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Sean J (5 KP) rated Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) in Movies

Jul 5, 2018 (Updated Jul 8, 2018)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

2018 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

7.1

(186 Ratings)

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Enjoyable that sets up what should be an epic final film

The Fallen Kingdom takes place some time after the first Jurassic World film. The volcano on the island of Isla Nubla is becoming active and there are the questionable morals of whether the dinosaurs should be saved or not and so begins the adventure. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return along with a cameo from Jeff Goldblum reprising their roles of Owen, Claire and Ian Malcolm respectively. The film follows the same routine as the previous 4 teasing the story in the initial 5-10 minutes, followed by the usual character based introductions that lead into the story. It's a tried and tested method and though familiar still works for these films. Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom has a darker tone than the original and builds to its conclusion feeling a little rushed. The pace of Jurassic World kind of felt right however this just seems off. The acting is very good, special effects are great. A solid film that sets up the third Jurassic World film very nicely for something epic, if done right.

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Fallen Star (Fallen Star, #1) in Books

Aug 6, 2021

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The Fallen Star ( Fallen Star book 1)
By Jessica Sorensen

Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments

For eighteen year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she's around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life. But with Alex seeming to hate her and secrets popping up everywhere, Gemma's life is turning into a chaotic mess. Things that shouldn't be real suddenly seem to exist. And as her world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death.

I thought it was so good! One of the best YA I’ve read In a while. Great story great characters still so many answers to uncover! Alex was push his luck for me sometimes he just grated on my nerves a little. But all in all a very good start to a promising series plus a new author for me too!

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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Fallen (1998) in Movies

Jun 10, 2020

Fallen (1998)

1998 | Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller

7.4

(38 Ratings)

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Time Is On My Side

Fallen- is one of those movies from the late 90's that has to do something with the bible, evil spirits and god. You had films like "Ends of Days", "Stigmata", "Spawn", "The Devil's advocate" and more. Fallen is one of them.

The plot: After witnessing the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas), whom he arrested, police detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington), and his partner, Jonesy (John Goodman), are soon investigating another murderer whose mode of operation is eerily similar to Reese's. In the course of the investigation, Hobbes meets theology professor Gretta Milano (Embeth Davidtz), who introduces him to the world of the occult and the possibility that an evil spirit is behind the killings.

I like the concept, is different and unique. Its a cat and mouse chase between a human being and a evil spirit that passing on from person to person. So you don't even know who is possessed.

The supernatural portion is very good. The suspense and thrills are good. Not enough action though. Other than that its a good supernatural film.

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Ice Age World

Games and Entertainment

10.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Your favorite ICE AGE sub-zero heroes are at it again! Help Sid, Manny, Diego and Buck as they...

Dust of Dreams

Steven Erikson

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The penultimate book in the acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen fantasy series On the Letherii...

The Craggus (360 KP) rated Welcome to Marwen (2018) in Movies

Jan 4, 2019

Welcome to Marwen (2018)

2018 | Biography, Drama

7.1

(14 Ratings)

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Zemeckis' real life toy story lacks buzz. Welcome To Marwen (2018) Review

Inspired by the true story of Mark Hogancamp who, having suffered a horrific attack, finds solace and support in an elaborate fantasy art installation, Robert Zemeckis sets out to convey a poignant story of the healing power of art and the dangers of the artist becoming too enraptured by the art itself but never once realised that he’s fallen victim to the exact same thing as the protagonist of this always watchable if somewhat disjointed dramedy...

FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusWelcome2Marwen

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Anne (15117 KP) rated The Queen's Rising in Books

Nov 4, 2019

The Queen's Rising

Rebecca Ross | 2018 | Young Adult (YA)

5.5

(2 Ratings)

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I had this on my list for quite a while it seems like and it was a surprise how much I liked and enjoyed it.

My negative take from it was during the ending with some of the relationship scenes etc between the MC, Brianna and one of the fallen Lords.

The romance/relationship was a little too blah for me - not sure how to describe it. It just rubbed me the wrong way, but other than that, I loved it especially all the plot twists and everything.