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Enter the decadent world of Paris's oldest confectioners, A la M?re de Famille. Founded in 1761 as a...
I Know I am Rude, but it is Fun: The Royal Family and the World at Large - as Seen by Prince Philip
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At the age of twenty-one, the future Prince Philip wrote to a relative: 'I know you will never think...
Prefab Homes
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At the end of the Second World War Winston Churchill promised to manufacture half a million...
Simpsons Comics Presents the Big Bouncy Book of Bart Simpson
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He's yellow - but he sure ain't mellow! Everyone's favourite antisocial prankster, Bart Simpson,...
Midland
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An industrial accident in a wire factory and the chance discovery of a birth certificate. Church...
Your Father Sends His Love
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The twelve unforgettable stories in Your Father Sends His Love explore the complex, baffling, and...
From the Heart Through the Hands: The Power of Touch in Caregiving
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This revised and updated edition presents a combination of practical advice, true stories, and...
Charlotte (184 KP) rated Black Flag Journals: One Soldier's Experience in America's Longest War in Books
Oct 18, 2021
A journey that would destroy so many is brilliantly written about in this. From the initial shock of the twin towers on that fateful day to the day of retirement, we are carried through many challenges.
Informative and heartbreaking, you learn things that would never cross your mind and feel so emotional.
I was hooked from the start and struggled to put it down. The pictures used really paint a bigger picture of family (which is what the military is), of togetherness and some of the numerous highs and lows that are faced each and every day.
If you're a fan of real life stories, want an idea of past events or generally like to emerse yourself in a brilliant read then this would be a great place to start.
Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Dog Days (2018) in Movies
May 15, 2021
Acting: 10
Beginning: 5
Typically with stories like these that have a number of different characters sharing screen time, it really can be a challenge to get the film off to a hot start as you introduce everyone. Ten minutes in, I wasn’t completely sold on the film, but it was enough for me to say, “What the hell? I’ll give it a shot.” Not bad, but not great.
Characters: 8
Again, moving parts stories introduce a lot of characters and it’s hard to try and get people to care about everyone. While I wasn’t invested in everyone all of the time, there were plenty of moments where I cared about the character’s outcome. There were certain characters I cared about a lot more than others like the coffee shop girl and the shelter owner.
Cinematography/Visuals: 7
Conflict: 6
This is a family film, very much meant to be light-hearted. While Disney has somehow found a way of perfecting having conflict while keeping things light, Dog Days suffered a bit more in that respect. Maybe it’s the fact that you know everything is going to work itself out in the end. Then again, you kind of know that for most movies, but it’s that drive of conflict that really makes things seem dire and leave you wondering for a bit. Not the case with Dog Days.
Entertainment Value: 10
Not going to lie, this movie really had me invested from beginning to end. It’s funny, endearing, and you get to see a bunch of cute dogs. Not going to win any academy awards, but it’s a fun movie I would recommend for any family. I didn’t leave the theater thinking I had wasted my time. It was more of a, “Wow, that was surprisingly fun.”
Memorability: 9
Pace: 10
The 113-minute runtime definitely doesn’t feel like it. Sometimes having a number of storylines can confuse the audience, but I managed to follow along at an easy pace. There are no bumps, it’s pretty smooth sailing from beginning to end.
Plot: 5
Resolution: 9
Overall: 79
I can think of countless family movies that would be a better use of your two hours than Dog Days. However, for what it is, the movie does the trick. It’s undeniably cute and pretty darn entertaining. Even better if you’re a dog lover. For all of it’s cheesiness, it’s pretty solid overall.