is that it seems so obviously low budget which I think has only been made more obvious with age. Even in HD it does look a tad aged which is a shame, but the amount of blood and gore is still impressive for a 15 rated film.

Despite it’s age, Shaun of the Dead is one of the best zombie films out there and the fact that it’s hilarious too just makes it even better. And after watching this, you’ll never think of Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now in the same way again.
  
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Lindsay (1760 KP) rated Curse of the Ancients: Book 3 in Books

Aug 30, 2018 (Updated Apr 9, 2019)  
Curse of the Ancients: Book 3
Curse of the Ancients: Book 3
Hawk MacKinney | 2018
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
If you wanted to travel to the Middle East or at least a part of it. You do so though Hawk McKinney latest book "The Curse of Ancients". To me it get adventurous and involves mysteries though out the book. I also believe it got some real good crime and detective in the book.

We meet up with Craige Ingram once again, and one of his best friend McGarald. Craige is ask to come and look and be a part of the investigation and find out what going on and finding out. The action be hotter and intense.

Craige bring in another friend from his seal team. When, his home is being threaten and get him and his friend involved some more. They will not back down until they find the answers.
Are terrorists involved and who or what is going on that leaving agents dead? Hawk McKinney does this and pull you in for adventure and battle. Who will win? The book is a page turner and surprises though out. Who would want artifacts and why?