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Sara Gethin

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The lady's here. The lady with the big bag. She's knocking on the front door. She's knocking and...

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Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed

Jared Diamond

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In Jared Diamond’s follow-up to the Pulitzer-Prize winning Guns, Germs and Steel, the author...

Incredulous Moshoeshoe and the Lightning Bird

JW Langley

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Nelson Mandela is about to die. Again. Leftist militants and white nationalists prepare for war...

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KatieLouCreate (162 KP) rated A Series of Unfortunate Events - Season 1 in TV

Jan 18, 2018

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Loved it!

I really enjoyed this adaptation of the books. I was apprehensive at first. I'm always wary when books are adapted onto a screen, but this I really enjoyed watching. You can tell the director(s) have actually read the books themselves. There are numerous little references and Easter eggs throughout which only someone who has read the books will understand. It makes it extra rewarding when watching each episode. I highly reccomend reading the books with the series so you can really get a feel for the series.

Although I didn't rate the books highly, I rate this first season highly. I think they've done a really good job and if anything, it has made me thankful that I at least read the books before watching the series.

The atmosphere is one of my favourite parts. It's still managed to keep that steampunk-esque atmosphere. It's quirky with dark undertones. It reminds me of Pushing Daisies with its style.

There are some differences compared to the book but adaptations will never be spot on. And if anything, I think it makes it better. Even I was questioning what was going on for a few parts but then, at the end, it all clicked into place and made me excited for what season 2 will bring.
I will definitely be watching season two when it is released

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Maddi Zoe (6 KP) rated The Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) in Movies

Feb 8, 2018

acting (Dylan, be still my soul) (1 more)

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Great conclusion

I've read all three books so I knew what was meant to happen.
As in the second film, they changed A LOT I hoped they would miss one certain part of the third book out (if you've read the book, you'll know which part), but they left it in, and I bawled like a baby. But again, they still changed it.
Dylan O'Brien's acting is still second to none, I still say he is the best young actor of our generation. And of course all the acting from the others is outstanding too.
The movie starts in action, carries on with action, and has action going pretty much every minute of the movie. It's very fast paced. But that works for this series.
Without giving away spoilers, you might come away from the movie having a feeling similar to those who have seen Titanic and think "he could have fit on that door."... if you watch the movie, you'll know what I mean.
If you're generally an emotional person, take tissues. I regret not taking any. I had to hold back from crying out loud. I was sobbing, right at the end.
And also right at the end there's some little easter eggs that keen fans might notice, which I enjoyed.