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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Predator (2018) in Movies
Sep 21, 2018
Good action scenes (1 more)
Feels like a throw back to 90's action films
Bloody good
You have to have an open mind for this type of film. The first was a classic and the series along with Avp has gone down hill mainly since. Although @Predators (2010) was OK.
This has a vibe more in keeping with the original. Gory kills, the humour and camaraderie of the soldiers. Along with the finale. The action overall is pretty good. The only downside is the rather silly storyline at times and the Predator dog. A film to enjoy rather than take too seriously.
This has a vibe more in keeping with the original. Gory kills, the humour and camaraderie of the soldiers. Along with the finale. The action overall is pretty good. The only downside is the rather silly storyline at times and the Predator dog. A film to enjoy rather than take too seriously.
Amanda Weeks (1 KP) rated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) in Movies
Nov 27, 2018
Cast (3 more)
Soundtrack
Effects
Story
What is there not to love about this film??
Living in a house with a family of boys/men who LOVE Marvel and all things related to the Marvel Universe, I was coerced into watching this film and was more than pleasantly surprised.
I love the chemistry between the actors and the relationship they have with the CGI elements of the production and one another. I love the interactions they all have with one another and look like they truly love their job which then makes the picture look effortless.
I'm sure I will be back for the next installment if there is to be one. ??
I love the chemistry between the actors and the relationship they have with the CGI elements of the production and one another. I love the interactions they all have with one another and look like they truly love their job which then makes the picture look effortless.
I'm sure I will be back for the next installment if there is to be one. ??
Rebecca Starkey (19 KP) rated Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) in Books
Dec 4, 2018
It is like you are actually in the book
I bought this book in Asda as part of a 2 for 7 deal when it first came out. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I felt like I was transported into the book and was travelling with Jess during his adventures
Two of my favourite characters are Morgan and Wolfe because they each bring their own elements into the story.
I am currently reading the fourth book in the quadrology and would say it is on par with the Harry Potter series as my favourite books ever!
Two of my favourite characters are Morgan and Wolfe because they each bring their own elements into the story.
I am currently reading the fourth book in the quadrology and would say it is on par with the Harry Potter series as my favourite books ever!
Peter G. (247 KP) rated 3:10 to Yuma (2007) in Movies
Oct 30, 2019
Not having seen the original I wasnt sure what to expect here and only seeing this within the last few weeks has persuaded me to take another look at westerns.
Although a little muddled in places which could be deliberate as the good guy is considered to be bad and the bad guy played by Russel Crowe shows the briefest elements of good considering he kills incriminately at the opening of the movie.
The plot is also quite improbable at times however this is smoothed over by great moments of tension and action.
It's a good movie but not a great one, but entertaining enough for me to revisit the genre.
Although a little muddled in places which could be deliberate as the good guy is considered to be bad and the bad guy played by Russel Crowe shows the briefest elements of good considering he kills incriminately at the opening of the movie.
The plot is also quite improbable at times however this is smoothed over by great moments of tension and action.
It's a good movie but not a great one, but entertaining enough for me to revisit the genre.
Awix (3310 KP) rated The Holy Mountain (Der Heilige Berg) (1926) in Movies
Nov 11, 2019
Mountainous melodrama couples a rather corny, obscurely allegorical plot to some stunning visuals to reasonably engaging effect. A dancer (Riefenstahl) is drawn to the Alps, where she falls in love with an engineer; confusion and jealousy lead to jeopardy, stoic heroism, and ultimately tragedy.
I found the dramatic elements of the film to be rather hard going, and Riefenstahl's dancing, rather than evoking desire, just reminded me of a drunk woman trying to start a fight at a wedding reception. However, there are some fantastic compositions and the mountains still look awesome nearly a century on; the film may feel a bit pretentious but its imagery remains powerful.
I found the dramatic elements of the film to be rather hard going, and Riefenstahl's dancing, rather than evoking desire, just reminded me of a drunk woman trying to start a fight at a wedding reception. However, there are some fantastic compositions and the mountains still look awesome nearly a century on; the film may feel a bit pretentious but its imagery remains powerful.
Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated Duolingo in Apps
Nov 19, 2019
Perfect learning tool
Have to say, thus is a great app for languages. It covers basics and advanced elements in fun and easy to understand ways.
Aside from failing because I could not say the word loudly on the train, it uses a range of tools to help you learn.
While it would be better if you could pick specific things to focus on, and allow you to skip ahead of you are already experienced, it is still a great app for practicing. Ideal as a full learning tool, or to enhance your lessons, it is worth a go, we all learn differently.
Aside from failing because I could not say the word loudly on the train, it uses a range of tools to help you learn.
While it would be better if you could pick specific things to focus on, and allow you to skip ahead of you are already experienced, it is still a great app for practicing. Ideal as a full learning tool, or to enhance your lessons, it is worth a go, we all learn differently.
Awix (3310 KP) rated La Ley del Deseo (Law of Desire) (1987) in Movies
Apr 2, 2020 (Updated Apr 2, 2020)
Almodovar's sixth movie is the one that brought him properly to international attention, but it's clear that his distinctive style was already well-developed by this point: there is the same skilful combination of suspense-movie tropes with sometimes-outrageous melodrama, and a sense of narrative playfulness.
Very strong performances from Antonio Banderas and Carmen Maura in particular, although the script seems to lack some of the deftness and confidence Almodovar would show in later movies - the shift from relationship drama to thriller isn't quite as well handled as one could hope for, and some elements of the story really do strain credibility. Nevertheless, an accomplished and engaging movie.
Very strong performances from Antonio Banderas and Carmen Maura in particular, although the script seems to lack some of the deftness and confidence Almodovar would show in later movies - the shift from relationship drama to thriller isn't quite as well handled as one could hope for, and some elements of the story really do strain credibility. Nevertheless, an accomplished and engaging movie.
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