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GeekInHighHeels (3 KP) rated Ready Player One (2018) in Movies
Apr 3, 2018
Cinematography (3 more)
True to the feel of the book, even with changes
Good actor choices
Good pace throughout
So good I've seen it twice...
Absolutely loved this film. Saw it and immediately wanted to watch it again - so wen't back a couple days later and experienced it in 4DX. I really don't have a bad word to say about it. Even if you weren't focusing on the nostalgia bits, it's a fantastic tale translated to the big screen incredibly well. Would be a great note on which to end Spielberg's career if he is starting to think about that
Cranky Dad UK (11 KP) rated Rango (2011) in Movies
Jul 22, 2018
Johnny Depp's voice acting (2 more)
The animation
Great humour and set pieces
Depp-Tastic
In a nut shell, Depp voices a Lizard who calls himself Rango, when fate strands him in the middle of nowhere.
Before long he uses his anonymity to his advantage, to ingratiate himself with the residents of a troubled town...
Depp is fantastic in this role, which is clearly written for him.
There are plenty of jokes and well crafted action scenes as well as a superbly realized villain.
If you enjoy well written animations, then this is for you.
It appeals to all ages and is heaps of fun.
Before long he uses his anonymity to his advantage, to ingratiate himself with the residents of a troubled town...
Depp is fantastic in this role, which is clearly written for him.
There are plenty of jokes and well crafted action scenes as well as a superbly realized villain.
If you enjoy well written animations, then this is for you.
It appeals to all ages and is heaps of fun.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Ruin of Stars in Books
Aug 26, 2018
I was incredibly excited to read this sequel after being pleasantly surprised by Mask of Shadows. This could easily, and probably should, have been a trilogy. It feels like there was so much packed into this book that nothing really went into detail, even despite its 400 pages. While there was still a good bit of action it was mostly introspection and lamenting the past. The ending was a bit underwhelming and I really expected more. Overall, it is a solid, if a bit lackluster, sequel to a fantastic book.
Moodyhydra (3 KP) rated Amazon Kindle in Apps
Oct 2, 2018 (Updated Oct 2, 2018)
Ease of use (1 more)
1000's of books
Not holding a real book (1 more)
Not smelling a real book
Kindle
Kindle is an amazing piece of technology we are able to use now days. I myself have a Kindle fire. I do use it for reading, normally when I am on night sits with work. As fantastic as this is nothing will ever beat the feel or smell of a real book.
A great bit of technology for ease of access and the shear amount of available content, I use for convieniance but it will never replace real books for me.
A great bit of technology for ease of access and the shear amount of available content, I use for convieniance but it will never replace real books for me.
Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Killing Pablo in Books
Oct 15, 2018
Wonderful Insight
I was a bit curious about this book as i have watched the series Narcos on Netflix which has been created from this book. The book is much darker and contains a lot of information about Pablo Escobar that was lacking in the series. This shows his childhood and how he grew to become one of the most notorious Drug lords in the world. If you like your biographical stories then this won't let you down. A fantastic read even for those who have not seen the series.
Dominique Marie (7 KP) rated Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in Books
Nov 28, 2018 (Updated Nov 28, 2018)
Back to the Classics Reading Challenge 2017
Category: Published Before 1800
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a medieval alliterative romance poem that is surprisingly deep for it's time. I really enjoyed it. The most striking thing about it to me was Gawain's character. He is a dynamic character which is not typical during that era of Literature. The imagery is fantastic. I chose the translation by Simon Armitage in audio book format. I really wanted to hear the poem spoken aloud, so this version was a great choice for me, and the introduction was very helpful.
Category: Published Before 1800
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a medieval alliterative romance poem that is surprisingly deep for it's time. I really enjoyed it. The most striking thing about it to me was Gawain's character. He is a dynamic character which is not typical during that era of Literature. The imagery is fantastic. I chose the translation by Simon Armitage in audio book format. I really wanted to hear the poem spoken aloud, so this version was a great choice for me, and the introduction was very helpful.
Rache (174 KP) rated Tientsin Mystic in TV
Dec 4, 2018
Great acting (3 more)
Fascinating storyline
Special effects
Theme song
Chinese Mysticism
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A tale of Chinese mysticism, set in the river city of Tientsin in early 20th Century China, with a mystic, a forensic scientist, a reporter and a spiritually talented investigator getting together to solve a string of incidents that all build to a final conclusion.
Very well acted, with fabulous locations and gorgeously replicated period clothing and props.
A fantastic storyline that starts out as individual incidents that don't necessarily seem to be connected, but that build to a thrilling cliffhanger finale.
Altogether a great watch.
Very well acted, with fabulous locations and gorgeously replicated period clothing and props.
A fantastic storyline that starts out as individual incidents that don't necessarily seem to be connected, but that build to a thrilling cliffhanger finale.
Altogether a great watch.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated Cold Days (The Dresden Files, #14) in Books
Jan 26, 2019
Why did I wait so long to read this book?
Why did I wait so long to read this book? Maybe I was afraid taking up the mantel of the winter knight would ruin a great character. Oh me of little faith. Butcher did a fantastic job. Humorous and heavy he actually answers some questions while he teases you over more. He even does some wonderful world building of the nevernever (14 books in and he still surprises) I found out more about the Fae in this book than any of his others.
Plot (3 more)
Characters
Progression
Writing style
Blown Away
Ragdoll by Daniel Cole had me griped from the very beginning, if this was a series I would have binge watched from the pilot.
Cole has created two fantastic protagonist characters, with a realistic working and personal relationship. I was actually interested in what they were doing and indeed finding out more if their back stories. Which come delves into quite well.
The main story was cleverly set out, lots of twists to keep the reader guessing and the description of the details were astounding. I am eagerly awaiting the follow up book by Cole.
Cole has created two fantastic protagonist characters, with a realistic working and personal relationship. I was actually interested in what they were doing and indeed finding out more if their back stories. Which come delves into quite well.
The main story was cleverly set out, lots of twists to keep the reader guessing and the description of the details were astounding. I am eagerly awaiting the follow up book by Cole.
Midge (525 KP) rated Casualty - Season 32 in TV
Dec 30, 2018 (Updated Jan 1, 2019)
Includes some great actors (2 more)
Superb storylines
Well written
Fantastic Drama!
I ? Casualty and I have watched it since the show began, in 1986! Some amazing actors have starred in the show over the years. Cathy Shipton who plays Lisa"Duffy" Duffin and Charlie Fairhead, who is played by actor, Derek Thompson, are old favourites. Currently, my most enjoyable scenes are those including William Beck (plays Dylan Keogh), who I think is an absolutely brilliant actor.
Some say that Casualty has had its day, but I hope that the show is not about to disappear from our screens any time soon.
Some say that Casualty has had its day, but I hope that the show is not about to disappear from our screens any time soon.